Whenever I’m stopped, then let of the brake and press the gas, my BMW acts like it’s in neutral for a moment and revs up, then kicks and goes like it was suddenly put into 1st gear. I was told to check the transmission fluid, but I can’t find the dipstick. It’s an automatic transmission on a 1994 BMW 525i.
Your car does not have a dipstick for the trans. There are 2 plugs on the trans oil pan, a fill plug and a drain plug. To check it you will need to raise the vehicle, with the engine running pull the fill plug( the higher one) and the fluid should be at that level. If not you will need to add. That car uses Dextron III.
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ive searched the internet for it and your best bet is to take it into a certified bmw dealer because models around this time had closed tranny systems with a fill and drain bolt on the bottom only.
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Depending on the specific auto transmission actually installed your car may or may not have a tranny dipstick.
Look for it on the left rear side of the engine almost at the bulkhead separating the engine compartment from the driver.
If there is none, then the previous answer that the tranny fluid can only be checked and refilled underneath the car is correct.
The tranny fluid type is listed on the label pasted on the tranny. I believe it is long life oil but I may be wrong.
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Your car does not have a dipstick for the trans. There are 2 plugs on the trans oil pan, a fill plug and a drain plug. To check it you will need to raise the vehicle, with the engine running pull the fill plug( the higher one) and the fluid should be at that level. If not you will need to add. That car uses Dextron III.
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