Can anyone indicate where to find the reservoir for the gearbox under the bonnet on the automatic E36. Having trouble locating it.
2007-07-11 11:04:25 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
There are no transmission dipstick on E36 or E46 auto transmission.
The 2nd answerer is showing you an ENGINE OIL dipstick; which is not what you asked.
Here're some general instructions on what to do... look at page 7
http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/2006_n206_newsletter.pdf#page=7
Also, here're some instructions on doing an automatic transmission fluid change for the E36 specifically. http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Tranny_Fluid_Auto/E36-Tranny_Fluid_Auto.htm
Don't believe BMW's claim on the transmission fluid being a "lifetime" oil... because they won't listen to your complaints when you go back to them with a dead auto transmission at 100k miles. Change out your tranny oil & filter (for Auto Transmission) every 50k miles. Manual transmissions are easier to maintain. Just drain and fill.
2007-07-11 15:39:14 · answer #1 · answered by Snowie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Location of transmission fluid dipstick on BMW E36?
Can anyone indicate where to find the reservoir for the gearbox under the bonnet on the automatic E36. Having trouble locating it.
2015-08-16 23:48:06 · answer #2 · answered by Myrwyn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On an E36 the oil dipstick is located just behind the throttle body on the drivers side of the engine. It should be a red loop. Here is a link to a picture:
http://www.jimmy540i.com/chrism3engine.jpg
Oh yeah, reread the question...feeling stupid about now...
The auto tranny fluid is supposedly a "lifetime" fluid according to BMW.
2007-07-11 11:32:29 · answer #3 · answered by Kyle G 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure about that particular version, but I thought most of the newer BMWs were designed without user-servicable resevoirs. It must be performed by a certified BMW shop.
2007-07-11 11:13:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2014-01-16 05:24:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is none
2007-07-11 23:45:38 · answer #6 · answered by aa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