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Old 03-10-2012, 12:21 AM
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Nice video and seems simple! I'm assuming the X5 would be similar if not identical?
I'm not sure why then it is recommended not to change the fluid on cars (X5) with high mileage??? I didn't see anyathing that would be specific to that in the video? I've read that even the dealer doesn't recommend it so why is that? Your insights ECS would be appreciated?

Does measuring the temp tells that the trans fluid in there is the right amount?
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Nice video and seems simple! I'm assuming the X5 would be similar if not identical?
I'm not sure why then it is recommended not to change the fluid on cars (X5) with high mileage??? I didn't see anyathing that would be specific to that in the video? I've read that even the dealer doesn't recommend it so why is that? Your insights ECS would be appreciated?

Does measuring the temp tells that the trans fluid in there is the right amount?
Not identical. Not even the torque specs. Pan is different too. Drain and fill holes in the pan. Two round magnets in x5. Filter does not have screws to hold it.

Yes the temp gauge instructions are identical. And you need it to know when to close the fill hole.

RRPhil knows his shit. ZF takes honey colored oil. Not red.
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Old 03-12-2012, 10:09 AM
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Nice video and seems simple! I'm assuming the X5 would be similar if not identical?
Similar processes but not identical on the X5. Take the video as a basic guide for the X5 as the process will be similar.

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I'm not sure why then it is recommended not to change the fluid on cars (X5) with high mileage??? I didn't see anyathing that would be specific to that in the video?
From our experience your vehicles which have high mileages changes then transmission failure are the vehicles which already are having transmission problems. On cars with properly functioning transmissions routine service should cause no issues.

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I've read that even the dealer doesn't recommend it so why is that? Your insights ECS would be appreciated?
We got by the manufactures of the transmission suggestions with our service intervals not BMWs.

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Does measuring the temp tells that the trans fluid in there is the right amount?
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