Auto Box Fluid

[Jon Woody]

Anyone got any views on "Lifetime auto fluid". My 2.8 Z3 has covered 74k now & I'm not happy that the oil has never been changed.
I've got a quote for £400 to change the oil & filters but understand that a substantial amount of the old fluid remains in the torque converter.
Anyone had theirs changed??

 

[abh29]

My son had trouble with the Auto box in his CooperS and took it to specialist [Good reputation and only work on Auto box,s] box needed a rebuild at 80,000 miles and they considered it was entirely due to the oil loosing its properties. Surprising how much work they did for main dealers on cars only 3/5 years old and over 75,000 miles Interestingly in some countrys BMW include gearbox oil changes in the service at around 80,000 miles. Afraid I consider "never needs changing" as meaning until the part needs changing instead of oil.

 

[Jon Woody]

My son had trouble with the Auto box in his CooperS and took it to specialist [Good reputation and only work on Auto box,s] box needed a rebuild at 80,000 miles and they considered it was entirely due to the oil loosing its properties. Surprising how much work they did for main dealers on cars only 3/5 years old Interestingly in some countrys BMW include gearbox oil changes in the service at around 80,000 miles. Afraid I consider "never needs changing" as meaning until the part needs changing instead of oil.

My son had trouble with the Auto box in his CooperS and took it to specialist [Good reputation and only work on Auto box,s] box needed a rebuild at 80,000 miles and they considered it was entirely due to the oil loosing its properties. Surprising how much work they did for main dealers on cars only 3/5 years old Interestingly in some countrys BMW include gearbox oil changes in the service at around 80,000 miles. Afraid I consider "never needs changing" as meaning until the part needs changing instead of oil.

I agree but I'm not happy to part with £400 if a substantial amount of the old oil remains in the torque converter. I'll have to see if i can find a local auto specialist to see if there's a way to change all or most of the old oil

 

[abh29]

What part of the country are you based in , someone hear will know of a suitable specialist in your part of the country. Mine of info available on the site

 

[Jon Woody]

What part of the country are you based in , someone hear will know of a suitable specialist in your part of the country. Mine of info available on the site

Penzance, Cornwall

 

[t-tony]

Some oil will remain in the converter, unless it is removed that is unavoidable. I changed the Auto box oil on my Z3 including the filter in the gearbox. The oil was quite expensive and required around 7 later. IIRC. Parts and oil were probably £125 (ish - it's a good few years ago now). I did this at around 70,000 miles
I did a "How to" write up which is on here.

Tony.

 

[Jon Woody]

Some oil will remain in the converter, unless it is removed that is unavoidable. I changed the Auto box oil on my Z3 including the filter in the gearbox. The oil was quite expensive and required around 7 later. IIRC. Parts and oil were probably £125 (ish - it's a good few years ago now). I did this at around 70,000 miles
I did a "How to" write up which is on here.

Tony.

Thanks I'll see if I can find it

 

[abh29]

Not my part of the country ,but try a quick call to Opie Oils , they are only in Redruth so I am sure he will know the area.

 

[Jack Ratt]

I had the autobox oil changed on my old merc about 5yrs ago and the bill was £250ish. I haven't changed the zeds yet

 

[Jon Woody]

I've found two companies who use a flushing machine & claim to replace 98% of the old fluid. Flushes through pipes etc as well so sounds like a good option. Had a quote for £306 including replacing filters so I think it's a no brainer!!....