forcefedfreak

Taking the car into my local dealer next Friday to have the tranny checked. I'm wondering if it be worth while to have them change the fluid/filter. Kind of pricey at around $450, but I'd rather be on the safe side. My service advisor said it isn't required until 60,000 miles. My car has about 43,000 miles. Car has recently started having a hard downshift if I cruise at, say, 30mph and hit the gas to speed up. The tranny shifts down but a very noticeable "clunk" follows, almost like slop in the driveline. You can feel it throughout the car. It shifts fine other than that. Dealer seems to think a sticky solenoid is the problem. Thoughts?

Press

i had no symptons prior to having this done

SoCal Mike

Don't take it to dealer, find a good indy and it should cost $250

audikillsbmw

2nd that. $450 is a bit excessive.

tozoM8

Change it every 30k or don't touch it until it breaks.

MCH 2.7t

Changed mine at 50K when I put in K04s - no issues for the last 35K

audikillsbmw

Interesting... I always thought you had an L10 tranny.

boostbuddy

Why not DIY? Parts are $150 - just ordered them. Work looks doable...

forcefedfreak

I've had work done via the warranty and had ZERO issues with the company because service work was performed at a authorized dealer. So, if anything happens to the tranny while I have the warranty it will be fully covered provided I take it to the dealer for regular service.

forcefedfreak

I'd rather pay someone to do the work in half the time. Hell, I'll go test drive a new RS4 they just got in while I wait for the work to be done.