12-03-2012, 04:02 PM
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Humble E34 lover
Location: Asheboro, NC
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 4,622
Mein Auto: 1992 525i
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Originally Posted by Shaske87
Fluid level is good. The process I used to refill and check as far as I know is supose to be correct. I filled it until it started folding out the hole. Started the car. Ran through all the gear 10 times holding at each gear for 5 seconds. Then topped off fluid again. I then let the car idle for 30mins to get the tranny at normal operating tempature. Then ran through the gears 10 more times. Topped it off until there Was a small amount coming out the hole then sealed it. If it did the process wrong please say so.
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Sounds like you did the process properly as long as the transmission temperature was within the specified temperature range (86-131F). I use a laser temp reader on the transmission pan to determine this.
The other thing is that the trans filter may be somewhat clogged. If nothing else works, you can try a new filter and fluid. I know some say that is a bad idea, but I personally think it is a good idea. I service my transmission every 25K miles. Plus, if nothing else works, it is worth a try if the last resort is a rebuild.
Edit: Did you put in a new filter when you replaced the banged up pan?
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Calypso Red 1992 525i with 170K miles
1991 735i - Sold
1992 525i - Sold
1995 325is - Sold
2000 528i - Sold
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