OK I did transmission fluid flush on my 02 4.4i

[e30cabrio]

Since the consensus on the Castrol was it is a gamble, I returned it.

How about Bilstein Febi Automatic Transmission Fluid (Equivalent to Esso LT71141 & ATF1)?
10 Liter'S Automatic Transmission Fluid Equivalent TO Esso LT71141 ATF1 | eBay

[jsoto]

Not looking it up BUT if memory recalls, the Bil-Febi is a direct 71141 fluid..
You can always use the VW, JAG, fluid - just need to find the part #

[bosanci28]

hmmm,i do see that name on the chart.

[e30cabrio]

This VW fluid?

Volkswagen Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF1) (1 Liter) G052162A2 - RM European Auto Parts

[AIRMAX1_87]

i ordered 3 gallons of castrol import, and was able to do two drain and fills with oem filter and it shifts so smooth and got rid of my 2-1 hard downshift have driven about 2,000 miles on it with my 02 4.6is. changed with 105k with OE fluid which was black. i tried castrol import because of this success story. TravX, http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...st-time-3.html

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by AIRMAX1_87

....... i tried castrol import because of this success story. TravX, http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...st-time-3.html

I've seen good results from the Castrol Multicar Import......

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ures-poll.html

[AIRMAX1_87]

Glad to see castrol import performing so well in your X. I might do a third drain and fill before winter, although everything is working just fine on a two drain and fill right now.

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by AIRMAX1_87

Glad to see castrol import performing so well in your X. I might do a third drain and fill before winter, although everything is working just fine on a two drain and fill right now.

Changed mine at 100k miles, at 170k now. Will be doing another double drain/fill and filter soon.

[BigBlack48is]

6hp26 and I used RL D4 with good results also!

changed the filter and did 2 drain-n-fill's... shifts quick and smooth

[RuhRoh]

Hey Guys - I haven't checked the transmission fluid since I've owned the car so today I was doing an oil change and thought I'd check the transmission as well.

I leveled the car, loosened the fill plug on the side and thinking it should just dribble out a bit I wasn't too concerned about having a drain pan underneath. So as the plug came loose, fluid poured out like it was draining from the bottom of the pan. How could anyone get so much fluid into the transmission? I finally got the plug back in but may have lost 1/2 quart on the floor and more was coming out. Any ideas?

The only thing I can think of is the PO said he had the transmission repaired (reverse went out) and the shop filled it on the bench before re-installing.