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Originally Posted by Anhelenuk
Hi everyone I'm new on this site and relatively new to bmw ownership experience. I just bought a 2002 BMW X5 4.6is with 76k miles on it. I'll be taking it to a shop to have all fluids replaced just for my piece of mind. My question is should I change transmission oil/filter or leave it?
What other items would you suggest replacing at this point? Last time all fluids were changed was 2012 at 60k along with valve cover gaskets. In terms of faults I only have a faulty coolant level sensor and telescopic steering inoperable everything else works so far.
Any recommendations as to a reputable shop in NYC area? Thanks in advance for your input. I wish I could figure out how to upload pics.
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If "all" fluids were changed in 2012, and BMW products were used, then the only thing I would change in addition to engine oil would be the brake fluid. Your coolant, TC fluid and differential fluid should be fine.
As for the transmission, I am of the school of thought of leave it alone. I have 306,300 miles on my original fluid and it works fine - but I qualify that by saying I have the 3.0 engine.
2002 X5 3.0 306,300 miles
2014 428i 20,200 miles
2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles
1970 Firebird - under restroration