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Servicing - M/t BMW Z3 E36

IDENTIFICATION

ModelTransmission
Z3 M-Series & M3Getrag 310
Z3, 318i, 318tiGetrag 250
328i, 328is, 528iGetrag 320
540iGetrag 420

MANUAL TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS

SERVICE INTERVALS

Inspect fluid level when vehicle is serviced. Fluid change interval schedule is not available from manufacturer.

CHECKING FLUID LEVEL

Check lubricant at fill hole. Lubricant should be at bottom of filler plug hole.

Transmissions have a Red label on transmission bellhousing that specifies ATF-OIL, use Dexron-II ATF. If vehicle bellhousing has a Green label that specifies SPECIAL-OIL, use Mobil Synthetic Gear Lube (SHC 630).

FLUID CAPACITIES

ApplicationQts. (L)
4-Cylinder1.2 (1.1)
6-Cylinder1.3 (1.2)

TRANSMISSION REFILL CAPACITIES

GEARSHIFT LINKAGE

No external adjustment is provided.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Drain Plug29-44 (40-60)
Filler Plug29-44 (40-60)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS