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2002 bmw x5 trans failsafe program message after oil change

Got oil change yesterday, shortly thereafter service engine soon light came on, this morning trans failsafe program message. Could feel tranny slip here and there. Is my transmission going out?

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First check transmission dip stick for correct fluid level. Next schedule a transmission filter change. This should have been done at 60,000miles

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keith phillips

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SOURCE: Service Engine Soon light on 2002 BMW X5

you have to have the light cleared with a diagnostic machine if the problem is still there after that then it probably means that you changed the oil but you need a whole tune-up spark plugs wired ect.

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SOURCE: 2002 saturn l200 been having problems with traction control, abs light, whining when accelerate trans now slip and service engine soon light came on just had an oil change?

trans slip is a transmission KILLER< do not drive far, doing that
or the damage cascades.... (gets $$$$$$$$)
open glove box, take out operators guide
it says, GET The car serviced,

easy huh,
"Descriptions over 25 words get better answers faster."-
threats sux.
and sorry nobody will ever paste the 200+ pages, in the FSM
on transmission service and diagnoses. here.

if really DIY savvy, and are very motivatate (greasy hands and all)
its all at alldata.com
log in and read. no need to beg here, just read it.
then ask questions.
check fuses first.

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go back & sleep with the mechanic, that always works for my sister.
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