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00 11 237 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (GA6HP19Z) (N54)

IMPORTANT:

Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL .

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission. 

Installation note: 

Tighten down filler plug using:

  1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
  2. Torque wrench
  3. Socket 8 A/F
  4. Fig 1: Identifying Filler Plug
    G00554364Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Topping up transmission oil after a repair: 

Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.

Undo filler plug (1).

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring.

Top up transmission oil until it emerges from filling orifice.

Start engine.

Replenish transmission oil until it emerges from filling orifice.

Screw in filler plug (1).

Tightening torque: 24 11 3AZ .

Press brake pedal to floor and shift through gears 1 to 6 several times at idle speed. Then shift to "P" position (Park).

Then check oil level.

Fig 2: Identifying Filler Plug
G00554363Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Checking oil level: