auto trans checker

[mean530i]

:help i have just got my 1st bmw its a 1995 530i and was wanting to check my atf level and i cant find it any ideas were to look???
thanks che

[Meric]

BMW says our tranny fluid is lifetime. But we suggest you to change it every 60.000 miles or so. :)

[mean530i]

ok thanks but weres the dip stick to check the level of the atf

[mean530i]

ok thanks but weres the dip stick to check the level of the atf

[tomquic]

Hi , The only way to check is to get the car up on a hoist and undo the filler plug to see.

Suggest you might consider a filter and fluid change if its done a few kms ... also change the pan gasket..

Good luck ... make sure you check which fluid you need ... there are 2 types.

ps Don't think they fitted a dipstick to that model .. annoying I know

[mean530i]

okk thanks 4 that

[Meric]

So basicly no dipstick for the tranny fluid.

[cheech1]

My '92 525 didn't have a tranmission dipstick, but that doesn't mean that the fluid is lifetime. I am from the school that believes in changing fluid at regualr intervals.

I am assuming none of the AT's have dipsticks now?

[Meric]

Newer bmw's doesnt even have an engine oil dipstick.. They are now depending on stupid sensors.