Checking Fluid Level

2006 BMW 525xi AutomaticSECTION Checking Fluid Level
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Check lubricant at fill hole (2). See Fig 1 . Lubricant should be at bottom of filler plug hole. Tighten oil filler plug to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSΒ  .

Fig 1: Locating Oil Drain Plug & Filler Plug
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