E46 Automatic Transmission Fluid Reference and Procedures (ZF/GM)

[anaksarawak]

Anyone have tried the following DIY [video=youtube;7JbPGVxJNik]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JbPGVxJNik[/video]

 

[Iceduke]

it can be done as it is quite straightforward but as I didnt have the jacks..paid my mech to do it. labour is afterall only RM80 la...

 

[astroboy]

.... double posting

 

[astroboy]

it can be done as it is quite straightforward but as I didnt have the jacks..paid my mech to do it. labour is afterall only RM80 la...

Not every shop charge RM80 la.. I don't mind paying RM80 too.. I'm not surprise some charge RM200 for the job.

astroboy can you share the supply shop contact? Is it the same as iceduke's contact and price? We need 6 liters for each change?

Both Suan Huat Sea Park PJ and any of the Bavarian Auto Parts alike.

managed to copy paste to text, this document also covers newer F10/F30. If any of u still want the orig doc, buzz me. Cheers

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It's a long text file :4:

Fluids and sealers that are described in this Operating Fluids manual are BMW approved. Using non approved fluids or sealers can lead to premature failure and will not be covered under Warranty.

1.0 General Information On Automatic Transmission Fluids
2.0 Oil Additives
3.0 Approved Automatic Transmission Fluids For Initial Fillings
And Correcting Fluid Levels
4.0 Checking Transmission Fluid Level
5.0 Transmission Fluid Change Intervals (If Applicable)
1.0 General Information On Automatic Transmission Fluids

Automatic Transmission Fluid was developed especially for automatic transmissions. It requires additives which arecarefully matched with each other, a high viscosity index and a solidification point below -40°F/-40°C.
Friction behavior of Automatic Transmission Fluid in plate-type clutches under very different operating conditions is extremely important. Other important factors are:
— Wear protection
— Oil film shear resistance
— Adhesive property
— Oxidation resistance
— Corrosion inhibition
— Sludge prevention
— Temperature-dependent viscosity changes
— Compatibility with sealing materials.

2.0 Oil Additives
Automatic transmissions are designed so that oil additives are not necessary. BMW disapproves the use of any oil additives and cannot accept the liability for any consequential damage which results from using oil additives.

3.0 Approved Automatic Transmission Fluids For Initial Fillings
and Correcting Fluid Levels

3.1 GM Transmissions
USE OF ANY OTHER OIL WILL CAUSE A NON WARRANTABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE
*Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle
A4S 270R (THM-R1W)
E36
318i/is/iC/ti from 1996 to 1999 production
323i/is/iC from 1998 to 1999 production
328i/is/iC from 1996 to 1998 production
Z3 1.9 from 1996 to 1999 production
Z3 2.3/2.8 from 1997 to 2000 production
All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron® III formulation.

E39
528i/iT from1997-1999 production
All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron® III formulation.
A4S 310R (THM-R1)

E34
525i from 1990 to 1995 production
All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron® III formulation.

E36
318i/is/iC/ti from 1992 to 1995 production
325i/is/iC from 1992 to 1995 production
All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron® III formulation.

A5S 360R (GM5)
E46
323i/Ci/Cic from 6/98 to 3/00 production
323iT from 1//00 to 3/01 to production
328i/Ci/Cic from 6/98 to 3/01 production

The transmission oil pan will be labeled with either Texaco ETL – 7045 or Dexron® III, please fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL – 7045 and Dexron® III fluids.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

A5S 390R (GM5)
E46
330xi from 6/00 production to present
325xiT from 9/00 production to present

E53
X5 3.0 from 8/03 production to present

E83
X3 2.5, 3.0 from 8/03 production to present

The transmission oil pan will be labeled with either Texaco ETL – 7045 or Dexron® III, please fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL – 7045 and Dexron® III fluids.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

GA6L45R (GM6)
E82
128i from 12/07 production to present
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E83
X3 LCI from 9/06 production to present

E88
128i from 12/07 production to present

E90
328Xi from 9/06 production to present

E91
328Xi from 9/06 production to present

No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Utilizes a long life filling of Automatic Transmission Fluid
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)

GA7AHSCD (Active Hybrid Transmission)
E72
Active Hybrid X6, produced from 10/2009 to 03/2010
Utilizes a long life filling of Automatic Transmission Fluid
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)

3.2 ZF Transmissions
USE OF ANY OTHER OIL WILL CAUSE A NON WARRANTABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE
*Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle
ZF 3HP22, 4HP22, 4HP24
Utilizes Castrol TQ or Texaco Havoline Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron® III formulation. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.

