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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 03:39 AM
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While I have my car in for a brake job I want to have the tranny/filter done. I know what the manual calls for (which is NLA) so what type or suggestions should I buy and what filter number.
 
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 04:47 AM
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There is a MANN filter kit available for BMW on Amazon. They are the same apart for the sump gasket which is also in the same kit...
 
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Old Jul 17, 2017 | 09:56 PM
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Thanks Daim, what type of fluid, I think I read somewhere that Valvoline Max Life is compatible
 
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Old Jul 18, 2017 | 06:03 AM
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Esso LT 71141/Mobile ATF LT 71141 or ZF Lifeguard 5 is what I was told & used in previous car.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2017 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by King Charles
Esso LT 71141/Mobile ATF LT 71141 or ZF Lifeguard 5 is what I was told & used in previous car.
I use cheap Mannol AG52. At around €2/liter it is cheap and does the same job well. BMW drivers praise it.
 

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Old Jul 18, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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I use cheap Mannol AG52. At around €2/liter it is cheap and does the same job well. BMW drivers praise it.
Yes, I went w/ the Febi-Bilstein ATF on this car after hearing rave reviews from the local Jaguar shop, it was a bit cheaper to boot. Plan on draining & refilling in the coming weeks.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FEBI-BILSTEI...-/112160220968
 

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Old Jul 19, 2017 | 10:07 PM
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What was your cost?
 
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What was your cost?
If directed @ me, I paid around 71$ for seven liters of Febi-Bilstein ATF, mind you I'm only doing a simple drain & refill .
 

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Originally Posted by King Charles
If directed @ me, I paid around 71$ for seven liters of Febi-Bilstein ATF, mind you I'm only doing a simple drain & refill .
Not much more than I paid, but I bought 2 5ltr containers at $91.19 . was not too sure on them amount needed, but now you answered that question
 
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Not much more than I paid, but I bought 2 5ltr containers at $91.19 . was not too sure on them amount needed, but now you answered that question
Yeah simple drain & refill takes up to 7, flush, filter etc. takes more.
 
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