SMG fluid transfusion

TANKSLAPPER · 02-02-2010, 11:06 AM

Does anyone know the steps on how to change the SMG fluid?

DuncanR · 02-02-2010, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TANKSLAPPER

Does anyone know the steps on how to change the SMG fluid?

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

NZ_M3 · 02-02-2010, 11:26 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, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by NZ_M3

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 !

.. slightly unkind perhaps

Thank goodness for BMW Warranty and Murketts !!

TANKSLAPPER · 02-02-2010, 03:09 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, 03:13 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.

NZ_M3 · 02-02-2010, 10:53 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).

02-02-2010, 11:06 AM	#1
TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	SMG fluid transfusion Does anyone know the steps on how to change the SMG fluid?

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02-02-2010, 11:26 AM	#3
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	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

02-02-2010, 03:09 PM	#5
TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	Cheers NZ_M3 It looks a bit heavy to me. best I get someone one with the knowledge to do it for me.

02-02-2010, 03:13 PM	#6
TANKSLAPPER S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 801 Casino cash: $8979	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.

02-02-2010, 10:53 PM	#7
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	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).