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  1. #1
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    95' 318is

    New member,posted in engine swap about this and another that I purchased this week.This one is my focus now.There is a link to photos in my other post.The transmission slipped when backing out of a steep drive and also after braking and stopping.I was told to change the fluid and it may just be low.I also read that if it had not been done before and having more than 200,000 that new fluid can do more harm than good.I was going to get it up on a lift next week and wanted to know if I should go ahead and do a fluid change.Thanks,John.

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    1995 318ic
    I would just follow the right procedure to top it off. Whats the mileage again? If it’s 100k+ just add fluid to it if will take any. Mine had 55k on it when i changed the fluid and it’s doing okay after daily driving and some abuse..original filter too. I think I used castrol transmax synthetic fwiw


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    Well got the car on the rack today topped off the fluid and got a good look at the underside.Everything looked as expected,no surprises.A test drive went very well no slippage and shifting was very smooth.Our plan now is to rebuild the suspension and and replace motor and tranny mounts while we put new gaskets and seals in the drive train.
    I've got until next summer to have it on the road so we will tackle cosmetics later.

    This was my last project it was for my oldest son I rebuilt the suspension and drive shaft an I repainted hood and right side.Mercedes doesn't like to release maintenance or repair information I'm hoping I won't have to dig as long on this project.
    This one now resides in a private collection with many of its own kind.


    Last edited by johnbhm; 10-21-2018 at 10:28 AM. Reason: my last project

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    here is the post with the pics, so that you have it all in one thread https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...is-amp-97-740i
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