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BMW Operating Fluids - Automatic Transmission (24 07.13)

Publication date: 2013-07-01
Reference number: 24 07.13

BMW OPERATING FLUIDS - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

BMW OPERATING FLUIDS - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TECHNICAL SERVICE

Reference Number(s): 24 07.13, Date of Issue:  July 2013
GROUP: 24 Automatic Transmission

Fluids and sealers that are described in this Operating Fluids manual are BMW approved. Using non approved fluids or sealers can lead to premature failure and will not be covered under Warranty.

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Automatic Transmission Fluid was developed especially for automatic transmissions. It requires additives which are carefully matched with each other, a high viscosity index and a solidification point below -40°F/-40°C.

Friction behavior of Automatic Transmission Fluid in plate-type clutches under very different operating conditions is extremely important. Other important factors are:

  1. - Wear protection
  2. - Oil film shear resistance
  3. - Adhesive property
  4. - Oxidation resistance
  5. - Corrosion inhibition
  6. - Sludge prevention
  7. - Temperature-dependent viscosity changes
  8. - Compatibility with sealing materials.

2.0 OIL ADDITIVES

Automatic transmissions are designed so that oil additives are not necessary. BMW disapproves the use of any oil additives and cannot accept the liability for any consequential damage which results from using oil additives.

3.0 APPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS FOR INITIAL FILLINGS AND CORRECTING FLUID LEVELS

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

  1. 318i/is/iC/ti from 1996 to 1999 production
  2. 323i/is/iC from 1998 to 1999 production
  3. 328i/is/iC from 1996 to 1998 production
  4. Z3 1.9 from 1996 to 1999 production
  5. 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

  1. 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

  1. 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

  1. 318i/is/iC/ti from 1992 to 1995 production
  2. 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 formulation

A5S 360R (GM5)

E46

  1. 323i/Ci/Cic from 6/98 to 3/00 production
  2. 323iT from 1//00 to 3/01 to production
  3. 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, please fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL - 7045 and Dexron® III fluids.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

A5S 390R (GM5)

E46

  1. 330xi from 6/00 production to present
  2. 325xiT from 9/00 production to present

E53

  1. X5 3.0 from 8/03 production to present

E83

  1. 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, please fill or top off with the proper fluid only. Do not mix Texaco ETL - 7045 and Dexron® III fluids.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

GA6L45R (GM6)

E82

  1. 128i from 12/07 production to present

E83

  1. X3 LCI from 9/06 production to present

E88

  1. 128i from 12/07 production to present

E90

  1. 328Xi from 9/06 production to present

E91

  1. 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)

GA7AHSCD (Active Hybrid Transmission)

E72

  1. 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)

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

  1. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E34

  1. 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

  1. 323i/Ci/Cic from 3/00 to 8/00 production
  2. 325iT from 4/01 production to present
  3. 330i/Ci/Cic from 6/00 production to present
  4. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E39

  1. 525i/iT from 3/01 production to present
  2. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E85

  1. Z4 3.0 M54 from 9/02 production to present
  2. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

A5S 440Z (5HP24)

E31

  1. 840Ci from 9/96 to the present

    2. 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.

    See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E38

  1. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E39

  1. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E53

  1. X5 4.4i from 9/99 production to present
  2. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

A5S 560Z (5HP30)

E31

  1. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E31

  1. 840Ci equipped with M62 engine
  2. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E32

  1. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E34

  1. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

Effective with model year 1995 and later: 

E31

  1. 850Ci from 10/94 to 6/97 production
  2. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E38

  1. 750iL from 1/95 production to present
  2. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

E39

  1. 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.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

GA6HP19Z

E60/61

  1. 525i, 530i from 8/03 production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. 135i All

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. All with 3.5i

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. Z4 with N52K All

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. All with 3.0i

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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.

E90/91/92/93

  1. 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i, All

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. 3.0i from start production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. X6 xDrive35i

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. 545i from 8/03 production to present
  2. 550i All

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. 645Ci, 645CiC from start of production to present
  2. 650Ci, 650CiC All

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. 745i from 11/2001 production to present
  2. 750i All

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please 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

  1. 745Li from 3/2002 production to present
  2. 750Li All
  3. 760Li from 9/2002 production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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

  1. X5 4.8i from start production to present
  2. X5 3.5D from start of production to present
  3. X5M from start of production to present

E71

  1. X6 xDrive50i from start production to present
  2. X6M from start of production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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

  1. 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li from start production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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

  1. 528i and 535i from start of production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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

  1. 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; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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

  1. 328i and 335i from start of production

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin 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; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 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

  1. X5 xDrive50i from start of production

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 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

  1. X6 xDrive50i from start of production

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 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

  1. Hybrid 7 from start of production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 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

  1. 550i Gran Turismo from start production to present

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 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 

The transmission fluid has a Condition Based Service interval of approximately 100,000 miles; please refer to S.I. Bulletin B 00 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

4.0 CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL

Due to the substantial expansion of transmission fluid when heated it is only possible to measure the oil level correctly at specified oil temperatures (after driving a distance of about 12 mi./20 km).

ZF 3HP and 4HP

Due to the substantial expansion of transmission fluid when heated it is only possible to measure the oil level correctly at specified oil temperatures (after driving a distance of about 12 mi./20 km).

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

A5S 560Z, A5S440Z, GA6HP19Z, GA6HP26Z, GA6HP26Z, GA8HP70Z A5S325Z, A5S 310Z

All 5, 6 and 8 speed transmissions require the fluid to be checked when fluid temperature is between 30-50° Celsius using DIS Plus or GT1. Do not check fluid level after temperature has exceeded 50° Celsius.

See S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

A4S 270R, A4S 310R, A5S 360R, GA6L45R

For vehicles with or without a dipstick see S.I. Bulletin B 24 01 98 .

5.0 TRANSMISSION FLUID CHANGE INTERVALS (IF APPLICABLE)

Please refer to applicable Service and Maintenance Checklist for each vehicle.

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