Oil changes, halfshafts, oil level in powersteering 69
Fhove the oil drain plug (17 mm
-ench) from the oil sump, allow the oil
d3 drain and replace the plug, tightening
frmly.
Add 1.75 Imp. pints/1.1 US quart/1 liter
cf oil at first, run the engine at idling
d and continue to add oil until two-
drirds of the way up the space between
Ùe two markings on the dipstick.
Oil capa¢ity when refilling: approx. 3.5
hTp. pints/2.1 US quarts/2 liters. Total
cii capacity for initial filling of new or
acliange transmission:
T2.8 Imp. pints/7.7 US quarts7.25 liters.
Aways check oil level with transmission
a±operatingtemperature.
Cl quantity be.tween the two dipstick
nans approx. 0.25 liter (0.44 lmp. pint/
: 25 US quart.
Oil grades:
see "SPECIFICATIONS".
Change the oil in the final drive while at
normal operating temperature after
1000 km (app. 600 miles) and then every
20 000 miles (30 000 km).
Fìemove the ojl drain plug (10 mm AIlen
key), then the filler plug (10 mm Allen
key) on the right hand side of the final
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plug and replace, screwing in firmly.
Total oll capacity: 2.8 lmp. pints/1.7 US
quarts/1.61 iters.
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Oil grades: Branded SAE 90 hypoid gear
oil, running-in and constant use grade
(your BMW service station knows the
factory-approved grades).
During each 15000 km (10000 mile)
lnspection, inspect the flexible gaiters
on the halfshafts for leaks and check
tightness of retaining bolts.
Check oll level in hydraulic power steer-
ing whenever engine oil is checked or
routine maintenance work carried out.
With the engine stopped, unscrew the
wingnut and take off the reservoir cover.
The oil level should be approx. 0.2" (5
mm) above the mark on the side of the
reservoir. Top up if necessary (for oil
grades, see "SPECIFICATIONS"). Next,
start the engine and add more oil if
required until the level stabilizes at the
mark on the reservoir wall.
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