BMW 1500, 1502, 1600, 1602, 1802, 2002, E10/E20 (USA)

Manual transmission fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 1500, 1502, 1600, 1602, 1802, 2002, E10/E20 (USA) manual transmission fluid capacity is 1-1,4 liters. Service intervals include checking every 8000 miles or 12 months and changing every 16000 miles or 24 months. The data covers 26 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • 1502 (1974-1976)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 1502 (1974-1976)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 1502 (1974-1976)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1
  • 1502 (1974-1976)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1
  • 1502 (1974-1976)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/14 4/1
  • 1502 (1974-1976)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/14 4/1
  • 1802 (1971-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 1802 (1971-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 1802 (1971-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1
  • 1802 (1971-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1
  • 2002 tii (1971-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/6 4/1
  • 2002 tii (1971-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/6 4/1
  • 2002 Ti (1968-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 2002 Ti (1968-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 2002 Ti (1968-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/4 4/1
  • 2002 Ti (1968-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/4 4/1
  • 2002/2002A (1968-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 2002/2002A (1968-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 2002/2002A (1968-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1-1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1
  • 2002/2002A (1968-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1-1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1
  • 2002/2002A (1968-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/4 4/1
  • 2002/2002A (1968-1975)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 242/4 4/1
  • 1600-2/1602 (1966-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 1600-2/1602 (1966-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 232/6 4/1
  • 1600-2/1602 (1966-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1
  • 1600-2/1602 (1966-1971)
  • Getrag
  • Use: Alternative (acceptable)
  • Capacity 1,4 liter
  • Check 8000 miles/ 12 months
  • Change 16000 miles/ 24 months
  • Code: 235/5 5/1

Additional Notes

  • Across the BMW 1502, 1600-2/1602, 1802, 2002 Ti, 2002 tii, and 2002/2002A variants, the Getrag manual transmission fluid capacity is listed at either 1 liter or 1.4 liters depending on the specific transmission unit fitted. The 1-liter figure represents a service fill level, while the 1.4-liter figure reflects a higher fill capacity associated with a different Getrag unit variant used across several of the same model years.
  • The 2002/2002A (1968-1975) specifications include a capacity range of 1 to 1.4 liters for certain fluid entries, indicating that more than one Getrag transmission variant was installed in that model across its production span. The fixed 1-liter entries for the same model reflect other specific units with a lower fill volume.
  • The 2002 Ti (1968-1971) and 2002 tii (1971-1975) specifications list only the 1-liter capacity, with no 1.4-liter variant appearing for either model. This contrasts with the 1502, 1600-2/1602, 1802, and 2002/2002A, which carry entries at both capacity values.
  • Each fluid entry across all listed variants carries both a normal use condition and an alternative (acceptable) use condition. In all cases, the capacity, check interval, and change interval remain identical between the normal and alternative entries for the same transmission unit, meaning the distinction between fluid types does not affect service scheduling or fill volume.
  • The fluid check interval for all listed variants is 8,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. This dual-trigger structure means time elapsed is treated as an equally valid service prompt alongside mileage accumulation.
  • The fluid change interval across all variants is set at 16,000 miles or 24 months. At exactly double the check interval in both mileage and time, the change schedule aligns with every second check service.
  • The 1600-2/1602 production span of 1966-1971 represents the earliest model years in the specifications, with the same 8,000-mile check and 16,000-mile change intervals applied as in all later variants. No deviation in service scheduling appears across the full 1966-1975 range covered by the listed models.

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