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2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

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2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

Post by derk » Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:49 pm

Hi,
I'v just change the auto oil and filter, every thing went fine, I came to refilling the oil and when it started to drip out I put the filler bolt back in, started the car with my foot on the brake and went through all the gear a few times, then went under the car undid the filler bolt refilled it until the oil driped out again tighten up the bolt. Funny I thought, I took 4 Ltrs out but I'v only used 3 Ltrs in. So I start the car up, go through the gears again, stoped the car undid the fill bolt thinking I'll put the 1 Ltr I have left in, fluid came out of the filler hole, so tightened it up again. Whats wrong, does anyone know, cheers.

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Re: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

Post by Alan Gunn » Sun Sep 08, 2019 5:59 pm

Not 100% but don't you check it with it running and warm.

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Re: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

Post by derk » Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:03 pm

I checked the oil with the engine turned off, do you think I should start the car and then recheck.

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Post by Alan Gunn » Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:41 pm

Yes i am sure that is the way to do it.
The oil temp is supposed to be at a certain temp but when we did mine we just got it warmed up to normal running temp on the temp gauge.

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Re: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

Post by derk » Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:56 am

I sorted the prob, left the car running and got to temp, the box took another 1.5 liters.

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