Transmission fluid change @118kmiles change @own risk

[Effduration]

I don't think fresh fluid will fix the trans.failsafe.prog errors...BUT I also don't think a fludi change will make anyting worse.

I see very few posts across many BMW forums indicating a fluid change above 125k or 150K miles... I changed the trans fluid on my 135k mile E53 '05 3.0, almost certainly for the first time, and my car shifts better.

EDIT: I also know that in the States, I could get another, working X5 auto transmission for a couple hundred $$.

Don't forget the shift pin seal on the side of the auto trans. It is a common source of a leak.

[omodos]

Originally Posted by Effduration

I don't think fresh fluid will fix the trans.failsafe.prog errors...BUT I also don't think a fludi change will make anyting worse.

I see very few posts across many BMW forums indicating a fluid change above 125k or 150K miles... I changed the trans fluid on my 135k mile E53 '05 3.0, almost certainly for the first time, and my car shifts better.

EDIT: I also know that in the States, I could get another, working X5 auto transmission for a couple hundred $$.

Don't forget the shift pin seal on the side of the auto trans. It is a common source of a leak.

Ok much appreciated input...hope something a decent mechanic can spot