Models Without A Transmission Dipstick
To check and add fluid on transmissions without dipstick (Scheme 104)
Scheme 104
Models With A Transmission Dipstick
To check and add fluid on transmissions with dipstick (Scheme 105)
Scheme 105
E46: 323i & 323Ci (6/98 To 3/00), 328i & 328Ci (6/98 To 3/01)
The transmission oil pan will be labeled with either Texaco ETL-7045 or Dexron III. Fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL-7045 and Dexron fluids.
E46: 330xi (6/00 To Present), E53: X5 3.0L (8/03 To Present) & E83: X3 2.5L & 3.0L (8/03 To Present)
The transmission oil pan will be labeled with either Texaco ETL-7045 or Dexron III. Fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL-7045 and Dexron fluids.
E46: 323i & 323Ci (3/00 To 8/00), 325i (4/01 To Present), 330 & 330Ci (6/00 To Present) & 325i & 325Ci (9/00 To Present)
No fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission when doing repair or when topping off. Use ESSO (LT 711441) BMW part No. (83 22 9 407 807).
E39: 525i (3/01 To End Of Production) & 530i (3/01 To End Of Production)
No fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission when doing repair or when topping off. Use ESSO (LT 711441) BMW part No. (83 22 9 407 807).
E85: Z4 (9/02 To Present)
No fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission when doing repair or when topping off. Use ESSO (LT 711441) BMW part No. (83 22 9 407 807).
E38: 740i & 740iL (1/97 To End Of Production)
No fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission when doing repair or when topping off. Use ESSO (LT 711441) BMW part No. (83 22 9 407 807).
E39: 540i (1/97 To End Of Production)
No fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission when doing repair or when topping off. Use ESSO (LT 711441) BMW part No. (83 22 9 407 807).
E53: X5 4.4L (9/99 To Present) & X5 4.6L (From 9/01 To Present)
No fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission when doing repair or when topping off. Use ESSO (LT 711441) BMW part No. (83 22 9 407 807).
E38: 750iL (1/95 To End Of Production)
No fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission when doing repair or when topping off. Use ESSO (LT 711441) BMW part No. (83 22 9 407 807).
E60: 525i & 530i (8/03 To Present)
Transmission fluid has a condition based service interval of approximately 100,000 miles. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off. Use Shell (M-1375.4), BMW part No. (83 22 0 142 516).
E60: 545i (8/03 To Present)
Transmission fluid has a condition based service interval of approximately 100,000 miles. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off. Use Shell (M-1375.4), BMW part No. (83 22 0 142 516).
E63: 645Ci (All)
Transmission fluid has a condition based service interval of approximately 100,000 miles. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off. Use Shell (M-1375.4), BMW part No. (83 22 0 142 516).
E65: 745i (11/01 To Present)
Transmission fluid has a condition based service interval of approximately 100,000 miles. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off. Use Shell (M-1375.4), BMW part No. (83 22 0 142 516).
E66: 745Li (3/02 To Present) & 760Li (9/02 To Present)
Transmission fluid has a condition based service interval of approximately 100,000 miles. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping off. Use Shell (M-1375.4), BMW part No. (83 22 0 142 516).
GEARSHIFT SELECTOR LEVER CABLE
Note. Numbers in text refer to numbers in figures.
Check cable for ease of movement. More selector lever to "P" setting. Grip clamp bushing (1). Loosen nut (2). Press selector lever (3) forward (park position). Press cable (4) in direction of arrow and release again. Grip clamping piece (1). Tighten nut (2) to 88 INCH lbs. (10 N.m). (Scheme 106) Move selector lever to "P" position. Check whether parking lock is engaged by rotating shaft or pushing car.
