camera doctor 25 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 My 2003 530I Touring needs to go to Jeff Grays to be plugged into the BMW computer to try and diagnose the non-operational remote locking. Since the car is Ex Japan with 145 000 ks on it, I wondered if I should get them to change the 'lifetime' trans fluid while they have it ? Car is a M54 with A5S 325Z tranny Should I let Grays do the fluid change, or am I better to go to a Transmission Specialist? Is it necessary to hook the car to the BMW system to reset / clear codes etc, therefore I am better to get Grays to do the whole job? Your thoughts would be appreciated, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 To save time and also to get it done properly...I'd get Grays to do both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
camera doctor 25 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Thanks Glenn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeemax 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 Go to Grays. The trans can get the adaptations reset when you get oil changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
39KiwiTouring 2 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) I've looked into this as well camera, and the general rule is they need to be serviced, like any mechanical part, BMW agreed that it should be changed changing their mind on the original claim of lifetime fluid, but also argued that some vehicles had traveled very high milage without the fluid ever being changed so avoided the warranty claims etc. A total flush is required and filters changed is the key, just draining the fluid and replacing isn't quite the same.\ They run well the E39 I still like mine seems to change very smoothly will service around $180k, we way off yet. Edited June 21, 2010 by E39KiwiTouring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
str8_6 275 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 I have the M5 going in this week to JG for an oil service. Do you think they will run the "it doesn't need to be changed" spiel for the transmission? I'd like it to be changed - feeling a little notchy on these cold mornings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) I'd like it to be changed - feeling a little notchy on these cold mornings! Just ask them to do it.... the customer is always right (sometimes) We always suggest gearbox oil changes at 100k for autos & 50k for manuals & diffs.... oil doesn't last for ever Edited June 21, 2010 by *Glenn* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
