SWISSFRANK: I was able to easily get the hose from the pump up in there with no problems. Therefore no brass fitting needed. The only thing that was somewhat strange was the amount of new fluid I used. When I drained all of the old fluid (including what was left in the bottom of the pan and the filter) I measured it so that I could gauge how much new fluid needed to go back in. I still had about 8oz (1 cup) of new fluid left to go and it started coming out of the fill hole. I did the entire fill, start the car, shift through the gears and continue filling but still couldn't get that last little bit in. I even took it for a quick spin around the block and then tried again but it would take anymore. Should I be concerned? Everything feels good.

REDBARONACE: My 2-cents. I would change them all. For the transmission, if it were me, I would ONLY use the factory transmission fluid from the dealer as per the part number on the pan. I would do a complete fluid and filter change cleaning the pan and magnets. With over 100K miles I would even go so far as to do a complete change as stated above, then drive it for a day and then do a simple drain and fill again. This would really help get more "new" fluid in there. If you're having an indy shop do the work, don't do any type of "flush".

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Hers: 2005 X5 4.4

Mine: 1997 540
(way to many mods to list)