trans fluid type advice
 

Hi
I have a 2003 e53 3.0d gm 5 speed.
Trying to find out what fluid type i need.
Been told so many different types.


dexron vi comes up all the time but my
parts people say no according the my reg
number.


So i need some advice please.


Thank you.


Dave king

Original oil from the factory is Dexron III-H which can be replaced by newer Dexron VI. What I've used during the years is Petro-Canada AFT D3M.

DEX VI replaced DEX III. I use DEX VI in mine. No issues. It runs and shifts great. 177k+ miles.

thank you
 

Thank you for your reply's.
Thats good enough for me.


Dave king

2003 e53 3.0d gm 5 speed...wait a minute! 5 speed auto diesel? :bmw:
Can we have engine pics posted?

There's not much to visually tell the 5-speed (M57/GM 5L50-E) and 6-speed (M57TU/ZF 6HP26Z) versions apart, unless you know what to look for: -

• Slightly different engine acoustic cover design
• Different fuel filter location

M57
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/acQAA...x/s-l1600.webp

M57TU
https://shop.peninsulabm.com/cdn/sho...g?v=1590107449

:bmw: Nice! The engine bay looks so much cleaner. No stuff mounted on the wheel wells. :thumbup:

Someday, I hope to see a diesel X5 running.

X5s gathering needed! :D