Log in

View Full Version : SMG fluid transfusion


TANKSLAPPER
02-02-2010, 10:06 AM
Does anyone know the steps on how to change the SMG fluid?

DuncanR
02-02-2010, 10:24 AM
Does anyone know the steps on how to change the SMG fluid?

Forward 2 - 3, back 2 - 3, turn 2 - 3 ....:hahaha:

NZ_M3
02-02-2010, 10:26 AM
You'll need a BMW Group Tester One (commonly known as the GT1 tool) or an Autoenginuity tool.

Have a read of this - might be helpful:

http://www.nugadgets.com/customcontent/SmgDiyMain.html

DuncanR
02-02-2010, 10:39 AM
Have a read of this - might be helpful:

http://www.nugadgets.com/customcontent/SmgDiyMain.html

I read it T$ and I dont think I would attempt it with 2 good hands mate ! Only BMW could come up with as complicated a procedure for chucking some oil in a gearbox !:hahaha:.. slightly unkind perhaps;) Thank goodness for BMW Warranty and Murketts !!

TANKSLAPPER
02-02-2010, 02:09 PM
Cheers NZ_M3

It looks a bit heavy to me. best I get someone one with the knowledge to do it for me.

TANKSLAPPER
02-02-2010, 02:13 PM
I Just done a blood transfusion on the CSL
Changed all the fluids except the SMG oil

Engine oil , Power steering fluid, Engine coolant Anti freeze, Gearbox oil, Diff oil, Brake fluid & I could do the last one myself...............The Screen wash.

DuncanR
02-02-2010, 03:32 PM
I could do the last one myself...............The Screen wash. Well done mate, bet you couldnt have scratched your a$$ at the same time though !!;)
Car finished tomoz, engine running at Murketts as we type !

NZ_M3
02-02-2010, 09:53 PM
There's really no real need to change the fluid in the SMG system to be honest, unless your pump needs changing. It's a sealed system and reality is it either works or it doesn't - given the pressure that it runs under.

the DIY looks complicated, but in reality it probably isn't that bad (from what I can gather anyway, have obviously not tried the job myself yet haha .. fingers crossed I won't have to!! Although chances are I'd just pay someone to do it haha).