BMW Transmission Fluid
If you’re looking to keep your BMW in peak working condition, maintaining its performance and reliability at the desired levels, you need to keep your vehicle well-maintained. One area you don’t want to neglect is your BMW transmission fluid.
Replacing transmission fluid typically requires specialised skills and knowledge as it can be challenging due to location.
Luckily, our team at JDK Automotive can help.
At JDK Automotive, our technicians are highly experienced BMW specialists. We have the knowledge and experience needed to care for all BMW models. We often change BMW transmission fluid, and we can have your vehicle roadworthy in no time.
Why Transmission Fluid Levels Must Be Checked
Occasionally, your BMW transmission fluid level may drop and require a top-up. This situation could indicate a leak or another underlying issue with your BMW transmission.
If the fluid remains low for too long, it won’t provide adequate lubrication or cooling, resulting in high temperatures, expanding metal, and increased friction. Once this happens, it could lead to excessive wear on your vehicle’s gears and connections within your BMW’s transmission, which will reduce your vehicle’s lifespan.
At JDK Automotive, our skilled BMW technicians conduct comprehensive inspections of your vehicle’s transmission fluid, ensuring it’s maintained at the ideal level for smooth and efficient performance.
How to Maintain Your BMW Transmission Fluid Level
When you bring your BMW to JDK Automotive, our specialists begin by warming up your engine to ensure an accurate measurement of the transmission fluid level can be taken. Using the BMW-recommended method, we locate the transmission fluid dipstick and take precise measurements.
Depending on our findings, we might recommend a fluid replacement, a top-up, or even a reduction if the fluid level is too high. Our in-depth approach ensures your BMW gets the precise care needed to keep it running optimally.
Given the importance of your BMW transmission fluid, if you have any concerns, it’s wise to consult professionals to avoid a broken transmission and costly repairs. At JDK Automotive, our team of BMW specialists can help solve any transmission problems you have, saving you time, stress and money on future repair bills.
Where Can I Go To Top Up My Transmission Fluid?
If your BMW needs a transmission fluid top-up, our technicians at JDK Automotive can handle the process with the highest level of care.
With us, you’ll always receive dealership-level servicing for better-than-dealership value. You’ll even have a faster turnaround time, as we don’t have the huge waiting times that the main BMW dealers often have.
How We Replace Your BMW Transmission Fluid at JDK Automotive
When it’s time to replace your BMW’s transmission fluid, trust our BMW specialists at JDK Automotive to handle the task. Wwe treat your vehicle like it’s our own, ensuring it’s roadworthy before we hand it back to you.
Our experts understand that each BMW has unique needs. We tailor our approach to meet the manufacturer’s recommendations, ensuring your transmission’s longevity and optimal performance.
Our detailed procedure for transmission fluid replacement ensures your vehicle’s transmission is well taken care of.
The following steps are how we care for your BMW during the transmission fluid replacement process…
Assessment and Preparation
We start by reviewing your BMW’s specific requirements, including the type of transmission, fluid type, and any other special considerations that need to be made. This comprehensive approach ensures a precise fluid replacement.
Transmission Fluid Drain
We position a drain pan beneath your vehicle’s transmission and remove your vehicle’s drain plug to let the old fluid out. Our BMW experts monitor and record the amount of fluid drained to maintain precision and ensure consistency with the recommended fluid quantity.
Refill with Fresh Fluid
Next, our team of experts refill your vehicle’s transmission with fresh fluid. We then remove the fill plug, typically located on your transmission housing or side. The exact amount of new fluid is replaced as specified in your model’s vehicle handbook. We even take the extra step to ensure that manufacturer-recommended fluids are used to ensure the optimal performance of your BMW.
Circulating the Fluid
After adding fresh transmission fluid, we start your engine and follow a specific procedure, including going through each gear. This process ensures the replacement fluid is properly distributed and your BMW transmission is well-lubricated.
We then use the dipstick to inspect the new fluid level again, adding more, if necessary, until it’s perfect.
Test Drive and Final Check
Once your BMW has been through a test drive and allowed to cool down, we recheck the transmission fluid level. This step lets us confirm that your vehicle’s transmission fluid flows out of the fill plug when warm, indicating the correct level is maintained.
At JDK Automotive, we believe an expert should handle your BMW transmission fluid replacement. Our BMW specialists have access to the same level of technical information as the main BMW dealerships and have decades of experience working on all BMW models.
Our expert BMW technicians have the skills and experience to provide the highest quality and safety standards.
Trusting us with your vehicle is a long term investment in your BMW.
The Dangers of Not Maintaining Your BMW Transmission Fluid Levels
Regularly checking your BMW transmission fluid level is essential for the smooth and efficient functioning of your vehicle.
Keeping your transmission fluid at the right level is critical because too little fluid can increase friction and overheating, which is the last thing you want. It could lead to significant damage to your vehicle’s transmission components.
However, too much transmission fluid can also harm your BMW. It can cause excessive pressure and aeration, leading to erratic gear shifts and significantly reduced performance.
By routinely checking and maintaining the correct transmission fluid level, you can extend the life of your BMW’s transmission, enhancing fuel efficiency and safety. You’ll even save money on future repair bills.
At JDK Automotive, we always recommend seeking expert assistance if you want your BMW to remain in prime condition.
Our team of BMW specialists understand the specific needs of BMWs and how to maintain your vehicle’s transmission.
As your local independent BMW specialist, we only use BMW-branded or high-quality alternative parts on your vehicle. This ensures your BMW receives the quality it needs to operate optimally.
You get peak performance, safety and longevity with us while receiving better than dealer value.
Trust JDK Automotive for BMW Transmission Maintenance
Your BMW’s transmission is a critical component of your vehicle. It’s one area you can’t afford to neglect, and correct maintenance is crucial to keep it functioning smoothly.
One crucial area of your vehicle’s maintenance is regularly changing the transmission fluid.
At JDK Automotive, our BMW specialists have decades of experience working on all BMW models. We’re dedicated to providing quality servicing, ensuring your BMW’s transmission fluid is replaced accurately, and helping your vehicle perform at its best.
In Summary
Having an expert check over your BMW’s transmission fluid is essential for maintaining smooth and efficient operation. Low fluid levels can cause overheating and increased friction, potentially damaging the transmission.
However, overfilling can also lead to problems. If you put too much transmission fluid in your BMW, you’ll see inconsistent gear changes and reduced performance.
To keep your BMW’s transmission in top condition, our experts recommend you change the fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles or as specified in your BMW owner’s manual.
With JDK Automotive’s team of BMW specialists, you can ensure your BMW remains in peak condition for years to come.
Book your BMW transmission fluid maintenance at JDK Automotive today and receive quality servicing at better than dealership value.
