00 11..... Draining/topping up gear oil in manual transmission

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NOTE: Gearbox must be at normal operating temperature.
Gear oil:

Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.

Filling capacities:

Refer to Technical Data. See TRANSMISSION FILLING CAPACITIES or TRANSMISSION FILLING CAPACITIES .

Draining gear oil:

Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).
Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.

Tightening torque 23 00 4AZ .

Fill transmission with ATF.

Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
Tighten in filler screw (2).

Tightening torque: 23 00 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Gear Oil Drain Plug And Filler Screw

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