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.
To change the transmission fluid on a 1997 BMW 540-I you need to first remove the plug and train the old fluid. Replace the plug and fill the transmission with new fluid.
The transmission fluid plug on a 997 540-I is located on the passenger side of the transmission, toward the rear just above the pan.
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.
BMW does not have a recommended millage for a transmission service on a 1997 540-I.
The type of oil for a 1997, BMW 540-I is a synthetic 5w40 blend.
Sunset Beach - 1997 1-540 was released on: USA: 2 March 1999
540 cc = 18.26 US fluid ounces.
I am assuming that this is the question, how do I convert a manual 540 to automatic? The answer is easy as I want to convert my automatic 540 to manual so we swap parts. philip@linkecu.com
Do you mean 525 IA, 540 IA etc? It stands for fuel (I)njected (A)utomatic transmission
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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8 ml. (Egan's 9th Ed., pg 540)