1987 BMW 325 87 bmw 325IS 5 SPD TRANSMISSION SHIFT ISSUE

1987 BMW 325
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ATL250GUARBUM
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When transmission gets hot it will not shift. Does the manual tranny have a filter? What and how do I check the fluid? Is it a typical manual transmission servicing procedure and what type fluid should I use? Is amsoil compatible with the BMW parts or not?
May 13, 2008 at 10:20 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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There isn't a filter. There are two plugs, one is the drain, the other is the fill plug, remove the fill plug (on the side of the transmission) to check the level. It is a typical service. I have no issues with amsoil products and the tranny does not either.
May 14, 2008 at 8:45 AM