5 discussions on MotorsForum about the BMW LT71141: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.
The original transmission fluid spec for my 2000 Sonata is "Genuine Diamond ATF SP-II M." I'd like to know if, during the intervening 14 years, any acceptable aftermarket fluid exists. I was once told that Castrol put out a fluid ...
With all the discussion about engine oil changes, it has prompted me towonder about transmission oils - do the additives wear out or do thesejust keep going? Should they be changed?Regards Tony
Can anyone provide the mileage interval for transmission fluid change?The vehicle has about 35,000 (largely city) miles on it. The manualmentions Merkon (or Merkon V) but the Ford dealer (with one of thosenear-100% extraction systems)...
I've been quoted silly money for Esso LT71141 auto transmission fluid for my 1999 BMW E36 323i auto. It has the A5S 310Z box and BMW will only sell the fluid in 20L lots for £eeeeek.Any trade suppliers or alternative sources for this. I...
A friend wants me to change the fluid in his automatic transmissionfor him. He has a 2003 Golf. I have the shop manual up until 1999and it says that you need a vacuum pump to get the fluid out sincethere is no drain plug.Is this right?Is...