DIY BMW E53 X5 transmission & TC fluid change (applies to most BMWs)

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MINIz guy

7 жыл бұрын

Follow up video showing transmission filter replacement here: • DIY BMW E53 X5 Full Tr...

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@MINIzguy 4 жыл бұрын

Follow up video showing how to replace the transmission filter here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nNGHY5ug3ZzHYac.html

@watercarepro9610 4 жыл бұрын

My advice for what it's worth is to check and make sure you can remove the fill plug on both the transmission and the transfer case before you drain the fluid, just in case... it will save a lot of frustration.

@Robert-bg1og Жыл бұрын

After changing the transfer case fluid is it necessary to connect it to a diagnostic machine and reset something

@MarcusCliff 6 жыл бұрын

can you tell me common fault with the gear box please on these cars ☺

@jesusharo1793 5 жыл бұрын

What fluids do you recommend me

@jbean530 4 жыл бұрын

Very good. Changing fluid is always good.

@Hey_Jamie 3 жыл бұрын

Uh, no, it’s not always good. This can destroy your whole transmission

@oa4604 3 жыл бұрын

@@Hey_Jamie how? In that case changing the oil is bad cause it can destroy the engine?

@michaelgarland4228 3 жыл бұрын

Location of the dipstick for the transmission in a 5 Series BMW

@servo5651 7 ай бұрын

So the differential takes transmission fluid?

@thetoughcookie3665 3 жыл бұрын

I would change the filter also at same time to gearbox. And the bolt is seen next to front diff, bit over the the level of drain plug, just the front side of it. You also need to fill it on level until the extra comes out. Unlike with the gearbox level, you don't need to run a car while you fill it on final level. Nice video though.

@georgeavirvarei137 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there Thank you to share this video with us . I’ve got an X5 E53 2006 model obviously the last version, manual , do you have any idea how many liters will fit into my one ? As I want to do that for my piece of mind also to replace the filter on the same time while I’m doing that Thank you

@jonc2914 2 жыл бұрын

I cant find what kind of fluid i need..... my tranny is low on fluid but i get so many different generic answers from google. Do yoi know?

@eastmeetswest9275 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, Thanks for sharing the video. While removing the 17mm fill plug to add the oil I damaged the head. do you know what type of bolt it is so I can replace it? (size, thread etc) thanks.

@youaregoingtolovethis 5 жыл бұрын

Let me guess you were using a 12 pt wrench or socket. For anything with that might require a lot of torque or force to remove always use 6 point only. 12 points are only for limited access where you can only get it from using a 12 point tool if a 6 point tool won't work or if the nut is a 12 pointed nut or bolt which I have yet to encounter. Otherwise always use 6 point.

@irfanbeig4800 6 жыл бұрын

Great Job, very good video n clear instructions. I am planning to do it too. I think if I do drain and refill twice it will remove most of the old fluid out from transmission, right?

@MINIzguy 6 жыл бұрын

I think 4 changes will make it 100% new. Still, I felt a big difference with this first one!

@irfanbeig4800 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, may I know which brand of Dexron VI did you use?

@MINIzguy 6 жыл бұрын

Supertech! In my opinion, if it meets the spec, use it the best priced one. A Dex 6 that is $3 is still just as much Dex 6 as a $6 bottle.

@jbean530 4 жыл бұрын

Super tech is very good.

@pmotorsports8276 4 жыл бұрын

@@MINIzguy the gallon of Valvoline Dex/Merc synthetic is 5 dollars more at your favorite store. The regular is only $1 more. Why go generic?

@jessicabernard9024 3 жыл бұрын

I need help gettin my fill plug out

@jodyjody6297 6 жыл бұрын

OK how did you get new fluid in to the two areas you gave tutorial on here?????

@MINIzguy 6 жыл бұрын

One of these: www.harborfreight.com/oil-suction-gun-95468.html

@jodyjody6297 6 жыл бұрын

MINIz guy thanks I was able to copy and paste some info into another search engine and got different prices on the precise tooling used for the task you did in your video.

