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How do you change the gearbox oil of the BMW 3 Series?

Model: BMW Serie 3 F31, F30 - Years 2012-2019
Part: Transmission fluid

In order to change the oil in the automatic transmission of the BMW 3 Series, it is convenient to lift the car with the help of a bridge, so that the components located in its lower part can be accessed more comfortably. Here it will be necessary to loosen the screws that secure the protection panel of the lower part of the vehicle, in order to access the gearbox: by unscrewing the bolt that secures the gearbox drain plug, all the used oil can be collected in the inside of a suitably positioned container. At this point it will be possible to top up from the same hole using a syringe.

Posted on 19 September 2022 by ScegliAuto

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Lift the vehicle on suitable axle stands, remove the front wheels, and then the front bumper and grille. Proceed to remove the front headlights; drain the coolant, remove the intercooler radiator and the hoses connecting it to the intake system. Position the new intercooler radiator in the grille, temporarily securing it with cable ties, and mark with a marker the part of the metal that needs to be removed to allow the new hoses to pass through. Cut the marked portion of metal and apply a gasket to the edge. Remove the inner cover of the bumper and position it near the radiator to identify any interfering parts to eliminate: again, apply a gasket to the edge of the cut. Create brackets for securing the new radiator and proceed with the installation of the connecting pipes from the radiator to the intake, shaping and connecting them appropriately. Finally, reassemble the bumper, headlights, and grille.

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