10-04-2011, 04:46 AM
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Seek to understand,^Value
Location: San Jose, California
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 17,118
Mein Auto: 02 BMW 525i M54 automatic
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This recent thread by Fudman has a lot of current ZF5HP19 slushbox ATF information:
- E39 (1997 - 2003) > ESSO ATF Alternatives Update
So I'll update the BMW E39 glovebox printout with the following recommendations ...
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Originally Posted by Fudman
ESSO LT71141 is a bit expensive ($18+/qt) so I am considering ATF alternatives. ...Valvoline Maxlife ATF cautions against use in BMWs...Mobil 1 synthetic ...Royal Purple ...
... is Valvoline Maxlife ATF still considered a viable substitute for ESSO ATF?...Is Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF still considered a viable substitute
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Originally Posted by dvsgene
I've used Castrol Import and it runs great.... Still meets Lt71141 specs.
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Originally Posted by doru
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Originally Posted by Fudman
Castrol meets LT71141 and is only $6.29/qt
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Originally Posted by rdl
Mobil Super Multivehicle ATF sold in Canada claims LT71141 compatibility
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Originally Posted by POof540i
I recently used Pentosin ATF with good results.
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Last edited by bluebee; 10-04-2011 at 05:24 AM.
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