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Automatic Transmission/Transaxle: Specifications



Automatic transmission fluid

GA8HP45Z, GA8HP70Z, GA8HP90Z

Type Shell L12108
BMW PN 83 22 2 152 426

Note:
The automatic transmissions have a lifetime oil filling. These transmissions require no oil change for their entire service life.
The approved lifetime fluid must be used after repairs to the transmission or oil cooler.

Important!
The lifetime oil must not be mixed with or replaced by other types of automatic transmission fluid as this will cause transmission failure.


Refer to the transmission identification plate or the label attached to the transmssion oil pan to determine transmission application