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Thread: Looking at 1995 540i

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    Other than the 'usual maintennance' items, and well documented and discussed to death topics regarding the 540i, I've had very few problems; mostly normal wear and tear.

    I bought my 540i from a stealer as a "Certified Preowned' with 45xxx miles. I'm approaching 149,000. The worst thing that happeend was the infamous Cyclonic Valve (PCV) failure. and tranny noise, which got me a free 5HP30 valve body upgrade. I've had 2 leakdown tests and passed both.
    I can pile 3 windsurfers and gear on the roof rack and cruise like they're not there.
    Love that M60 torque!!
    Ramon
    1994 540iA Nikasil EAT Chip
    Tampa Bay, Florida USA

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    Question: (sorry to steal the thread) There's a debate on this issue of transmission fluid some say it is "lifetime fluid" and it's smart not to mess with it because changing improperly could cause premature or unecessary problems etc. (prevention should be better than cure) Some say "you haven't changed it yet???? Are you ??" Well I bought my car at 81k and it now has 124k and it hasn't been changed to my knowledge. It seems to shift OK for the most part except some very annoying "kicks" ocassionally on downshifts and upshifts. It gives me reason to be a little concerned before I end up 200 mi from home and limping home in 2nd gear with a "trans prog". To change or not to change that is the question...
    Last edited by rockyfeller; 10-19-2005 at 05:22 PM.


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    So it took us over 2 weeks to answer this one. Al probably bought the 740.
    If you're still around Al, hope you got the 540.
    E30 318iS & BMW K1200LT

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