@bhfh2023 6 жыл бұрын

please share how do you jacked up x5.

@drchunkybiscuit9973 5 жыл бұрын

Drove it onto the ramps.

@stonesthrow420 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get those cool headlights with the angel eyes? I cannot find them anywhere online and I have the exact same vehicle

@MINIzguy 4 жыл бұрын

I have them for sale. I made them myself. www.ebay.com/itm/254515437262

@artofbeatspro 4 жыл бұрын

Did they sell?

@MINIzguy 4 жыл бұрын

@@artofbeatspro not yet. Still on eBay!

@tokoroaibanez8289 5 жыл бұрын

For the transfer case What oil do you use? I have a x3 and apparently the oil is Bmw only. Like 75 w. What do you use?

@MINIzguy 5 жыл бұрын

The pre-Xdrive X5 uses automatic transmission fluid in the transfer case. Not sure about your X3 and if it is an Xdrive model, stick with the BMW recommended fluid.

@anthonyleighton9223 Жыл бұрын

Thank u

@mr_mnky 2 жыл бұрын

might be a dumb question, but when you said "fill it up & then run/idle the engine, and then fill it up again" did you idle it with the fill plug bolt removed, and then literally top it off while the engine is running? Or, did you reinstall the fill plug, idle it for a while, turn off the engine, remove the fill bolt and then top it off again?

@MINIzguy 2 жыл бұрын

Engine should be running

@japarasta00982 6 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to be cautious about what fluid to put in my 2002 bmw x5 auto trans 3.0 litre suv. Does it matter what type of dextron 3 fluid I use ? In the video you use a dextron 6. What is your opinion on what types of auto fluids to use.

@MINIzguy 6 жыл бұрын

Dex 6 superceeds Dex 3, so it is fine to use. You can still use a Dex 3 without any problem, as that is what's in your transmission already. Buy anything that meets requirements of Dex 6 or Dex 3, the fluid meets the required specifications otherwise they cannot label it as such.

@anatoliyburchak154 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, it’s helpful for me!

@nicolehall8204 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the dip stick under the hood. To check out the level of fluid currently the vehicle. BMW X5 3.01, 2005? Please & thank you

@MINIzguy 4 жыл бұрын

There is none!

@nicolehall8204 4 жыл бұрын

Ok another question same car BMWx5 P0171/174. In the way of saving money.whats the most common fix ie houses witch problem should I address first, then work on Please & thanks

@MINIzguy 4 жыл бұрын

Vacuum leak. Maybe the intake elbow after the MAF is cracked. Maybe the DISA valve gasket is leaking.

@nicolehall8204 4 жыл бұрын

@@MINIzguy t thanks so much I will keep you posted

@nicolehall8204 4 жыл бұрын

@@MINIzguy Thank you very much

@Robert-bg1og Жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 BMW X5 3.0 what do I use in the transfer case? Is it dextron 3 transmission fluid, the same fluid I use in the transmission.

@MINIzguy Жыл бұрын

That's an X Drive transfer case, so I'd buy the BMW fluid

@Robert-bg1og Жыл бұрын

@@MINIzguy thank you for your reply I just came from BMW just now I went just to be sure it's DTF 1

@Robert-bg1og Жыл бұрын

Does the system need to be reset after changing the fluid like what a diagnostic machine. I hope not because I don't have one

@MINIzguy Жыл бұрын

@@Robert-bg1og It's X Drive so maybe, I'm not sure

@CRIZZY131 7 жыл бұрын

what about the gear box filter ?

@MINIzguy 7 жыл бұрын

Didn't touch it as I didn't have the parts at the time

@joshkeme2599 7 жыл бұрын

is this automatic or manual? i hear a cluncking sound when i put mine into reverse and i was thinking maybe the transmission fluid needs to be topped or changed or could it be something else?

@MINIzguy 7 жыл бұрын

Automatic. Changing the fluid could never hurt!

