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      09-29-2020, 10:38 AM   #7
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Drives: BMW X5M, BMW M3, MB E63 AMG
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Originally Posted by abenson91 View Post
Can you provide some details on when you did the fluid flushes. My SA told me BMW doesn’t recommend because of lifetime fluids so they’ll do it but won’t advise on when.
Don't believe the hype... As you and I both know, their is no such thing as lifetime fluids. I have always followed what Mercedes-AMG has recommended for my E63. My regiment is:

Oil change every year, but I change mine every 6 months.
Brake Fluid, Power Steering Fluid every 2 yrs.
Engine Coolant, Transmission, Transfer Case and Front and Rear Differentials every 4 yrs.

I would also recommend changing out the Intercooler Fluid every 4 yrs.
This is just a good maintenance schedule to follow.

I asked BMW of Fairfax, about changing the tranny fluid, and got the same answer. So I purchased and transmission service kit; filter, gasket, and bolts, etc.
And will get the TF fluids sometime next month. I don't trust what BMW is telling me. They are waiting, for us not to change the fluids, then when the inevitable happens, you have to $$$$ pay up.

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