BMW e38 auto transmission oil and filter

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BMW e38 auto transmission oil and filter

if transmission oil heats up and donest get cooled via its cooling system
can it start transmission vibrationor driveshaft vibration?

can a rotary vibration in e38 after driving 20 minutes ard 30mph happen from from faulty oil cooling system?

its happening in my car i just change accelerator padel pressure either rev it a bit or lift foot and car is smooth again (speed 27-30mph) after driving for a while (does not occur in intially in cold transmission)

Gari.pk User 11368 asked on 22 Nov 2010 10:31:13 am

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Ayaan - on 22 Nov 2010 10:31:26 am

Keeping your transmission fluid as cool as possible helps prevent detrimental effects to your transmission. Transmission fluid that gets too hot will cause the fluid to start to break down. Definitely,thin oil could be the cause of friction and result in vibration as u mentioned.