00 11 239 Oil change in automatic transmission (A4S310R/270R)

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: Transmission at operating temperature.
The vehicle must be on level ground.
Apply parking brake.
Automatic transmission fluid. Refer to RECOMMENDED FLUID .

Unfasten drain plug.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 1: Identifying Drain Plug

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Version with dipstick:

Tilt handle and remove dipstick.

Fig 2: Identifying Dip Stick

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With special tool 24 0 080 top up with automatic transmission fluid.

Fig 3: Filling Automatic Transmission Fluid

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Query transmission oil temperature with MoDiC or BMW Service Tester (refer to Troubleshooting Manual).

NOTE: Never wipe off oil dipstick with a cloth which loses lint.

Start engine.

Apply brake and run through all driving stages several times in neutral.

Move selector lever into position "P".

Determine oil level (H) with dipstick. See Fig 4.

Using following table, correct oil level by draining or topping up.

Fig 4: Identifying Dipstick Markings

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Oil Temperature - Oil level

Oil temperature + ° C	Oil level (H) mm Min... Max
20	3... 15
25	5... 17
30	8... 20
35	11... 22
40	13...25
45	14...26
50	16...27
55	17... 28
60	19... 29
65	21... 32
70	22... 34
75	24... 36
80	26... 38
85	29... 41
90	31... 43

Version without dipstick:

Unfasten filler screw.

Installation:

Replace sealing ring.

Tightening torque,

refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .

Fig 5: Identifying Filler Screw

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To top up, attach filler neck (2) to filler aperture. Top up automatic transmission fluid until it overflows. Screw in filler screw.

Fig 6: Attaching Filler Neck To Filler Aperture

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Query transmission oil temperature with MoDiC or BMW Service Tester.

Start engine.

Apply brake and run through all driving stages several times in neutral.

Transmission temperature between 30... 55°C.

Move selector lever into position "P".

Unscrew filler plug (1).

Correct oil level by draining or topping up until it overflows.

Fig 7: Identifying Filler Plug

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