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how do you change the trans fluid on a 1997 328i automatic trans
Manual and auto have no dipstick
The dipstick is found under the hood where the motor is.
There is no container. BMW transmissions are "lifetime fill" meaning that they are not supposed to need fluid added. You can add fluid directly into the transmission through the fill plug.
A 2008 328i BMW transmission does not have an oil filter. Only motor oil casings have filters in them.The 2008 328i does have a transmission filter but not a transmission oil filter.
there is none
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Yes, the cars are identical in every aspect except that the 1996 has the older style front kidney grilles.
There is no transmission dipstick, there are only fill and drain bolts located on the transmission assembly.
In your engine compartment at the center toward the right there is a multiple spoke wheel about 2.5" in diameter. It well have "ATF ONLY" on it. E46 uses Automatic Transmission Fluid, dextron III.
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