Differential oil change
03-18-2008, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TMQ' post='546418' date='Mar 17 2008, 12:39 PM
I was actually told that there is a drain plug. UKR - what's your source of info?
03-19-2008, 01:42 PM
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I have no idea right now, until Friday. The local shop says there's a drain plug. So does an expert on another forum.
03-21-2008, 02:38 PM
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My Ride: 2008 528i: Silver/Black/Light Wood, ZPP, ZCW, STEP, Comfort Seat, Heated Rear Seat, PDC, Xenon, Nav, iPod. 35% ceramic tint, VentureShield clear bra.
Update: I went to the local BMW independent shop and had the differential oil changed (for breakin maintenance purpose). Alas, there is no drain plug, so the drain and fill had to be from the same opening.
The cost is less than the oil change at the dealer.
The cost is less than the oil change at the dealer.
03-21-2008, 03:17 PM
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Z3 Coupe R4Turbo Hellrot, semi race. (670bhp)
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Oil in final drive.
Castrol SAF-XO 75W-90 without LSD
Castrol SAF-XJ 75W-140 with LSD
1.6l in differential
Oil in gear box
Castrol SMX-S 75W-85
At service 1.7-2.3l
Dry gearbox, first fill 1,9-2,5l
Castrol SAF-XO 75W-90 without LSD
Castrol SAF-XJ 75W-140 with LSD
1.6l in differential
Oil in gear box
Castrol SMX-S 75W-85
At service 1.7-2.3l
Dry gearbox, first fill 1,9-2,5l
03-22-2008, 07:46 AM
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My Ride: 2008 528i: Silver/Black/Light Wood, ZPP, ZCW, STEP, Comfort Seat, Heated Rear Seat, PDC, Xenon, Nav, iPod. 35% ceramic tint, VentureShield clear bra.
Redline 75W-90 was used by the shop.
03-22-2008, 08:40 AM
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I guess that will do as well 
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