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E46 Where's the dipstick...
in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where I
expected. TIA |
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"sgfan3" > wrote
> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where I > expected. TIA Gee, they haven't changed the location on any of their inline-sixes since, what, 1970 or so? Left side of engine, behind the air cleaner box next to the intake manifold. Handle (on mine) is red. FloydR |
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I'll check there. I'll be quite embarrassed if it is right in front of my
eyes and I STILL missed it! (sheepish grin). Thanks! "fbloogyudsr" > wrote in message ... > "sgfan3" > wrote >> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where >> I expected. TIA > > Gee, they haven't changed the location on any of their inline-sixes since, > what, 1970 or so? Left side of engine, behind the air cleaner box next > to the intake manifold. Handle (on mine) is red. > > FloydR |
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My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I
can't find. The red one is engine oil...right? "fbloogyudsr" > wrote in message ... > "sgfan3" > wrote >> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where >> I expected. TIA > > Gee, they haven't changed the location on any of their inline-sixes since, > what, 1970 or so? Left side of engine, behind the air cleaner box next > to the intake manifold. Handle (on mine) is red. > > FloydR |
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"sgfan3" > wrote
> My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I > can't find. The red one is engine oil...right? Right. Modern BMWs have no auto tranny dipstick - they're supposedly "lifetime" fluids. You have to check them using the plug on the side of the transmission. Most people are changing the tranny fluid on a 30K or 60K mile interval, no matter what BMW says. Floyd |
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Sounds like good advice, Floyd. I'm due for an oil change anyway. I'll do
the tranny as well. Thanks! "fbloogyudsr" > wrote in message ... > "sgfan3" > wrote >> My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I >> can't find. The red one is engine oil...right? > > Right. Modern BMWs have no auto tranny dipstick - they're supposedly > "lifetime" fluids. You have to check them using the plug on the side of > the transmission. > > Most people are changing the tranny fluid on a 30K or 60K mile interval, > no matter what BMW says. > > Floyd |
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some say not to change ALL the atf at the same time... it can lead to
problems. http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...ight=ATF+drain "sgfan3" > wrote in message ... > Sounds like good advice, Floyd. I'm due for an oil change anyway. I'll do > the tranny as well. Thanks! > > > "fbloogyudsr" > wrote in message > ... >> "sgfan3" > wrote >>> My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that >>> I can't find. The red one is engine oil...right? >> >> Right. Modern BMWs have no auto tranny dipstick - they're supposedly >> "lifetime" fluids. You have to check them using the plug on the side of >> the transmission. >> >> Most people are changing the tranny fluid on a 30K or 60K mile interval, >> no matter what BMW says. >> >> Floyd > > |
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Prepare to be embarrased. It's right where he described. And, it's red. Very
easy to see, assuming you are actually awake when you look. "sgfan3" > wrote in message ... > I'll check there. I'll be quite embarrassed if it is right in front of my > eyes and I STILL missed it! (sheepish grin). Thanks! > > > "fbloogyudsr" > wrote in message > ... >> "sgfan3" > wrote >>> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where >>> I expected. TIA >> >> Gee, they haven't changed the location on any of their inline-sixes >> since, >> what, 1970 or so? Left side of engine, behind the air cleaner box next >> to the intake manifold. Handle (on mine) is red. >> >> FloydR > > |
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There is no tranny dipstick.
"sgfan3" > wrote in message ... > My bad! I should have mentioned that it's the auto tranny dipstick that I > can't find. The red one is engine oil...right? > > > "fbloogyudsr" > wrote in message > ... >> "sgfan3" > wrote >>> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where >>> I expected. TIA >> >> Gee, they haven't changed the location on any of their inline-sixes >> since, >> what, 1970 or so? Left side of engine, behind the air cleaner box next >> to the intake manifold. Handle (on mine) is red. >> >> FloydR > > |
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Try again when you have more time.
"sgfan3" > wrote in message ... > in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where I > expected. TIA > |
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