BMW X3 E83 Automatic transmission fluid service

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7 жыл бұрын

Here's a walk thru of an Automatic transmission service on a 2008 BMW X3 E83. The 2008 has a 6 speed GM transmission that uses Dexron VI automatic transmission fluid. You'll need 6-7 quarts of replacement fluid, the filter, pan gasket and a few other items you can find here:
2008 BMW X3 transmission change kit (includes replacement fluid, filter, pan gasket, hardware, O ring, drain plug
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@jeanibiuna 4 жыл бұрын

How did the transmission work on over the years after this service?

@cthompson0531 3 жыл бұрын

The transmission on this car always ran well. Crisp, precise shifts as you'd expect on a BMW. My problems were more around air intake leaks that throw the air fuel ratio mix off. Once you get all the issues squared away, this car is a lot of fun to drive. Thanks for the question.

@seagie382 3 жыл бұрын

@@cthompson0531 I still have vaccum leaks, at she's letting go at 4k!

@RodriguezSteve 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, if I'm getting a p0304 ? Deteriorated transmission fluid. Opinions

@jeanibiuna 2 жыл бұрын

@@RodriguezSteve p0304 is cylinder 04 misfire.

@RodriguezSteve 2 жыл бұрын

@@jeanibiuna hey Jean. I thought so to over so many other forums and sources. However I'm not sure if my transfer case is leaking or my transmsission is leaking. I have a small lil amount of oil ( not red ) from the middle of x3 not under engine bay. I bought all 6 ignition coils and spark plugs already to stop the misfire

@MegaJasonic 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for taking the time to do this vid on e83...Ive done all fluids now except the trans. Last piece of the BMW puzzle. I saved the hardest for last but you make it look easy and provide me some "weekend warrior" inspiration to get er done. thank you!

@cthompson0531 6 жыл бұрын

Jake Glassmoyer I appreciate you taking the time to leave that comment, thanks man and +1

@MegaJasonic 6 жыл бұрын

For us blue collar people who love our BMWs but hate paying traditional BMW maintenance cost, these types of videos are priceless. Just reading up on the forums and then watching videos has saved me to date about $6,400 in costs verses having the dealer do it. Your video is good because it keeps it simple...sometimes you find videos that are over complex, have stupid music and ads or just too much "fluff". Keep making them and hopefully whatever German part breaks or fails next, you got a video to replace it!

@TheBranden62 2 жыл бұрын

IMPORTANT!!! THIS WAS NOT MENTIONED HERE. You have to top fluid level off WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON AMD TRANS WARM. THIS IS IMPERATIVE Otherwise I could not get all the fluid back in. With engine running and trans warm you should have small drizzle coming out of fill plug. To check your fluid level in trans, warm car up, pull the fill plug. If nothing comes out at all, add more untill it comes out a little. BOOM Took FOREVER to learn this

@brucelopez7043 5 жыл бұрын

Hey theres alot of DYI in youtube n social media n I think by far u did a great job being helpful n descriptive thank you so much

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words!

@brucelopez7043 5 жыл бұрын

@@cthompson0531 listen I've done car stuff for almost 18 years n I am big in foreigners, I'm not lazy or inadequate bcuz I use youtube as a reference ; its bcuz I'm older n I want to be more efficient and videos like urs help prevent time loss and second guessing so I mean it thank u.

@jimcurran3055 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris - this was very helpful!

@vilsss1308 3 жыл бұрын

hi chris i have a bmw f25 2.0 diesel 8 speed automatic and i experienced a trasmition fault once but after restart no issue. the mechanic suggested oil change also the filter the car has 219 000 km whats do you suggest thank you in advance

@dalemagtulis3649 Жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, I have my BMW x3. Any idea every when is the transmission service?

@etchosts8162 4 жыл бұрын

How do you fill it?

@rudolfsviksna8707 6 ай бұрын

Do you make hidroadaptation after transmition oil change? Is this process nesessery?

@cthompson0531 6 ай бұрын

You should but it’s not necessary

@besofacacia6103 7 жыл бұрын

nice x3 :) ... man i have 260000 km on it. when cold car doesnot go easyly i need to push acc. could it be clogged filter ?

