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    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    1200 is standard BMW break in fluid changes which I think is very reasonable. I would change Diff, M/T and oil at the same time.
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    Wheels for CT5 V Blackwing

    Look at BMW sites, as bolt pattern is old BMW sizes.
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    What did you do to your Blackwing today?

    Had my car paint corrected and coated. It's black and shiny now. Swapped winter and summer set of wheels and tires.
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    Would there be interest for Amber DRL's?

    I would be interested in disabling DRLs. Or defaulting them to off.
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    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    Here is ATSV TSB which started the whole underfill thing. Prior to that GM did not care about underfilling the Dex3 filled Tremecs
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    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    Given that you are in AZ - thicker fluid might work for you ok. In colder climates, Dexron III (GM adds some additives to their DexIII M/T fluid) is best choice, as it makes Tremec usable in the cold. I am a big fan of BMW MTL 4 - it works great in all climates. But not appropriate for a...
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    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    It seems that only GM is concerned with overfill. But Tremec is not. In the other thread I added a link to a TSB for earlier corvettes I believe which started the whole under fill. I think gm was seeing fluid leaks thru the vent under high temps and that was their best of fixing it.
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    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    https://tremec.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Magnum-Service-Manual-Complete.pdf Lists acceptable fluids. And confirms that shifting at 3-4K is recommended for smooth operation (assuming nothing is broken)[/url]
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    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    You are right. But trans oil per Tremec should be changed at 500 miles.
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    Engine Break In - 500 mi or 1500 mi

    New break in period is 1500 miles of driving under 4000 rpm/under 80 MPH - with no prolonged constant speed driving. Diff oil should be changed at 1500 Per Tremec - trans oil should be changed at 500 miles.
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    Does your dipstick suck?

    I actually thing having both a dipstick and an electric monitor is best. But dipstick is more reliable and avoids a potential oil avenue at the bottom of the oil pan.
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    Does your dipstick suck?

    pull it out and clean it thoroughly with brake cleaner. wipe it dry and carefully insert and take it out. mine works fine. Do measure on cold engine after sitting overnight.
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    New Ct4Bw

    Transmission was replaced under warranty. Dealer took my complaint seriously. Several test drives, tech agreed it was not normal. dropped the fluid - it had metallic sheen. TAC case and Trans was replaced. Just completed 500 mile break in. Changed the fluid as Tremec recommends. Now it is...
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    Steering wheel

    Is the performance steering wheel for CT4 BW and CT5 BW same ?
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