Hey you guys, Ive read the other threads regarding the transmission fluid and filter. This is my dilemma right now, I think my 2002 x5 4.6is transmission is starting to slip. I have about 87k miles on it and not yet changed the transmission fluid or filter or did a any kind of flush. I know their is a big debate on whether to change it or not if you have high miles. is 87k miles considered high? how can check the fluid if it is low without having to drop the pan? Can I just unscrew the filler plug and check? if I do will the fluid come pouring out? this is my first time ever messing with a transmission fluid and I see their is no dipstick to check the fluid level... If the fluid is low should I just add more fluid..?
I tried looking for the green sticker with the correct fluid number but i could not find it..Its supposed to be on the bottom of the pan right...? If I changed the fluid do you think this will help the transmission from slipping... ? anybody try using the filter kit from napa auto parts or any other filter kit other than the one from bav auto...?