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Lone Star Bavarian has been servicing BMW vehicles in the DFW area since 2001. We are proud to offer our neighbors a clean facility for their automotive service with top-of-the-line quality parts, and best-trained staff in the area. We aren’t just BMW technicians, we have owned BMWs for decades and have years of experience to make your service faster and more reliable than the competition. Don’t forget: We will beat all written BMW dealer service quotes, even during factory warranty

-Transmission Services & Repairs

-Coolant System Flush & Pressure test

-Water Pump replacement

-Fuel filter, line & pump replacement

-Shocks / Struts replacement

Factory-recommended Inspection Service
*Note on transmission services and “lifetime fluid”. We recommend servicing the transmission, at a minimum, every 60,000 miles in order to ensure longevity of the transmission’s internal components. Failure to follow this maintenance regimen can results in needed repairs/replacement of the transmission totaling $4k+ as early as 110,000 miles.
Transmission Repairs

Brake fluid flush

Coolant flush
-Note: Neglecting to flush coolant per BMW’s recommended 36 month interval may result in premature failure of or damage to the water pump and other cooling system components. Always use genuine BMW coolant only.

BMW Repair Service Ft Worth, Benbrook, Westworth Village, White Settlement, Westover Hills, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Saginaw, Ridglea, Rivercrest

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Fort Worth BMW service since 2001

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Repairing a BMW ZF 6hp26 Transmission

Close-up of transmission gear systemWorn clutch plates on table

Worn clutch disc on top left, worn bushing on the right.

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New bushing on the tableNew Transmission drum

Worn bushing causes wear in E piston

Automotive gearbox clutch piston part

Piston seal deterioration.

Engine rear main seal leak

When the 6hp26 is removed we always have to look for greenish leaks from crank seal and upper coolant passage. This one was leaking from the upper passage.

Transmission housing with sealing sleeves

Mechatronics seal in the 6hp26 and 6hp19 will crack with age and miles and cause the trans to leak pressure. The common characteristic of this is when you shift into drive or reverse it immediately shifts itself back into park

Black transmission sealing sleeve

Mechatronics seal in the 6hp26 and 6hp19 will crack with age and miles and cause the trans to leak pressure. The common characteristic of this is when you shift into drive or reverse it immediately shifts itself back into park

Damaged clutch component with residueE-Clutch showing burnt friction

These two pics show wear from mileage and improper service regimens.

Burnt clutch drum with residueOverheated E-drum with friction

This E Clutch was in a lower mileage 6hp26 that had been run low on fluid from a leak that was left unattended. If you service with us regularly, we catch these leaks early so you won't need expensive services like these, as early as shown in this case.

Burnt ClutchBurnt E Clutch - BMW Transmission Repair Ft Worth Dallas

This is the same 6hp26 transmission with low mileage wear from unattended leaks.

LonestarTrans filter-pans compare photo

The pan on the left is for non-stop/start transmissions. The stop/start transmissions, on the right have a reservoir that holds fluid and pressure and keeps fluid moving through the transmission when the vehicle stops.

Mechatronics SealAutomatic transmission valve body

Another view of a cracked mechatronics seal on the right. The pic above is the mechatronics/valve body and the seal is sandwiched between it and the transmission body, inside the pan.

New Bushing
old bushing
Rub Point in BMW TransmissionBMW Transmission O-ring seal deterioration
Outstanding experience.LSB did a pre-sale diagnosis that most likely saved me thousands of $$ and incalculable heartache.They passed on work that they could execute and bill in the interest of what was best for me, the customer.
Robert L.
Robert L.
19:29 14 Feb 22
I visit this shop any time I need work done on my vehicles and I must say, the experience is always outstanding. From the moment I walked in, the staff are welcoming and professional, setting an awesome standard right off the bat.The staff is thorough in explaining what maintenance was performed but also conducted a comprehensive check to let me know of any upcoming services that might need my attention (like a cracked belt and dirty fluid which was my case).The quality of work was evident. My car has been running smoothly since the service, and it’s clear that they use high-quality materials and pay attention to detail.
Marquis
Marquis
03:49 25 Nov 23
Excellent experience.
RON B.
RON B.
16:49 31 Dec 22
I have never had anything ut the best of care with the technicians at Lonestar BMW. Trent and his team are great. they always give me direct answers.
Becky W.
Becky W.
22:06 25 Mar 19
My front left headlight assembly needed replacement as well as some part replacements due to previous owner. Trent got both headlight and fog lights working efficiently in spite of the Christmas holidays at a more reasonable cost than previous BMW dealerships. He also enlightened me on some things about my 650i I didn't know. He knows his stuff!
Ronald P.
Ronald P.
16:25 30 Dec 21
Lone Star Bavarian, Inc. - Samantha, Lucio and Team - "World Class"! Convenient, Competitive Pricing, Turn Around and Follow up! Will continue to return when need shall arise and will for sure recommend!Chris BFamily Toyota of Burleson
C B.
C B.
16:14 22 Mar 16
Trent's crew gave my vehicle a complete servicing and it finally ran as it never had before!!! Two thumbs up for the most professional and "Best Results!" Service Repair Facility in Fort Worth, Dallas and anywhere else I've tried.Thanks again, Tom McCune
Kathleen Boston M.
Kathleen Boston M.
15:14 01 Jun 14
They are very kind and professional in what they do, and they are too fast doing their job, they are very honest, I love it, I recommend it to everyone
ObedYT
ObedYT
15:15 19 Aug 22
Got my Noelle Performance tune and an oil change. Great service! Trent is a cool dude.
debernardizach
debernardizach
16:15 19 Feb 23