When I first bought my E53, I used Pentosin. Like 4 bottles. It was pricey so I replaced the hoses and housing. After searching here and realizing the cap said ATF, I went to DEXIII. DEXIII is no longer made. DEXVI is equivalent.

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'06 X5 3.0i - bought @143,123 miles (12/26/20)