@hamoirl 7 жыл бұрын

look at your rear sub-frame bushings and rear bottom ball joints

@a2knyc Жыл бұрын

Drive shaft most likely.

@juanfreeman1102 6 жыл бұрын

Why not change the filter if your going to swap out the fluid?

@MINIzguy 6 жыл бұрын

Laziness and no parts. This thing is old and may not have much life left

@goalmind8753 5 жыл бұрын

@@thdizzy and what do you think about that?

@rorbber 6 жыл бұрын

I've just done my 2005 x5 3.0 auto and the fill plug was a 8mm Allen key not a hex bolt. The exhaust system doesn't leave you a lot of room to get to the fill plug plus the fill plug head was filled with plastic had to heat up a metal rod to melt it out. Definitely not an easy job

@goalmind8753 5 жыл бұрын

Damn

@BMWCubsMan 2 жыл бұрын

Yours is the facelift model that has the ZF transmission. This is the pre facelift model with the GM transmission.

@user-sn5kj1gy1t 3 жыл бұрын

Welp I was just driving my 06 3.0L x5 and I herd like a weird grinding noise (screeching) from 1st to 2nd I think I need to replace the trans oils 135k miles

@wingnut8535 2 жыл бұрын

Every heard of a flashlight 🔦

@MINIzguy 2 жыл бұрын

Ever heard of proofreading?

@jesusharo1793 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2003 x5 3.0i

@MINIzguy 5 жыл бұрын

Supertech Dex 6

@davidguerra1730 3 жыл бұрын

filter ?

@MINIzguy 3 жыл бұрын

In the follow up video!

@bobnutz7241 4 ай бұрын

If you drain your transmission completely and fill it up with only 5 quarts,you will destroy your transmission.You have to fill it up with 10 quarts of ATF(9.4 litres)

@MINIzguy 3 ай бұрын

you can't drain the transmission completely without removing the torque converter

@bobnutz7241 2 ай бұрын

@MINIzguy Actually, we ended up destroying our 5L40E after doing a recent oil change.We filled 5 quarts of ATF after completely draining the transmission.We took it for a test drive and the transmission started overheating and went into Trans Failsafe program.We then discovered that the oil capacity was actually 10 quarts and it ended up taking another 5 quarts of Dex III,but we were too late as it had already damaged 1st and 2nd gear.There is now a grinding noise coming from the transmission

@gabyarrietarivera7262 6 жыл бұрын

You need wheel chokes!!! Safety first man never know when accidents can happen 😳

@Hey_Jamie 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus. I’m cringing at how many poor people’s cars have been destroyed because of you and this video. DO NOT DO THIS, PEOPLE!! There’s a REASON it says lifetime fill!! This dude doesn’t even explain why! Or how to check the trans fluid for debris to know the problem is something else that needs replacing. Doing this will likely DESTROY your transmission. Don’t do it!!

@MINIzguy 3 жыл бұрын

hey, I have a first name you know

@thetoughcookie3665 3 жыл бұрын

Lifetime oil.. yea, don't change it if you want your part lifetime to be same as oil has. Guess will the manufacturer like to sell new parts. If you ruin your car with not changing the oils, it's your stupidity. You need to change lifetime oil and drive with max 100tkm. It's a maximum, cheapest way to service your car is to change the oil regularly.

@amelr8819 3 жыл бұрын

Keeping the original fluid in there is not good. Changing it will extend the life of the transmission and make it work smoother and cooler. If you had problems before the transmission fluid change then changing your fluid is a 50/50 chance of fixing it. But if you didn’t have a problem, then you really shouldn’t have an issue changing. Now that being said just be cautious when doing it. I’ve seen bmws with 200k+ miles on the original fluid with no problems and I’ve seen X5’s getting a transmission service at 200k+ miles with absolutely no issues. Just a warning be careful, but this video is 100% spot on how to do it IMO. Just be careful and do it at your own risk as it can cause problems.