Transmission filter type help 02 325i

[Tdawg917]

I have images of my transmission and I'm doing transmission fluid change its automatic but I'm not sure what filter do I need since there is a gm tramission and zf sorry for the images being super close I dont have a jack yet since I'm barely getting into dyi http://imgur.com/gallery/uklh3qs

[dhurley34]

Thats a GM trans. The pan for a ZF is not smooth.

[Tdawg917]

Thanks what filter would you recommend I'm not trying to get something too pricey but I want it to last as well

[MarcoZandrini]

Buy a complete kit that includes the:
- filter
- fluid
- gasket
- pan bolts

Why pan bolts? You’ll likely damage at least one bolt when removing the pan. Those bolts have been in there for thousands of miles, and have been exposed to all sorts of crap from the road. Be sure to watch a YouTube vid on how to properly refill the transmission. The transmission temperature has to be within a specifuc range when refilling. Otherwise you’ll either under fill or overfill the transmission. Neither is good for either your transmission or your wallet.