that's a great trick with the direction of the fluid to the drain plug. I had a really big drain pan and just left a couple screws in at one end and removed the rest. Then loosened the remaining screws and pulled the pan down at the other end allowing the majority of the fluid to drain cleanly.

@bavhaustv9795

Ай бұрын

Transmission services commonly make a huge mess. Anything to keep that stuff off the shop floor is a win in my book! -Mike

Thank you, this is hands down the best video for this procedure on KZread! Couldn’t come in better time as I’m preparing to do the same on my F10 M5 in next month or so. I was even planning to do a video, but now I’m not even sure if I will as this is just spot on 😅 👍👍

@bavhaustv9795

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the positive feedback! Makes it all worth it for us. 🍻

I was easily able to get to my pressure filter without removing the O2 sensor but that sure makes a lot more room.

@bavhaustv9795

Ай бұрын

Glad you made it happen! I’m sure we could have too but sometimes it’s nice to clear the space from any potential interference. -Mike

Great detail in the video, thanks for listing parts used/part numbers and showing the ISTA procedure.

@bavhaustv9795

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! We appreciate it! 🍻

Great video, preparing to do this soon on my 335is. Couldnt find someone talking about the fill procedure but your vid was great.

@bavhaustv9795

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your feedback! Happy to help! -Mike

Awesome video. Do a S65 rod bearing video next!

@bavhaustv9795

4 ай бұрын

We can probably make that happen!

Question? Why would you unscrew the 02 sensor before disconnecting it? Wire twisting is never good lol

@bavhaustv9795

26 күн бұрын

No specific reason. I just didn’t think it through fully prior to doing it. You’re totally correct! -Mike

Hello, very nice video, description in detail, I like it very much, thank you for sharing! I have one detail to discuss with you. As I know the full oil amount is 8,5 l (DCT+pipes+cooler). When you exchanged the oil why dont you drained the cooler oil out as well? Thanks, Richard

@bavhaustv9795

Ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback! As for the cooler, it’s not common practice to drain the cooler when servicing any transmission. The amount of fluid it holds doesn’t make much of a difference. The trans itself is still wet and will hold a similar amount of fluid so overall your goal is to replace and dilute as much of the fluid as possible. You could absolutely disconnect the cooler and drain it but personally I don’t think it’s worth the extra labor. -Mike

@richardbielicky3603

Ай бұрын

@@bavhaustv9795 Hell Mike, thanks for your reply. I have got M4 (F82) which has the same DCT HW, only difference is with its SW setting. Now I have 58t. km, so it is going to be my first DCT oil change. Many home repairers said that there is a problem with slipping gears after exchanging the oil. I read somewhere that some kind of ISTA calibration should be done after DCT oil exchange. It is said that the new oil has different density then the old oil and the calibration sets the oil pressure to the original values. Have you heard of this?

@bavhaustv9795

Ай бұрын

@@richardbielicky3603 Servicing at 58k is a good time to bang this job out. The old fluid is definitely thinned out and the DCT has definitely adjusted to the oil’s current properties. That being said, these transmissions do calculate the amount of time since a fluid change and that’s how they determine the clutch ratios so resetting with ISTA is imperative. Sometimes it’s as simple as resetting adaptations but for some reason on this e92 m3 we weren’t getting a secondary option so I’m assuming it was integrated with the oil balancing as the car behaves well after. There can be 3 or 4 different service ABL’s that can be completed through ista after servicing a DCT. Next time we have one in that has all the options we’ll add a video that shows how to go through them individually. -Mike

@richardbielicky3603

Ай бұрын

@@bavhaustv9795 Thank you Mike for explanation, I not familiar with ISTA, so I will have to ask someone who can help with this procedure. Till now I though that I am be able to exchange the oil without ISTA (just drain old oil, exchange filters, fill new 3l, let the oil warmed up and then fill another 3l) but it seem that for a successful oil exchange ISTA is going to be necessary. Bye, Richard

@bavhaustv9795

Ай бұрын

@@richardbielicky3603 That kinda what ista is doing. You can get away with it as long as you’re monitoring the oil temps and filling at the right time. ISTA isn’t exactly necessary but it’s a good idea. -Mike

Why do you fill an extra litre?

@bavhaustv9795

4 күн бұрын

@@pergrafstrom2213 The DCT doesn’t fill properly when the car is level. Jacking up the passenger side entirely and then filling it is one method to properly fill it. Instead we just force another liter in after the fluid balancing. -Mike

Do you have to use ISTA to be able to fill enough fluid? You got the message: The actuator system is now activated - 1st gear is engaged, system pressure is limited, maximum cooling is activated Does that open up more room for fluid or does that happen regardless when you reach correct temps? Appreciate the detailed video and thank you in advance for the reply!

@bavhaustv9795

5 ай бұрын

I’m not sure if this ABL is actually actuating things or if you’re just mechanically meeting the parameters to have certain components operate. My guess is the later. I’d say as long as you follow the steps in the video as shown and meet the requirements you should have the same or a similar result without ista. -Mike

@soopermarkus

Ай бұрын

You don't need ISTA to do the balancing. I've done it twice without.

@victorchavez1240

Ай бұрын

So it is not 100% necessary to use ISTA in order for everything to work out?

I recently did the whole procedure and use motul dct fluid. But now I'm hearing a crunching noise going in and out of N and D also changing gears during slow speed. Do you think doing all the techin-in reset will help?

@bavhaustv9795

3 ай бұрын

The balancing procedure is pretty vital to DCT. There’s also a couple other applicable ABL’s that are related and may help. If you have access to ista just go into the ABL’s for the dct. There should be about 3 total if I recall correctly.

Very good video, Im subscribing

@bavhaustv9795

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! We have tons more content about to roll out! -Mike

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what scan tool are yall using?

@bavhaustv9795

4 күн бұрын

@@awsomephil12 ista+

How many liters of fluid did it end up taking? Trying to decide whether i should order 6 or 7

@bavhaustv9795

3 ай бұрын

I’d totally suggest get 7, measure what you remove, replace that amount, and force another liter in. If you wanna make sure the fluid level is correct before starting then run the fluid balancing ABL prior to any service to set the fluid level properly. Then drain and fill and follow the steps. In many cases you may find that your current fluid level is below spec. So the extra liter is a safety net regardless. But if you wanna spend the time that’s the way to make sure you’re on point! -Mike

Excuse me, is it ZF DCT transmission? Sorry for the noob question.

@bavhaustv9795

2 ай бұрын

Getrag makes the DCT not ZF

@roafelix8198

2 ай бұрын

@@bavhaustv9795 Thanks for the reply.

WOW, easily THE best video for this on KZread thanks mate. Quick question, I don’t have the software but can I still follow the steps for balancing and be confident there are no issues?

@bavhaustv9795

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! We appreciate it! And as for the oil balancing procedure, it technically is controlled by the software. You can probably get close to perfect but the best method id say is to measure the fluid you remove and make sure you’re at least replacing that same amount. -Mike

@khsmith6242

4 ай бұрын

@@bavhaustv9795 much obliged for the reply Mike, top video buddy thanks