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

"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

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

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

"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

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

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
>
>

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
>
>

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
>
>

Try again when you have more time.


"sgfan3" > wrote in message
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> in my 2001 330 ci? I had a quick look (no time) and didn't find it where I
> expected. TIA
>