Fluid - A/T: Service and Repair

00 11 500 - Checking/topping up fluid level in automatic transmission (A5S 360R/390R)





Important!
Use only the approved transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.

Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!
For details of approved oil grades, see also sticker on transmission fluid sump.





Note:
Illustration shows transmission oil filler plug (1) E83 petrol/gasoline engine.





Note:
Illustration shows transmission oil filler plug (1) E83 diesel engine.





Note:
Illustration shows transmission oil filler plug (1) E46 diesel engine.





Move selector lever to parking position "P".
The vehicle must be horizontal and secured against rolling off.
Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) to vehicle.
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over.
Screw in oil filler plug (1) by hand.
Start engine and run at idle speed.
Operate brake and, with engine at idle speed, change up and down all gears several times.
Release oil filler plug (1) again.
Increase temperature of transmission fluid to 30 ... 50 °C.
Interrogate temperature of automatic transmission fluid with BMW Diagnosis and Information System.
Top up automatic transmission fluid until it flows over.
Screw in oil filler plug (1).
Tightening torque 24 11 7AZ Transmission Housing, Transmission Oil Sump.

Installation:
Check sealing ring of oil filler plug (1) for damage and if necessary replace sealing ring and filler plug (1).