1996 BMW 318is Transmission — Variants, Fitment & Tag Check

One transmission variant is listed for the 1996 BMW 318is. Attributes, interchange numbers, and fitment notes.

Only one variant is listed for this vehicle and part, so there is nothing to choose between.

Variant T281422

4L30E Automatic Transmission Assembly

Illustrative photo of T281422
Illustrative images — not the exact unit listed
Average R&R6.8
Bell Housing5-1/2 Inch at 11 O'clock Flat Btwn Top Bolts
Bell Housing IncludedYes
Cooler IncludedNo
Cooler Replacement RequiredNo
Dipstick HoleNot in Case
Extended WarrantyNo
Fluid TypePZL-HIGHMG
LockupYes
Pan Bolts16
Premium LaborYes
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Radiator IncludedNo
Radiator Replacement RequiredNo
Speedometer TypeWith Speedometer Hole In Tail Housing
Starter1 O'clock Starter Pocket
Tail HousingWith
Torque Converter IncludedYes
Transmission Family4L30E
Transmission Fluid9
Transmission Speeds4-Speed

Interchange numbers (vendor)

OEM cross-references

None listed.

Hollander numbers

None listed.

Frequently asked questions

What transmission fits a 1996 BMW 318is?

One variant is listed: T281422 (4L30E Automatic Transmission Assembly).

How do I know which variant fits my 1996 BMW 318is?

Only one variant is listed for this vehicle and part.

Fitment data from the ETE catalog, our own completed orders, and Hollander interchange data. Numbering systems are listed separately and never merged. When a record lists more than one variant, the tag on your unit is the final word on fitment.