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Old 01-02-2020, 09:23 AM
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Quite a few threads on this topic.

I used Valvoline MaxLife for my N62 ZF6HP in the summer/fall. Three times. A lot less expensive than the BMW/ZF fluid and it's supposed to meet the spec for mine:

https://sharena21.springcm.com/Publi...2-ac162d889bd1

Some will say that it's not certified by BMW or ZF. For me the cost savings were worth the risk, particularly since I don't drive my X5 that much. It got rid of some harsh shifting, probably due to low fluid. I had a leak at the mechatronic sleeve (replaced, along with the filter).

Highly recommend a Foxwell or other diag tool to monitor the ATF temperature.

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