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R111S · 06-25-2008, 03:46 AM

I have been fretting over what ATF to put in my '97 Active w/4-Speed Automatic. Finally I went to my local BMW Dealer and the service person at the parts counter (Linnion Christian - BMW of Peoria) printed out the following from a Techincal Service Bulliten from March 2008 - What a helpful Guy!
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3.1 GM Transmissions

USE OF ANY OTHER OIL WILL CAUSE A NON WARRANTABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE

*Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper trasmission fitted in vehicle

A4S 270R (THM-R1W)

E36
318i/is/iC/ti from 1996 to 1999 Production

All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluid of the Dexron III formulation.

A4S 310R (THM-R1)

E36
318i/is/iC/ti from 1992 to 1995 Production

All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluid of the Dexron III formulation.
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I am going to drain out the old ATF, replace the Filter, and refill with Redline D4 ATF. I got the Transmission Filter/Gasket Kit from Pelican Parts (09-2043-004-M30 - $30.25).

I already replaced the Rear Diff Oil with Redline 75W90NS All-Synthetic Formula (for non-LDS like mine).

06-25-2008, 03:46 AM	#1
R111S Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 59 iTrader: (0) Photo Gallery	Operatiing Fluids Group 24 Automatic Transmissions: I have been fretting over what ATF to put in my '97 Active w/4-Speed Automatic. Finally I went to my local BMW Dealer and the service person at the parts counter (Linnion Christian - BMW of Peoria) printed out the following from a Techincal Service Bulliten from March 2008 - What a helpful Guy! ---------------------------------- 3.1 GM Transmissions USE OF ANY OTHER OIL WILL CAUSE A NON WARRANTABLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE Transmission identification plate can be utilized to determine proper trasmission fitted in vehicle A4S 270R (THM-R1W)* E36 318i/is/iC/ti from 1996 to 1999 Production All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluid of the Dexron III formulation. A4S 310R (THM-R1) E36 318i/is/iC/ti from 1992 to 1995 Production All reputable brand name Automatic Transmission Fluid of the Dexron III formulation. ---------------------------------- I am going to drain out the old ATF, replace the Filter, and refill with Redline D4 ATF. I got the Transmission Filter/Gasket Kit from Pelican Parts (09-2043-004-M30 - $30.25). I already replaced the Rear Diff Oil with Redline 75W90NS All-Synthetic Formula (for non-LDS like mine).