Changing Transmission Fluid on BMW X3, Without Jacking the Car off the Ground

mrlawnguy said:
No, I just wanted to know more information. I do maintenance on my parents cars. And they don’t know a lot about cars. I just wanted help so I can convince my parents to change their other fluids and how much it will cost to do
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As it has been said, only thing you can get about these aftermarket fluids is anecdotal evidence.
 
edyvw said:
As it has been said, only thing you can get about these aftermarket fluids is anecdotal evidence.
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I get what you’re saying, and I appreciate the help. But it doesn’t mean their usage is invalid.
 
mrlawnguy said:
I get what you’re saying, and I appreciate the help. But it doesn’t mean their usage is invalid.
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I have already told you that MaxLife is extensively used in BMW’s. But, the fact is, it is aftermarket fluid and pretty much kind of like all season tire is: ok in everything, not exceptional in anything. Only one fluid is safest bet, ZF8. Everything else is anecdotal.
 
edyvw said:
I have already told you that MaxLife is extensively used in BMW’s. But, the fact is, it is aftermarket fluid and pretty much kind of like all season tire is: ok in everything, not exceptional in anything. Only one fluid is safest bet, ZF8. Everything else is anecdotal.
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You’re right . We’ll never know unless ZF approves it. Which they won’t due to there not being high demand for the fluid
 
edyvw said:
That is not up to ZF, but companies that blend aftermarket fluid. ZF8 is probably most widely used transmission, so there is demand.
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ZF could license other fluids, but they don’t
 
edyvw said:
I have already told you that MaxLife is extensively used in BMW’s. But, the fact is, it is aftermarket fluid and pretty much kind of like all season tire is: ok in everything, not exceptional in anything. Only one fluid is safest bet, ZF8. Everything else is anecdotal.
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Bingo! We have a winner!!
 
If I do it, I’ll go Maxlife or Lifeguard 8. And I’ll buy a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner snd the bimmer link app. I’ll make a post of I do change it.

Thanks guys!
 
mrlawnguy said:
Don’t complicate this thread more!!
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Sorry, didn't mean to. Amsoil ATL looks like a full-on PAO transmission fluid, the pour point is unreal at -65C. That's what I'm going with. Just signed up for a yearly membership for $16 to get 25% off. It's not cheap, but it's better than MaxLife for sure. Probably the best I've seen so far. That, and RedLine. If you can get Ravenol, that's also a good option, much closer to home (Germany). Pentosin also makes quality ATF. If you want something high performance, then High Performance Lubricants also makes a very good ATF. The options are there, you are not limited to MaxLife or Lifeguard 8 my friend. I'd say think it over for a few more days before you decide, maybe get more opinions.
 
Obi Wan Noobi said:
Sorry, didn't mean to. Amsoil ATL looks like a full-on PAO transmission fluid, the pour point is unreal at -65C. That's what I'm going with. Just signed up for a yearly membership for $16 to get 25% off. It's not cheap, but it's better than MaxLife for sure. Probably the best I've seen so far. That, and RedLine. If you can get Ravenol, that's also a good option, much closer to home (Germany). Pentosin also makes quality ATF. If you want something high performance, then High Performance Lubricants also makes a very good ATF. The options are there, you are not limited to MaxLife or Lifeguard 8 my friend. I'd say think it over for a few more days before you decide, maybe get more opinions.
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The Amsoil looks good, too.I wonder what Edy thinks about Amsoil.
 
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