3 Series E36 318is (M42) COUPE
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Oil level too high:
Strong foaming, loss through splashing, high temperatures at high
speeds.
Oil lost through vent.
Oil level too low:
Rattling of valves, foaming, spinning of engine.
General malfunction.
Version without filler pipe:
Oil filler pipe was discontinued as of 2.91.
Fluid is poured into the automatic transmission through the filler
opening on the side of the oil sump.
Note:
Car must be unloaded and stationary on a level surface.
Unscrew filler plug (1).
Suspend filler neck (2) in filler opening.
Pour in automatic transmission fluid up to overflow.
Start engine and run engine at idling speed with selector lever in
position "P" or "N".
Top up automatic transmission fluid up to overflow.
Increase fluid temperature to 30 ... 55
°
C.
Check transmission fluid temperature with MoDiC or DIS.
Check fluid level again and top up if necessary.
Insert filler plug (1) with a new sealing ring and tighten.
Tightening Torque,
refer to Technical Data 24 11 7AZ.
RA Removing and installing/sealing or replacing both transmission oil pans (A4S 270
BMW AG - TIS
28.01.2013 04:03
Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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