zero 1162 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 Which trans fluid and how many litres do I need for my e46 320i and e46 325i cars? The trans in both cars is listed as A5S325Z on realoem, and I already have gaskets and filters ready to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 I should add that one car has done 140k and one has done 200k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) I use this. Sold at Supercheap. http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/Product/Penrite-Automatic-Transmission-Fluid-Full-Synthetic-4-Litre/342304 Edited February 10, 2018 by Gabe79 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 (edited) my 2002 e46 325i trans was fully rebuilt, they refilled it with Penrite full synthetic (it as 8L for a full fill from dry) ATF F5. It's still running nicely - and shifting really smoothly - since Jan 2013, around 60k kms... oh, nearly time for a precautionary change! You should be able to source it in 20L barrel or enviro-box... as you're doing two, may pay off in bulk-buy saving. http://penriteoil.com.au/products/atf-fs-full-syn You might consider doing a drain and fill, running it for 500-1000kms, then doing the full drain, pan clean, filter replacement etc, and refill... there are pros and cons, and plenty of opinions. Other option (which I did for my Volvo: the home driveway 'power change' ... draining 1.9L each time via the outlet pipe from the trans into the cooler, shutting off, replenishing with fresh fluid, re-starting, running through the gears, then draining out another 1.9L, rinse and repeat until nice raspberry coloured fluid came out again (14L DEXIII in total). Worked well. HTH. EDIT - I see REPCO advertising Oil Bonanza (50% off) this weekend. Let them buy your business! Read the fine print - it's probably *not* restricted to store stock. Edited February 10, 2018 by Olaf oil sale 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 Just did my E39 with Penrite FS. Used 10L total with a 2nd drain after the filter change. Removing trans cooler lines looks a pita on E39 and something would probably break in the process. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 Well thats three votes for penrite so I guess thats the one. Here is the penrite page; http://penriteoil.com.au/products/atf-fs-full-syn Repco has 25% off atf oil so I will try and get a 20litre tommorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 +1 for ATF-FS. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 4 minutes ago, zero said: Well thats three votes for penrite so I guess thats the one. Here is the penrite page; http://penriteoil.com.au/products/atf-fs-full-syn Repco has 25% off atf oil so I will try and get a 20litre tommorrow Do you mind reporting in on how much 20L costs? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 25 minutes ago, Eagle said: Just did my E39 with Penrite FS. Used 10L total with a 2nd drain after the filter change. Removing trans cooler lines looks a pita on E39 and something would probably break in the process. It's not so bad, but it's messy as anything. Plan on lots of rags... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Gabe79 said: Do you mind reporting in on how much 20L costs? No problem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabe79 410 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 I happened to be at a Repco today, and with the sale discount, 20L comes out to ~$175NZD. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 Yea, the minister for war suggested I postpone spending any more money till after our holiday, so doing the trans and diff maintenance on both cars will have to wait a couple of months. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted February 14, 2018 Nathan by all means keep the minister happy but beware Babara may go on the war path. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zero 1162 Report post Posted April 2, 2018 Did the trans oil on babara today. She took nearly 6 litres, and the old oil was really dark. Shifts a little nicer now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
