I don't buy the "sealed for life" part at all. I'll bet there is a kit you can get to install a dipstick / fill tube and change the fluid. Is there a filter too? If there is no drain on the torque converter, then maybe the flush would be a good idea, but I'd check around for a reputable BMW shop and avoid the Quicky-Lube places.
------------- Max Charleston SC On Tue, Aug 8, 2017 at 1:02 PM, Donald Snook <d...@snooklawllc.com> wrote: > Speaking of transmission fluid and servicing of them, anyone else done a > transmission flush with the machines that shops have now? I remember when > they first came out there was a machine that allegedly pushed the fluid in > reverse to replace it. When I worked at the dealership, we had a machine > that hooked into the cooler lines and cycled a full 14 quarts through the > transmission -- but not in reverse. It was the normal direction of flow -- > whatever that means. But, it worked great. Years later, I had it done on > a couple of my wife's cars at another shop. In fact, I had it done on > Craigs 1990 300D when I owned it. I have never had any problems with a car > after doing the flush. But, I have heard stories (possibly urban legends) > that it has caused transmissions to fail. I'm asking because I am > considering trying it on my older BMW. BUT, BMW transmissions are not > technically serviceable. There is no dipstick and BMW says it is a sealed > system and should not be serviced because it is built to last a lifetime. > I have never had a transmission problem on any of the 5 BMWs I have had. > So, maybe I shouldn't tempt fate. > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