@cthompson0531 7 жыл бұрын

beso facacia yea I'd say you're due for a service. You want the fluid to be clean and flowing or else it won't flow to the cooler and you might overheat actually

@Valorius Жыл бұрын

The one thing i watched the video to see, the fill plug location, you dont show.

@reycar69 6 жыл бұрын

How has it been since you changed the filter and oil? How many miles have you driven so far? I'm about to do my 07 X3 with 112000 miles. I'm also going to do the transfer case and differential oil.

@cthompson0531 6 жыл бұрын

It's good, shifting well and no transmission codes! I'm at 113,000 miles now and have an oil cap leak and oil plug leak I'm working on fixing...

@reycar69 6 жыл бұрын

Engine oil? I had a head cover gasket leak that I fixed.

@cthompson0531 6 жыл бұрын

Yea, engine oil leaks. This car is fun and capable, but after 100K miles there are oil, air, coolant, wiper fluid leaks you have to deal with as you well know, thanks for commenting :)

@willshamanena5596 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Thank you for this great video. I drive BMW x3 07 European model with a GM 6L45 automatic transmission. At at 116000Km the yellow transmission malfunction light came on the then went off upon switching the engine then reappeared after driving the car 200km. So decided to charge the transmission with 4.7l of dexron iii automatic transmission oil with the help of your video. After changing the oil when the oil had warmed up the warning light popped up so I decided to scan the vehicle then the went off after clearing the faults upon warming up the engine it came on when checked on the scanner it read that the transmission position sensor was faulty I have looked for this under but I can't locate it. Would advise me on how to go about it? Thank you for your support.

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

I had to do the crank angle sensor once at around 90k miles. It's a common issue, but I had a shop replace it so I can't provide any feedback to your question. I believe you have to come from the bottom to access it, good luck and let us know how it goes.

@willshamanena5596 5 жыл бұрын

@@cthompson0531 thank you for your timely feedback, I will definitely inform you

@willshamanena5596 5 жыл бұрын

Chris on another thought don't you think if it the crankshaft position sensor it would have thrown a check engine light on the instruments cluster? Instead it I got a yellow cog on the dashboard Because I scanned it with a Bosch scan tool.

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

@@willshamanena5596 I'm not sure how the car will complain when the part is failing, you will probably get the 4x4 light also. If the problem is worse when the RPMs are higher, that would suggest the crank angle sensor is failing. Hope it works out

@cs3943 5 жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the Tranny use Dex Vl fully synthetic?

@mattgallagher4647 7 жыл бұрын

would this be the same for a BMW E83 2006 3.0D M Sport 286 bhp?

@cthompson0531 7 жыл бұрын

I think you have a different transmission. Here's the wikipedia article for yours (I think): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_6HP_transmission Here's the transmission this KZfaq video covers: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_6L50_transmission Good luck!

@cthompson0531 7 жыл бұрын

The GM 6L50 was introduced in 2007, so a year after your model

@unpossible11 6 жыл бұрын

So my 09 x3 when shifting it makes noise and sometimes i feel it shifting hard but when i push the pedal down and give it gas the shifting is smooth. Any suggestions?

@cthompson0531 6 жыл бұрын

unpossible11 was it always like this or did it start doing this at some point? The transmission service might help with this issue but I can’t say for sure.

@bojojavier2740 6 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. Any updates? Is it fixed now? What was the problem? Thanks

@cs3943 5 жыл бұрын

I had a rattle / Tin can / loud bearing sound down under carriage, passenger and driver slider right by the Transfer case. Used a Stethoscope, put the car up on all fours and found a loose o2 sensor post Cat. I thought it might have been the Cat, Torque converters Transmission or T, Case but was happening at a certain rpms 1150 to 1400 in P, N, D and Reverse. Never would have thought but was happy with that find.👍

@angelmedina541 2 жыл бұрын

Excuse me for refilling oil, the car must be on? I tried to fill in the missing oil but when I removed the screw I got oil spurting out

@cthompson0531 2 жыл бұрын

That’s correct. When the engine is running, the torque converter is spinning. The fluid stays in because of the centripetal force. If the engine isn’t running, the fluid level is higher and it comes out if you remove the fill screw. Now the fluid level is lower, be sure to top it off when it’s running again. Good luck. 👍

@angelmedina541 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for the information, sorry and what oil do you recommend to use just to fill, they recommended me mercon v.

