Oil manual transmission oil bmw 3 saloon e46 2003 year 3682 capacity. Specifications final conventionally designed gearbox. The fill and drain plugs will be in similar locations. The manual and smg transmissions are filled with manual transmission fluid, while the automatic is filled with atf automatic transmission fluid. Summary bmw of north america, llc bmw is recalling certain 19992001 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i and 20002001 323ci, 325ci, 328ci, 330ci, 323it, and 325it vehicles equipped with nonazide driver air bag inflators nadi manufactured by takata. Order bmw 3 coupe e46 323ci 170 hp gearbox oil and transmission oil easily at.
Jan 19, 2012 click below for automatic transmission fluid and filter change diy. Be sure your drain pan has a capacity of at least four liters. Ratios between 5sp and 6sp ratios are essentially the same. The e46 was the first 3 series to be available with an engine using valvetronic variable valve. If its automatic, its not suggested that you change it. The manual and smg transmissions are filled with manual transmission fluid. A diy on changing your manual transmission fluid on a bmw e46 3series.
According to the users manual for the 2001 325i, the total oil capacity for the car is 7 qts. The transmission check is the fill plug accessed from under the car, there is a procedure for it being at a certain temp, car running, etc. Bmw says to run 10w40 in the winter, and 20w50 in the summer. Bmw automatic transmission fluid check with no dip stick e36. I have a 99 bmw 323i that shifts perfectly but wont go into park. Bmw e36 e39 gm 4l30e transmission fluid filter and shift. Replace your automatic trans fluid every 60,000 miles to extend the life of your transmission. What is the fluid capacity of a bmw e46 manual transmission. I think it is a good idea to service your fluid every 60,000 miles.
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Jun 03, 2019 the bmw repair guide recommends at a minimum an e46 transmission service fluid change every 60,000 miles, and a fluid and filter change every 120,000 miles. Bmw automatic transmission fluid and filter change diy e34, e36, a4s310r, 325i, 328i, 525i, others. The bmw automatic transmission that is failing through the country wins this weeks lemon of the week award. Gearbox oil and transmission oil bmw 3 coupe e46 323ci 2. Excerpts from from sibnnn nnnnnnnp the transmission pan is labeled with the correct part number of the fluid. Fluid capacity for transmission and differential of a 2001 325i. The diy article on the differential fluid would be the most applicable to your 525i. Bmw 323i automatic transmission fluid advance auto parts.
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And there is a fill plug that also serves as a level indicator on the right side of the tranny, check it with engine running and ac on. Fluid capacity for transmission and differential of a 2001. Apr 05, 2016 how to service bmw power steering fluid and what kind to use m3 e36 e34 e38 e39 e90 e92 m5 e60 e61 duration. Specifically, my car is a 1001 2002 330xi sedan 5speed. I would like to change the fluid in the 5 speed transmission and. The 5hp is the last transmission family conventionally designed. Connect bmw diagnostic scan tool displus, modic, gt1 or equiv to determine fluid temp. Car gear oil bmw 3 saloon e46 top quality for a top price. Bmw transmission and oil application chart by tyrone. Bmw diy video how to change manual transmission fluid on e46.
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