Alex Cheng
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Can anyone advise on how to check ATF oil level on my 2006 E90 320i? And also in the engine bay, there is a tank which stated ATF oil only on the cover so is it for power steering? Thanks.
How to check ATF oil level?
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Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: How to check ATF oil level?
The tank in the engine bay is the power steering reservoir.
To check the atf oil level - start the engine, jack your ride up, locate the transmission and open the fill plug. You can see the atf flow which can will give you an indication of the level.
The tank in the engine bay is the power steering reservoir.
To check the atf oil level - start the engine, jack your ride up, locate the transmission and open the fill plug. You can see the atf flow which can will give you an indication of the level.
Alex Cheng
Member
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
Lol... won't the oil flow out?
Red_Bean_Bun;1110463 said:
Lol... won't the oil flow out?
Alex Cheng
Member
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
oic, so the plug must be facing up?
whiskie;1110492 said:
oic, so the plug must be facing up?
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: How to check ATF oil level?
Faces sideways .....
Alex Cheng;1110501 said:
Faces sideways .....
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
No need la. A much simpler way is to open the power steering reservoir cap, lift it up and check the level is within the min-max marker on the central stem or not can already.
No need la. A much simpler way is to open the power steering reservoir cap, lift it up and check the level is within the min-max marker on the central stem or not can already.
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: How to check ATF oil level?
I think TS talking about gearbox oil .......
Ahbengdriver;1110528 said:
I think TS talking about gearbox oil .......
Alex Cheng
Member
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
Yup... gearbox oil. So gearbox oil n power steering oil not link, right?
Yup... gearbox oil. So gearbox oil n power steering oil not link, right?
Red_Bean_Bun
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Re: How to check ATF oil level?
Not linked .....
Alex Cheng;1110629 said:
Not linked .....
Alex Cheng
Member
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
Bro, don't get what u mean?
pengful;1110730 said:
Bro, don't get what u mean?
pengful
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Re: How to check ATF oil level?
Was not sure if you were serious when you asked the question. Gearbox oil is in the gearbox and power steering fluid is in the reservoir in the engine compartment. Can't fathom how you can ask if they are linked, thus my question.
Alex Cheng;1110731 said:
Was not sure if you were serious when you asked the question. Gearbox oil is in the gearbox and power steering fluid is in the reservoir in the engine compartment. Can't fathom how you can ask if they are linked, thus my question.
Alex Cheng
Member
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
In my thread, I think someone did mention about it, right? So I just want to confirm on that and BMW is very new to me.
pengful;1110828 said:
In my thread, I think someone did mention about it, right? So I just want to confirm on that and BMW is very new to me.
Iceman_1992
Member
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
I don't think you can do so internally ..
I don't think you can do so internally ..
Red_Bean_Bun
Well-Known Member
Re: How to check ATF oil level?
You need a hoist before you can get to the fill or drain plugs ....
Or you could try getting a rhino ramp ....
Disc;1112676 said:
You need a hoist before you can get to the fill or drain plugs ....
Or you could try getting a rhino ramp ....
