How do you add transmission fluid to a 1984 BMW 528e?

Answer 1

If you have access to a lift, this procedure can be done a lot easier. Only cause you won't have to drag or slide your body in & out from under the car..... Before you get started you WILL need a manual pump. It kind of looks like a bicycle pump with but with 2 hoses , one for extracting fluid from bottle and one to administer fluid to vehicle.......Also lay some old newspaper down just in case you spill (which in most cases you you will) What you need to do is have car on flat surface. Locate your transmission from under the car, look for 2 bolts. One should be in the center and the other on the side of the transmission. (just below half way) If your just wanting to fill transmission (as stated from this gentleman) unscrew side bolt with I believe a 13mm wrench. Put one of the hoses in bottle of fluid and one in your transmission and pump away. The siphoning action will slowly start filling your transmission. What you need to do is fill it till you see fluid just starting to pour out. At this time stop and replace side bolt. Clean up remaining fluid and you're done. Checking fluid in future, just unscrew side bolt, stick your finger in and feel if fluid is low. If so, now you know what to do to fill it.

(Quick note)

Make sure you have correct fluid....80 or 90 on standard trans or ATF. Use Owners manual.... or go on-line if your not to sure.