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Old 04-18-2020, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by srmmmm View Post
Changing fluid now would create an environmental disaster inside that transmission. I'm sure that after 375,000 miles the fluid, friction surfaces and seals are in a totally symbiotic relationship at the nano particle level! The engine oil leaks are from the pan gasket and rear main.
I think I would still do it. But I'm no expert on that.
I can see not changing the oil pan gasket, that would be a pain to do on these X5's.
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