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Fits E83 Platform with 6 Speed Automatic Transmission
BMW X3 Automatic Transmission Filter Fluid Kit Includes:
Automatic Transmission Pan Gasket
Automatic Transmission Filter Unit and Seal
Transmission Pan Fill Plug and Sealing O-ring
Transmission Pan Drain Plug and Sealing O-ring
Transmission Pan Mounting Hardware
7 Liters of German RAVENOL Synthetic BMW Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) - Adequate quantity of fluid for filter change. This transmission fluid meets BMW 83222163514, and Texaco ETL-8072B specification requirements for BMW GA6L45R 6-speed automatic transmissions and is specifically designed for GM automatic transmissions.
GM Transmission Fluid Specification Note: The original BMW 6-speed GM transmission originally recommended a GM specification ATF. Since the original inception and use of this transmission, the transmission fluid has had several superseding parts as follows. Parts number and specifications 81229400272, 81229400275, 81229407738, 83220397114, 83220403248, 83220403249, 83220432807, 83229407858, 83229407859, 83222167720, 83220024359, 83222163514, 83220026922, ETL8072B, ETL7045E. The most important factor is to use the newest Dexron VI spec fluid.
More About RAVENOL ATF: RAVENOL transmission fluid is 100% genuine German. Manufactured and bottled in Germany since 1946! RAVENOL mixes and bottles their own proprietary blend and brand of ATF transmission lubricants to the highest European OE quality standards. RAVENOL is unique in that they have TOTAL CONTROL over the QUALITY during their manufacturing process. Their lubricants are manufactured within their own refinery and factory in Germany to the highest European OE quality standards and have been awarded many OE APPROVALS for superior quality.
2007-2008 BMW X3-3.0si SUV - AWD w/ 3.0 Litre 24 Valve Non-Turbocharged L6 Gasoline Engine and 6 Spd Auto Trans (E83)
2009-2010 BMW X3-30i SUV - xDrive w/ 3.0 Litre 24 Valve Non-Turbocharged L6 Gasoline Engine and 6 Spd Auto Trans (E83)
Why change your BMW atf and transmission filter? Your BMW transmission has hundreds of moving components. Over time these internal components mesh with one another, begin to wear, and create fine metallic particles. These fine metallic particles contaminate your BMW transmission fluid and plug the transmission filter. This contamination affects your transmissions efficiency and long term performance, causing more friction and wear on transmission components. By having a regular transmission fluid and filter service interval for your BMW, you will easily extend the life of your transmission. With clean ATF and a fresh transmission filter you will be providing clean lubrication and proper filtration for your transmission. This important maintenance interval will support a long lasting well lubricated and protected transmission, minimizing chances of costly transmission repairs and problems.
We have observed the BMW 6-Speed transmission fluid getting contaminated earlier then usual. The ATF has a dirty metallic tint as soon as 60,000 miles. We recommend changing BMW transmission fluid and transmission filter every 50,000 to minimize the chances of wear on critical transmission components. Many people choose to just flush the transmission fluid? At Blauparts we recommend the transmission fluid and filters be changed along with the related components. This can greatly maximize gearbox performance and service life.
Having regular BMW atf and filter services on your BMW is great preventive maintenance. Having a regular service interval for your transmission is much more logical and inexpensive in the long term. Neglecting your BMW transmission can lead to costly transmission repairs or even having to replace a transmission for several thousands of dollars.