@cthompson0531 2 жыл бұрын

@@angelmedina541 I recommend anything Dexron VI or higher (Mercon is compatible I think): amzn.to/3NSwisH

@angelmedina541 2 жыл бұрын

excellent purchase of that oil, install it and wonderfully put the changes without forcing if half a liter is missing

@rockbottom7044 Жыл бұрын

Is that ultra black required maker required?

@cthompson0531 Жыл бұрын

It's the way I did it, you might do it differently. Good luck 👍

@cs3943 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Nick here with 2007 X3 e83 3.0si. My Tranny is a 6L45. I thought it was the same as an 08...You have the 6L50? Trying to find a pan for less than the cost of a new tranny... Not much around, sure yours is a 50? Good video by the way.

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

C S39 I copied the info from Wikipedia so I can’t validate the accuracy. Hope you find the part you need, good luck 👍

@cs3943 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Thompson hey buddy was just under and removed some of the rust. Mine is definitely a 6L45 says it in two spots. Anyway did you have to remove a rubber cap to get to the fill bolt? Thanks for replying. N-

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

C S39 no rubber plug or cover on mine, I think I show the fill bolt in the video

@cs3943 5 жыл бұрын

Chris Thompson Thanks for the reply. I saw a diagram of mine and looks like it’s in the rear of the Tranny away from the bell housing opposite the drain. I was looking on the sides where the cooling lines come in. Did your X3 have the Tow Package?

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

gillan64 I never found any rust on the car the entire time I owned it

@jennifervanarsdale4024 2 жыл бұрын

Hello..I bought a 2005 BMW X3 3.0i.. And I need ALL THE ADVICE YOU ALL CAN GIVE ME!! lol..Please!!

@cthompson0531 2 жыл бұрын

@HASAWNTUCKER 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you Jack the back up

@cthompson0531 2 жыл бұрын

I used the rear differential

@HASAWNTUCKER 2 жыл бұрын

@@cthompson0531 thank you for the information brother, my gm transmission had the original transmission filter at 59590 miles. great video as well!! I think I did my 2004 bmw x3 2.5l successfully yesterday. Haven't seen no leaks👍

@cthompson0531 2 жыл бұрын

@@HASAWNTUCKER Nice work, thanks for sharing

@HASAWNTUCKER 2 жыл бұрын

@@cthompson0531 Your very welcome! Thank you

@rockbottom7044 Жыл бұрын

How much oil did it take?

@cthompson0531 Жыл бұрын

About 90% of what you get in the kit: amzn.to/2cqwMaZ. First it took 3-4 bottles then fluid spills out. Start the car, and it will take another 2 bottles and start spilling out. Plug the fill hole and you're done.

@fastestmanon3legs454 2 жыл бұрын

*I'm TERRIFIED of getting under a vehicle like that & I'm a diesel tech lol*

@bnoakes4899 3 жыл бұрын

No lights in your shop, dark as hell under there

@cthompson0531 3 жыл бұрын

Dark and spooky 🎃

@Max-jn5sp 6 жыл бұрын

did you flush the old automatic fluid?

@cthompson0531 6 жыл бұрын

Max no flush, just drain and replace, I guess it replaces about 60-80% of the fluid, the rest is inaccessible in the torque converter

@zeroceiling 6 жыл бұрын

never..ever do a power-flush..ever!!

@abadperez1112 6 жыл бұрын

You did not show how to add the fluid! Do over show more details, poor how to video!

@cthompson0531 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and the dislike! I went to your channel to see some better examples, but sadly you haven't uploaded anything yet. You also don't have any subscribers yet. But I bet you have big things planned. I'll be keeping an eye on your channel to learn all the ways I can improve, thanks again!

