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.
The recommended Oil for a manual transmission in a 1997 Saturn SL1 is synthetic multi-vehicle automatic transmission fluid or ATFQT. The recommended engine oil is SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil.
Remove transmission oil pan for access to filter
Assuming this is an automatic transmission, pull the dipstick out and read it, it will tell you the proper ATF to use.
None. Not recommended.
every 62k miles or recommended at the 60k service Jonathan
The '99 escort is rated for a max. towing of 1000 lbs providing it has a manual transmission. Towing with the auto transmission isn't recommended.
Recommended DEXRON III or ATF for Nissan quest 95 to 97
Type your answer here... FLUSH EVERY 36,000 MILES FOR OPTIMUM SERVICE LIFE
The 1997 version has the 4T60e transmission
Filter service is about 5 quarts Empty it holds about 12
They drop the pan on your transmission and flush the filter and then refill the transmission with fluid