Automatic Transmission

for 2003 BMW 530i 3.0L I6 M54 · RWD

Fluid Type

Dexron III ATF

Spec: ZF Lifeguard 5 (preferred) or Dexron III

Capacity

9.5qt

8.99 L

Drain & Refill

5 qt

4.73 L

Change Interval

60,000 mi

96,540 km

Notes

ZF 5HP19 transmission. Pan drop yields ~5qt; total capacity ~9.5qt. ZF Lifeguard 5 is preferred over Dexron III. Fluid technically 'lifetime' but service recommended.

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