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Automatic Transmission

1996-1999 BMW 318i E36 1.9L I4 M44

ZF Lifeguard 6

ZF S671 090 255 / BMW 83 22 0 397 114

Total Capacity

10 qt / 9.46 L

Drain & Refill

4 qt / 3.79 L

Change Interval

60,000 mi / 96,000 km

This specification is estimated based on manufacturer patterns. Help us verify it!

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Common Questions

What type of automatic transmission does a 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36 use?

The 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36 1.9L I4 M44 uses ZF Lifeguard 6 (ZF S671 090 255 / BMW 83 22 0 397 114) for the automatic transmission.

What is the automatic transmission capacity for a 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36?

The automatic transmission capacity for the 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36 1.9L I4 M44 is 10 quarts (9.46 liters). Drain and refill capacity is 4 quarts (3.79 liters).

How often should you change the automatic transmission in a 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36?

The recommended automatic transmission change interval for the 1996-1999 BMW 318i E36 is every 60,000 miles (96,000 km).

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