Blackstone Report for Automatic Trans Fluid

iflyjetzzz · 08-26-2011, 01:31 AM

I just got my Blackstone report for my 52K Trans Fluid change - it's the attached .pdf file. I'm happy with it. I'll wait another 50K miles before changing it again.

Chriztofor · 08-26-2011, 02:08 AM

50k might be too long because you did a drain-n-fill and not a complete flush.

iflyjetzzz · 08-26-2011, 02:31 AM

Dexron VI isn't a full synthetic; it's a synthetic blend.
I drained approximately half of the total amount in the transmission.

I didn't get a TBN done on this sample; Blackstone charges an extra $10 for it and I changed the ATF at half the BMW service interval ... 'lifetime' is defined by BMW as 100K miles.
Since I also changed the filter I anticipate any future tests to come back with less contaminents, especially since the first few thousand miles is where most of the wear occurred.

Chriztofor · 08-26-2011, 02:36 AM

There are dexron vi oils that are synthetic ie: Valvoline http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...ion-fluid/36#b

Since you used a blend I wouldnt go pass 30k. I doubt oem oil is a blend.

iflyjetzzz · 08-26-2011, 02:51 AM

I'm going to have to dig deeper but it was my understanding that all Dexron VI products were a synthetic blend. Valvoline states that they use synthetic base stock but never state that it's full synthetic - am I reading their literature incorrectly?
Can anyone (Turkeybaster115) confirm or deny?

Chriztofor · 08-26-2011, 06:30 PM

Take a look at the lable it states "full synthetic", if it is a blend then someone needs to sue their ass!

iflyjetzzz · 08-26-2011, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chriztofor

Take a look at the lable it states "full synthetic", if it is a blend then someone needs to sue their ass!

DOH! OK, next time Valvoline.

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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	50k might be too long because you did a drain-n-fill and not a complete flush. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger Last edited by Chriztofor; 08-26-2011 at 02:26 AM..
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iflyjetzzz First Lieutenant 46 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	Dexron VI isn't a full synthetic; it's a synthetic blend. I drained approximately half of the total amount in the transmission. I didn't get a TBN done on this sample; Blackstone charges an extra $10 for it and I changed the ATF at half the BMW service interval ... 'lifetime' is defined by BMW as 100K miles. Since I also changed the filter I anticipate any future tests to come back with less contaminents, especially since the first few thousand miles is where most of the wear occurred.
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08-26-2011, 02:36 AM	#4
Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	There are dexron vi oils that are synthetic ie: Valvoline http://www.valvoline.com/products/br...ion-fluid/36#b Since you used a blend I wouldnt go pass 30k. I doubt oem oil is a blend. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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iflyjetzzz First Lieutenant 46 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	I'm going to have to dig deeper but it was my understanding that all Dexron VI products were a synthetic blend. Valvoline states that they use synthetic base stock but never state that it's full synthetic - am I reading their literature incorrectly? Can anyone (Turkeybaster115) confirm or deny?
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Take a look at the lable it states "full synthetic", if it is a blend then someone needs to sue their ass! __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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