Another gearbox question - Page 2

Danielpsmith · May 21st, 2013, 18:45

I am going to change the oil in the gearbox myself just wondering where is the best place to buy the oil and which oil and how much does the box hold or do I need thank you

Daniel

RM955I · May 21st, 2013, 19:35

I use Millermatic ATF SPiii from Opie.....other similar oils are available

BarryCambs · May 22nd, 2013, 09:32

As above - I use millermatic from Opie.

It's very very straight forward, but make sure you have a suitable funnel that will fit the dipstick tube to hand before you start!

RM955I · May 22nd, 2013, 09:49

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_255216

Danielpsmith · May 22nd, 2013, 19:00

Thanks for the replys I will get some ordered got to work all weekend so hopefully next weekend have a go thanks again

Daniel

ilovecoldbeer · May 22nd, 2013, 21:01

Sorry to hijack this thread, but its sort of related.......

Ive got a 2003 facelifted S80 D5 auto (5 speed believed aisin warner box). Ive just had an ever helpful friend service the car at a BMW main dealer for me where he works as a "cash job", in short he changed the gearbox oil, believed only 3.5 litres worth came out of the 7.2 capacity - but he filled it with dexron II. Having some knowledge of this I know that this is bad as its needs JWS3309 type oil and have not driven the car although it has been moved out of the workshop and run in neutral for around 30 mins.

My question is it probably going to be ok just to fill/drain the system a few times using the drain plug and re-filling through the dipstick?? or will it be necessary to disconnect the oil cooler and lines and flush that way??

any advice/experience welcomed

thanks

RM955I · May 22nd, 2013, 21:20

In this instance I'd flush using the Gibbons method....a search on here or Google will tell you how. TBH I don't think much of your mate sticking the wrong fluid in it, cash job or not.

ilovecoldbeer · May 22nd, 2013, 21:22

I thought that the gibbons method might be the way forwards - cheers.

I'm not too impressed with my mate, thought he would have looked up the specs before putting anything in, was only trying to do me a favour so just going to bite my tongue, next time i'll try and be less lazy and make time to do it myself!!

Danielpsmith · May 23rd, 2013, 13:56

Just looking for some oil on opie oils is Mobil ATF 3309 any good looked at millermatic not sure which one to order also how much do I need to order thanks alot again going to be busy bloody thing didn't want to start again this morning its been alright the last two weeks but didn't want to fire today thanks again

Daniel

RM955I · May 23rd, 2013, 14:01

Post no. 12

May 21st, 2013, 19:35	#12
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	I use Millermatic ATF SPiii from Opie.....other similar oils are available __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

May 22nd, 2013, 09:49	#14
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/s...egoryId_255216 __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

May 22nd, 2013, 21:20	#17
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	In this instance I'd flush using the Gibbons method....a search on here or Google will tell you how. TBH I don't think much of your mate sticking the wrong fluid in it, cash job or not. __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

May 23rd, 2013, 14:01	#20
RM955I Premier Member Last Online: Jun 26th, 2022 23:42 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Midlands	Post no. 12 __________________ D5, 205 Phase 3 V70...love the grunt. Previous: 2004 (2005 facelift) 2.4 170

May 21st, 2013, 18:45	#11
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	I am going to change the oil in the gearbox myself just wondering where is the best place to buy the oil and which oil and how much does the box hold or do I need thank you Daniel

May 22nd, 2013, 09:32	#13
BarryCambs Senior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2023 14:13 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cambridge	As above - I use millermatic from Opie. It's very very straight forward, but make sure you have a suitable funnel that will fit the dipstick tube to hand before you start!

May 22nd, 2013, 19:00	#15
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Thanks for the replys I will get some ordered got to work all weekend so hopefully next weekend have a go thanks again Daniel

May 22nd, 2013, 21:01	#16
ilovecoldbeer New Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2013 22:32 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Southampton	Sorry to hijack this thread, but its sort of related....... Ive got a 2003 facelifted S80 D5 auto (5 speed believed aisin warner box). Ive just had an ever helpful friend service the car at a BMW main dealer for me where he works as a "cash job", in short he changed the gearbox oil, believed only 3.5 litres worth came out of the 7.2 capacity - but he filled it with dexron II. Having some knowledge of this I know that this is bad as its needs JWS3309 type oil and have not driven the car although it has been moved out of the workshop and run in neutral for around 30 mins. My question is it probably going to be ok just to fill/drain the system a few times using the drain plug and re-filling through the dipstick?? or will it be necessary to disconnect the oil cooler and lines and flush that way?? any advice/experience welcomed thanks

May 22nd, 2013, 21:22	#18
ilovecoldbeer New Member Last Online: May 22nd, 2013 22:32 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Southampton	I thought that the gibbons method might be the way forwards - cheers. I'm not too impressed with my mate, thought he would have looked up the specs before putting anything in, was only trying to do me a favour so just going to bite my tongue, next time i'll try and be less lazy and make time to do it myself!!

May 23rd, 2013, 13:56	#19
Danielpsmith Master Member Last Online: Jun 3rd, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Birmingham	Just looking for some oil on opie oils is Mobil ATF 3309 any good looked at millermatic not sure which one to order also how much do I need to order thanks alot again going to be busy bloody thing didn't want to start again this morning its been alright the last two weeks but didn't want to fire today thanks again Daniel

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