BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: 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