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1997 BMW 528I
2.8L I6 M52•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 1997 BMW 528i 2.8L I6 M52 · RWD
Fluid Type
Dexron III ATF
Spec: ZF Lifeguard 5 / Dexron III
Capacity
12.7qt
12.01 L
Drain & Refill
5 qt
4.73 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

ZF 5HP18 5-speed automatic; pan drop service yields ~5 qts. Full flush requires 12+ quarts. Factory 'lifetime fill' but service recommended

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