Re: Shell ATF for 95 540i?

[Henri Baccouche <henrib@xxxxxxxxx>]

The question arises......why bother?
The fluid change procedure is not encouraged or easy to do.
That model has the supposedly ~lifetime fluid.
Engineered life of that trans is ~100-150k miles......no matter what you do.

Henri......

ThreedB wrote:

> Smart BMW guys,
>   I would like to know where I can get the UNIQUE automatic transmission
> fluid (ATF) used by my 5HP30 transmission (in 95 540ia).  The Bentley says
> Shell LA2634 is the only one to use.  My local BMW dealer quoted me 5L for
> $162 (  $32/L--Yiks!).  I emailed Shell to locate a dealer and they responded
> as follows;
>
> Dear Mr. Staggs,
> Unfortunately, the LA2634 is a unique product made by Shell for BMW in
> Germany.  We do not have LA2634 in the United States nor do we have a U.S.
> product that is a qualified replacement for it.
> If there is a U.S. MSDS for this product, our Product Stewardship group
> would have it; you can reach them directly by telephone at 1-877-276-7285.
>
> Thank you for your inquiry and interest in Shell lubricants!
>
> Sincerely,
> Richard Bahnke
> http://www.shell-lubricants.com
>
> While informative, I have got to believe somebody imports this stuff.  Can
> anybody help?
>
> Jim
> 95 BMW 540i
>
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