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>180k+ miles on a 00' bmw
>1st gear grinds at 3k rpm
>burnt smell outside of car
>grinding noise when I switch between drive, park, and reverse
Do I change the transmission fluid or not, guys? I have no way of finding when it was last changed and I know bmw's "lifetime fluid" is bs but if I change it theres a chance that the shit will start slipping but I'm also trying to keep a $300 problem from becoming a $4000 problem. I need advice you guys I love this car and want to keep it around for as long as possible.
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You should check if theres actually any fluid left inside. Transmission leaks can be pretty sneaky.
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>>17686154
>lifetime fluid
DO NOT DISTURB.
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>>17686224
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Are you sure you are up to maintaining a bmw?
Pic absolutely related
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>>17686328
>Points, Condensor, Rotor & Cap
What the fuck?
E39 uses coil over plug direct ignition.
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>>17686328
3 series comes with "lifetime fluid" for auto transmission which could mean warranty lifetime, transmission lifetime, or car lifetime. And a lot of these like power steering dont apply to my model
Also I've neglected or at least doubled these recommendations with no repercussions.
Ex: Replaced the O2 sensors at 185k-ish and replaced plugs and coils at 186
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>>17686328
>Points
Lol
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>>17686405
it means lease lifetime
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>falling for the transmission meme
>not taking the direct drive pill
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>>17686779
Too bad the direct drive pill is suppository
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>>17686154
Yes, replace the fucking fluid. It isn't going to hurt anything. If your transmission slips more after replacing fluid it's time for a new clutch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o690DovjDAc
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