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That's literally exactly what you're implying.

I did a UOA on a BMW X5 with the nearly identical zf 6hp transmission. It was the factory fluid at 120kmi. Wasn't pretty. https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/120kmi-factory-fill-atf-zf-6hp28x-2013-bmw-x5-35d.324586/

"Produces bends in strip up to 2" wide and in round and square stock up to 5/8" " I don't think this is meant to bend exhaust tubing. Just small round and square stock.

2013 BMW X5 35d twin turbo diesel 120kmi Report is from the factory fill ATF Transmission is a ZF 6hp28x BMW says that you never need to change the fluid, though ZF later made a recommendation of 60kmi OCI's. The results are not pretty. <img...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by kschachn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Factual, meaning tests that accurately represent the conditions in an ICE and give (factual) and relevant results. This does neither, since the wear scar test does not apply to any...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by kschachn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Mad_Hatter</div><div class="ubbcode-body">(Kschachn has a "thing" for PF <img...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by kschachn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">As usual, meaningless tests from this goofball to try and make a distinction that does not exist.</div></div> Maybe not the most scientific tests in the world, but I would not...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by atikovi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Yes silicone is for sealing bathrooms, not cars! Cars use RTV compounds. </div></div> I'm pretty sure that the vast majority of automotive RTV compounds are silicone

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Olas</div><div class="ubbcode-body">silicone is for sealing bathrooms, not cars! </div></div> Pretty much every OEM auto manufacturer on the planet would disagree. <div class="ubbcode-block"><div...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by atikovi</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by CT8</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I prefer a gasket </div></div> I prefer no leaks.</div></div> Many...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Hootbro</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by loneryder</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That guy is obnoxious!</div></div> Seems to work for him...

The Mann oil filter for my X5 takes very considerable force to put onto the filter housing mount. Enough that I was concerned about it's integrity. Hengst filter installs without issue.

Not sure why everyone is hating on this idea, this method works great for differential and transmission fill ports that are impossible to fill with a normal funnel.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by pitzel</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by heynow</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by MoneyJohn</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I would prefer tires not to be less than 6 months old. </div></div> Why would you only want tires older than 6 months of age?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Jarlaxle</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> AUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGH! OK, yet again, at least the fourth time: <span style="font-weight: bold">in Mississippi, <span style="text-decoration...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by Imp4</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> <img src="/forums/graemlins/33.gif" alt="duh" title="duh" height="29" width="25" /> You have additional adjustments of approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of a turn in to position the fitting...

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted by tc1446</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I'm skeptical of relatively new stuff, turbo's for example. </div></div> By new, you mean 30 years old?

Even when not in AWD mode, you're still spinning the AWD components... 4 axles, 2 differentials. The only real way to gain any significant mpg would be to remove these. I would just run it as is.

Beautiful! Love the swap. How much work was the conversion?