5hp18 oil, and topping up

[Lordsneldon]

Did a search but cant find what i'm after, what oil do i stick in my 5hp18? is it dexron 2? and if so how much? and how do i do it?!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers

[artguy]

I've got the same tranny in my 530i. Here's some info to get started.

http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/Maintenance/Transmission/Data/E34%20Autotrans.pdf

http://www.ssfs.si/4letnik/Mehanski_pogoni/katalog.pdf

Don't forget to change the FILTER also. I also changed the gasket and needed about 4-5 quarts through the whole process.

Fluid standards are listed in the material. You will need to find something comparable at you local store or order from BAVAUTO or BMA, etc.

I would still like to do a complete fluid flush someday. Don't know if I could do it myself...and don't really want to pay for it. Buying all the fluid necessary would cost enough. I think 11-12 quarts total.

[632 Regal]

Dextron II is the correct fluid. The links are the procedure in artguys reply