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07-12-2018, 11:21 AM | #1 |
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Got trans fluid from a bulk container in used quarts containers
From the official dealer. First I said no go, just give me two unopened 1 liter (quart) bottles.
They were on backorder so would have taken 2 weeks or so. Walking to my car I was like, come on the bulk stuff is good as well and went back. Asked to see the bulk container which indeed was marked with the correct stuff, MSP/A for a Z4M. Took the 2 liters bottles filled with the stuff, but now back home I'm starting to doubt whether I was overhasty. Am sure the didn't flush out the old bottles and even if they did I'm sure they didn't dry them properly so there will have been water droplets. Really shiny 'official' place, but take out the marketing materials and BMW uniforms and a lot of technicians seem like regular Joe's cutting corners. Do you think a little leftover from the old oil in those bottles will contaminate the trans fluid to a serious degree ? If so it will be an expensive mistake, 90 bucks. One bottle previously had DTF 1 trans fluid in it, the other bottle has no label. If it was your car would you pour it in for the next 30k miles ? |
07-12-2018, 07:33 PM | #3 |
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I'd be hesitant to use that fluid without know how clean (and dry) the bottles were to begin with. Safer bet would be to bite the bullet and get some new fluid.
I'm getting ready for a flush myself. Looking to put in RP Synchromax. Seems like it is a pretty popular choice for Z4M roadster and coupe owners.
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