5HP30 Valve Body/Amsoil ATF
I was going thru my receipts yesterday and dug up one from the stealer where I purchased my 540i.
It showed a new free ZF valve body around 80K (May 2000). At around 95K, my indy did an Inpection II and added about a quart of Amsoil ATF after the filter change (March 2001). I don't know if they used a FILTRAN or some aftermarket filter.
I've noticed the shift lever being very hot lately; almost too hot to touch. Yes, it's noisier too... That whining, swishing sound.
Was there a design change in valve bodies?
Is my tranny toast, or will a new filter and complete fluid change help?
I've searched the threads and haven't found any comments on Amsoil ATF in a 5HP30.
Thanks
Ramon
i bought a rebuild from kirt koeller..............
if i remember correctly he suggested not to switch from shell la 2634 to esso unless you rebuild the tranny. he shipped me my 5hp30 with esso.
it is 1 year & no problems except a tiny leak aroung the shaft connected to the shifter cable.
i will need to call him about it before my warranty expires.
tim s.