and what type transmission fluid
BMW Dealerships...
The power steering fluid reservoir is located next to the oil filter on a 1999 BMW 540i. The reservoir will have ATF written on it.
BMW transmissions are "lifetime fill" meaning that they don't recommend changing the transmission fluid.
Pull out the stick and it will tell you on the stick how to check it properly.Wrong. The 540i has a sealed transmission. To check or change fluid you must raise car keeping level, remove Allen head plug.Fluid should be level at top of plug hole.
The transmission fluid in that car is permanent, the dealership has a special tool to access it in case of fluid loss.
Before you can change the transmission fluid on a 1997 BMW 540-I you need to remove the plug and drain the old fluid. The new fluid is poured into the top of the transmission in the hole marked for transmission fluid.
There is no dip stick for the transmission. there is a drain / fill plug on the side. Open the plug. if fluid comes out you are good. if not fill until fluid drains out.
There is no container. BMW transmissions are "lifetime fill" meaning that they are not supposed to need fluid added. You can add fluid directly into the transmission through the fill plug.
18.5 to 19.5 gallons for a 2001-2003 BMW 540i
The battery on the E39 540i is in the boot on the r/h/s. Remove the plastic bin, and you will see it. BMW 540i owner, Chichester.
there is no dipstick to check the fluid, the fluid is lifetime and never needs to be changed or serviced, there is a fill plug on the bottom of the transmission, engine running, and trans warm, fluid should pour slightly out of fill plug..