Transmission Problems

[ljnlaw]

I know that some people believe that that draining the tranny fluid can cause particles to become dislodged and cause problems, my motto with respect to vehicle maintenance (I own all of my cars and do not lease) has always been proactive and not reactive. Some mechanics consider me a nut because I will request at certain mileage intervals that parts which typically wear and fail (water pumps, fluids, wheel bearings, battery, CV joints, and the list goes on...) be replaced WITHOUT notice problem. I am always playing the odds that good preventative maintenance will lessen the likelihood of failure. I would rather spend the extra $$ for piece of mind that I am less likely to break down (even though I do have a Premier membership with AAA). I have only owned 6 cars but knock on wood I have never had a serious mechanical failure in any of my rides (watch this will be the kiss of death).

[HPIA4v2]

So I am convinced enough to do mine at 45000 miles. Got the kit and Esso from BavAuto.com and will do it next weekend. Will post you all on what I find once I drop the pan.
My car has been running fine just feels a little gritty in auto mode, manual mode is still crisp. 2002 4.4i X5.

here is the link:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=181682