2006 E90 330xi Automatic transmission fluid/filter change?

Asked by PA_Ram Dec 04, 2012 at 11:39 AM about the 2006 BMW 3 Series 330xi Sedan AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car: 2006 E90 330xi Automatic with 102k Miles w/ no issues in shifting of grears or performance of tranmission both in city and highway driving.

Dealership mechanic says: Don't change AT fluid/filter; it is rated as lifetime fluid unless their is a problem with tranmission/shifting

Outside reputed mechanic says: Change filter/fluid

Forums: Few people have had issues after the fluid/filter change.  

Has anyone owning e90 3 series particularly the 330i/xi models with N52 engine and GA6HP19Z automatic tranmission changed their automatic transmission fluid? What is their thoughts and experience?

Appreciate all of your feedback and answers.

3 Answers

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I would change it too. as to tranny fluid does break down after a while

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ive been told that if the fluid was not changed continually that the fluid should not be changed and that the contamination removed from the change will cause failure do to clearances.. just what i have been told

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Un dueño de taller mecánico posee un BMW sport y me recomendó que filtrara el mismo líquido de transmisión y lo reinsertara en su carter.

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