Auto GEarbox Oil

[yendor]

You can never get all the oil out of the auto gearbox if you do not do either:
1. Use ATF changer and run a raised car while swapping the fluid
2. Strip the grear box completely apart

If you just remove the drain plug, about 75% of the fluid will drain out leaving 25% still within the pipes and plates.
Therefore 2.5-3L should sound about right 2L is a little low. Suggest you bring it down to a local BM familiar workshop to check the level of the oil just in case.

 

[Wayansurfer]

Thanks for ur advice. Went to J4C. All done and settled.

 

[snowman]

Thanks for ur advice. Went to J4C. All done and settled.

what oil do they use?? any difference after changing oil?? smoother???

 

[galant1688]

wat mileage then is recommended for ATF change?

Wat brand, where you purchase and cost for ATF?

Which wkshop you patronize across the border to do BMW?

Please advise.

 

[yendor]

Cool Wayne... did you add any additives into the oil?

BTW, just to confirm with the guys, the auto gearbox uses ATF Dexron III oil right?

Thanks

 

[Wayansurfer]

Yes it is ATF Dexron III!!! Yeehaaaa!!!