So to update everyone on my status...

It was a drain and refill w/ new filter, sorry I stated flush. The shop used the correct fluid.

The higher shift points continued so I took it back to the shop that did the work. They checked the fluid level and said it was correct. My adviser did notice the higher shifting points and said this was similar to a slipping clutch but hasn't quite progressed as far. He recommended I put some more miles on it before anything additional was done. He said there are two options at this point:
1) Wait it out... permanently
2) Wait it out a bit more followed by a filter change, but retaining the same fluid

Since I've only put about 300 miles on it since the change, I'm going to wait it out regardless. He said he'd like to see at least 1000 miles on the transmission before any decisions are made. Like I said it shifts very smoothly and quickly, just at about 200-300 higher RPM than before.

Cyrus

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2002 BMW X5 4.4i