Changing Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Place the car on a lift. Engage position P and apply the handbrake.
- Place a receptacle under the car and drain the transmission fluid through the bottom plug. Fit the plug and a new seal. Use protective gloves.WARNING: The oil can be very hot if the car was recently driven. Risk of burn injuries.
- Undo the banjo nipple on the gearbox for the outlet hose. Plug the outlet hose.
- Fit a hose from the flushing equipment, part no. 87 91 824, to the gearbox outlet. Lower the car.
- Fill with 4 I of automatic transmission fluid as specified under WEIGHT, FLUID CAPACITY AND GRADE OF FLUID
.IMPORTANT: Oil is filled through the dipstick hole. Do not remove any plugs on top of the gearbox.
- Place the hose in a graduated receptacle that holds at least 2 I. Start the engine with the selector lever in the P position. Draw off 2 l of used fluid. Turn off the engine.
- Fill the gearbox with 2 I of new fluid.
- Start the engine in the P position and drain 1 I of used fluid. Turn off the engine.
- Raise the car, remove the extension hose and plug the outlet hose. Fit the outlet hose. Use new seals.
Tightening torque, banjo nipple on gearbox 27 Nm (20 lbf ft)
- Lower the car to the floor.
- Depress the foot brake and start the engine with Tech2 connected. Run the engine until the temperature is 80°C according to the TCM "READ VALUES " menu. Check the oil level and top up as necessary. See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, FLUID LEVEL . The difference in volume between the max and min marks is 0.5 litres.