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Old 03-06-2008, 07:19 PM
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Have u had the auto transmission fluid changed???
Also curious of this. Have you? If so, what mileage?
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Old 03-06-2008, 08:47 PM
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Also curious of this. Have you? If so, what mileage?

No not yet, although I bought tranny oil last night to change it. I kidda think if it ain't brokin don't fix it. But I am going for it. Most miles are from daily commuting 200-350 miles per day. Hard driving though. I burn about a quart of oil every 2-3000 miles, which I am told can be normal if you are a high spirited driver.
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Great!!
Nice, I have about 230,000 miles on my 02 x5 3.0! Original tranny and never had the fluid flushed! One thing that does suck however is the amount of oil this thing burns up. I have to drive around with a gallon of castrol syntec everywhere i go... One thing I have realized DO NOT EVER USE MOBIL 1 on beemers!!! it will ruin your engine!
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Nice, I have about 230,000 miles on my 02 x5 3.0! Original tranny and never had the fluid flushed! One thing that does suck however is the amount of oil this thing burns up. I have to drive around with a gallon of castrol syntec everywhere i go... One thing I have realized DO NOT EVER USE MOBIL 1 on beemers!!! it will ruin your engine!
It's always reassuring to hear about 3.0s that are up high in the mileage. I'm at 104,000 in my '02 3.0. I have not changed my trans fluid and so far so good. I've debated doing a partial flush, complete flush, and have decided not leave it alone. I too seem to burn some oil but apparently not as much as yours.

Please explain why you claim Mobil 1 will ruin a BMW engine. I'm curious as I have never heard this.
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It's always reassuring to hear about 3.0s that are up high in the mileage. I'm at 104,000 in my '02 3.0. I have not changed my trans fluid and so far so good. I've debated doing a partial flush, complete flush, and have decided not leave it alone. I too seem to burn some oil but apparently not as much as yours.

Please explain why you claim Mobil 1 will ruin a BMW engine. I'm curious as I have never heard this.
From what I have noticed on my 01 330i (167,000 miles) and 02 x5 (230,000 miles) they both began consuming oil after I got a few oil changes using mobil 1 synthetic oils.
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Old 03-06-2008, 02:08 PM
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Congratulations! I'm at 95K on my 01' and looking forward to another 100K. Do you have long highway commutes?
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Old 03-06-2008, 02:19 PM
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Man, I thought I had a lot with 133K miles on my '01!!!

Keep it going!!!
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welcome to the over 190,000 mile club!!!
my 01 X= 240,000
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Thats Great inspiration!! I have 124k.... on my 03 3.0 still rolling strong..... just stay up with maintenance and keep it Clean.. a clean car is a happy car!!
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I thought I heard that the 3.0i trannies are usually a little better off then the V8 trannies that have to deal with more power.

I hope our 3.0i lasts that long. That's amazing you've had absolutely no issues at all.
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