XrSexc Member 47 Member For: 14y 11m 6d Posted 01/04/10 07:26 AM Share Posted 01/04/10 07:26 AM Hey guys, I'm really sorry if this is a boring repost, I've looked everywhere!With the ZF 6sp Auto, can the oil be changed at home? As in, is it easy enough to do it your self? I have some good car ramps that I've been using to change my engine oil, filter, few others underneath the car and such, so would it also be easy enough to change my own trans oil? Anybody done it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuckSqueezeBangBlow ʎǝʞuoɯ ɹoıuǝs Donating Members 1,808 Member For: 16y 1m 22d Gender: Male Posted 01/04/10 07:32 AM Share Posted 01/04/10 07:32 AM according to the ZF documentation I've read and the service manual I bought, it is a little more complicated than a dump and refill. So much so I was more than happy to pay Dominello Transmissions to do the job. I think my oil level must have been low because his service has made a huge improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 01/04/10 07:40 AM Share Posted 01/04/10 07:40 AM I get my tuner to do it. Flushed , new pan and filter and refilled with Transmax Z.Not cheap though , do a ring around on parts from FraudBetter than paying for a reconditioned or new ZF . I think they are about $6k from fraud newI let the experts do it for peace of mind , best get it done sooner rather than later if runningbig power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XrSexc Member 47 Member For: 14y 11m 6d Posted 01/04/10 08:08 AM Author Share Posted 01/04/10 08:08 AM (edited) I'm running stock, except for the BPR CAI, but every now and again, while cold, the trans seems to sometimes clunk into 3rd when im not giving it too much. I always use manual mode as I can change gear earlier and get better fuel consumption, so I am always changing as early as possible.But also when I am giving it some good throttle through first and second, and halfway through second I take my foot off accelerator and put into 3rd, I get the same clunk. I do this rarely, only when over taking slow farts EDIT: Car is 2006 BF, and has 47,000km's on it. Do I need to get my trans serviced? I have never raced it on a track or taken it down the 1/4 mile. Fastest I've been in it is 130km/h on the high way, once. I usually nanny is, unless somebody is going overly slow I just flick into 3rd and over take. Edited 01/04/10 08:11 AM by XrSexc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 01/04/10 08:25 AM Share Posted 01/04/10 08:25 AM I would get it serviced if it was me. Mine would occasionally not want to down change into second manually.This caused me to approach corners a little hot when it didn't down change manually.Get it serviced as this is better than breaking stuff and you are out of warranty. Prevention is better than cure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XrSexc Member 47 Member For: 14y 11m 6d Posted 01/04/10 09:21 AM Author Share Posted 01/04/10 09:21 AM Cheers mate, will do! But need I take it to Ford (which I wont), or can any transmission service centre do it for me? Sorry for the very noobish questions. I just want the best for my car, I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 01/04/10 10:24 AM Share Posted 01/04/10 10:24 AM where are you ?That way we can point you in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6turbo Member 172 Member For: 18y 8m 3d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/04/10 12:49 PM Share Posted 01/04/10 12:49 PM There's no reason you can't do it yourself. As long as you can have the car level and get underneath it you should be ok. A jack and ramps will be a pain, on a hoist its relativley straight forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XrSexc Member 47 Member For: 14y 11m 6d Posted 02/04/10 01:19 AM Author Share Posted 02/04/10 01:19 AM That would be good, but I do only have ramps to drive the front of the car up on. So its on a huge angle.And 'Buf-Phoon' I'm in Canberra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 5m 19d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 02/04/10 03:48 AM Share Posted 02/04/10 03:48 AM If you decide not to do it yourself , Kit and the team should be able to help you outGEN-TECH Automotive & Performance Centre - Choose Your Weapon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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