Checking Oil Level In Automatic Transmission

Checking/Topping Up Fluid Level In Automatic Transmission (A5S 360R / A4S 360R):

Caution!



Automatic transmission fluid!

- It is absolutely essential to use the approved automatic transmission fluid in this automatic transmission.

- Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

- Details of approved fluid type, refer also to adhesive label on transmission fluid sump.

Move selector lever to parking position "P".

The vehicle must be horizontal and should be secured to prevent it from rolling away.

Note:



- Image shows transmission for vehicles with gasoline engines. The filler plug is located at the front on vehicles with diesel engines and on transmissions A4S 360R (GM4).

Connect BMW Diagnosis and Information System (DIS) or BMW MoDiC to vehicle.

Release filler plug (1).

Top up automatic transmission fluid until overflowing.

Screw in 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 filler plug (1) again.

Increase temperature of automatic transmission fluid to 30...50°C.

Request temperature of automatic transmission fluid with MoDiC or DIS.

Top up automatic transmission fluid until overflowing.

Screw in filler plug (1).

Installation:

Check sealing ring on filler plug (1) for damage and necessary replace sealing ring and filler plug.

Tightening torque = M14 18 Nm.