A5S 310Z (5HP18)
E36
M3 from 1995 to 1999 production
Utilizes a long life filling of synthetic transmission fluid, ESSO LT 71141, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E34
530i/iT from 1993 through 1995 production
Utilizes Castrol TQ or Texaco Havoline Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron® III formulation. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.

A5S325Z (5HP19)
E46
323i/Ci/Cic from 3/00 to 8/00 production
325iT from 4/01production to present
330i/Ci/Cic from 6/00 production to present
325i/Ci/Cic from 9/00 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E39
525i/iT from 3/01 production to present
530i from 3/01 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E85
Z4 3.0 M54 from 9/02 production to present
Z4 2.5 M54 from 9/02 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

A5S 440Z (5HP24)
E31
840Ci from 9/96 to the present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E38
740i/iL from 1/97 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E39
540i/iT from 1/97 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E53
X5 4.4i from 9/99 production to present
X5 4.6i from 9/01 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

A5S 560Z (5HP30)
E31
840Ci equipped with M60 engine
Utilizes a lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent oil changes are necessary on this transmission. If transmission fluid is required for repair purposes, use only the oil approved for this transmission. It is not permitted to mix this oil with other grades of transmission fluid.
Shell LA 2634, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 765.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E31
840Ci equipped with M62 engine
850Ci equipped with M73 Engine
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E32
740i/iL from 1993 through 1994 production
Utilizes a lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent oil changes are necessary on this transmission. If transmission fluid is required for repair purposes, use only the oil approved for this transmission. It is not permitted to mix this oil with other grades of transmission fluid.
Shell LA 2634, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 765.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E34
540i/iT from 1993 through 1995 production
Utilizes a lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent oil changes are necessary on this transmission. If transmission fluid is required for repair purposes, use only the oil approved for this transmission. It is not permitted to mix this oil with other grades of transmission fluid.
Shell LA 2634, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 765.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.
Effective with model year 1995 and later:

E31
850Ci from 10/94 to 6/97 production
840Ci from 12/95 to 8/96 production
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E38
750iL from 1/95 production to present
740i/iL from 7/94 to 12/96 production
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

E39
540i/iT from 3/96 to 12/96 production
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

GA6HP19Z
E60/61
525i, 530i from 8/03 production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E82/E88
135i All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E85/E86
Z4 with N52K All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E90/91/92
325i, 328i, 330i, 335i, All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

GA6HP19ZTU
E70
3.0i from start production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E71
X6 xDrive35i
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

GA6HP26Z
E60
545i from 8/03 production to present
550i All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E63, E64
645Ci, 645CiC from start of production to present
650Ci, 650CiC All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E65
745i from 11/2001 production to present
750i All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E66
745Li from 3/2002 production to present
750Li All
760Li from 9/2002 production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

E70
X5 4.8i from start production to present
X5 3.5D from start of production to present

E71
X6 xDrive50i from start production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

F01, F02
750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li from start production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.

GA8HP45Z
F10
528i and 535i from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426

GA8HP70Z
F04
Hybrid 7 from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426

F07
550i Gran Turismo from start production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426

F10
550i from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426

4.0 Checking Transmission Fluid Level
Due to the substantial expansion of transmission fluid when heated it is only possible to measure the oil level correctly at specified oil temperatures (after driving a distance of about 12 mi./20 km). All transmissions should be checked between a ZF 3HP and 4HP
Due to the substantial expansion of transmission fluid when heated it is only possible to measure the oil level correctly at specified oil temperatures (after driving a distance of about 12 mi./20 km).
See S.I. Bulletins B 24 02 85 (1027) and B 24 01 98.

