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Thread: whats the ideal transmission fluid for a 1992 525i automatic

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    Default whats the ideal transmission fluid for a 1992 525i automatic

    im replacing the trans on my m50 and replacing the fluid on a used trans i found. may i ask, what is the right trans fluid for this vehicle....

    before i do this, any more parts i need?

    my replacement trans is also from a 1992 525i, is it a direct fit?

    thx.

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    do you still have your old tranny? Is it for sale, I need a old 4l30e to rebuild for my car.

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    Mobil 1 Dexron III synthetic ATF was used in my car about 23,000 miles ago along with a replacement filter/pan gasket set. No issues at all. 2nd time I serviced the trany since I have owned it.
    Thanks,

    1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment

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    my 4l30e seems to like citgo (blank)guard, i forget the name of it. shifts nicely and wants to upshift and downshift more when using it than with the bulk walmart stuff i generally have sitting around. it's citgo's dexronIIImercon stuff. any dexIII fluid will work.
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