Differential Oil Change
10-24-2009, 04:51 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
I just changed the BMW "Lifetime" differential oil with Redline 75W90.
2 Quarts Redline 75W-90
2 Oil Drain/Filler plugs with Oring
14mm Hex Drive
Floor Jacks/Jackstands
Oil collection pan
Oil Hand Pump
Ensure differential oil is at Normal Operating Temperature before raising the car on jacks.
Place oil pan underneath. Open drain plug, drain and properly dispose off used oil.
2 Quarts Redline 75W-90
2 Oil Drain/Filler plugs with Oring
14mm Hex Drive
Floor Jacks/Jackstands
Oil collection pan
Oil Hand Pump
Ensure differential oil is at Normal Operating Temperature before raising the car on jacks.
Place oil pan underneath. Open drain plug, drain and properly dispose off used oil.
10-24-2009, 04:53 PM
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My Ride: 545i Sport
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N62
Put the new plug with Oring and torque to 60NM (44 ft-lbs).
Fill the differential until oil comes out of the filler hole.
Put the new plug with Oring and torque to 60NM (44 ft-lbs).
Clean the work area, put all tools away, lower the car and enjoy the UDM
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10-24-2009, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1039792' date='Oct 24 2009, 06:46 PM
how many miles did you have?
and how did the old oil look?
was there a magnet on the drain plug?
and how did the old oil look?
was there a magnet on the drain plug?
Oil is dark.
No magnet.
10-24-2009, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sdg1871' post='1039795' date='Oct 24 2009, 06:59 PM
What made you decide to change the diff oil?
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10-24-2009, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='1039807' date='Oct 24 2009, 10:14 PM
I don't buy their "Lifetime Oil" mantra. It's so easy, a caveman can do it.
10-24-2009, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='1039811' date='Oct 24 2009, 10:19 PM
Yes Sir. I do it at 5-7 K intervals.
10-25-2009, 07:19 AM
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My Ride: 2009 535xi, short shifter, no CDV
I recall BMW remove drain plug in some cars to make our life not easy to change the fluid. In this case, we will need to suck diff. oil out .... ( I don't think it will complete go out ), or open the case to let it drip. I have 2009 535xi, needs to do transfer case too. There is a big plastic cover under the case, once I hit 30K miles, I am going to do it. ( for both transfer case and diff)
Yes, I did change my oil every 5K to 7.5K depends on my schedule. Rotate tires in every oil change... I am 18K miles now, all four original tires wear even, it has been rotate three times, no ill effect happens.
Yes, I did change my oil every 5K to 7.5K depends on my schedule. Rotate tires in every oil change... I am 18K miles now, all four original tires wear even, it has been rotate three times, no ill effect happens.