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Why does my manual transmission BMW use ATF?

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:05:59 +0000

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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Should I get a BMW with manual or automatic transmission?

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:05:41 +0000

I’m thinking about getting a used BMW..most likely a 3series from the low to mid 90’s. I feel like it’s a disrespect to a BMW if I get it in automatic trans, but does the transmission make the car that much different?

Both are the same for dependability.

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How to change transmission oil on a ‘95 BMW 740iL?

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:05:30 +0000

I need step by step directions on how to change the automatic transmission oil on a 1995 BMW 740iL.

I have the BMW TIS but I cannot find the directions there.

ask a professional. or follow the instructions on the back of the oil.

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How long will a 1997 BMW 740i Automatic transmission last?

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:05:24 +0000

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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how much does it cost to fix the reverse on a 1993 bmw 525i?

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:33:59 +0000

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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How to repair reverse gear in a 2001 BMW 330I automatic transmission?

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:33:01 +0000

First dont start thinking your gearbox is knackered and seeing pound signs..

on e46 especially this could just be a simple software problem.. I would call your local bayerische specialist/dealer (stealer)

And ask them to hook u up to the diagnostics for about £30 and check for faults before going down the garage and saying your gearbox has had it, which will be well expensie.

Not saying this is the fault but 50 percent of the time when i buy faulty autos. you can sort them out by reprogramming try it first anyhows

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Where is the dipstick to check the transmission fluid on a 1994 BMW 525i?

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:18:07 +0000

Whenever I’m stopped, then let of the brake and press the gas, my BMW acts like it’s in neutral for a moment and revs up, then kicks and goes like it was suddenly put into 1st gear. I was told to check the transmission fluid, but I can’t find the dipstick. It’s an automatic transmission on a 1994 BMW 525i.

Your car does not have a dipstick for the trans. There are 2 plugs on the trans oil pan, a fill plug and a drain plug. To check it you will need to raise the vehicle, with the engine running pull the fill plug( the higher one) and the fluid should be at that level. If not you will need to add. That car uses Dextron III.

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I have a 06 BMW 330xi with automatic transmission that is sluggish in first and second gear?

admin — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:18:04 +0000

Hello, my 2006 BMW 330xi seems to be a little sluggish when i first step on the gas pedal. It seems to be real slow shifting from first and second gear to third gear. I seems real sluggish when i first step on the gas. I just got the car from my brother, someone told me that because the car has a steptronic transmission the car is used to being drive a certian way, it adapts to a style of driving, any help?

Has it been tuned up recently?

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Is the SMG transmission on a BMW M3 2001-2006 models have a good reputation or bad?

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:10:17 +0000

Just wandering if the SMG transmission on a BMW M3 is good.
And if it could reach 170k miles easy without any major service.
The reason I was interested in it because it has a automatic option in which my mom could drive in case of emergency.
Some people say that the regular manual transmission is better?

Frankly, the jury is still out on SMG’s. But so far so good…
Remember that they are manual transmissions basically with
automated shifting, and that they had only been in widespread use for approximately 8 years. It has now progressed from SMG I
to II to III ( the latest).
To say that it is not durable is baloney. Same thing with being rough
in normal city use and being fit only for the track. Rumor mongering from people who have never had much or any experience with SMG’s. Or who do not know how to use an SMG.
Normally, the defects would be the same as any manual transmission.
Ocassionally (but rarely) you would see the hydraulic pump or the gear shift sensor taking a dive. More often (but still rare) is oil leaking
from the SMG shifter mechanism (not the tranny). Theoretically, the SMG module could quit but I have yet to see one do it.
But to guarantee that it would last 170K miles is asking too much. Even BMW would not go as far as that. What car manufacturer would
guarantee their transmissions up to 170K ?
EDIT:
To compare the automatic transmission of a 335 or any car for that matter to an SMG simply misses the point. Any automatic transmission can never perform better than a manual or a manual with SMG in the hands of a good driver.
SMG is not meant for boys. Ladies maybe.

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Inside Track – October 2009

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:41:00 +0000

Introducing the 7 series with xDrive all-wheel drive.

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