liters of fluid in a 5hp30

[micjordan]

Hello, I just got a new transmission put in my 93 740, a 5hp30 transmission. I just got a call from the dealer and they said it took 15 liters of fluid. I thought a 5hp30 only took 8 liters and at $26/liter thats a difference of $182. Can somebody tell me for sure what it takes and maybe even provide a link to an official page for the 5hp30 that says how much fluid it takes so I can print that out and show the dealer.

[tim]

8 will refill it if it is drained: but draining it does not empty it as the giganto torque converter holds alot. 14 refills it from a bone dry state.

[Bill R.]

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Hello, I just got a new transmission put in my 93 740, a 5hp30 transmission. I just got a call from the dealer and they said it took 15 liters of fluid. I thought a 5hp30 only took 8 liters and at $26/liter thats a difference of $182. Can somebody tell me for sure what it takes and maybe even provide a link to an official page for the 5hp30 that says how much fluid it takes so I can print that out and show the dealer.

[Tiger]

it is right... 14L for entire fill... one or two wasted quart while filling in but they still gonna charge you on this.

I did my valve body and that sucker took nearly 13 quarts to fill up.

I am wondering what idiot decided to put in Shell LA2634 when you could have put in Esso oil instead... much cheaper... and THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRANNY!

[632 Regal]

I am wondering what idiot decided to put in Shell LA2634 when you could have put in Esso oil instead... much cheaper... and THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRANNY!

[Tiger]

at $26 a quart?... must be the Shell ATF fluid.

[tim s]

it would have come full with esso.
mine did at least.
tim s.

[Tiger]

The original poster apparently didn't... and dealer charged him 15 quarts of oil... on top of installation.

[PhilipJCaputo]

how often should i worry about changing tranny fluid? I'm at like 122k on the clock now

[Sweetwater]

how often should i worry about changing tranny fluid? I'm at like 122k on the clock now

I'm just at 62.5K and have a tranny service scheduled for next week. Tranny guy is well experienced with BMW, but I was told a service vs. a power flush would only change out a minor amount of fluid. After looking at the above table, it looks like only 50% if you just change it vs. flushing out the torque converter.

My slushbox is very firm when placed in gear and as responsive and tight when driving. Should I cancel the appointment and spend that money elsewhere?

[632 Regal]

just change the filter and whatever fluid drains out at the time, repeat every 30k. Dextron III synthetic, get the filter kit from the dealer, aftermarket has an improper pickup seal that will suck air.