e90 tranny leak

e36 · 12-05-2008, 08:05 AM

Hey All,

So, the e90 left me a oily gift on our driveway a few days back. My mom doesn't know much about cars, so she's been driving it anyway.

Dealer tells me that the tranny's oil pan was leaking and they jsut replaced the pan and filled the oil back up. Now, what are the chances for there to be permanent damage to the tranny due to low oil?

canucklion · 12-05-2008, 09:03 AM

stop picking up hitchhiking trannies to prevent further tranny leaks in your E90

seriously, I don't think there's anything to worry about, I'm sure the computer would've chimed/warned you if the tranny fluid was running low

WLS · 12-05-2008, 09:05 AM

Agreed. Your tranny is just fine.

SoCalTech · 12-05-2008, 09:24 AM

You'd have to lose quite a bit to damage the trans. If there were no driveability problems before the repair then there's nothing to worry about.

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e36 Lieutenant 101 Rep 432 Posts Drives: BMWs Join Date: May 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	e90 tranny leak Hey All, So, the e90 left me a oily gift on our driveway a few days back. My mom doesn't know much about cars, so she's been driving it anyway. Dealer tells me that the tranny's oil pan was leaking and they jsut replaced the pan and filled the oil back up. Now, what are the chances for there to be permanent damage to the tranny due to low oil?
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	stop picking up hitchhiking trannies to prevent further tranny leaks in your E90 seriously, I don't think there's anything to worry about, I'm sure the computer would've chimed/warned you if the tranny fluid was running low __________________
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WLS Private First Class 3 Rep 137 Posts Drives: 2002 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle WA iTrader: (1)	Agreed. Your tranny is just fine.
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SoCalTech Captain 24 Rep 648 Posts Drives: Not a BMW yet... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Redondo Beach, Ca iTrader: (0)	You'd have to lose quite a bit to damage the trans. If there were no driveability problems before the repair then there's nothing to worry about.
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