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[ss2115]

As you probably know, the US have 5 speed tourings too, just a different manufacturer/model trans in all tourings and some others. Remember the drive ratios vary depending on country even if the tranny doesn't. The GM tranny used on M50s probably allowed BMW to satisfy some 'US content use' (if the tannyes are US made) or German export regulations or something like that.

Actually I didn't know that. I thought I'd read somewhere in this forum last year that the USA only had 4 speed auto's which is why I thought to emphasise the "Australian". I know mines a ZF but don't know which one as yet. I did know that they also had GM in the USA and your guess that it was for local content sounds plausible.

[632 Regal]

look at the year folks:

11-22-2008, 02:26 PM MarkD 74 2002tii 5-spd, 93 E34 M5 x2

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[ss2115]

look at the year folks:

11-22-2008, 02:26 PM MarkD 74 2002tii 5-spd, 93 E34 M5 x2

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Sorry, but I have no idea at all of what you mean or are trying to say.

[genphreak]

Actually I didn't know that. I thought I'd read somewhere in this forum last year that the USA only had 4 speed auto's which is why I thought to emphasise the "Australian". I know mines a ZF but don't know which one as yet. I did know that they also had GM in the USA and your guess that it was for local content sounds plausible.

You'll have a ZF 5HP18, it's a 4HP22 as per all the 535/735 cars with an extra gear. Easy to overhaul and very reliable- terrifically strong too- these are used on V8 Bimmer and Mercs and even Land Rovers, Volvos, etc. Comes in a black or green sticker version, some have green which means synthetic fill _ Castrol Tranmaz Z. I've put that in my black sticker one, up to around 60% now as you can't flush them, makes no discernable difference though. They have no dipstick, just an overflow level hole so to gauge level you need a laser-temp gauge, procedure and a flat surface, ideally a hoist... eghh

[bsell]

Sorry, but I have no idea at all of what you mean or are trying to say.

This thread was resurrected from the dead...

[Bo525i]

5HP18 Black Sticker:

Specification: ZF klass 11B (Dexron III)

Recommended oil change: Every inspection II


5HP18 Green Sticker:

Specification: Esso LT 71 141

Recommended oil change: Every 150000 km (93 205.6788 miles) or every 10 years

[bubba966]

US 525iT's had 4 speed autos, not the 5 speed autos like the rest of the world apparently got.

Actually I think the only 5 speed auto sold in the US was the 540's.

[ss2115]

US 525iT's had 4 speed autos, not the 5 speed autos like the rest of the world apparently got.

Actually I think the only 5 speed auto sold in the US was the 540's.

That's what I thought as well, but further up this thread its mentioned that the US did get 5 speeds but as GM builds rather than ZF.
I'm not 100% but it may have only been in Tourers (s/wagons) if I read the inference correctly.

[genphreak]

Maybe the GM tranny could be got in 4 or 5 speed like the ZF? Hmmm

[632 Regal]

Honda Quaalude X4, seems quite slow in response. Flushed with Bacardi 151, still bad might even be worse. Will try Viagra .15 recommends 3 per gallon will update after.

Viagra seems to pick things up however strong and long lived we are having a serious downtime between refills, doubled recommended dose and blew a radiator hose. Fuel line is leaking at all rubber connections.

Houston?
please advise.