dealer said not to change trans fluid with 70k.
04-21-2009, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='854170' date='Apr 21 2009, 12:59 PM
i have an 06 5550i with 70k.
should i go ahead and change the trans fluid, or leave it alone?
should i go ahead and change the trans fluid, or leave it alone?
04-21-2009, 11:42 AM
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the dealer says don't change because bmw claims its tranny fluid is lifetime 
, I tend to disagree however I would definitely suggest letting the dealer do this because I have heard some horror stories of tranny errors occuring after a fluid change.
, I tend to disagree however I would definitely suggest letting the dealer do this because I have heard some horror stories of tranny errors occuring after a fluid change.
04-21-2009, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='854170' date='Apr 21 2009, 02:59 PM
i have an 06 5550i with 70k.
should i go ahead and change the trans fluid, or leave it alone?
should i go ahead and change the trans fluid, or leave it alone?
04-21-2009, 05:40 PM
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I have talked to a local mechanic about this. His consensus - if the tranny fluid was changed at 30K, then it is beneficial to do it at 60K (or 70K in your situation). If the tranny fluid has never been changed, then he recommended not doing it until after 100K.
I know this doesnt seem very logicial but it is almost the "if it aint broke, dont fix it" mentality.
I know this doesnt seem very logicial but it is almost the "if it aint broke, dont fix it" mentality.
04-21-2009, 07:53 PM
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My Ride: 2005 545i | Black Sapphire Metallic | Black Dakota Leather | Anthracite Maple | 6 Speed Manual | Sport Package | Logic 7 | Sirius Satellite Radio
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Is it an automatic or manual?
It seems to be a bigger issue (to change, or not to change) with automatics.
I would change it based on what I have read.
I changed my transmission and differential fluid at 50,000 miles. I now have 75,000 miles and have had no problems.
It seems to be a bigger issue (to change, or not to change) with automatics.
I would change it based on what I have read.
I changed my transmission and differential fluid at 50,000 miles. I now have 75,000 miles and have had no problems.
04-22-2009, 02:56 AM
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My Ride: 2005 545i SMG
I have SMG tranny and it only took indy mechanic 30min to replace both tranny and differential fluids.
I'm not sure how difficult would be in an AT but I'm assuming there's a drain hole as well?
I'm not sure how difficult would be in an AT but I'm assuming there's a drain hole as well?