Automatically Shifted Manual Transmission/Transaxle: Service and Repair

28 00 ... Checking/Topping Up Oil Level In Twin-clutch Gearbox (GS7D36SG)







Checking oil level:

- Call up Service functions (Drive) in BMW diagnosis system
- Carry out oil level check in accordance with instructions

IMPORTANT:
On the twin-clutch gearbox a run-in check fluid change is not required at 2000 km.
Use only the approved transmission oil
- Failure to comply with this instruction will result in serious damage to the twin-clutch gearbox.







IMPORTANT:
The testing and filling procedure must be completed before the transmission oil temperature of 40 °C is reached.
If a temperature in excess of 40 °C is reached and no oil has emerged, insert the fluid adjusting screw and repeat the testing and filling procedure when it has cooled down.







Installation note:

Tighten down filler plug using
1. Hexagon wrench 8 A/F
2. Torque wrench
3. Socket 8 A/F







Topping up transmission oil after a repair:

Stand vehicle on a level surface and secure against rolling off.
- Open fluid adjusting screw (1). If oil emerges, close screw again immediately
If no oil emerges, top up until oil emerges and close oil adjusting screw (1) again

NOTE: If oil has been replenished here, a further refill must be carried out during the actual oil adjustment.

- Connect diagnosis system and start service functions (drive).
- Start engine (drive position N or P)
- Record transmission temperature using the diagnosis system
- (Drive position P)
- Permissible starting temperature ≥ 32 °C
- Idle speed: maintain at approx. 2000 rpm for 1 minute.
- Open the oil adjusting screw (1)
- Fill until oil emerges.
Max. transmission oil temperature 40 degrees Celsius
- Insert screw.

Installation note:
Replace screw.
Tightening torque: 28 00 2AZ.