by admin on December 13, 2009
BY what i know ATF stands for Automatic transmission fluid so if I have a manual why does the car need it?
PS Im only 18 and am just starting to get to know cars
18 years of age is not a bad start. And I think you are on the right track for being interested in things like cars. Unlike some people who are much older who do not even know how to open the hood, much less how to add coolant or oil or add air to the tires.
But do not think that all BMW manual transmissions use ATF since they do not. Even BMW automatic transmissions do not all use ATF.
Why BMW uses and recommends different kinds of oils is a complex question which lesser mortals like us should not bother with. Forget about the why. Just use what is indicated on the label under the transmission, or what is officially recommended as per TIS or EPC
(BMW repair procedures and parts catalog). Sometimes comparable oils can be bought outside of BMW and naturally they are cheaper.
And you should have mentioned the year and series of your BMW for a more rational discussion of the subject as it relates to your car.
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by admin on December 13, 2009
by admin on December 13, 2009
by admin on December 13, 2009
I am curoius how many miles on average this car model will last considering it is a BMW.
When you go to get it checked up on, just make sure the fluids are changed when they need to be, other than that, yea it may just outlast you haha
the longest automatic BMW transmission i’ve met was a 1989 735 at 210,000 miles, but i don’t know but one owner of a 740. But just treat it with love and you’ll be fine.
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by admin on December 10, 2009
Manual or automatic transmission?
I’d assume an automatic, since they most often go wrong. Likely you’re looking at a replacement transmission, so that means a $1,500+ bill.
Before doing anything else take the car to a reputable shop that has BMW expertise. Have them check the transmission and have the fluid changed/flushed to see if that makes a difference.
Check bimrs.org to find a good shop close by you.
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