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3.0d e53 gearbox oil change
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 10:54 am
by Roryb1985
Morning can anyone tell me which oil and how much is needed to do gearbox oil change as car is on 180,000 odd and don’t know when or if it’s ever been changed
Re: 3.0d e53 gearbox oil change
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:33 am
by X5Sport
The official ZF kit for the 6 speed comes with 7 litres of their OEM Lifeguard 6 oil if that helps? Use of the correct oil is critical.
Re: 3.0d e53 gearbox oil change
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 11:48 am
by Roryb1985
Ideal thanks. I’m guessing there’s no rubber sleeves and bridge to replace on these like on the e60’s
Re: 3.0d e53 gearbox oil change
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:50 pm
by X5Sport
The kits usually contain a filter, gaskets, new bolts and some also include a sleeve for the electrical connection to the Mechatronics module.
Re: 3.0d e53 gearbox oil change
Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 12:57 pm
by marti
Plenty of kits including ZF kits on the bay.
Re: 3.0d e53 gearbox oil change
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 7:20 am
by Alan Gunn
I had mine done at my local bmw indi about a year ago only cost me £134 i think or £3137 and well worth it.
I thought the box was ok before but it was on 167k so had it done after it was like silk.