00 11 500 Checking/topping up oil level in automatic transmission (GA8HP45Z, GA8HP90Z) (X6 35i, 50i 2011-13): Notes

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IMPORTANT:

Do not let skin come in contact with transmission oil and do not inhale fuel vapors.
Wear protective gloves.
Ensure adequate ventilation

IMPORTANT:

Use only the approved transmission oil:

ATF oil Shell L12108* .............. BMW part number 83 22 2 152 426

* Can be substituted by the lifetime oil "ATF -3".............. BMW part number 83 22 2 305 397

To set the correct level, it is mandatory that the service function "Transmission control unit: oil adjustment" is performed using the diagnosis system.

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

Conditions for oil level adjustment with BMW diagnosis system:

Initial condition: Transmission oil temperature 30 °C to 40 °C
Final condition: Transmission oil temperature 40 °C to 50 °C

IMPORTANT: Transmission GA8HP70Z with N57 engine from 03/2011!!

Precondition for oil adjustment:

Transmission oil temperature 30°C to maximum 40°C.
(The transmission oil temperature must be maintained. This will increase the oil quantity in the transmission.)

Performing oil-level adjustment:

An oil-level adjustment is necessary for certain fault code entries in the automatic transmission and after repair (e. g. mechatronic replacement, converter replacement, transmission replacement).

Connect diagnosis and information system.
Service function (transmission control unit: Oil adjustment) call up
Carry out oil level check in accordance with instructions