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  1. #1
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    Time to change transmission fluid?

    I've been noticing lately that my 6mt transmission isn't as smooth and crisp as other manuals I've driven. It's kind of tough to engage gears and every now and then I get blocked out of 3rd.

    Are these signs that I need to change my transmission fluid? If so what oil do you all recommend?
    -Chris-

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    Yes. Either use Redline or RP Synchromax.

    Mileage?
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    Thanks dane. Mileage is 120xxx
    -Chris-

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    Quote Originally Posted by HokieZHP View Post
    Thanks dane. Mileage is 120xxx
    It's time brutha.
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    Is it a DIY proejct or do I need a shop to do it?
    -Chris-

    2003 ZHP Sedan - Jet Black on Sand - SOLD

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    Very easy, if you can lift your car safely and have a fluid pump of some kind. Plenty of diy's, think madrussian has a good one.
    -ADAM

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    How high does the car need to be lifted? Enough to get under it? I have plenty of jackstands and ramps. Do you think if I put the front wheels on some rhino ramps and jackstands under the rear it would be high enough?
    -Chris-

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    You need to get under the center of the vehicle. You'll want it level as well.
    -ADAM

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    Thanks. Do you happen to have a link to the DIY? I searched here and didn't see it.
    -Chris-

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    Quote Originally Posted by HokieZHP View Post
    Thanks. Do you happen to have a link to the DIY? I searched here and didn't see it.
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    http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...e-Issues-DIY-s
    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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