DO THIS REGULARLY! Auto Transmission Fluid and Filter replacement #shorts

Changing your transmission fluid and filter regularly will help prolong the life of your transmission. I show you the basics of replacing the transmission fluid and filter on the is GM 6l45 in a 2007 BMW 328i E90 Sedan. ECS Tuning has transmission service kits for most euro cars, comes with everything you need to do you fluid and filter.

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[ShaneAgain]

Lifetime fluid:
What we're told: Never have to change fluid for the life of the vehicle.
What they really mean: don't replace fluid for the life of the warranty.
Reality: Change it every 30-60k pending on drive style. Life time fluid or not.

[johnstuartsmith]

"Lifetime fluid" is another self-fulfilling prophecy. First the fluid gets old, then the transmission's life is over.

[nsxt]

Just adding a dipstick& drain bolt plug would just make life more enjoyable

[jamesblanco]

I love my Honda because the transmission drain and fill is even simpler than this. On Hondas, all you have to do is pop off the drain plug, clean it, tighten it back on and fill the transmission through the dipstick hole with 2.5 to 3 quarts of correct transmission fluid, and you’re golden. It’s why Hondas last. Easy to maintain.

[AprilAmbiWhite]

That was a great explanation in layman's terms for us nonmechanics, Thank you.

[mased-vj]

Saturn did it right, they had a spin on trans fluid filter. Made it no more complicated than an engine oil change.

[t-technews]

Just did that and it was easier than I thought.
Had to use logs for jack stands. 👍👍

[Spencer]

on the ZF's website they recommend changing the fluid every 100k, but some how BMW feels comfortable telling their owners that's its a life time fill.

[lisandro]

Changed fluid and filter on my girlfriend’s 2010 Q5 3.2, has the Tiptronic ZF 6HP28AF. Fluid looking actually really good at 100k. Peace of mind accomplished for another 80k.

[id-ntty]

Yeah i dunno bout the lifetime part but I appreciate the content and the commentary! Thank you brother!

[brianwright]

Dude, always change the mechatronic sleeve. It's right there.

[randymillin]

Like in the video, I had a GM 6L45R transmission. I listened to the dealer and didn't do any maintenance until the torque converter went bad and caused a VERY expensive problem. Always check the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule. I learned an expensive lesson.

[Azgadukkee]

Had an old transmission mechanic tell me that some transmission fluid is actually lifetime fluid, the used fluid and small metallic flakes help the used transmission function properly for as long as possible, kinda sounds weird, but thats what I was told and he has been doing this for 30 plus years

[abbsgarage.]

Always measure the oil that you remove you might be surprised for how much was there especially BMW.

[BWilliam]

A lifetime is 100k by the way. Always service filters and fluid.

[reltub]

I made my own fill tool for a 2010 camaro v6. Chevy had to order one and it was at least 2 weeks out.
Yes this fit in a taped hole in the oil pan of the transmission. The stand pipe was built into the pan. Pretty easy if you have a metal lathe

[Lilmiddwest]

At Chrysler we just leave seal and put new filter never had issues reusing seal.

[nwabuezeozuzu]

Succinct explanation on yhe topic. Well done!

[razorrich]

BMW “Lifetime Fluid” laughable marketing. They should be sued for the countless premature transmission failures.

Nice work, guys!

[donmartin]

Every time I have ever changed the fluid an filter the transmission falls apart. Now I run it until it quits 200, 000 miles it's still working no problems