transfer case fluid

T0NE*F32 · 09-25-2013, 04:36 PM

Changing my transfer case fluid soon.. What kinds of fluid have you used other than BMW?

Cir14 · 09-26-2013, 10:10 PM

I'm more concerned w/ high mileage ~90k & never have changed before, good idea or just leave it?? I'd just got oem fluid

MBP0202 · 09-27-2013, 01:17 PM

I changed my transfer case fluid around 75k using OEM fluid, no discernible change/difference...

Ph0zenstone · 09-27-2013, 01:23 PM

just get oem fluid, its like $35 online. I changed mine at 50K and it was black. new fluid is golden yellow; a little lighter than motor oil. The change itself is a pain in the ass though because the space is so small for the filler hole. Follow the DIYs on the forum and you should be alright

nailer335 · 10-01-2013, 12:11 AM

I'm a believer in preventative maintenance. Change your fluids proactively.

the_awakening · 10-01-2013, 03:47 PM

I too changed my xfer case fluid. I had 60k and it was indeed black. If you're going to do it, use OEM. The price of the fluid sucks but I want to keep this car just about forever. My last car, a 2001 330xi that now belongs to my brother, has 167k on the original xfer case and fluid. So does changing it make a difference? Idk...but I'd rather be safe.

T0NE*F32 · 10-01-2013, 05:19 PM

cool.. thx for the replies guys

ska///235i · 10-04-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by T0NE*E60

cool.. thx for the replies guys

I see you're in boston...i have a bottle of tcase fluid oem that i might not use so let me know if youj want to purchase it from me

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Ph0zenstone Major General 325 Rep 5,370 Posts Drives: 2018 530e X-Drive Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (74)	just get oem fluid, its like $35 online. I changed mine at 50K and it was black. new fluid is golden yellow; a little lighter than motor oil. The change itself is a pain in the ass though because the space is so small for the filler hole. Follow the DIYs on the forum and you should be alright
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nailer335 Captain 25 Rep 699 Posts Drives: e90 335i f30 330i g20 m340i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00] 2022 m340i [0.00] 2017 330i xdrive [0.00]	I'm a believer in preventative maintenance. Change your fluids proactively.
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the_awakening New Member 2 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	I too changed my xfer case fluid. I had 60k and it was indeed black. If you're going to do it, use OEM. The price of the fluid sucks but I want to keep this car just about forever. My last car, a 2001 330xi that now belongs to my brother, has 167k on the original xfer case and fluid. So does changing it make a difference? Idk...but I'd rather be safe.
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T0NE*F32 Private First Class 9 Rep 153 Posts Drives: SIXTYxi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: NorthEast iTrader: (3)	cool.. thx for the replies guys
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