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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rexmail" data-source="post: 212090" data-attributes="member: 1412">Seems like you spent quite a bit on flushing and protectants....I was advised against using protectant/supplements....when I bought my e46 328i 2 yrs back, I changed all oils as well but didn't flush or add any pro/supp...in fact was quite worried changing the ATF oil but after doing so, the car performed much better and even a fault in the 2nd gear also disappeared with the oil change....I spoke to a gearbox specialist who happened to be doing an overhaul and he did advise me to be careful when changing the ATF oil as he had seen problems occur when the wrong oil was used....not sure where you did your ride but was it with a reputable bimmer specialist....you did use a specialist I hope....from your repairs it sounds that you may not have done so....I spent 5K on repairs when I got my ride but it was mainly on lubes, brakes/discs, suspension, hoses and belts,etc...cheers and good luck anyways...</blockquote>