BMW does not recommend a millage when the transmission should be serviced on the 1997 540-I. To ensure a long life from your transmission, mechanics recommended changing the Transmission Fluid every 75,000 miles.
There is no set time when a 1997 BMW 540-I transmission should be serviced. Typically, you should service a transmission every 75,000 - 100,000 miles.
BMW does not have a recommended millage for a transmission service on a 1997 540-I.
Before you can change the transmission fluid on a 1997 BMW 540-I you need to remove the plug and drain the old fluid. The new fluid is poured into the top of the transmission in the hole marked for transmission fluid.
The type of oil for a 1997, BMW 540-I is a synthetic 5w40 blend.
BMW 540 was manufactured since 1972. This popular model is still being manufactured in sedan and touring or Gran Turismo body styles. It's available in automatic or manual transmission.
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