A professional licensed Mechanic is trained to look for signs of problems or damage,when working on a transmission. The mechanic usually will drive the vehical after its been serviced to see if problem has been fixed.
BMW does not recommend a millage when the transmission should be serviced on the 1997 540-I. To ensure a long life from your transmission, mechanics recommended changing the transmission fluid every 75,000 miles.
Not unless it hasn't been serviced or its been abused.
Nope, it doesn't have one. It's considered to be a "sealed" transmission, and you shouldn't need to check the dipstick. However... you SHOULD have the transmission serviced according to the maintenance schedule in the owners manual. When the transmission is serviced, the fluid is drained, the filter is replaced and the transmission is filled UP TO an overflow hole on the side of the transmission. But there is no transmission dipstick.
the first step that should be taken is to have the transmission serviced, this should include removing transmission pan, draining fluid, removing and replacing filter and pan gasket. then if the problem persists it would be best to have the vehicles computer scanned to see if any problems are present with the transmission. usually the computer will store fault codes which will help pinpoint the problem.
You need to take it to a Transmission Shop and have it serviced. Transmission Fluid should be changed every 2 years according to the Manufactures. When was the last time you had it serviced? Good Luck and Remember.Change Your Mind, Not Your Oil.Use the First In Synthetic Motor Oil's.See My Bio For Information & Contact Details. It is in "limp home mode". Chances are there are problems internally in the transmission. Take it to a shop.
Have the Transmission serviced (Filter and Fluid Change) - Should take care of it.
If it is serviced regularly with a fluid and filer change at least every 36,000 miles it should last at least 125,000 miles. Neglect this transmission and it will fail much earlier..
It 12 years old you should have it serviced perhaps the seals need replaced, an are sure it's the Trans leaking and not the engine.
It is safe to get a professional's opinion. However, if you are having problems with changing gears or sometimes the transmission skips, then by all means get it serviced. Also, you need to check the fluid, if the color is dark and has an odor, then it is time for servicing. Hope all goes well.
As it could be either of these problems try to get a second or thiri opinion. I as well own a 1997 Explorer and found it to be the wheel bearings, but as well found that original equipment manufacturered transmission is said to be "Not very good" by a local transmission shop.
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