'87 <E30> re: 325iC 5sp Transmission question

[Christopher Pawlowicz <chrisp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Peter sez
>How do i check if i have enough transmission oil? How do I add more oil if
>there isn't? Would make sense to r&r all the gaskets and change all the oil?
>I see some leakage at the rear end of the tranny (where the shaft going to
>the differential exits) and I can feel some stiff shifting in the morning.  
>

there is a hex (big!) bolt thing half way up the side of the transmission
you undo it to put oil in

(there is another bolt near the bottom for *draining*.. do not undo that one
 until you first can remove the fill plug)

to check the level you remove the bolt and stick your finger in.. the
level should be just below the bolt hole.

leakage at the rear end of the transmission is common.. mine is always wet
there.. *but* the level never drops and it is no big deal
(ie if the level is fine, don't worry about it)

stiff shifting in the morning is because of the oil.
Try some synthetic (like Redline) and things will become *way* better..
 better shifting, easier on cold mornings etc.


Chris Pawlowicz
'89 325i
'74 2002

ps. Synthetic *really* works great when the mornings are -30degrees...
 you no longer have to use *both* hands and a friend to shift gears

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