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sgfan3 - 18 Jul 2005 23:03 GMT

in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where I
expected. TIA

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fbloogyudsr - 18 Jul 2005 23:55 GMT

> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where I
> expected. TIA

Gee, they haven't changed the location on any of their inline-sixes since,
what, 1970 or so? Left side of engine, behind the air cleaner box next
to the intake manifold. Handle (on mine) is red.

FloydR

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sgfan3 - 19 Jul 2005 00:32 GMT

I'll check there. I'll be quite embarrassed if it is right in front of my
eyes and I STILL missed it! (sheepish grin). Thanks!

>> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where
>> I expected. TIA
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> FloydR

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Jeff Strickland - 19 Jul 2005 16:54 GMT

Prepare to be embarrased. It's right where he described. And, it's red. Very
easy to see, assuming you are actually awake when you look.

> I'll check there. I'll be quite embarrassed if it is right in front of my
> eyes and I STILL missed it! (sheepish grin). Thanks!
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>> FloydR

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sgfan3 - 19 Jul 2005 00:45 GMT

My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I
can't find. The red one is engine oil...right?

>> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where
>> I expected. TIA
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> FloydR

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fbloogyudsr - 19 Jul 2005 01:16 GMT

> My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I
> can't find. The red one is engine oil...right?

Right. Modern BMWs have no auto tranny dipstick - they're supposedly
"lifetime" fluids. You have to check them using the plug on the side of
the transmission.

Most people are changing the tranny fluid on a 30K or 60K mile interval,
no matter what BMW says.

Floyd

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sgfan3 - 19 Jul 2005 01:30 GMT

Sounds like good advice, Floyd. I'm due for an oil change anyway. I'll do
the tranny as well. Thanks!

>> My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I
>> can't find. The red one is engine oil...right?
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> Floyd

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Sharkman540i - 19 Jul 2005 02:15 GMT

some say not to change ALL the atf at the same time... it can lead to
problems.
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=12328&highlight=ATF+drain

> Sounds like good advice, Floyd. I'm due for an oil change anyway. I'll do
> the tranny as well. Thanks!
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>> Floyd

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Jeff Strickland - 19 Jul 2005 16:54 GMT

There is no tranny dipstick.

> My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I
> can't find. The red one is engine oil...right?
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>> FloydR

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tech27 - 20 Jul 2005 00:56 GMT

Try again when you have more time.

> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where I
> expected. TIA

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Dean Dark - 20 Jul 2005 01:02 GMT

>Try again when you have more time.

Post again when you're sober.

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spare-me-spam - 25 Jul 2005 16:40 GMT

You mis-spelled Dark. Easy to do with spell check. You mean DORK, right,
Dean?

| >Try again when you have more time.
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| Post again when you're sober.

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