@CheddaRob 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent production value

@zabadneh95 6 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the video, quick question in the beginning of the video you drove the car up on something, can you please tell me where to get it from??

@cthompson0531 6 жыл бұрын

Samer, those are car ramps and you can find them on Amazon: amzn.to/2tMfn4S. Go with the RhinoGear ones if you like what I used, good luck

@christopherlarkin590 5 жыл бұрын

Chris, would u recommend doing just a drain and fill without dropping the pan, then drive for 200 miles, then do a complete service and drop pan? That way u get out more of the old fluid?

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

What you're suggesting is more of a transmission flush rather than fluid & filter change. You will get more old fluid out with this approach but read more about transmission flushes and I bet you'll decide against it. Sometimes a flush will actually make your transmission start slipping depending on the condition of the transmission clutches. To summarize, I'm a fan of the fluid & filter change rather than a full flush, good luck and let us know how it goes!

@InfiniteDice 4 жыл бұрын

@@cthompson0531 I believe a 'flush' is pumping fresh fluid through under pressure to force all the old fluid out. Doing it the way Christopher L mentions above should not be problematic. - Hope this helps.

@chooseanameforme888 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Did you find there is a putrid smell entering the cabin from the vents after doing this service?

@cthompson0531 7 жыл бұрын

chooseanameforme888 I didn't experience that and not sure what might have happened. I recall the old fluid did smell slightly fresh still, but nothing putrid as you mentioned

@chooseanameforme888 7 жыл бұрын

That's great news. I have changed mine twice and both times I had the smell for months coming out of the vents. The only option was to close the vents and let the oil burn off on its own.

@Friebe1000 7 жыл бұрын

Is it driving better? I got a wheel bearing and a front diff to do first but im definately doing the transfer case actuator gear and the transmisson fluid/filter.

@cthompson0531 7 жыл бұрын

I was feeling it today. I'd say the shifts feel crisper, stiffer, and quicker if anything. When I'm rolling to a stop, I feel the downshifts more now. It didn't make things any smoother, not to say it was rough or had any issues to start with. Hope that helps!

@cs3943 5 жыл бұрын

What were the symptoms of the wheel bearings and the front differential? Thanks in advance.

@Friebe1000 2 жыл бұрын

Years later .. update.. im doing another transmission service. Torque converter clutch is starting to slip. Rpms jump up about 50-100rpm while in cruise control or steady throttle once hot. Speed doesnt increase im using the transfixx off amazon

@softyuy 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I came across your video because I have a small dilemma with the difference on where the power steering oil and automatic transmission fluid goes. All the videos that pop up when I search for power steering oil change explains how to fill/replace the reservoir that says (use ATF only), but when I found your video is about automatic transmission fluid? Right now, It seems that I need to replace/fix the power steering oil only, but I am really confused.

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

Karina Ohno use power steering fluid for your power steering, fill that up under the hood. Everything for the automatic transmission is under the car

@softyuy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your fast reply! Even though it says “use only ATF? I just want to make sure.

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

Karina Ohno you should consult a mechanic if you aren’t sure

@urieledward6206 5 жыл бұрын

Power stearing flyid goes into the power stearing resivor and filter. It is a plastic bottle looking thing. I juat had to replace mine. Pretty straight forward.

@urieledward6206 5 жыл бұрын

And use there power stearing fluid. Because the pumps are spendy 500 to over 1000 bucks. The fluid pentosin hydrolic fluid CHF11S.

@treeotv7486 5 жыл бұрын

Car will only take about 4 quarts of fluid a lot of the fluid stays in the torque converter

@cthompson0531 5 жыл бұрын

TreeoTV yea this isn’t a flush, but rather fluid and filter replacement 👍

@mattgallagher4647 7 жыл бұрын

where do you actually put the fluid in?

@Wipsplash 6 жыл бұрын

Side of the transmission there is a allen plug similar to the drain. I believe it's the rear left side if you were laying under the transmission with your feet towards the motor.

@jonathonhoyt1215 Жыл бұрын

@@Wipsplash So under. Also with a device correct?