A5S 560Z, A5S440Z, GA6HP19Z, GA6HP26Z, GA6HP26Z, GA8HP70Z A5S325Z, A5S 310Z
All 5, 6 and 8 speed transmissions require the fluid to be checked when fluid temperature is between 30-50° Celsius using DIS Plus or GT1. Do not check fluid level after temperature has exceeded 50° Celsius.
See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.

A4S 270R, A4S 310R, A5S 360R, GA6L45R
For vehicles with or without a dipstick see S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98.
5.0 Transmission Fluid Change Intervals (If Applicable)
Please refer to applicable Service and Maintenance Checklist for each vehicle.

 

[anaksarawak]

As per your documentation refer DEXRON III for E46 GM A5S360R / A5S390R Therefore DEXRON VI from Petron Canada is the compatible replacement? I may have to cancel my order RM200 for 6 litrs

 

[astroboy]

As per your documentation refer DEXRON III for E46 GM A5S360R / A5S390R Therefore DEXRON VI from Petron Canada is the compatible replacement? I may have to cancel my order RM200 for 6 litrs

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEXRON

Quote:
"All Dexron-III licenses expired permanently at the end of 2006"

 

[anaksarawak]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DEXRON

Quote:
"All Dexron-III licenses expired permanently at the end of 2006"

Noted..

Are all brand Dexron-III the same? Can we use Toyota D-III or MOTUL D-III or Castrol D-III for GM A5S360R / A5S390R??

Few supply shop still sell the above and Redline D-III are sold at 1Utama old wing

 

[astroboy]

I have no idea bro. Mine using ZF6 brown fluid while my Avanza using Toyota D-III, I just bought a 4L bottle from Toyota getting ready for my 200k km DIY full ATF flush, I'll pipe the old fluid out from the ATF cooler tube with engine running.. That's the plan.. :4:

 

[Iceduke]

sarawak-son, as I recall D-III is dexron 3 but Toyota adds slight variation of substance in it for their own formulation. That is why it is not called Dexron but D3. To be safe, get ori Dexron III or use Dexron VI like I am using for my GM5.

AB, btw I tot all new toyota incl avanza uses T-IV? how come still D-III? hmm...boleh kah?

 

[astroboy]

sarawak-son, as I recall D-III is dexron 3 but Toyota adds slight variation of substance in it for their own formulation. That is why it is not called Dexron but D3. To be safe, get ori Dexron III or use Dexron VI like I am using for my GM5.

AB, btw I tot all new toyota incl avanza uses T-IV? how come still D-III? hmm...boleh kah?

Hehe... off topic but good for knowledge.. Toyota D-III is for those without hill decent control fuzzy logic transmission. To run hill decent system, the ATF has to be more liquid while the D-III is thicker. I have Avanza friend use T-IV in their old Avanza but suffer slippage because the ATF not "pekat" enough. My Avanza been using D-III since the warranty days when service done by Sec19 UMWT service center.. so I die die swear by it and still return to SC to buy my ATF. Outside spare part shop already stop carrying this D-III ATF, only T-IV and I refuse to budge.. degil ma.. haha! :4:

My 7 year old Avanza, almost 200k km, still in good condition and often push beyond the on-paper speed limit.. :4:

Now I have problem understanding the ATF change procedure..

I DIY my ZF 6HP19 ATF change with ZF6 fluid. I do not know how much is enough.. different people give me different advice.

1. I fill ATF until overflow.
2. I start engine, run through the gears, 3 sec each to circulate the ATF and wait few minute for temperature to build up.
3. Top up until overflow.. (which I fail because run out of ATF!! I pumped more than 5 litre in...)

When I stop engine, ATF gush out.. I quickly jack up the car, crawl in and close the fill plug.

I read that ATF top up must be done with engine running, some say must stop the engine after it hit 40 Celsius and never exceed 50, then measure ATF level. Some say must engage 'N'.. how la? Which is which? I top up 1L this morning... still no overflow, with engine running, oil heated up, but in 'P'.

