Gearbox/Transmission Oil & Filter Change for 6 Speed Auto - BMW X5 - E53 [1999–2006]

ZF GA6HP26Z (6HP26) - 6 speed Auto Transmission as fitted to BMW X5 - E53 [1999–2006]

Your automatic gearbox is a very sophisticated piece of engineering that needs to be looked after with regular oil changes. The system is computer controlled with very fine engineering tolerances. If the gearbox oil is dirty, it will damage other parts and affect performance.

Dirty oil can overheat the gearbox or cause the clutches to burn out. This will lead to poor gear selection, loss of drive and transmission failure.

Your Tiptronic gearbox oil should be replaced every 60,000 miles or 8 years, whichever the vehicle reaches the soonest.

Depending on your vehicle, the filter may need to be changed as well. If this is required on the day then our customer service advisers will advise. All the gearbox automatic transmission fluid oil needs to be replaced.

What happens when we perform an oil check

During an oil check, we check the gearbox and look for any leaks. We drain the gearbox completely and replace the oil filter before filling it with high-quality gearbox oil that meets manufacturer standards.