00 11.. ... Draining/topping up gear oil in manual transmission
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 BMW 550i and 2006 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Gearbox must be at normal operating temperature.
Gear oil:
Filling capacities:
Gear oil:
- Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS - MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Filling capacities:
- Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS - MANUAL TRANSMISSION .
Draining gear oil:
- Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).
- Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.
Tightening torque: B/C Transmission 50 Nm, D/E Transmission 52 Nm, G/H transmission 35 Nm, H/I transmission 25 Nm, J transmission 40 Nm.
Fill transmission with ATF.
- Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
- Tighten in filler screw (2).
Tightening torque: B/C Transmission 50 Nm, D/E Transmission 52 Nm, G/H transmission 35 Nm, H/I transmission 25 Nm, J transmission 40 Nm.