F10 Auto Fluid and Filter Change?

[Leighton]

Hi All,
Has anyone done it or had it done?
So many conflicting stories but I'm just looking to be safe than sorry.

[318is-joe]

BMW say lifetime fill to lessen the environmental impact of their products being sold, they pay less sales / carbon / impact tax as a result. "Lifetime" to them is 100K Miles - after that you (not them) pay for a new tranny. It's been the same since the E39 in the 90's /00's, but the boxes that got a fluid change at 100K and every 60K after with a filter tend to last - I should know I've had 3 and always changed the fluid and filter - the 1st 530d and I parted at 190K miles, no problems, the 2nd did a lot of driving with I think did 278K when we parted and the current 530d is at 170K - no auto problems with any but I didn't take the BMW BS as the truth as the OEM suppliers GM or ZF design the boxes for a change at 60K intervals.Thats good enough for me.

I should add however, If a box has done over 140K without ever having a change it's usually best left alone until it gives up. A lot of people that try late in the day to change usually hasten the end of the boxes days.

[ztechire]

I was wondering the same, I spoke to a BMW mechanic a couple of weeks ago about this and he says its in there for life, BMW ireland dont change it ever and if they have gearbox refurbs to be done they outsource the work.

[seanpburke]

Any recommendations for someone in Dublin to do this and rough cost?

[alan b]

Valdis in motor confidence would be a good shout!