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1989 BMW 318IS E30
1.8L I4•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 1989 BMW 318is E30 1.8L I4 · RWD
Fluid Type
Dexron II/IID ATF
Spec: GM Dexron II or Dexron III compatible
Capacity
6.3qt
5.96 L
Drain & Refill
3.5 qt
3.31 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

ZF 3HP22 3-speed automatic. Full capacity ~6.3qt, pan drop ~3.5qt. Dexron III backward compatible.

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