TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE IN YOUR DRIVEWAY - DIY (BMW 5 E60 ZF transmission)

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In this video I´ll show you how to change the transmission fluid in your ZF 6 speed transmission. In this case in BMW 5 series E60 model. This is a common 6 speed ZF unit, so this procedure will apply for other makes and models too. This is the facelifted model of E60 with electronic gear selector. There might be small differences, if you have an older model.
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--WARNING-- this job requires spending a lot of time under your car. If you do not have proper tools to lift up and securely support your car, DO NOT attempt to do this.
Also, I am not a professional mechanic. Should you follow this tutorial, you do so at your own risk...
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I used four jack stands with 3 tone capacity each and I also left my floor jack under the front jacking point just to be sure.
You will need:
6-7 litres of ZF LIFEGUARD 6 fluid (yellow)
new oil pan with integrated filter and gasket
new set of bolts for the pan and a fill plug
hex bits 8 + 10 mm
torx T40
torque wrench
drain pan
hand pump
some brake cleaner spray
and something on the floor to prevent stains
Ask me anything if you have any questions.

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@baggup4794 2 года назад

Great video! Thanks

@aussieknowhow 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video mate, very helpful and spot on. After letting it drain with the cover off for a couple of hours, I was able to initially add about 3.5 litres of oil. Then after running the car and going through the gears a fair bit, I was able to add another 2 litres. So 5.5 litres all up for me.

@DIYProjectX 5 месяцев назад

Well done. I'm glad my video helped.

@qix76 2 года назад

Great Job! Thanks for sharing!

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

Thank you very much.

@bazzafireblade6068 9 месяцев назад

Excellent video, thanks

@DIYProjectX 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much.

@lucaflaccop.4106 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing! Very clear and informative as always!! Cheers!

@DIYProjectX 3 года назад

Thank you so much.

@lucaflaccop.4106 3 года назад

@@DIYProjectX :)

@napoli.4life 2 года назад

subscribed !!!!

@waynesimmons8186 2 года назад

Good video

@DIYProjectX Год назад

Thank you.

@hashim_iraq Год назад

Thank you!

@DIYProjectX Год назад

Very welcome.

@strokemacat 2 года назад

My E61 touring 520d Jerks into 1st when I'm sitting at lights and lift the brake (auto) but within 10 mins driving it goes totally smooth. Pointers or help would be great. Watched all your videos now too, keep it up 👊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@maxmccuen3729 Год назад

I’m having the same issue. We’re you able to find any fix?

@DIYProjectX Год назад

Thanks. It could be quite a few things. Fluid state and level among those. Also mechatronic solenoids, perhaps. There is a lot of rubber seals within the gearbox, even that could be a problem.

@mihalym.6876 2 месяца назад

Try to use the tranny in sport mode for the first 10 minute or switch to neutral at the stops. If there is no jerks at the lights than you have neutral idle control calibration failure. The theoretical solution is to turn off this feature using ISTA-D.

@fuji4balance 5 месяцев назад

Good job

@DIYProjectX 5 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot.

@napoli.4life 2 года назад

AWESOME VIDEO !!! hey question what are the torque specs for the drive shaft when you reassemble it and do you reuse the 4 bolts you took off???

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

Thanks a lot. The info I found was 55Nm + 90° and new bolts. But I suggest you do your own search as I am not 100% sure.

@varArnfjorBjarmason 5 месяцев назад

The Bentley manual says 20 NM + 45° (260-5), and the bolts are 26117529387. I think you used the torque for the transmission to the rear driveshaft, which per the same manual is 55 NM + 90° (260-8)

@krneki111 4 месяца назад

Hey @DIYProjectX, thanks for a great video. Can you tell me which diagnostic tool do you use to read the transmission oil temperature? I have an OBD adapter with the bimmer link app and this is the only data I cannot get.

@DIYProjectX 4 месяца назад

Hey there. That's a great question. To be honest, I only have a basic scan tool, which doesn't read the tranny oil temp. So I use infra red thermometer to measure the oil pan temperature. Works well.

@krneki111 4 месяца назад

Thanks @@DIYProjectX, I also thought about using the IR thermometer, so I guess I'll give it a try.

@DIYProjectX 4 месяца назад

@@krneki111 Make a couple of measurements at different spots.

@antoniopaulo5071 Год назад

Thank you very much for the video, How do you Level the car, I hear it is very important, May I check the level with the car on its wheels in a level surface? Thank you very much

@DIYProjectX Год назад

Yes, it is important. I know my driveway is level, so then it was only a matter of setting all of my jacks the same height. If you do it the same way, you should be OK.

@kkhan7469 Год назад

Hey so if I were to drive the car up on ramps and then jack the other end should I still push into gear while my foot on the brakes or should I just just use stands? Hoping to ge this done on my car tomorrow

@DIYProjectX Год назад

Not sure what you mean exactly. I would only use stands to have all wheels off the ground and have the car perfectly level.

