Automatic transmission fluid change

[Wyvern]

Hell.
I have a 95 318ti, automatic trans.
The BEST commuter car I have ever had.

I understand the trans is closed / sealed / "lifetime"

Any info on how I could drain and refill the AUTO trans ?
What oil would I use ?

[Wapiennik]

It's not sealed. Typical to that of most cars. Long pan near the oil sump. Many, many bolts hold it in place. When replacing, just get a new gasket and filter for it and use sealant suitable for that.

[Wyvern]

there is no dipstick and I cant see any fill / or level plugs ???

I can drop the pan and drain ... but have to be able to refil and check level

[Wapiennik]

Here's an article by Wayne Dempsey from his book:

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/E36-Tranny_Fluid_Auto/E36-Tranny_Fluid_Auto.htm

Hope that helps you.

[Wyvern]

Thanks for the link (i found that last night)
I need to go under the car again ... I swear there is now drain ore fill plug on the single pan I have.

[Wyvern]

Found my drain and fill plugs.
Did the fluid change today.

Shifts much smoother and even got a "chirp" out of it ...LOL

Thanks for the input and info guys.