To prepare the EV for its initial road test now requires some housekeeping. Previous tests of the drive train took place with the wheels elevated off the floor without any significant load on the gearbox. Following the directions found in the Bentley BMW 3 Series Service Manual (section 230), the fill plug on the right side of the transmission was removed (picture DSC01701) and a flexible tubing was inserted. Using a Performance Tool Quart and Gallon Fluid Pump (O'Reilly Auto, $9.99), transmission fluid (purchased form Patrick BMW in Schaumburg, Illinois) was pumped into the opening until the fluid level just began to overflow the fill hole. This process was very efficient.
DSC01701 showing the fill plug on the right side (middle) of the Getrag transmission.
DSC01702 showing the Performance Tool Quart and Gallon Fluid Pump as it was used to pump transmission fluid into fill hole on the right side of the Getrag transmission.
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