Transmission flush

[LSX5]

Hi Guys
My 2012 X5d has 96k on it. Is it recommended to flush the transmission at this time or should I wait or never do it at all?

[AlphaBetaX5]

Originally Posted by LSX5

Hi Guys

My 2012 X5d has 96k on it. Is it recommended to flush the transmission at this time or should I wait or never do it at all?

ZF the transmission manufacturer recommends ATF service at 60k miles.

It is a cheap maintenance compare to a new transmission !


I changed my pan, drained atf and filled~ 7 liters. It’s a fairly easy procedure.

You should drain it, not flush.


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[Entropy]

Drain (by removing the pan) and fill twice will replace most of the fluid. Make sure to replace the pan, as that is where the filter is. Get a ZF branded pan/filter. The same transmission is used in some Fords I believe, so you can use an OEM Ford fluid (can't remember which one). It's far cheaper than the ZF Lifeguard fluid.

Edit: It's Mercon SP.

[ard]

Drain 2x fill

DO NOT "flush"