Should you get your ZF gearbox serviced?

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ZF Dealer Finder: aftermarket.zf.com/go/en/afte...
STA Auto Box Aylesbury: www.staautogearbox.co.uk
Should you get your ZF gearbox serviced? That is exactly what I am going to find out in this video.
The BMW F10/F11 5 Series Gearbox is made by ZF. BMW claim this is a ‘sealed for life’ box, but on the ZF website they recommend an oil and filter change every 60-80,000 miles.
You might be asking yourself: How often should I get my gearbox serviced? How often should you service BMW 5 Series Gearbox? Should you get your ZF Gearbox Serviced? How often should you service ZF gearbox?
BMW claim this is a ‘sealed for life’ box, but on the ZF website, they recommend an oil and filter change every 60-80,000 miles.
Are ZF gearboxes sealed for life?
No, ZF recommend a service every 60,000-80,000 miles.
Are ZF gearboxes reliable?
Yes. According the STA Aylesbury, they rarely see an 8-speed bozx for anything other than a regular service
Where should I get my ZF gearbox serviced?
Use the Partner Finder on the ZF website to find your local dealer. I used STA Aylesbury who were fantastic.
How much does a gearbox service cost?
It depends on where you go. BMW wanted £950, STA Aylesbury charged me £400.
In this video, Tim Watson - known as Our Tim - takes his high mileage BMW 5 Series ( F10 / F11 ) in for a BMW gearbox service and transmission fluid change. The F10 / F11 5 series uses a zf transmission which is claimed to be a ‘sealed transmission’ however ZF recommend a zf transmission service every 60-80000 miles. In this video you will see what goes into zf transmission fluid change, changing transmission fluid and the transmission fluid.
BMW 5 Series Gearbox Service performed by STA Aylesbury.
STA Aylesbury Reviews / STA Aylesbury Ltd Reviews
STA Aylesbury are a fantastic company who were professional throughout. Less than half the price of BMW, they showed me every detail of the change and made sure everything was 100%. Cannot fault them, would definitely recommend.

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@MyCold1 Год назад

Agreed, preventive maintenance is better than repair.

@Phil-1969 15 дней назад

That’s handy I’m in Bicester they’re in Aylesbury, I have a Jaguar XF with the 8 speed box and it needs a service

@mattbarca89 2 года назад

She looks solid underneath which is good! The gearbox changes in the automatic are fantastic so I can only imagine how smooth it feels now!

@OurTim 2 года назад

Well you've been in it... ;)

@germanautos9460 2 года назад

Lovely vid bravo 👏

@OurTim 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@brucebailey9453 2 года назад

Glad to hear you saw an improvement! Aylesbury not too far from me, so will check out the place you used for the work I'm considering having done too.

@OurTim 2 года назад

I've done another 6,000 miles since it was done. Only noticed it 'jump' once in that time, when it was very very cold. Likely to be a lazy/cold solenoid in the box, but otherwise, it is driving 100%. STA were fab.

@brucebailey9453 2 года назад

@@OurTim good to hear!

@JSarmiento. Год назад

That is not the true ZF full transmission service. That is just basically a drain and fill with filter. The true ZF transmission service requires a machine that uses the inlet and outlet ports for the tranmission cooler and intercepts the oil there and catches it. It then replaces the same amount of catched oil with new fluid. It completely replaces the fluid and leaves nothing behind. Its more expensive that a regular change but it is a closer to a true complete fluid replace transmission service. This is the best choice if you think you have a problem with your transmission. You can be completely confident that if problems still remain, it is not caused by oil.

@georgegabriel7766 15 дней назад

That's called a flush and it's not recommended on cars with high mileage and no service history.

@gerardcodo5901 11 месяцев назад

Hello, I have a question: How many liters have the gear box? Thanks.

