Revisit to ZF Germany for an Oil and filter change, Fill procedure in the video

[Edwin NL]

As a follow up on this thread:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1163744&highlight=ZF+germany

I went back to ZF for the follow up service.


In May 08 I went to ZF to have the valve body serviced and they gave me the advise as the new oil will have a cleaning effect on the tranny so the best thing to was change the oil and filter after 30-35k

Now 2 years and 3 months later I was there again to have her serviced.

See the video on the oil and filter and HOW the manufacture fills the tranny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pyp9DHPKfHo

[Xephius]

Sweet,

Thanks for posting this up!

John

[Skinny Puppy]

Good post. Must be nice having that place so close. Much more reassuring having professionals do it.

[Route 66]

There has to be one of these in the U.S.

[zavor]

Seems like they are all east coast >.>

[nah2323]

Is there such a thing in the US?

[cypherlock]

Jealousy embraces me like a warm sticky friend...

;-)

[Edwin NL]

Is there such a thing in the US?

Nope not that I know of.

[Qsilver7]

There has to be one of these in the U.S.


Is there such a thing in the US?

Its not ZF...but about the closest to something of the same scope of knowledge & experience that I can think of (which doesn't mean it's the ONLY place in the USA) is...Autosport Unlimited in Holland MI. It is the place that the "tranny guru" Kirt Koeller works. If you've never heard his name mentioned or referred to...just go to google and type "Kirt Koeller BMW"...and you'll see lots of results show up. ;)

I remember a few years ago...some e32 forum members setting up appointments to get tranny work or tranny oil changes done in Holland MI and doing something similar to what Edwin showed in his video.

Note to Edwin: my friend, you've posted some great videos over the years...but I have to say that this is one of my favorites so far. I don't have the time to pick out each and everything...so I'll just some it up with...AWESOME! :D

[Se73n]

You do not sound to German/euro Ed lol

[Qsilver7]

You do not sound to German/euro Ed lol

He's Dutch ...aka Edwin NL (like in "Amsterdam, Netherland"). :D

[dafi740]

Great video...I've done mine 15K miles ago...I'll do the change at 20K miles..soon..
Doing 200 kph in this rain is brave...mind you I've done 240 in my old 911 in Germany..year 2000...Are you going to do the same in 30K miles again..?

[Edwin NL]

Thanks Q!

Nope I'm done for now, next fluid swap in 50k

[01740ISP]

I am sooo jealous. If only I had access to a lift...
I guess I will stick to valvoline and a set of jack stand.
I can assure you last time I did it with the LT71441 and the jackstand, it was not fun. Oil spilled everywhere and even got to taste some. YUCK...
The right equipment made it look effortless.

Thanks for posting this video. It is great :-)
Does anyone know why the oil turns black so quickly? Clutch material?

-Messan

[Edwin NL]

In my case is was a mixture of clutch plate material and the cleaning of the oil that wnt through the GB the last 30k.

[Reed Hunt]

Good stuff.

And I don't even want to think how filthy my oil is - 150K miles and counting...

[tekazgtr1984]

Thanks for the video, Edwin! :D

[Route 66]

Sooo much information here.

[Se73n]

Should I be changing my tranny fluid as much even tho I don't have the offical ZF business to go to?

[Edwin NL]

What do you mean with that question?

[Route 66]

Yes as long as it is great dealership or indy shop that you trust.

[meteck]

Thanks for the video. I so miss Germany.:(

[Kiyoskia]

He's Dutch ...aka Edwin NL (like in "Amsterdam, Netherland"). :DDutch? I thought he was born in the "Good Ol' U. S. of A." :shifty

[Qsilver7]

Dutch? I thought he was born in the "Good Ol' U. S. of A." :shifty

Perhaps our Edwin is an.....anchor baby? :devillook :D :devillook

I'll let him tell the story of his birth and citizenry. But I do believe at one point in his early youth...he lived in Michigan. I live less than 1 hour away from the Michigan border and his accent doesn't sound like any I've heard from other Michiganders. But again, I've never met him personally like some of you all have. So take my comments for what they're worth. :D

[kooljess]

Hey Edwin what's with you all? I also belong to a Fiero Forum and that is hosted under Fiero.nl also. That is so kool. Keep up the good work. And thanks for sharing that video with us. You are an assets on up in here.

[sealbeach740]

Seems like they are all east coast >.>

Look up "Dose" in San Diego. They are an official ZF tranny shop.

[Edwin NL]

I was 9 months old when we moved to MI, stayed there till I was 14, after that it was Dutch....................

[mein 7ner]

First off all thanks to Edwin for posting about ZF in Dortmund!!! :buttrock

Now after picking up my beloved e38 in Bremerhaven I drove down to visit my family near Drotmund and paid ZF a visit today.

Everything went well, fo course, cause these guys know what they are doing (ZF seems to built most transmissions from BMW to Ferrari to VW...)

Only "issue" they found a little metal in the pan (see pic below) I was told I might get some tranny issues (maybe in a week, maybe in a month, maybe never) so I'll hope for the best and we'll see what happens. They recommend to get the tranny serviced every 70 kilometers... My total cost inc. oil change for the dif. was EUR 418,26.

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab288/mein_7ner/CIMG8847.jpg

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab288/mein_7ner/CIMG8850.jpg

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/ab288/mein_7ner/CIMG8848.jpg

[Edwin NL]

Did you say Hi to mister Sagert for me?

[mein 7ner]

Did you say Hi to mister Sagert for me?


I said Hi to Mr. Jaeger from you, Mr. Sagert wasn't in today (as far as I know).