So here's a leading question.....
We know what should be done with the 5/6 speed autos, but what about the newer 8 speed ones? Some may well be at or approaching the 60k miles point even after 4 years, and although I have yet to see anyone reporting issues, they still have mechanical bits sitting in a bath of oil which as we know has a finite life.
Has anyone had theirs changed yet, or been advised that it is something they will need doing?
What's the service profile for these newer units?
Richard
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8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
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Re: 8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
[quote="X5Sport"]
So here's a leading question.....
We know what should be done with the 5/6 speed autos, but what about the newer 8 speed ones? Some may well be at or approaching the 60k miles point even after 4 years, and although I have yet to see anyone reporting issues, they still have mechanical bits sitting in a bath of oil which as we know has a finite life.
Has anyone had theirs changed yet, or been advised that it is something they will need doing?
What's the service profile for these newer units?
Richard
[/quote]I would email ZF and ask the question, the link below has some info but nothing about servicing.
http://www.zf.com/corporate/en/products ... sion.shtml
So here's a leading question.....
We know what should be done with the 5/6 speed autos, but what about the newer 8 speed ones? Some may well be at or approaching the 60k miles point even after 4 years, and although I have yet to see anyone reporting issues, they still have mechanical bits sitting in a bath of oil which as we know has a finite life.
Has anyone had theirs changed yet, or been advised that it is something they will need doing?
What's the service profile for these newer units?
Richard
[/quote]I would email ZF and ask the question, the link below has some info but nothing about servicing.
http://www.zf.com/corporate/en/products ... sion.shtml
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Re: 8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
Nice design..
That appeals to my inner geek..
Can they produce it with the bolt pattern to fit in an E53??? lol
That appeals to my inner geek..
Can they produce it with the bolt pattern to fit in an E53??? lol
If things were meant to be easy, then I will soon complicate them....
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Re: 8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
It's the same lump so may be they can......if not you'll have an adapter in hand )
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Re: 8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
Oh I am so sorely tempted..........
wouldn't take too much to interface it........
Do you reacon there is a market for adaptor kits for this mod????
O:-)
wouldn't take too much to interface it........
Do you reacon there is a market for adaptor kits for this mod????
O:-)
If things were meant to be easy, then I will soon complicate them....
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Please note...
Anything I say is only from my personal experience and knowledge..
I don't assume to know everything, and know there is a lot I don't know..
But then I could be talking bollox.. O:-)
Re: 8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
Richard.
Forgive me for missing the "memo".
But what service should be done to the 6 speed transmisions.?
Im relatively new to the X5 thing....
Forgive me for missing the "memo".
But what service should be done to the 6 speed transmisions.?
Im relatively new to the X5 thing....
Dave W.
BMW E70 X5 40D
BMW E70 X5 40D
Re: 8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
Oil/Filter changes at around 60k miles. BMW say 'sealed for life' but that's the useful life of the car according to BMW which, when pushed, they will tell you is actually 60k miles or the duration of the warranty..... >:(
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Re: 8 Speed gearbox service schedules...?
Thank you good sir....
Ill program that in at my next service.....
Ill program that in at my next service.....
Dave W.
BMW E70 X5 40D
BMW E70 X5 40D