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2003 BMW 320D Repair Question


Topics covered: Oil temperature, Rim, Transmission.
Mileage: 100,000 miles.

Asked on February 22, 2011

Bmw320D auto Tourer 53 model

Enter your question...Viewing to buy BMW 320d Tourer est. 101,000 miles. Auto trans. fluid when viewed through top cover port is full to brim. Should it be? Is this a method of concealing transmision/gearbox (auto) problems?
Avatar Asked by wayne llewellyn

Answer

Replied on February 22, 2011

Take the plug out when it is running, not stopped. The level is correct with the plug out and the transmission oil temperature between 30-50C and it just dribbles out the port. Use the correct oil, or it causes trouble.

Tiny Answered by Dr. Hagerty (expert)
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