Help with tranny fluid change

Mflara20 · 12-13-2012, 04:58 PM

Hey guys I want to change my 02 330xi auto (steptronic) tranny fluid. I went and look under my car and I have a green sticker with part number 83220024359. I bought redline D4 auto trams fluid. Did a bough the right one?
Thanks

mmaldin · 12-13-2012, 07:22 PM

You should use dextron VI. You may call your local dealer or insert that part number into a dealer parts site and you will told the same.

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White_Knuckles · 12-13-2012, 07:46 PM

D4 was a preferred choice for many XI owners with the GM trans. I've read several posts where it has been stated - D4 is VERY close to the original factory (Texaco) spec. It has been in more recent years that BMW recommended Dex VI as a replacement. D4 is known to blend well with the remaining fluid and be chemically compatible. User tested - user approved.

You're fine and D4 is going in my ride (74 K mi.) next spring.

Mflara20 · 12-13-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by White_Knuckles

D4 was a preferred choice for many XI owners with the GM trans. I've read several posts where it has been stated - D4 is VERY close to the original factory (Texaco) spec. It has been in more recent years that BMW recommended Dex VI as a replacement. D4 is known to blend well with the remaining fluid and be chemically compatible. User tested - user approved.

You're fine and D4 is going in my ride (74 K mi.) next spring.

Man that's good to hear. Thanks

7xWDC-MSC · 12-18-2012, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mflara20

Man that's good to hear. Thanks

Yup you're golden, many folks have used it with great results.

I used Liqui Moly top tec 1200 with good results so far (3k miles) It's spec'd on their tech sheet as a replacement for the Texaco 8072-b fluid we have.

ZF lifeguard fluid is also spec'd a replacement fluid, but at around $17 a quart, not worth it.

redbull 325is · 12-18-2012, 09:56 PM

I'm running d4

tomoyer · 12-19-2012, 03:55 PM

The Redline D4 should work just fine as long as there are no other internal issues. I would not recommend pressure changing the fluid.

12-13-2012, 04:58 PM	#1
Mflara20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elgin illinois Posts: 244 My Ride: 2002 330xi View My Garage	Help with tranny fluid change Hey guys I want to change my 02 330xi auto (steptronic) tranny fluid. I went and look under my car and I have a green sticker with part number 83220024359. I bought redline D4 auto trams fluid. Did a bough the right one? Thanks

12-13-2012, 07:46 PM	#3
White_Knuckles Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Washington (the state) Posts: 1,301 My Ride: 2003 325xi View My Garage	D4 was a preferred choice for many XI owners with the GM trans. I've read several posts where it has been stated - D4 is VERY close to the original factory (Texaco) spec. It has been in more recent years that BMW recommended Dex VI as a replacement. D4 is known to blend well with the remaining fluid and be chemically compatible. User tested - user approved. You're fine and D4 is going in my ride (74 K mi.) next spring. __________________ Anything made can be made Better

12-18-2012, 09:56 PM	#6
redbull 325is Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 655 My Ride: 325xit/6 View My Garage	I'm running d4 __________________ Royal Elite Club of 6 Speed Tourings - founder

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12-13-2012, 07:22 PM	#2
mmaldin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 88 My Ride: '04 325xit '94 325i View My Garage	You should use dextron VI. You may call your local dealer or insert that part number into a dealer parts site and you will told the same. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Bimmer App

12-19-2012, 03:55 PM	#7
tomoyer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, Pennsylvania Posts: 549 My Ride: 03 325xi, 03 330xi View My Garage	The Redline D4 should work just fine as long as there are no other internal issues. I would not recommend pressure changing the fluid.