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Thread: Replacing transmission fluid and filter.

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    use dexron 3 fluid and pour it in from the dipstick tube - should take 3-4 litres

    Quote Originally Posted by nirvana19
    I've gotta get on this job asap, no clue when my transmission fluid was last changed. Any recommendations on what type of fluid to use? I'm not going to flush, just drain from the plug. I fear a flush would destroy my tranny.

    Heres a stupid question but i've gotta ask, how do you refill the fluid? Dipstick tube seems to be the only way unless i'm totally missing something...

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigKriss
    use dexron 3 fluid and pour it in from the dipstick tube - should take 3-4 litres
    I am looking to do this too. Is there a cheaper way than buying the BMW fluid for $130 /5 liters?
    1995 540i/a 145k

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    yes, yours doesn't use dexron 3 but another type. the 540 has lifetime fluid. there are distributors that sell it cheaper than the dealer though.

    is has been talked about in earlier threads and suitable lifetime fluid substitutes.

    Quote Originally Posted by nearle
    I am looking to do this too. Is there a cheaper way than buying the BMW fluid for $130 /5 liters?

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    Quote Originally Posted by BigKriss
    This man links the TRUTH!

    Protip: Get lots of rags and have a drain pan larger in diameter than the pan itself because once the pan is off, the transmission will never stop dripping.

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