Automatic Transmission

for 1998 BMW 328i 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD

Fluid Type

Dexron III ATF

Spec: GM Dexron III, ZF Lifeguard 5

Capacity

8.6qt

8.14 L

Drain & Refill

4.2 qt

3.97 L

Change Interval

60,000 mi

96,540 km

Notes

ZF 5HP18 or 5HP19 transmission. Pan drop service removes approximately 4.2 quarts. Total fill with torque converter is 8.6 quarts. ZF Lifeguard 5 is OEM fluid, Dexron III compatible.

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

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