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1997 BMW M3
3.2L I6 S52•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Fluid · Automatic Transmission

Automatic Transmission

for 1997 BMW M3 3.2L I6 S52 · RWD
Fluid Type
Dexron III ATF
Spec: ZF S5-31 transmission fluid spec
Capacity
3.2qt
3.03 L
Drain & Refill
2.6 qt
2.46 L
Change Interval
60,000 mi
96,540 km

Notes

4-speed ZF 4HP22 automatic transmission. Pan drop service capacity lower.

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