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Old 12-18-2021, 09:03 PM
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Transmission Fluid Change Question

Just a quick question, I have a 03 x5 with the 5L40E transmission and as you may know the fluid pan is at an angle when the car is level. I was wondering if I should level the pan so the car would not be level, or do I level the car but the transmission pan isn't level. I'm guessing I need to have the car level since the transmission is suppose to be at that angle when the car is flat on the ground. I didn't see anyone else talking about it so I thought I should ask.

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Old 12-18-2021, 09:12 PM
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Car level not pan.

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okay awesome, thank you. I was reading of people saying that the Adaptive transmission control needs to be reset once you do a change. Is there a way to check if my car has that since it is the 03 model right before Xdrive. Also I know that resetting it requires me to take it somewhere or connect to the ecu and do it my self with a program.
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Yes need to reset xm adaptations. I use foxwell scanner I don't like the computer/cord solutions. If you plan to DIY you need a scanner such as foxwell


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curious why don't you like the computer method I see a lot of people using it.
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Old 12-18-2021, 09:46 PM
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30 yr old software on 20 yr old computer. Barf.


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You don't like it for using INPA either? it seems like it would be beneficial since it shows you so much data.
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I would love to use inpa for the 2-3 things it can do but I don't have a 20 yr old laptop and really don't want to emulate one either.
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Running software referenced by Bimmergeeks on my 2020 Dell laptop with Windows10 (i7 CPU) which provides access to the three programs I use on my BMWs: INPA, NCSExpert and ISTA. My cable initially came with software from a Romanian seller which I installed on a "retired" Windows XP desktop. I still use that occasionally.

The install on the laptop needs to be done according to the instructions but has been running flawlessly. I also run the software for my Tundra on my laptop and that was a lot more fiddly to get it to work. For the BMW definitely no need to get the 20 yr old laptop :-).
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Transmission Fluid Change Question

Retired XP = "20 yr old laptop". That's my point.

August 2001 is when XP was released.

I also don't use Windows. Barf. I do IT for a living not a fan at all.

Sooner or later I'll prop use my win7 emulator to run inpa etc but haven't needed for the first seven years so far so good.
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