05-10-2015, 08:41 PM | #1 |
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Problem with the gear lever
Hey guys I have a question. I have a 6MT F80 and recently I've noticed like once every few days down shifting into second or third gear in sport it feels like the gear shifter is moving something out of the way to get into gear. There is no grinding noise made and the gear always goes into place. When I did the 1200 mile service BMW did not change my MT fluid.
Any idea what to do? I'm going to change the MT fluid soon and see if the problem persists. Any experts please chime in! Update: Problem is occurring while up shifting sometimes into 3rd and 5th gear too. I have also noticed the gear shifter vibrates more than usual when decelerating from high speeds. It will vibrate vigorously for about 4 seconds and then stop. I'm not sure what's going on, any ideas? Last edited by MENAC3; 05-13-2015 at 12:51 PM.. |
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I will say that my 1200mi service is coming up this weekend or next and they will be doing my MT fluid and it's a little concerning that it's a 50/50 split with dealerships doing it and not doing it. You'd think by now they'd all be able to agree whether it needs to be done or not. |
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No idea, soon as I have my 1200mi service done and it's on the books I will update the forum on whether or not it was performed. I'm not worried whether it gets done or not to be honest, car feels great to me and haven't had any red flag issues thankfully.
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BMW USA says there is no more 1200 mile service. In the manual it clearly states that the 6MT gets a MT fluid change at 1200 mile service. Lazy American dealers "feel" it is not necessary.. I will be changing it even if its at my own expense, because I respect my car. |
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http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1007985 Has nothing to do with "lazy dealers". BMW said it was not necessary. No problem changing it on your own.
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Now the real question is do I do a drain and refill with 2 or 3 quarts of trans fluid. OR, do a full trans flush and refill with 8 or 9 quarts? |
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