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05-10-2008 | 12:36 PM

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ukr

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From: upstate, NY

My Ride: 530i n52

Model Year: 2006

Anybody know what Hex size is required to remove the drain plug in a 2006 rear diff?

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06-05-2008 | 05:42 AM

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lcc014

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From: Quincy, MA, USA

My Ride: E60 530i

Model Year: 2004

Engine: M54

Just found out the part number of BMW differential fluid for 2005 530i : 83 22 9 407 768 or Castrol SAF-XO. According to the web site of Circle BMW in New Jersey, this fluid comes in 55 liters in volume !! http://www.circlebmw.com/parts/etk/bmw-fluid-chart.htm.

Owners in USA can buy the equivalent from Amsoil : http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/svg.aspx. I have not tried this oil yet.

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