Changing Transmission Fluid - 2004 X3

[martz]

Originally Posted by bjo

update. I changed the X3 fluid with Castrol Dexron VI instead of the multiimport. Its been almost 2000miles, shifts are smooth, and no issues. Original fluid was dark after 45k miles.

Did you do it yourself? Can you share the procedure?
Trans filter, trans fluid, and how do you measure proper level as I dont think my 05 model has a trans dipstick to measure level .
Is there drain and fill holes? and basically refill till it starts oozing out? I remember the e34's were like that.

[bjo]

Originally Posted by martz

Did you do it yourself? Can you share the procedure?
Trans filter, trans fluid, and how do you measure proper level as I dont think my 05 model has a trans dipstick to measure level .
Is there drain and fill holes? and basically refill till it starts oozing out? I remember the e34's were like that.

It was a pretty easy DIY. There is no dipstick, but you are correct on the" fill until it comes out of the fill hole. " It is probably the same as it was on your e34.
1. lift vehicle
2. drain atf
3. remove pan &replace filter.
4. reassemble
5. fill with dexron VI fluid. it took @ 4qts.