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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLESERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURES
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Procedures
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Procedures
00 11.. ... - Draining/topping up gear oil in manual transmission
Note:
Gearbox must be at normal operating temperature.
Gear oil:
- Refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids.
Filling capacities:
- Refer to Technical Data.
Draining gear oil:
- Release oil drain plug (1) and filler plug (2).
- Clean oil drain plug (1) and screw in.
Tightening torque 23 00 4AZ Transmission in General.
Fill transmission with ATF.
- Pour in gear oil until overflowing.
- Tighten in filler screw (2).
Tightening torque: 23 00 4AZ. Transmission in General
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.