00 11 229 Oil change in manual transmission
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. 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 RECOMMENDED FLUID .
Filling capacities:
- Refer to FLUID CAPACITIES .
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.
- Screw in filler plug (2).
Tightening torque. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .