It's what Lubegard recommendsWhy do you use the platinum over the protectant....
Just curious
Sign waiver for transmission fluid change?
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I would talk to some friends at school and do this service at their parent’s place. Do it behind their back, it’s not like you’re doing drugs or something like that.
Forbidding your child from taking matters into their own hands, learning something new and saving money in the process
. The world never ceases to amaze.
Forbidding your child from taking matters into their own hands, learning something new and saving money in the process
. The world never ceases to amaze.
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I am definitely not doing that at someone’s house lol.I would talk to some friends at school and do this service at their parent’s place. Do it behind their back, it’s not like you’re doing drugs or something like that.
Forbidding your child from taking matters into their own hands, learning something new and saving money in the process
Unfortunately, my parents won’t budge on this, and it’s their house so I can’t do anything about that. Oh well until I have my own house
I am calling a different Euro indy tomorrow to get another quote. Unfortunate, but it is what it is
Changing the trans fluid will have a better outcome than not changing it for what that is worth.
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For sure
Probably because if something goes wrong, it will cost more $$ and the OP is not equipped to handle it.I would talk to some friends at school and do this service at their parent’s place. Do it behind their back, it’s not like you’re doing drugs or something like that.
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Yeah, good point
If you don’t f-around you will never find out. If the kid has an inclination, let him find out instead of squashing it IMO. The world is already full of know nothings that are afraid of getting their hands dirty.
As usual, it depends on what you can afford to lose.
In situations like these, DIY may only be viable if you have experienced help with you.
Well yes, if this was my kid I would make it crystal clear that if he messes this up it will be bus riding for him until he manages to fix it.
Risk vs reward. One day all of us have to learn this.
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Well, looks like I will be doing this DIY in 2 weeks. After looking at how expensive it is and how I will be saving about 700 dollars, as my indy now wants around 850-900, they are okay with me doing it. I showed them a video of it, and they agree that it is not too hard.
What fluid should I use? Maxlife?? I would like something in a gallon container, as the quart bottles easily fall over.
What fluid should I use? Maxlife?? I would like something in a gallon container, as the quart bottles easily fall over.
Maybe you should let someone do it…
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Why would you say that?
A waiver has one purpose, and that's to protect the person who is performing the service from possibly being held responsible if something goes wrong. No matter how high or low the probability of a problem might be.
What does ZF say to use? Of course, ZF will say to use its proprietary fluid that costs a kazilloon euro per liter. I'm sure that there ar several compatible fluid that cost less. Try FCPEuro for a kit.
Later: FCPEuro says the fluid is Dexron6. https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/3...&t=5&b=5&d=700&v=&keywords=transmission fluid
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I did DIY. I did 3 drain and fills with last one doing the filter. Wasn’t hard tbh just messy and annoying because my hands were always slippery. Here are some pics
