Got trans fluid from a bulk container in used quarts containers

Rombbb · 07-12-2018, 11:21 AM

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 ?

StickMon · 07-12-2018, 06:35 PM

I would pour in Royal Purple Synchromax.

gpraceman · 07-12-2018, 07:33 PM

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.

elerner61 · 07-13-2018, 08:50 AM

+1 on the RP Synchromax. Been using it for the past 40K miles and 6 years, in temperatures down to 20 deg F and it has been great.

07-12-2018, 11:21 AM	#1
Rombbb Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: Z4MC Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	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 ?
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07-12-2018, 06:35 PM	#2
StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	I would pour in Royal Purple Synchromax. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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07-12-2018, 07:33 PM	#3
gpraceman Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 202 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 ///M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO iTrader: (0)	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. __________________ 2006 Z4 ///M, Interlagos Blue/Beige
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07-13-2018, 08:50 AM	#4
elerner61 Major 157 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: '07 Z4M Roadster Join Date: May 2011 Location: Mount Kisco, NY iTrader: (0)	+1 on the RP Synchromax. Been using it for the past 40K miles and 6 years, in temperatures down to 20 deg F and it has been great.
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