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00 11 500 Checking oil level in automatic transmission and topping up if necessary (A5S 560Z)

CAUTION: Automatic transmission fluid, refer to label on transmission oil pan.
  1. Topping up transmission after a repair: 

    Selector lever to setting "P".

    The vehicle must be horizontal and should be secured to prevent it from rolling away.

    Unfasten filler screw (2).

    Fig 1: Removing Filler Screw
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    Installation: 

    Replace sealing ring.

    Top up automatic transmission until oil emerges at filler/overflow bore.

    Start engine.

    Top up automatic transmission until oil emerges at filler/overflow bore.

    Screw in filler screw (2).

    Operate brake and, with engine at idle speed, change up and down all gears several times.

    Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) and/or BMW MoDiC to vehicle and perform oil level check in accordance with instructions.

  2. Checking oil level: 

    Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) and/or BMW MoDiC to vehicle and perform oil level check accordance with instructions in CHECKING FLUID LEVEL .