04-23-2019, 12:38 PM | #1 |
Private
33
Rep 68
Posts |
2017 6MT Fill and Drain Plugs
I would like change the fluid in my 2017 manual transmission and I have read it is recommended to change out the drain and fill plugs along with the associated washers. I have spend a considerable time searching for the part numbers and a place (short of the dealer who wants $26 for EACH plug) to source these with no luck.
Any assistance would be appreciated! |
04-23-2019, 12:47 PM | #2 |
Banned
850
Rep 1,957
Posts |
RealOEM doesn't appear to list the plugs as separate items, and New TIS just says undo them and retorque. So maybe just reuse.
Why do you want to change as a matter of interest? |
Appreciate
0
|
04-23-2019, 06:55 PM | #4 |
Lieutenant Colonel
1717
Rep 1,897
Posts |
Don't see how plugs would be replaced since they're not torque to yield on a structural part such as the large bolts that hold the belly pan on the front underside of the car
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-24-2019, 05:12 AM | #5 | |
Private
33
Rep 68
Posts |
Quote:
I purchased the car used and do not want to pay to transfer the dealer provided maintenance to my name. I like to do my own maintenance anyway and I am not satisfied with the few records available on past service. Regardless of what the cars computer says for maintenance intervals I want to start a baseline where I know services were done. As long as I keep records and receipts I should be good from a warranty perspective. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-24-2019, 05:14 AM | #6 |
Private
33
Rep 68
Posts |
I read the same replacement recommendation for the differential drain and fill as well. I have never replaced the plugs on any previous car, just the washers which I think I will stick with.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-24-2019, 06:49 AM | #7 | |
Banned
850
Rep 1,957
Posts |
Quote:
Unless someone has already been in it, the MT currently has FFL fluid in it though, so it shouldn't need changing for some years. HTH. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-24-2019, 06:57 AM | #8 | |
Private
33
Rep 68
Posts |
Quote:
I need to do some more searching but I thought the manual transmission oil on M cars is supposed to be changed at 1200 miles. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-24-2019, 08:22 AM | #9 | ||
Lieutenant Colonel
1717
Rep 1,897
Posts |
Quote:
Like the others have said the MT fluid is considered a lifetime fluid so whether or not you want to change is totally up to you. |
||
Appreciate
1
AndrewC198911014.00 |
04-24-2019, 09:28 AM | #10 | |
Private
33
Rep 68
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-25-2019, 03:11 PM | #11 |
Colonel
1871
Rep 2,105
Posts |
Historically, BMW has not considered 6MT fluid lifetime. All M's had a 6MT fluid change as part of the 1200 mile break-in until until the F80/82 I believe. It was in the car's instruction/maintenance manual. But this is when BMW had a more comprehensive, and longer, free maintenance program. If you plan to keep the car a while, I'd do the flush. Personally, I see it as BMW cutting corners because it won't be their problem down the road. I'm planning to have the dealer flush my 6MT fluid at my 1200 mile break-in. It's not that expensive, and I'm happy to pay for it.
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-26-2019, 03:02 AM | #12 |
Banned
850
Rep 1,957
Posts |
The 6MT in the E46 from 2002 had lifetime fill (and a sticker on the casing that says the same) - MTF LT-2. Possibly the local dealerships change this stuff to meet customer expectations in NA.
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|