Well they pulled a DST of over temperature on the transmission fluid. Of course it only acted up yesterday to get DW spinning. They suggest complete tranny fluid service, replace thermostat on tranny cooler, and replace the harness in the transmission along with filter. And they noticed my serpentine is cracked and in need of re & re. Quoted $1,300 all in. I think I'll swallow hard and think on it for a day. He road tested and feels the tranny is in decent shape but at 190k km should be serviced. I agree.

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On the Alberta Prairie with 2001 X5 4.4i, 2001 540i