Okay ka?

 

[anaksarawak]

sarawak-son, as I recall D-III is dexron 3 but Toyota adds slight variation of substance in it for their own formulation. That is why it is not called Dexron but D3. To be safe, get ori Dexron III or use Dexron VI like I am using for my GM5.

AB, btw I tot all new toyota incl avanza uses T-IV? how come still D-III? hmm...boleh kah?

Car's gearbox is now filled 7.5 liters of Petro Canada Dexron VI for 3 weeks now. Its still as smooth as before not change in FC too but initially there sign of shift brake (means the gear stick for a second before it change) however all all adaptation are cleared with INPA its smoother now. No fault code but plan to flush for another session next month to properly clear the old DIII

Thanks

 

[Iceduke]

Car's gearbox is now filled 7.5 liters of Petro Canada Dexron VI for 3 weeks now. Its still as smooth as before not change in FC too but initially there sign of shift brake (means the gear stick for a second before it change) however all all adaptation are cleared with INPA its smoother now. No fault code but plan to flush for another session next month to properly clear the old DIII

Thanks

great!...but don't wait too long to change. coz mixing isn't a good thing in the long run, normally the rule of thumb is around 500kms will be sufficient, in our hot and humid weather should be even shorter. I changed mine 1 week apart inclusive on a 2nd AT Filter change. G/B is as smooth as a babys bottom now

 

[Strider74]

Guys,
where to check (on the car) what type of gearbox is installed to your car?

thanks

 

[Iceduke]

Guys,
where to check (on the car) what type of gearbox is installed to your car?

thanks

refer your car on realoem to check which GB is installed. But as general rule n42/n46 comes with GM while M54s come with ZF. hope this helps

 

[anaksarawak]

Bump for benefit to those e90 320i and e46 318 owners

 

[chaboy]

today will change my zf5 to dextron iv... with filter
on n42 engine....

 

[azeL_Inc]

today will change my zf5 to dextron iv... with filter
on n42 engine....

Dont forget to share the outcome and the cost too bro! I'm planning to do it for my n42 as well, currently learning from those who have done it.

Sent from my GT-N8000

 

[Mel279]

hi

Im a newbie here, I've just own a e46 320d 4d saloon 2002 model and Im skeptical with the lifetime oil on the transmission, so I've decided to change the oil and with a new set of transmission filter and Im using the Conoco Dexron VI to replace the existing oil. Till now it running much better, smooth gear change and also reduce my fuel consumption.

 

[Dexter]

this particular info is for E46 1.9 M43 engine

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E46-Sedan/Europe/318i-M43/R-N/apr2000/browse/automatic_transmission/fluid_change_kit_autom_transmission/#9407858_3

Fluid-change kit, autom. transmission BMW 318i E46 [SIZE=80%]Sedan Europe[/SIZE] M43

[SIZE=80%]

[/SIZE]

(2) Fluid filter kit, autom. transmission part number 24 15 2 333 825

(3) Automatic transmission fluid ETL 7045 E part number 83 22 0 403 248 For transmission with green data plate

http://carbonus.ru/detail/yok-2564432/

 

[Alex5522]

Since i couldn't find back the previous ATF type i used before to change on my gearbox.

So i need sifus here to assist on the right ATF to be use on my GM Gearbox - A5S 360R.

According to the chart my gearbox was fall on the red circle as chart below;

The right ATF shown from this chart was Texaco ETL 7045 and BMW parts number was 83220026922.
My problem was i can't find this brand/type of ATF here in KK.

There was a BMW spare parts shop here introduce me ATF ZF 5 with parts number AA00 604 146 and
he was telling me those bmw with 5 speed auto gearbox can use this ZF 5 ATF as pic below;

Since our gearbox are very sensitive and must use the right ATF, so i'm worry using the wrong type of ATF will
damage the gearbox and my pocket too :102:

Did any members here using this ATF ZF 5 with parts number AA00 604 146 to their GM Gearbox - A5S 360R before
and don't mind to share some experience please.

Thanks in advance

Cheers..