[F22leo]

I just got a 50% off any service (excluding oil change and tires) from my local bmw dealer, up to 200 dollars . I have never taken my car there to be serviced, just buy parts and fluid. My question is how much is a regular atf change and filter change at a bmw dealership? Could be worth using the 50% off just so I don't have to get under the car and get dirty for once lol.

[Buug959]

My dealer wouldn't quote me a price to change my ATF and filter. He said it's sealed and "lifetime fluid" so it's not required.

[F22leo]

Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

My dealer wouldn't quote me a price to change my ATF and filter. He said it's sealed and "lifetime fluid" so it's not required.

Sounds about right : suspect they'll do the same to me

[Hoody007]

Originally Posted by e92leo

Sounds about right : suspect they'll do the same to me

You could show them the service book which stipulates it's to be changed every 100K miles...

[TheTallJS]

probably around 1500 to 2k at dealer. best go to a reputable indy shop.

[F22leo]

Originally Posted by Hoody007

You could show them the service book which stipulates it's to be changed every 100K miles...

Just called and they it is a service they perform, the deciding factor will be when the service advisor calls me back with the quote, (assuming the 50% off will make it comparable with a Indy shop regular quote but I could be wrong we'll see)

[F22leo]

Originally Posted by TheTallJS

probably around 1500 to 2k at dealer. best go to a reputable indy shop.

The parts are only like 45 dollars on fcp euro I believe if it's anything over 200 dollars with the 50% off I'm doing it myself

[ro881e]

Here in the UK I was quoted full flush with fluid, and filter pan change for £350 all in at a tranny specialist. Cheaper without the flush, maybe £250. This seemed comparable with other costs I read about. Dealer more expensive for sure but anything over £500 is surely taking the piss I did it myself and it was indeed doable and messy but parts cost about £150 so an extra £100 for a specialist to do it actually wasn't that bad in hindsight. I would think your idea to use the discount on this is a fairly good idea.

[ky0u]

Originally Posted by e92leo

The parts are only like 45 dollars on fcp euro I believe if it's anything over 200 dollars with the 50% off I'm doing it myself

Wat? the FCP kit is 100 for the parts (assuming you don't change any of the mechatronics related seals) and an extra $100 for the fluid.

But guaranteed a BMW dealership will quote you at least 1k for the work. It's not hard to do yourself, you just need a vac pump

[e90yyc]

Originally Posted by e92leo

The parts are only like 45 dollars on fcp euro I believe if it's anything over 200 dollars with the 50% off I'm doing it myself

Good call on choice of service for the coupon.

As you probably know, it’s kind of a messy job with a very specific procedure that must be followed exactly. Would be great to have someone else do it for you.

[F22leo]

Originally Posted by ky0u

Wat? the FCP kit is 100 for the parts (assuming you don't change any of the mechatronics related seals) and an extra $100 for the fluid.

But guaranteed a BMW dealership will quote you at least 1k for the work. It's not hard to do yourself, you just need a vac pump

I think I saw 45 for a filter and gasket minus the fluid

[mainbearing]

I don't think it's worth it going to the dealer. Looks like the best price for the kit (filter, o-ring and pan gasket) is on RM European then. They also list the plastic pan for ZF under the same car, so make sure yours is really GM (take a peek).

Febi filter $12.28 24117593565
Meistersatz pan gasket 24117572618 $17.05

Beck Arnley has a kit #044-0368 that lists $36.89-$45.88 online (Summit Racing, Rockauto, Amazon).
https://www.amazon.com/Beck-Arnley-0.../dp/B008YDDRFA

https://www.beckarnley.com/find-my-p...~328i%20xDrive

For fluid I use Valvoline Max Life ATF. It is around $20 a gallon at Wally World. Drain and refill takes just shy of 4 qts. I think with filter it is 5-6 qts can't remember for sure. Therefore parts, shipping and 2 gallons of Max Life you are looking at around $100.

I have changed the mechatronic sleeve o-rings for our ZF 6HP (and the "double D" seal and 4 tubes). The sleeve o-rings turned mushy and were a different material than the black o-rings used on the GM sleeve. If you are dropping the pan, might as well do it. The access to the external connector is a little tight even on our FWD.

Here are some DIYs. On AWDs I imagine you are going to have a transfer case and driveshaft blocking a few more things:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1257476

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573490

[F22leo]

Originally Posted by mainbearing

I don't think it's worth it going to the dealer. Looks like the best price for the kit (filter, o-ring and pan gasket) is on RM European then. They also list the plastic pan for ZF under the same car, so make sure yours is really GM (take a peek).

Febi filter $12.28 24117593565
Meistersatz pan gasket 24117572618 $17.05

Beck Arnley has a kit #044-0368 that lists $36.89-$45.88 online (Summit Racing, Rockauto, Amazon).
https://www.amazon.com/Beck-Arnley-0.../dp/B008YDDRFA

https://www.beckarnley.com/find-my-p...~328i%20xDrive

For fluid I use Valvoline Max Life ATF. It is around $20 a gallon at Wally World. Drain and refill takes just shy of 4 qts. I think with filter it is 5-6 qts can't remember for sure. Therefore parts, shipping and 2 gallons of Max Life you are looking at around $100.

I have changed the mechatronic sleeve o-rings for our ZF 6HP (and the "double D" seal and 4 tubes). The sleeve o-rings turned mushy and were a different material than the black o-rings used on the GM sleeve. If you are dropping the pan, might as well do it. The access to the external connector is a little tight even on our FWD.

Here are some DIYs. On AWDs I imagine you are going to have a transfer case and driveshaft blocking a few more things:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1257476

https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573490

Thank you all that info will come in handy

[Glene]

Originally Posted by e92leo

I just got a 50% off any service (excluding oil change and tires) from my local bmw dealer, up to 200 dollars . I have never taken my car there to be serviced, just buy parts and fluid. My question is how much is a regular atf change and filter change at a bmw dealership? Could be worth using the 50% off just so I don't have to get under the car and get dirty for once lol.

Take it to my house. I charge you a case of two hearted ale from Costco. The total job including my beer will be under $100.

$40 aftermarket parts
$27 for 6 quarts of Valvoline Maxlife
$32 for case of beer

[unrulyteach]

I wouldn't even ven ask them about that they gone give u bs answer and even if they quote u it's gone be ridiculous, i got mine changed at an Indy for 1-2hr labor

[Glene]

Originally Posted by e92leo

I just got a 50% off any service (excluding oil change and tires) from my local bmw dealer, up to 200 dollars . I have never taken my car there to be serviced, just buy parts and fluid. My question is how much is a regular atf change and filter change at a bmw dealership? Could be worth using the 50% off just so I don't have to get under the car and get dirty for once lol.

If you buy an aftermarket pan, I suggest don't use their bolts. I had issue torqueing them to 89inlbs. It seemed like some bolts required much less torque and some require more. I used the original bolts removed from the old oil pan, everything went smoothly. I guess you pay for what you get.