charles28 130 Report post Posted September 14, 2007 I just tried that Vin Decoder and got the following... I was wondering if this info is correct? as Its a Jap Import BMW, i was told that the transmission is some Japanese type. Are Jap Import E36's assembled in Germany? thanks. Chassis number AM94689 Vehicle code CB62 Series E36 Model 320i ( 320i M52 ) Body type saloon Catalog model ECE Production date 1997 / 04 Engine M52 Transmission Automatic Steering Right Catalyzer YES Production FROM : 1995/09/01 TO : 1997/08/31 Engine M52 Engine Oil 6.50 Liter Transmission Automatic Transmission Model A5S 310Z Transmission Oil 9.60 Liter Rear Axle Oil 1.10 Liter Coolant(w/o Air Conditioner) 10.00 Liter Coolant(with Air Conditioner) 10.00 Liter Brake fluid 1.00 Liter Remarks : Automatic transmission: lifetime oil filing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Bump it up.. I have the same transmission: A5S 310Z, and would like to know if it is a jatco box or not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 As far as I know all auto box's out of Jap cars are Jatco's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Sooo.. because mines a german assembled car. its a non jatco box?... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 6 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Sooo.. because mines a german assembled car. its a non jatco box?...Cars that went to the Jap market had to follow certain regulations. I can't remember the exact percentage but say 40% had to come from local Jap manufacturers. The cars went to Japan partly assembled and were finished there. So the auto box's were made in Japan.Any auto e36 imported from Japan has jap spec's so no it would be a Jatco Edited April 28, 2008 by Nick021 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted April 28, 2008 Damn.. ah well, thanks very much for the info!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites