The 2018 BMW 520I has 22 automatic transmission parts with verified fitment on this page — 7 part types and 8 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 2018 BMW 520I, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts. 17 parts of the 22 listed are Transmission Fluid Additive (8 parts), Transmission Fluid (5 parts) and Fluid Pan (4 parts). The other 4 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged — the only engine offered in the 2018 BMW 520I.
The most listed brands for 2018 BMW 520I automatic transmission parts are LUBEGARD (8 parts), VAICO (5 parts) and ELRING (3 parts), plus 5 more brands.
3 parts on this 2018 BMW 520I page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including VAICO V600058 (Transmission Fluid) and LUBEGARD 19610 (Transmission Fluid Additive). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Filter
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 265853F | 🇲🇽 MX | OE FIX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the replacement filters for this application — the table heading and notes say which circuit. Typical signs include restricted flow — long cranking, weak airflow, or dirty fluid after a short interval. Seat the new filter so it cannot bypass, and use the grade the notes call for.
This group shows a single part: DORMAN 265853F.
Fluid Pan
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORMAN | 265853 | 🇲🇽 MX | OE FIX | View on Amazon |
| ELRING | 224210 | 🇲🇽 MX | with Seal | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SK265853 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon | |
| SPECTRA PREMIUM | TP0853 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the pans that hold automatic-transmission fluid.
4 Fluid Pan parts are listed for the 2018 BMW 520I, from DORMAN, ELRING, SKP and 1 other brand.
Part numbers include DORMAN 265853, ELRING 224210 and SKP SK265853, among others listed above.
Fluid Pan Gasket
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING | 186400 | 🇲🇽 MX | with Trans.: 8-Speed Automatic Transmission | View on Amazon |
This table covers the gaskets that seal the Fluid Pan. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for.
This group shows a single part: ELRING 186400.
Input Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELRING | 096490 | 🇲🇽 MX | Height [MM]: 7Inner Diameter [MM]: 53 | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Input Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 2018 BMW 520I — ELRING 096490.
Transmission Fluid
Dexron
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO | V600032 | 🇲🇽 MX | Description: ATF II, ATF Dexron II D 208L | View on Amazon |
Type III (H)
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO | V600007 | 🇲🇽 MX | Description: ATF Longlife, 12x 1 L | View on Amazon |
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAICO Popular | V600058 | 🇲🇽 MX | ATF II 5 L | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V600079 | 🇲🇽 MX | Description: ATF III 5 L | View on Amazon |
| VAICO | V600132 | 🇲🇽 MX | Description: 5 L | View on Amazon |
This table covers the automatic-transmission fluids specified for this gearbox. Typical signs include harsh or delayed shifts, fluid that smells burnt, or a shudder at light throttle. Use exactly the specification in the notes. Automatic transmissions are unforgiving of the wrong fluid.
5 Transmission Fluid parts for the 2018 BMW 520I come from VAICO. The "Popular" part is VAICO V600058.
The Dexron section lists 1 option from VAICO — grouped under the catalog's "Dexron" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VAICO V600032 is listed in this group.
The Type III (H) section lists 1 option from VAICO — grouped under the catalog's "Type III (H)" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VAICO V600007 is listed in this group.
3 further parts sit outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.
Part numbers include VAICO V600058, VAICO V600032 and VAICO V600007, among others listed above.
Transmission Fluid Additive
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUBEGARD Popular | 19610 | 🇲🇽 MX | Instant Shudder Fixx2 oz | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Popular | 60902 | 🇲🇽 MX | Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant10 oz | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 19689 | 🇲🇽 MX | Instant Shudder Fixx2 oz | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 19680 | 🇲🇽 MX | Instant Shudder Fixx2 oz, clam shell | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 19688 | 🇲🇽 MX | Instant Shudder Fixx2 oz, Spanish | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 50902 | 🇲🇽 MX | Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant32 oz | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 50904 | 🇲🇽 MX | Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant5 Gallon | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 50905 | 🇲🇽 MX | Automatic Transmission Fluid Protectant55 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the conditioners and additives used with this transmission fluid.
8 Transmission Fluid Additive parts for the 2018 BMW 520I come from LUBEGARD. The "Popular" part is LUBEGARD 19610.
Listed part numbers: LUBEGARD 19610, LUBEGARD 60902 and LUBEGARD 19689, plus the other parts above.
Transmission Mount
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANCHOR | 10236 | 🇲🇽 MX | Rear | View on Amazon |
| WESTAR | EM7675 | 🇲🇽 MX | View on Amazon |
This table covers the mounts that hold the transmission to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes.
2 Transmission Mount parts are listed for the 2018 BMW 520I, from ANCHOR and WESTAR.
Listed part numbers: ANCHOR 10236 and WESTAR EM7675.
Buying Automatic Transmission Parts for a 2018 BMW 520I
On this vehicle, the automatic transmission covers the automatic gearbox and its supporting cast — filters, coolers, solenoids, mounts and torque-converter parts.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Transmission Fluid Additive and Transmission Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many automatic transmission parts fit the 2018 BMW 520I?
Our catalog currently lists 22 automatic transmission parts for the 2018 BMW 520I across 7 subcategories and 8 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of automatic transmission problems on a 2018 BMW 520I?
Common symptoms include delayed or harsh engagement, slipping under load, fluid that smells burnt, or shuddering at light throttle around 40 mph. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the filter and pan gasket with every fluid service, and flush the cooler lines when replacing a failed unit.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 2018 BMW 520I was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 2018 BMW 520I?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged engine. Then use exactly the fluid specification in the notes — automatic transmissions are the least forgiving component on the vehicle about fluid choice. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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