Transmissions - BMW E46/4 Sedan Manual

Transmissions

There are two transmission variants for the 325xi and 330xi.
The manual transmission for both versions is
the S5D-280Z direct gear transmission. The
extension housing is modified to accept the
transfer case.
The transmission has a lifetime fill of MTF-LT1
synthetic transmission fluid.
Transmission Cross-member
Along with the lower transfer case section, the
cast aluminum transmission cross-member is a
low profile design to optomize ground clear-
ance.
Both manual and automatic transmissions
utilize the same part.
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E46 Models
The automatic transmission for both the 330xi
and 325xi is the A5S-390 R (General Motors)
transmission with GS 20 AGS control and
Steptronic shifter.
The transmission has a lifetime fill of Texaco
8072B.
A5S-390R
S5D-280Z