@djanatta1681 Год назад

Just went to STA, my 420d feels so much smoother now. Serviced it after 97K miles as gear changes/moving off from standstill felt a bit sluggish as to before

@OurTim Год назад

Brilliant, I’ve done nearly 20k since mine was done as still silky smooth. Should notice a bit better MPG too

@djanatta1681 Год назад

@@OurTim yes! Noticed it when moving off from standstill and driving too

@carlosmiguel4756 4 месяца назад

392 pounds is a very good price indeed! I serviced mine in my bmw, bought 6 liters of ZF oil, ZF pan with filter, all OE equipment, cost me around 150 euros and the car had 75000 miles. But i had the work of course. Now, after 4 years and 30000 miles i think it's time to change the oil again because it's becoming jerky and slipping a bit. Already reset adaptations but didn't solve so...PS: you can save a bit of money if you order another oil (approved with ZF specification like Motul or Liqui Moly) and oil pan from another manufacturer but really the difference isn't that much.

@wieto1985 2 года назад

That came cheap.. I found now oem zf parts themselves like pan/filter with oil and bolts which is full kit, cost now over £400 not mentioning replacement. Will go for my 130k miles this week so hope will see similar improvement as you 👌

@OurTim Год назад

How have you found it since the service? And yes, they were very good value. There was no discount for making this video, they didn't know anything about it before I turned it - thought I should make that clear in case anyone thought that

@Slm16Z Год назад

£250 mate ZF full kit

@TheComputec 8 месяцев назад

less than £200 GBP with good brand oil on ebay. Not a nice weekend job in the winter though !

@koen2062 11 месяцев назад

I got my f30 320d transmissions and rear diff serviced by ZF and that cost me €800,-

@julianhopkins9837 Год назад

Hi Tim great video I have a 2014 BMW 530D touring what do you know or recommend on trimming chain replacement ? Can’t find true honest information some say it’s 100.000 some say never it’s last the life of the car especially when doing regular engine oil change thanks

@OurTim Год назад

Thanks! In terms of chains, have a good listen for any rattles as that is a sign the chain is on its way out. They do need changing, mine was done around 130k. The chains last a very long time especially with regular maintenance but they all have a ‘life’ and will wear as a moving part.

@MrMudmouth 7 месяцев назад

does the your 5 series have the f30 engine? if so have you had to replace your timing chain? great video btw

@OurTim 7 месяцев назад

Sadly, this 5 Series is no more :( But it had the N57D30 and it had had the timing chain done at around 130k. I now have the G31 5 Series with B57 unit in it

@MrGuvEuroman 2 месяца назад

BG uk do a full service machine, you put the machine on it runs the box and filters the oil while it’s running and filters it, takes the whole box back to new inside.

@OurTim 2 месяца назад

Do you have a contact there? I’d be interested in featuring that

@julianhopkins9837 Год назад

Hi Tim interesting video I can’t find any good places near me in South Wales I have a bmw 530D touring 2014 I’m also looking for ZF specialists to service my great box can’t access the link you gave

@OurTim Год назад

Not a ZF specialist but a man I trust will all my cars - Give Revs Tyre and Auto Centre a call. Say Tim Watson (our Tim with the Calibras) they’ll soon have it sorted bud

@unclepabs 4 месяца назад

If you haven’t already, look up Rob Waller at Witney near Oxford. ZF approved and trained transmission specialist

@unclepabs 4 месяца назад

Thanks our Tim. I’m on higher mileage so mine’s in for 8HP fluid service with Rob Waller ZF approved and trained transmission specialist at Witney near Oxford

@Roadwarrior92 Месяц назад

How did you get on?

@Roadwarrior92 Месяц назад

How did you get on?

@unclepabs Месяц назад

@@Roadwarrior92 100% Recommend Rob Waller

@billybob8620 5 месяцев назад

How much does this cost if was to bring dealer or reputable mechanic

@OurTim 5 месяцев назад

Dealer quoted me around £1,000. Go to ZF's website and you can find your local specialist who are training on ZF units. This cost me about £400

@sennajourneaux3539 Год назад

Should have put it on a gearbox flush machine

@edism3 11 месяцев назад

never!!!!

@Ste_O_D 2 года назад

You haven't included the link to the ZF page that gives you your nearest service centre

@OurTim 2 года назад

Apologies for that, I did write the description but it didn't save. Re-updated now. Links here also: ZF Dealer Finder: aftermarket.zf.com/go/en/aftermarket-portal/about-zf-aftermarket/network-worldwide/zf-aftermarket-network/#/ STA Auto Box Aylesbury: www.staautogearbox.co.uk