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1978 BMW 530I
3.0L I6•RWD•MANUAL•gas
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Fluid · Manual Transmission

Manual Transmission

for 1978 BMW 530i 3.0L I6 · RWD
Fluid Type
ATF Dexron II or 80W-90 GL-4
Spec: Dexron II or API GL-4
Capacity
1.4qt
1.32 L
Drain & Refill
1.4 qt
1.32 L
Change Interval
30,000 mi
48,270 km
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Notes

Getrag 262 or 265 gearbox. BMW originally specified ATF for smoother shifting; some prefer 80W-90 GL-4.

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