Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

Just a quick question, I have a 03 x5 with the 5L40E transmission and as you may know the fluid pan is at an angle when the car is level. I was wondering if I should level the pan so the car would not be level, or do I level the car but the transmission pan isn't level. I'm guessing I need to have the car level since the transmission is suppose to be at that angle when the car is flat on the ground. I didn't see anyone else talking about it so I thought I should ask.

Thank you.

Car level not pan.

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okay awesome, thank you. I was reading of people saying that the Adaptive transmission control needs to be reset once you do a change. Is there a way to check if my car has that since it is the 03 model right before Xdrive. Also I know that resetting it requires me to take it somewhere or connect to the ecu and do it my self with a program.

Yes need to reset xm adaptations. I use foxwell scanner I don't like the computer/cord solutions. If you plan to DIY you need a scanner such as foxwell


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curious why don't you like the computer method I see a lot of people using it.

30 yr old software on 20 yr old computer. Barf.


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You don't like it for using INPA either? it seems like it would be beneficial since it shows you so much data.

I would love to use inpa for the 2-3 things it can do but I don't have a 20 yr old laptop and really don't want to emulate one either.

Running software referenced by Bimmergeeks on my 2020 Dell laptop with Windows10 (i7 CPU) which provides access to the three programs I use on my BMWs: INPA, NCSExpert and ISTA. My cable initially came with software from a Romanian seller which I installed on a "retired" Windows XP desktop. I still use that occasionally.

The install on the laptop needs to be done according to the instructions but has been running flawlessly. I also run the software for my Tundra on my laptop and that was a lot more fiddly to get it to work. For the BMW definitely no need to get the 20 yr old laptop :-).

Transmission Fluid Change Question
 

Retired XP = "20 yr old laptop". That's my point.

August 2001 is when XP was released.

I also don't use Windows. Barf. I do IT for a living not a fan at all.

Sooner or later I'll prop use my win7 emulator to run inpa etc but haven't needed for the first seven years so far so good.