Automatic Transmission

for 2005 BMW 330xi E46 3.0L I6 M54 AWD · AWD

Fluid Type

Dexron III ATF

Spec: ZF Lifeguard 5 or Dexron III

Capacity

9qt

8.51 L

Drain & Refill

5 qt

4.73 L

Change Interval

60,000 mi

96,540 km

Notes

GM 5L40-E transmission. Pan drop yields approximately 5 quarts; total system capacity ~9 quarts. BMW originally spec'd as lifetime fill but service recommended.

Other fluid systems on this vehicle

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