Thread: ATF refill
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Old 10-19-2012, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mrathell View Post
I have the 4.4i in my 2000 X5.

I thought I read that fluid was sealed inside so there was no dip stick for checking the fluid level, topping it off or the need to drain and refill.

if that is true, why is there a lid under the hood labelled ATF?
The reservoir marked "ATF Only" near the oil filter housing is the power steering fluid reservoir. It uses ATF fluid (redish color), but it's not for the transmission.
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