550i Dipstick Question
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Hey guys I'm new to the forums! Alright I own a 2008 550i m-sport. My question is what is the dipstick in the pictures below for? Because I heard E60s dont have dipsticks... Is it Oil? Transmission? I heard its a hidden transmission oil dipstick. I know you guys will know
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that's the engine oil dipstick. The 550i is the last BMW to have one. There is no transmission dipstick, you have to have the car level on a lift, with the engine running and fluid between 30 and 50C to check it.
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For heaven's sake, detail that engine compartment.
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Hey guys I'm new to the forums! Alright I own a 2008 550i m-sport. My question is what is the dipstick in the pictures below for? Because I heard E60s dont have dipsticks... Is it Oil? Transmission? I heard its a hidden transmission oil dipstick. I know you guys will know
Thanks.
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Salut, Bob p.
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You check through the idrive but some E60 models do also have the engine oil dipstick, for example E60 550i has it as shown in the OP picture.
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Sorry bud, you do have a oil dipstick on your n62. No e60's have transmission fluid dipsticks.
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It would also help if you have more details showing where is this dipstick connected to the transmission?