X5M Full Transmission Service - HD - ZF 6hp28x

NOT just the ordinary filter change and oil flush - This comprehensive service has saved me a few transmissions and is a MUST if you want your 6HP26 or 6HP28 transmission running properly (for longer) - BMW states a LIFETIME oil is used in this transmission but only if you consider the car to last not long past the 150.000kms mark.
Full list of parts used:

- Auto Trans Valve Body Sealing Sleeve ZFS-0734317372 (long pipe)
- Auto Trans Valve Body Sealing Sleeve ZFS-0734317371 (medium pipe)
- Auto Trans Valve Body Sealing Sleeve ZFS-0734317370 (short pipes) x 2
- Auto Trans Adapter Plug ZFS-0501215718 (2 rectangular seals)
- Auto Trans Filter Kit ZFS-1068298084 or BMW 24152333899 (filter + main gasket + mechatronics wiring sleeve seal)
- 2 bottles of Penrite BMV Transmission fluid (8 litres - alternative to ZF Lifeguard6 )

TAGs : ZF6HP28X , e70 X5M transmission service , 6HP26 service

[VictorGarcia-pnkx]

Dude, I did mine yesterday. Now my transmission is amazing 🎉.

I was a little hesitant at the beginning, but I was following your instructions and everything when smooth.

[djmocheese]

I actually jumped back when the fluid splashed out. 🙂 Thanks for the video.

[tahirrana]

Just the fyi... on 2nd oil fill, someone needs to shift the all the gears so that each gear pack is filled up properly in torque convertor.

[farturinn]

Thanks for this, I am thinking of doing mine (LK12425) this winter, now with 84k km on it (2011 car), shifts nice, but I like preventative maintainace.

[rex]

Extremely well explained, thank you! However, at 45:30 - Please tell me that is the camera rocking and not the car rocking on the lift! 😲

[guillermoprz]

I just change all the seal, pan, filter, and it drives great!
BUT I got a strange leak. leak seems to be coming from the rubber grommet on the Auto-box.

[umbrellasolutionstech]

Please post part numbers, types of fluid you used. Also where to get the service kit for the 6hp28x

[farturinn]

Just one thing regarding putting the car into neutral if out of batteries then you use the red tool in the toolbox and stick it in the hole in the right side cup holder

[TheHarleyH]

Thanks for the video. Interesting that it was a different type of gasket.

[megabunnydeath]

What happens if you dont clear the adaptations? How will it behave?

I have a feeling my mechanic did not clear it and not sure if he rechecked fluid level after driving.


Would it be alright if i clear adaptations and recheck fluid although its been a couple weeks since having it serviced

[hasanalothman]

For zf8hp VW recommend changing the oil in saudi arabia every 30k km i think i will do the same to my 650i bmw just to prevent an issue 😅

[darrenanderson]

were did you get the ZF service kit??. I'm in Australia. Great video thank you.

[megabunnydeath]

I've noticed an issue in my zf for the audi s5 4.2l v8.

After driving for a while the trans develops a clunking 2nd to 1st gear when coming to a stop. And when taking off from a stop holds on to gears too long and i have to use M mode for normal driving.


No codes came up at all. Could it just need a fluid change m car is only 46, 000 km

[jf]

Hi I own a BMW F10 M5 2015, I was told by RSW in New Jersey that the 7spd DCT transmission oil and filter is for lifetime of unit and is not serviceable… is this true or not? Nice videos, subscribed.. 👍🏻

[bmw]

I plan to do the same. ZF fluid is so expensive but people keep saying not to use other oil. Are you still trouble free from Penrite BMV oil? I have a leak. Beside drain plug, fill plug, pan gasket and the electrical adaptor plug, can leak come from other place?

[farturinn]

Just did the service, as per instructions (yours and others). Changed also the rubber seals along with the plug adaptor, filter and fluid. It took almost exactly 7L of fluid. Pre-filled about 3.5L fefore starting up the car, and a further 3.5L approx with the car running, temps at 40deg celcius, vent to drive and reverse with foot on the brake. Not possible to go through the gears.
Fired up ISTA and deleted the adaptations.
PROBLEM: the car just shoots back into Park when trying to drive it and shows the P and car rolling warning.
Another thing which happined at the same time was that ISTA cannot find the FRM at all. Was fine before. Not sure if it's related.

Any ideas??

PS I did change the front diff fluid and transfer case fluid and deleted the adaptations for the transfer case. Probably not related.