Need Some Help PLEASE!! - BMW Forum

beebedl · 10-08-2008, 04:06 AM

1997 BMW E36 328i

I am writing to you because, honestly I have had enough of this automatic transmission jerking. It is too much, and needs to be fixed.

I have read that by changing the transmission fluid, usually gets rid of this problem, and I believe that is what needs to be done with my car as well.

My symptoms are as follows. When my car starts, and is cool, I seem to have no problem. Once the engine temperature has reached mid-way, the problem begins, so usually about a good 20-30 minutes into the drive and I stop, the problem starts. At a stop light, the car sometimes, might make a tiny little jerk, then when I begin to accelerate, it seems to be slipping and eventually jerking and slamming into gear. Not a very comfortable feeling. Once I am moving I dont seem to have a problem.

So my question to all of you is, is it the fluid that needs changing, or am I looking at a more costly repair?

i also had a test ran on the transmission and a torque converter code was shown and the fluid was burned

witeshark · 10-08-2008, 11:46 AM

A need for a fluid change is certain. After that, I can't be sure.

Teh Prof · 10-08-2008, 01:03 PM

How many miles on the car?

beebedl · 10-08-2008, 03:35 PM

156,000

olds72 · 10-09-2008, 10:57 PM

change the fluid, it's not that expensive.

johnnybayonne · 10-09-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by olds72

change the fluid, it's not that expensive.

Agreed, It won't hurt to try it..........Here is a link, if feel like digging in!

johnny,

Pelican Technical Article: BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid Change

Teh Prof · 10-10-2008, 08:55 AM

Honestly guys I think it's too late, I think changing the fluid will hurt, but I think the tranny is on its last legs anyway. 150K is way too late to be changing the fluid for the first time.

marti5 · 10-10-2008, 02:47 PM

Had this , but not anymore, dont knoe if anyone can do this in the US.:

My visit at ZF Dortmund for Gearbox maintenance.(very, very long!) HUGH RESULT!!

olds72 · 10-10-2008, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Teh Prof

Honestly guys I think it's too late, I think changing the fluid will hurt, but I think the tranny is on its last legs anyway. 150K is way too late to be changing the fluid for the first time.

I still don't think it will hurt to change it. Try it first, if it don't help then I guess you have to spend some $$.