0011229 Oil change in manual transmission

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 13 other vehicles, including the 2011 BMW 328xi, 2011 BMW 328i, 2011 BMW 323i, 2010 BMW 335xi, and 2010 BMW 335i. 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:

Refer to OPERATING FLUIDS .

Filling capacities:

Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .

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 Plug
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.