00 11.. ... Draining/topping up gear oil in manual transmission
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. 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 - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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Filling capacities:
- Refer to appropriate transmission article.
Draining gear oil:
- Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).
- Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.
Tightening torque, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
Fill transmission with gear oil.
- Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
- Tighten in filler screw (2).
Tightening torque, refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .