ZF Gearbox Service Southampton

[craig1912]

Any recommendations for an oil change. Thanks

[Dannbodge]

Not had a gearbox service done but have used these for various work and they've all been very good.

Iridium Engineering
Alexander Autos in Portsmouth
TWG in Cmberley.

[craig1912]

Thanks. I’ve used Iridium for servicing, would prefer a gearbox specialist.

Has anyone used these

www.crucialautomatics.co.uk

[mmm-five]

Have you looked on the ZF partner finder map for your local ZF centre?

https://aftermarket.zf.com/en/aftermarket-portal/o...

[Cheddarbang]

You don't need a gearbox specialist. A 5 year old could do it blindfolded.

[mmm-five]

Cheddarbang said:

You don't need a gearbox specialist. A 5 year old could do it blindfolded.

Can you do a 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox fluid change blindfolded?

If so, please give us a bullet-point list that takes less than 5 minutes (braille would help as we'll be blindfolded).

Here's ZF's own service document for a 8HP gearbox...
https://aftermarket.zf.com/app/controller/ti/downl...

...and an older version with a flow-chart to follow...
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/attachment.php?a...

...and here's a bit more technical info if you're thinking of stripping it down yourself...
https://aftermarket.zf.com/app/controller/ti/downl...

Edited by mmm-five on Friday 17th July 12:32

[craig1912]

Cheddarbang said:

You don't need a gearbox specialist. A 5 year old could do it blindfolded.

Thanks for the useful info

[craig1912]

mmm-five said:

Have you looked on the ZF partner finder map for your local ZF centre?
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Thanks, I did yes but nothing within a reasonable distance

[Sardonicus]

Any decent garage can carry this out , like mentioned already, and it comes in a kit oil , sump - filter etc by ZF ,Meyle etc

[craig1912]

Sardonicus said:

Any decent garage can carry this out , like mentioned already, and it comes in a kit oil , sump - filter etc by ZF ,Meyle etc

OK thanks

[shtu]

It is pretty simple really. There's a lot more autos about than there used to be, and most garages can cope.

It needs a ZF service kit, which comes in a big box with all the parts and fluid required. You can buy kits from Meyle, Febi etc. too, but the savings usually aren't that much if you shop around.

Paraphrasing,

Drain it, remove the oil pan.
Fit the new oil pan.
Fit the new connector sleeve.
Refill it until fluid dribbles out.

Plug in scan tool to watch gearbox temperature.
Start car.
Get gearbox warm.
Shift through gears.
Top the oil up until fluid dribbles out.

It's only slightly more complex than an engine oil change in reality.

[bigdom]

craig1912 said:

Any recommendations for an oil change. Thanks

Have you got any gearbox issues, or is it mileage related? I tend to have mine done around 60k miles, I just use my local BMW specialist who looks after my cars.

[craig1912]

bigdom said:

Have you got any gearbox issues, or is it mileage related? I tend to have mine done around 60k miles, I just use my local BMW specialist who looks after my cars.

No issues but it coming up for 8 years old and 45000 miles

[bigdom]

In that case, as others have mentioned, any of your local BMW specialists can easily complete that procedure.

[Hants PHer]

craig1912 said:

Any recommendations for an oil change. Thanks

Hello Craig, hope you're well. I got the DCT fluid in my M3 changed at RBM in Hook, just north of Basingstoke, in fact I've used them several times and really rate them. They're roughly an hour away and have courtesy cars. I think they charged £600 for the DCT work.