@luciano5137 2 года назад

Do you have to use the new bolts or can you reuse the old ones?

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

Hi. New bolts are supplied with the new pan. Definitely change them.

@danielolsen356 2 года назад

Did you only place the car on jack stands infront or did you lift the back too?

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

All four corners were sitting on jacks. You need to have the car leveled.

@Videostop2023pt Год назад

how did you level the car? any reference site? it is advisable to stay level do you have a video of how you landed the car? it's my big doubt

@DIYProjectX Год назад

I know my driveway is level. Than, I only made sure all jack stands were set to exactly the same height. Easy.

@salmaanking 2 года назад

Hi, can you provide a link to buy the hand pump please? Thanks

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

Hi there. Think it´s this one: www.amazon.com/dp/B075C3NNZF/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B075C3NNZF&pd_rd_w=vLbv7&content-id=amzn1.sym.3481f441-61ac-4028-9c1a-7f9ce8ec50c5&pf_rd_p=3481f441-61ac-4028-9c1a-7f9ce8ec50c5&pf_rd_r=FWW7NYR2DEF9GXECQ767&pd_rd_wg=a2DOZ&pd_rd_r=612ae827-b9db-44bd-b06f-2a73f605f562&s=automotive&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRzhENzFLUVAyVVkxJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjg3NDcyM1EzMkI1T0JGTThCQSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDc5NTc2MjNGRDUzUDQxNjBOWSZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2RldGFpbF90aGVtYXRpYyZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

@salmaanking 2 года назад

@@DIYProjectX Thank you

@kolinandrade8432 Год назад

do i have to do the beginning step if i have Rwd?

@DIYProjectX Год назад

No, you don't. Lucky you ;)

@TPI_Kon250 2 года назад

Hi, Great video, I will be doing this over the weekend, how did you check the fluid temperature before checking the gearbox oil level? Thanks!

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

Well, I didn't, which is not ideal. I didn't have a propper thermometer nor a diagnostic tool that shows this temperature. So, I left it warm up for what I consider a reasonable period of time. Never had a problem since the oil change. Good luck changing yours.

@TPI_Kon250 2 года назад

@@DIYProjectX I thought as much, I would be In the same position, whilst a competent spanner hand, BMW diagnostic tools aren't something I possess. Thanks for the reply, much appreciated 👍🏼

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

@@TPI_Kon250 No problem. Glad I could help.

@work4fit187 2 года назад

Hey just wanted ask don't you use any gasket seal ? Just curious great video 💯

@TPI_Kon250 2 года назад

@@work4fit187 No, the new sump kit comes with a new gasket which required no additional sealant.

@nacelnik Год назад

Do you see any improvement after the oil change?

@DIYProjectX Год назад

To be honest, nothing significant. Feels the same to me...

@dwightlee6164 2 года назад

to spin the drive shaft, should the shift be neutral position? I did but it wouldn't be spinned. what was I wrong ?

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

The shaft should spin freely with the car (wheels) lifted off the ground. No need to put the gearbox in N position.

@dwightlee6164 2 года назад

@@DIYProjectX got it.. i put wheels on ramps. That was why. thanks!

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

@@dwightlee6164 No problem, good luck.

@dwightlee6164 2 года назад

@@DIYProjectX another question i drained 3500ml but only input 2000ml even though i started and shifted gears on manual mode. Is this normal? if not what am i supposed to do?

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

@@dwightlee6164 You should put in at least what you drained out. It was about six litres in my case. Do you have the six speed ZF gearbox? Is the car completely leveled (both axles lifted in the same height) - that´s super important? You need to go through all the gears, including reverse and give it some time to warm up. Then remove the fill plug with the engine running, transmission in P. It should let you pump more fluid in.

@luciano5137 2 года назад

Did you have to code your car or anything after doing this procedure?

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

No coding was required. Although I've read gearbox adaptation should be performed.

@luciano5137 2 года назад

@@DIYProjectX done it just like you did works perfectly like a charm no more leaks from old ZF transmission pan

@DIYProjectX 2 года назад

@@luciano5137 Great job man!

@mihalym.6876 2 месяца назад

Delete the old adaptation values by ISTA-D. Perform a new adaptation driving procedure according to ZF.

@suryaraj8651 2 года назад

Pan OE Part Number ?

@DIYProjectX Год назад

1071.298.038 Sorry for late response.

@hashim_iraq Год назад

Why only 5 liters comes out while the full kit comes with 7 liters ??

@DIYProjectX Год назад

I suppose there is still quite a bit of fluid in the system that doesn't come out. Also, I used all 7 bottles when filling up, so the fluid level was probably low prior the change.