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Thanks Glenn, something like this: http://www.partsquip.com/files/imagecache/...20Oil%20050.jpg ? How about the filter and trans pan seal?

So, I had the Aceomatic guy scan both the engine and transmission - no faults reported by the electronics. He says he'd take the transmission out and start taking it apart, trying to find and fix the problem, but that can get expensive - anywhere between $1500 (best case scenarion when only a few minor parts need to be replaced) to $3500+ (in case the transmission has to be overhauled). Unfortunatelly I'm not prepared to invest that kind of money at this stage, so I'm thinking of changing the ATF myself (with the help of a mechanic friend). Glenn, what brand was that G3 Full Syntethic ATF you recommended? Cheers, Alex

Thanks, E34* was the answer, cheers

Any ideea why searching for "E34" (without the quotes) returns no results, even though there's plenty of topics/messages containing that string?

Correction: the jerky upshift is in fact between 1st and 2nd (I thought it was starting in the 2dn gear, but that only happens when I put it in * mode, which is fine, slow start but no silly 1st/2nd jerking). Anyway, I've booked it with the Aceomatic service shop in Addington (Clearance St) for next Tue - anyone been there before, any issues? Any other AT service specialist in Chch that you guys recommend?

Hi Glenn, thanks for the info. A couple more questions, if possible: - How can I make sure G3 is OK with the ATF already in (as I understand I won't be able to drain more than 3-4 litres out of the total 8?) - what brand would be better? - Is there any way to reset transmission program without using a specialised tool? Cheers, Alex

Hi there, has anyone got one of these in Chch? I'm willing to pay you a *small fee* for using it to diagnose my engine/transmission. Cheers, Alex

Hi guys, I'm new to bimmer forums, owning my first Bimmer, a 1995 525i... A couple of pics (hopefully) attached. Cheers, Alex

Hi guys, Along the same lines, I too have a question... I have a recently bought a '95 BMW 525i (think it's a VANOS M50B25 engine), a jap import, comes with a JATCO 5-speed auto trans (the label reads JR502E and then GB010 and 4821152YOE) - changing 2nd to 3rd is a bit jerky so I'm thinking of changing the ATF and filter (can't tell how bad/old the fluid since there's no dipstick). Any ideea what ATF type I should use? Alternativelly, could anyone recommend a trustworthy/fair priced AT service specialist in Christchurch? Cheers, Alex