BMW X3 (F25) Service & Repair Manual: Approved automatic transmission fluids for initial fillings and correcting fluid levels
3.0 APPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS FOR INITIAL FILLINGS AND CORRECTING FLUID LEVELS
Gm transmissions
3.1 GM TRANSMISSIONS
USE OF ANY OTHER OIL WILL CAUSE A NON WARRANTABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE
*Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle
Dexron Fluid Compatibility
Dexron III and Dexron VI are fully compatible. Any transmission that requires a Dexron III fluid can also use the Dexron VI fluid. However a vehicle that uses the Dexron VI fluid exclusively should not have Dexron III installed.
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)
*Or all reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron III or VI formulation
A4S 270R (THM-R1W)
E36
318i/is/iC/ti from 1996 to 1999 production
323i/is/iC from 1998 to 1999 production
328i/is/iC from 1996 to 1998 production
Z3 1.9 from 1996 to 1999 production
Z3 2.3/2.8 from 1997 to 2000 production
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)
*Or all reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron III or VI formulation
E39
528i/iT from 1997-1999 production
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)
*Or all reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron III or VI formulation
A4S 310R (THM-R1)
E34
525i from 1990 to 1995 production
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)
*Or all reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron III or VI formulation
E36
318i/is/iC/ti from 1992 to 1995 production
325i/is/iC from 1992 to 1995 production
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)
*Or all reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron III or VI formulatio
A5S 360R (GM5)
E46
323i/Ci/Cic from 6/98 to 3/00 production
323iT from 1//00 to 3/01 to production
328i/Ci/Cic from 6/98 to 3/01 production
The transmission oil pan will be labeled with either Texaco ETL - 7045 or Dexron III; fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL - 7045 and Dexron III fluids.
A5S 390R (GM5)
E46
330xi from 6/00 production to present
325xiT from 9/00 production to present
E53
X5 3.0 from 8/03 production to present
E83
X3 2.5, 3.0 from 8/03 production to present
The transmission oil pan will be labeled with either Texaco ETL - 7045 or Dexron III; fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL - 7045 and Dexron III fluids.
GA6L45R (GM6)
E82
128i from 12/07 production to present
E83
X3 LCI from 9/06 production to present
E88
128i from 12/07 production to present
E90
328Xi from 9/06 production to present
E91
328Xi from 9/06 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Utilizes a long life filling of Automatic Transmission Fluid
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)
*Or all reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron VI formulation
GA7AHSCD (Active Hybrid Transmission)
E72
Active Hybrid X6, produced from 10/2009 to 03/2010
Utilizes a long life filling of Automatic Transmission Fluid
BMW Part No. 83 22 2 163 514 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (1 L 6 Pack)
BMW Part No. 83 22 0 397 114 - Automatic Transmission Fluid Dexron VI (4 L 4 Pack)
*Or all reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron VI formulation
Zf transmissions
3.2 ZF TRANSMISSIONS
USE OF ANY OTHER OIL WILL CAUSE A NON WARRANTABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE
*Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper transmission fitted in vehicle
ZF 3HP22, 4HP22, 4HP24
Utilizes Castrol TQ or Texaco Havoline Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron III formulation.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
A5S 310Z (5HP18)
E36
M3 from 1995 to 1999 production
Utilizes a long life filling of synthetic transmission fluid, ESSO LT 71141, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E34
530i/iT from 1993 through 1995 production
Utilizes Castrol TQ or Texaco Havoline Automatic Transmission Fluids of the Dexron III formulation.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
A5S325Z (5HP19)
E46
323i/Ci/Cic from 3/00 to 8/00 production
325iT from 4/01 production to present
330i/Ci/Cic from 6/00 production to present
325i/Ci/Cic from 9/00 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E39
525i/iT from 3/01 production to present
530i from 3/01 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E85
Z4 3.0 M54 from 9/02 production to present
Z4 2.5 M54 from 9/02 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
A5S 440Z (5HP24)
E31
840Ci from 9/96 to the present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E38
740i/iL from 1/97 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 71141, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E39
540i/iT from 1/97 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E53
X5 4.4i from 9/99 production to present
X5 4.6i from 9/01 production to present
No subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
A5S 560Z (5HP30)
E31
840Ci equipped with M60 engine
Utilizes a lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent oil changes are necessary on this transmission. If transmission fluid is required for repair purposes, use only the oil approved for this transmission. It is not permitted to mix this oil with other grades of transmission fluid.
Shell LA 2634, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 765.
E31
840Ci equipped with M62 engine
850Ci equipped with M73 Engine
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E32
740i/iL from 1993 through 1994 production
Utilizes a lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent oil changes are necessary on this transmission. If transmission fluid is required for repair purposes, use only the oil approved for this transmission. It is not permitted to mix this oil with other grades of transmission fluid.
Shell LA 2634, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 765.
E34
540i/iT from 1993 through 1995 production
Utilizes a lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent oil changes are necessary on this transmission. If transmission fluid is required for repair purposes, use only the oil approved for this transmission. It is not permitted to mix this oil with other grades of transmission fluid.
Shell LA 2634, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 765.
Effective with model year 1995 and later:
E31
850Ci from 10/94 to 6/97 production
840Ci from 12/95 to 8/96 production
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E38
750iL from 1/95 production to present
740i/iL from 7/94 to 12/96 production
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
E39
540i/iT from 3/96 to 12/96 production
Utilizes lifetime fill of transmission fluid, no subsequent transmission fluid changes are necessary.
Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
ESSO LT 711 41, BMW Part No. 83 22 9 407 807.
GA6HP19Z
E60/61
525i, 530i from 8/03 production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E82/E88
135i All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E84
All with 3.5i
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E85/E86
Z4 with N52K All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E89
All with 3.0i
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E90/91/92
325i, 328i, 330i, 335i, All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
GA6HP19ZTU
E70
3.0i from start production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E71
X6 xDrive35i
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
GA6HP26Z
E60
545i from 8/03 production to present
550i All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E63, E64
645Ci, 645CiC from start of production to present
650Ci, 650CiC All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E65
745i from 11/2001 production to present
750i All
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E66
745Li from 3/2002 production to present
750Li All
760Li from 9/2002 production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
E70
X5 4.8i from start production to present
X5 3.5D from start of production to present
X5M from start of production to present
E71
X6 xDrive50i from start production to present
X6M from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
F01, F02 with N63 Engine
750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li from start production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-1375.4, BMW Part No. 83 22 0 142 516.
GA8HP45Z
E84 with N20 engine
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
E89 with N55 engine
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
F06, F12 and F13 with N55 engine
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up. Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
F10 with N20, N52T and N55 engines
528i and 535i from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
F25 with N52T and N55 engines
2.8iX and 3.5iX from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
F30 and F31 with N20, N26, N52T and N55 engines
328i and 335i from start of production
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
GA8HP70Z
F01, F02 with N63TU engine
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
E70
X5 xDrive50i from start of production
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
E71
X6 xDrive50i from start of production
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
F04
Hybrid 7 from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
F07
550i Gran Turismo from start production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
F06, F10, F12 and F13 with N63TU engine
550i from start of production to present
The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100, 000 miles; refer to S.I.
B00 07 02 for further information. Never mix any other oil with this transmission fluid when doing repairs or topping up.
Shell M-L12108, BMW Part No. 83 22 2 152 426
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