transmission cooler

Hi Guys, I noticed my car is jerking at low speeds from last 10 days, Last week I got "Drivetrain Malfunction" message. Took the car to local BMW specialist. He said the transmission oil cooler is leaking and gave me a quote for $2100 for repair. When asked what exactly he is going to replace...

Just bought a 95 540i, Have just started bringing it back to full life. Replaced the shocks all around, all the bushings up front and was getting ready to drive for a bit when I hit a pothole and a proud manhole cover coming home last Thursday night. Ripped a hole in the tranny pan that I can...

I am concerned enough about driving (even a little) with low ATF, but what about the air that gets into the cooling coil and trans lines? Is it self-bleeding, like the P/S pump or what?

Gents, I have an 02 540i Sport. Its an auto. In April I replaced the radiator with one from auto zone (i am aware of zionsville but don't have the $) it has a life time warranty. The other day i noticed a small leak in the upper return hose connection on the radiator itself. No...