2006 s type trans flush

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Nov 19, 2009 | 09:05 AM

Sixx Dogg

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2006 s type trans flush

Good morning.
I can not seem to find in the manual books that came with my car
when to service the tranny.....
I have 75 000km on the car.....
Thanx guys

Nov 19, 2009 | 09:53 AM

Mikey

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I stand to be corrected, but know of no legitimate reason to flush transmission fluid on these and most other cars. Many garages promote doing it as a 'revenue enhancer'.

Nov 19, 2009 | 11:02 AM

tbird6

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Yes the transmission is a sealed for life unit with no dipstick. The fluid for the 6 speed ZF transmission is very expensive and hard to find. Another issue I just recently found out. The entire pan must be changed as the filter is built into it! So the correct pan/filter is almost $150 aftermarket. The correct fluid is anywhere from $18 to $90 per liter depends on where you buy it.
I will be changing mine when the mileage gets around 50K or so. It is great the factory has this but like the 10K miles oil drain interval. Is it good for the car or good for the Manufacturer to sell more products in the future?
If you want to change it here is the best price I can find. Note that the fluid is correct but is NOT the Shell brand!

ATF Fluid-Good price $16/liter!!

http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-parts.aspx#Category

Transmission filter and pan. Yes it’s the same as a BMW 645. They both use the same ZF 6HP26 Transmission. In fact this transmission is now used in many foreign and domestic cars/trucks. Good price $155!!

http://www.rmeuropean.com/bmw-parts.aspx#Category

Here is a listing of all the cars that use this transmission. Even Hyundai!!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_6HP26_transmission
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Nov 19, 2009 | 11:14 AM