Re: Changing, Manual, Transmission, Fluid

["Eric M. Hunt" <bmw1@xxxxxxxx>]

Maybe I'm mistaken, but I don't think you will not be able to properly check
the fluid level unless the car itself is level.  Supporting only the passenger
side of the car with jack stands will not accomplish this.  You'll need both
sides of the car up on jack stands.

Eric
87 325ic

alex.fadeev@domain.elided wrote:

> ddrk1 ** [mailto:ddrk1@domain.elided] wrote:
> >
> > Anyone out there have the procedure on how to change the manual
> > transmission fluid for a 95 325i and what tools are needed??
>
> 1. Raise the passenger side of the car (supporting the car on good jack
> stands) and crawl towards the transmission with a toolkit.
> 2. Loosen the fill plug (either 17mm nut or XXmm hex bit).
> 3. Remove the drain plug (same tool/size as above) and catch the 1-1.2
> quarts of old fluid into a container.
> 4. Re-install the drain plug and pump 1 quart of new RedLine D4ATF with a $4
> auto store manual pump into the tranny.
> 5. Check the fluid level (it should be level with the fill plug). If you
> need to add more - do so. Otherwise, re-install the fill plug and torque to
> spec.
> 6. Go home and wash the dirt off your face.
>
> have fun,
> alex f
>
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