NO, NO, NO! The manuals from years ago specify ATF, yes. They had no way of knowing when they printed them, that ATF was going to radically change for their application, an automatic transmission.

If you are going to INSIST on using ATF, DO NOT USE DEXRON OR MERCON. These are the ones that have changed to a point of causing seal damage.

You will be better served using Redline Manual Transmission lubricant or motor oil. My 240D has gone something like 400,000 miles on 10W30 Mobil One with NO PROBLEMS.

If you MUST use ATF, find some type A.

Good luck,