R50/53 Its about that time I think and I NEED HELP!
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Its about that time I think and I NEED HELP!
Good morning everyone, as I was driving to school this week I think I noticed (could all be in my head) the transmission slipping on my automatic 2006 MCS r53 with 126k miles on it. After going through all the posts etc I think the next step for me next week will be to order a kit to change the transmission fluid. But I am having a hard time finding a kit or what fluid to use? I found a kit from ECS tuning but I am not sure if thats what I am looking for? Please help. What do I need? Will this be east for a beginner mechanic like me? And am I doomed at 126k on a Asin Transmission? Thanks in advance!
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I don't think a fluid change can get rid of the slipping....a valvebody change is the only solution to the problem.
Do it as soon as possible if you can.
The slippage is only going to get worst and shorten the driving distance over time. You will be going to spend at least 100 to 200 for fluid change but there is no guarantee. It is the hardware that is starting to fail, not the fluid.....have the fluid changed along with the valvebody.
At least it worked for me since the change, its like giving a new life back to the car. An expensive but necessary repair, unless you want to dump it and get another car.
Tom
Do it as soon as possible if you can.
The slippage is only going to get worst and shorten the driving distance over time. You will be going to spend at least 100 to 200 for fluid change but there is no guarantee. It is the hardware that is starting to fail, not the fluid.....have the fluid changed along with the valvebody.
At least it worked for me since the change, its like giving a new life back to the car. An expensive but necessary repair, unless you want to dump it and get another car.
Tom
#5
I don't think a fluid change can get rid of the slipping....a valvebody change is the only solution to the problem.
Do it as soon as possible if you can.
The slippage is only going to get worst and shorten the driving distance over time. You will be going to spend at least 100 to 200 for fluid change but there is no guarantee. It is the hardware that is starting to fail, not the fluid.....have the fluid changed along with the valvebody.
At least it worked for me since the change, its like giving a new life back to the car. An expensive but necessary repair, unless you want to dump it and get another car.
Tom
Do it as soon as possible if you can.
The slippage is only going to get worst and shorten the driving distance over time. You will be going to spend at least 100 to 200 for fluid change but there is no guarantee. It is the hardware that is starting to fail, not the fluid.....have the fluid changed along with the valvebody.
At least it worked for me since the change, its like giving a new life back to the car. An expensive but necessary repair, unless you want to dump it and get another car.
Tom
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Keep monitoring the shifting behavior, for me, up-shift was sliping and rmp flaring from 2 to 3 and 4 at times and then rough/jerking when down-shifting from 3 to 2, and as time drags on, when putting it to reverse, it would delay a few seconds and a BANG and jerk feedback when engaging the reverse gear.
All happens when the car is at operating temp.
Good luck and keep us posted.
i hope the fluid change works out for you.
Tom
#11
If you want to keep it original, just get the items needed at a dealership, I think you will need at least 2 to 3 flushes to have majority of the fluid changed.
Keep monitoring the shifting behavior, for me, up-shift was sliping and rmp flaring from 2 to 3 and 4 at times and then rough/jerking when down-shifting from 3 to 2, and as time drags on, when putting it to reverse, it would delay a few seconds and a BANG and jerk feedback when engaging the reverse gear.
All happens when the car is at operating temp.
Good luck and keep us posted.
i hope the fluid change works out for you.
Tom
Keep monitoring the shifting behavior, for me, up-shift was sliping and rmp flaring from 2 to 3 and 4 at times and then rough/jerking when down-shifting from 3 to 2, and as time drags on, when putting it to reverse, it would delay a few seconds and a BANG and jerk feedback when engaging the reverse gear.
All happens when the car is at operating temp.
Good luck and keep us posted.
i hope the fluid change works out for you.
Tom
#13
Nice, can you just get the redline at autozone or somewhere? Also does the redline conform to the 3309 or whatever requirement mini has for fluids? Do you happen to know if the MINI fluid is sythetic too?
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Keep monitoring the shifting behavior, for me, up-shift was sliping and rmp flaring from 2 to 3 and 4 at times and then rough/jerking when down-shifting from 3 to 2, and as time drags on, when putting it to reverse, it would delay a few seconds and a BANG and jerk feedback when engaging the reverse gear.
All happens when the car is at operating temp.
Good luck and keep us posted.
i hope the fluid change works out for you.
Tom
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Good morning everyone, as I was driving to school this week I think I noticed (could all be in my head) the transmission slipping on my automatic 2006 MCS r53 with 126k miles on it. After going through all the posts etc I think the next step for me next week will be to order a kit to change the transmission fluid. But I am having a hard time finding a kit or what fluid to use? I found a kit from ECS tuning but I am not sure if thats what I am looking for? Please help. What do I need? Will this be east for a beginner mechanic like me? And am I doomed at 126k on a Asin Transmission? Thanks in advance!
Here you go Steffen :
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...at-80k-13.html
Auto trans filter change and flush. Just dont need to change out the valve body
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-at-80k-9.html
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Here you go Steffen :
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...at-80k-13.html
Auto trans filter change and flush. Just dont need to change out the valve body
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-at-80k-9.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...at-80k-13.html
Auto trans filter change and flush. Just dont need to change out the valve body
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-at-80k-9.html
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You are welcome.
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Thanks , sounds like fun.
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