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Car Forum / BMW Cars / June 2006Which Auto transmission fluid?
1999 E36 323i Sport Auto Touring (UK model). I know it's supposedly filled with "Lifetime" fluid, but as filters are available I think I'll change it while the trans is still sound. According to TIS/ETK, the transmission is an A5S 310Z-OJ and the fluid is Esso LT71141. Are there any alternatives to this fluid and typically how much do I need to buy? TIS says 3L, but with torque conveter drained too, 7.1L. I take it that I'll need approx 3L? I've go the procedure printed off from TIS so that's not a problem. I just need to source the fluid. Thanks for any info. JB > I know it's supposedly filled with "Lifetime" fluid, but as filters are > available I think I'll change it while the trans is still sound. The filter isn't like an engine oil filter - it's just a gauze to prevent a foreign body entering the pump. It doesn't clean the fluid in any way.  Signature*I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder * Dave Plowman dave@davenoise.co.uk London SW To e-mail, change noise into sound. >> I know it's supposedly filled with "Lifetime" fluid, but as filters are >> available I think I'll change it while the trans is still sound. > > The filter isn't like an engine oil filter - it's just a gauze to prevent > a foreign body entering the pump. It doesn't clean the fluid in any way. Why are these listed as a service item by both BMW and ECP? I had always imagined that you just clean and replace them. I seem to remember there being 2 filters, the other hidden inside another 'inner pan'. This replacment may be this type? Must do more research before getting stuck in. Cheers, JB > 1999 E36 323i Sport Auto Touring (UK model). > I know it's supposedly filled with "Lifetime" fluid, but as filters are [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > JB Take a look at the 2nd reply in this thread: http://www.autotrade.com.my/forum/allposts.asp?summary=1&Forum=ap445987436&acces s=1&status=1&subject=Automatic+Transmission+Fluid Very informatibe IMO... Signature-Fred W |
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