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To flush or not to flush
My '08 e70 is approaching 100k miles (75k of which are mine). It doesn't get driven too hard, no hauling, etc.
Wondering if there is more risk than reward in flushing the transmission fluid and replacing with clean. I've seen multiple notes on BF saying not to touch it because you'll release all the goop and possibly damage the transmission, and others saying "if it's a power flush, you should be fine". The x5 is acting fine, but wondering all the same. |
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It can go either way,there is a risk involved.It is not unheard of shifting problems after fluid change.I would say less likely under 60-70 k miles and more likely after 100 k miles.
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Shifting problems can be caused by not performing the process correctly or using the wrong or different oil, I always go with the recommended oil from the manufacture, it is way more expensive but cheaper than a new transmission. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I am in the same boat with my X5, just about to hit 160km and I am doing mine.
I really think the oil change problems is more of a myth than fact. |
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100k is safe to do, I hear problems with people doing a flush and "freeing up" crud and it causing a blockage but personally have never seen it. And if that does happen it was going to eventually happen anyway. You more than safe at 100k that's a good time to do one. Normally I do a flush and put 3k on it flush again and change filter but that's just me
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I think you meant NOT a power flush. |
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If you've seen the arguments both pro and con regarding the issue then you know additional opinions should not determine your decision. Just decide and live with the results.
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