Is that OK to use Royal Purple MAX-ATF?

[LeiZ]

Mine is 2001 3.0i. The previous owner suggested me using this brand to change my transmission fluid. Is this MAX-ATF OK? Anyone used it before? Thanks for your input!


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11/16/09 Updates:

I did the trans fluid change from 11am on Sunday, took me and my friend, two people, 6 hours to complete, including 2 trip to Advance AutoParts, and a lunch.

Results: Royal Purple is AWESOME!!!

Issue:

As stated in the sticky thread "Transmission Fluid DIY", I found some tricky parts:

1) The fluid spurts out from the filler hole when the engine STARTED, it is IMPOSSIBLE to pump the fluid into the filler hole while the engine is on.

2) Also said in the sticky thread, you can only drain about 4.5L from the drain hole. I found it not true. I did drain 4.5L at the first time. However, when you pump the air into the filler hole with the drain hole open, you can drain another 2L~2.5L. After that, turn the engine on, briefly pause at each gear, turn off the engine, and then you can drain another 1L. Now you can fill in around 6L~7L fluid. I gotta say ROYAL PURPLE ROCKS!!!! It's AWESOME! I can't even feel the sluggish gear change now.

[Zulu95]

I have some for my next change. I previously used Amsoil for the first change in our '01.

[LeiZ]

Thanks.

Cuz I heard the only compatible model is dextron III, and the Royal Purple looks like it doesn't have any model at all, every model is one model "MAX ATF", so I'm just wondering if it's ok to use it on my car. It just passed 100K last month. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Zulu95

I have some for my next change. I previously used Amsoil for tghe first change in our '01.

[JCL]

It depends on which transmission oil your specific vehicle requires, and what the spec is of the Max ATF. They changed by engine and transmission model on different years of X5s. The transmission oil requirements are on a label on the transmission pan. Vary from that specification at your own risk.

Royal Purple publish a cross reference that says that fluid meets BMW LA2634 and LT71141 specs, and GM specs equivalent to DEXRON, DEXRON-II, DEXRON-IID, DEXRON-IIIG, and DEXRON-IIIH. Now you need to crawl under your vehicle and read the label on your pan.

[LeiZ]

Really appreciate it, JCL. I'm going to read it very soon, and post some more info later on. Thanks for the suggestion.

Originally Posted by JCL

It depends on which transmission oil your specific vehicle requires, and what the spec is of the Max ATF. They changed by engine and transmission model on different years of X5s. The transmission oil requirements are on a label on the transmission pan. Vary from that specification at your own risk.

Royal Purple publish a cross reference that says that fluid meets BMW LA2634 and LT71141 specs, and GM specs equivalent to DEXRON, DEXRON-II, DEXRON-IID, DEXRON-IIIG, and DEXRON-IIIH. Now you need to crawl under your vehicle and read the label on your pan.

[sarb]

Hope this helps let us know

try this link help full tips
http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/Tranny/GM2000Chart.jpg

info found on Valvoline*com

2000-2004: 5 series and X5 series with A5S 360R (GM5) transmission

2000-2002: aii with A5S 390R (GM5) transmission
BMW part number 83 22 0 024 359,
ETL-8072B MaxLife ATF

2003: 745i, 2002-2005: 5-series, X-5 series, 6-series and 7-series with 6speed GA6HP19Z or GA6HP26Z transmission BMW part number 83 22 0 142 516,

M-1375.4 Available from dealer

[LeiZ]

Really appreciate the help, guys. Just about to check the transmission pan, found out it's raining, . Will definitely crawl under and see what it says tomorrow. Thank you, guys!

Originally Posted by sarb

Hope this helps let us know

try this link help full tips
http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/Tranny/GM2000Chart.jpg

info found on Valvoline*com

2000-2004: 5 series and X5 series with A5S 360R (GM5) transmission

2000-2002: aii with A5S 390R (GM5) transmission
BMW part number 83 22 0 024 359,
ETL-8072B MaxLife ATF

2003: 745i, 2002-2005: 5-series, X-5 series, 6-series and 7-series with 6speed GA6HP19Z or GA6HP26Z transmission BMW part number 83 22 0 142 516,

M-1375.4 Available from dealer

[wallyx5]

I used Royal Purple on my transmission and it work fine. As far as I know. Go to their website. They spec what car can use their fluid.

[LeiZ]

This gonna be very helpful. Thank you, Wallyx5. Yours is 260,000 and counting??!!!!! ORZ

Originally Posted by wallyx5

I used Royal Purple on my transmission and it work fine. As far as I know. Go to their website. They spec what car can use their fluid.

[LeiZ]

After 5 days non-stop raining, I finally can crawl under the car and see the tag on the Transmission Case. It says":"WARNING Lifetime oil. No oil change. In case of repair use only BMW oil part number 83220024359. ........"

I googled this number, no clue at all. Anyone can help?

Thanks!