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      07-27-2020, 02:17 AM   #75
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Originally Posted by E92William View Post
After trying to change the fluid and stripping the fill plug.. (reason 8272678162 why I dislike xdrive, can't fit a socket over the fill plug)

I'm just gonna try flashing it today. Transmission shifts good so I have no worries about the fluids condition. Just hope the flash file is compatible with the car itself
That fill plug is a soft POS. Ain't just your 12pt. My 6pt still rounded that mofo. I said f-it and used what would normally be the dipstick plug: it's on a ledge towards the front right of the transmission. You pull up...there's a more detailed and pictured distribution in the transmission DIY. You can fill from there without issue.

When you round that out, it's easier to replace (read: tap out) the fill plug when you're doing tranny mounts and giubo as the clearance ain't really there.

Anyway, trying to help you along so I see more results :P
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