R60 Possible to Change Transfer Case Fluid?
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Possible to Change Transfer Case Fluid?
Is it possible to change the fluid in an R60 ALL4 transfer case? Does the transfer case have a fill and/or drain plug?
If so, has anyone successfully done the procedure? Any tips? I don't buy into the life-time fluid regime of BMW Group. I would like to change all of the drivetrain fluids on a regular interval. Thanks all.
If so, has anyone successfully done the procedure? Any tips? I don't buy into the life-time fluid regime of BMW Group. I would like to change all of the drivetrain fluids on a regular interval. Thanks all.
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This site has loads of info:
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...r-box/ESqPQsbF
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...r-box/ESqPQsbF
Sounds like you will have to suck the fluid out and replace, similar to many newer "lifetime fluid" BMW differentials (my X5 included).
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For those curious RealOEM and newTIS state that the correct fluid is "BMW Synthetik OSP." After some research, it appears that Synthetik OSP was superseded by BMW SAF-XO, which is Castrol Syntrax Longlife 75W-90. It's about $25 per liter.
Edit:
Decided to go with Redline GL-5 75W-90 for the t-case and Redline GL-5 75W-85 for the rear diff (to match the OEM diff fluid viscosity). I have always had good results with Redline gear oils in BMWs.
Edit:
Decided to go with Redline GL-5 75W-90 for the t-case and Redline GL-5 75W-85 for the rear diff (to match the OEM diff fluid viscosity). I have always had good results with Redline gear oils in BMWs.
Last edited by entropy1; 08-16-2018 at 08:28 PM.
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transfer case fluid
I used an oil change topsider to suck it out, then pumped fresh fluid from below.
The capacity is pretty small. I have a theory that transfer case issues are due to not topping off this fluid after removing the intermediate shaft through the transfer case during repairs.
For instance i did this fluid change in the pic after a bit of fluid fell out during an oil pump solenoid harness repair where the passenger side axle and intermediate shaft needed to be removed.
embarrassed over dirty engine in pic. Is clean now
The capacity is pretty small. I have a theory that transfer case issues are due to not topping off this fluid after removing the intermediate shaft through the transfer case during repairs.
For instance i did this fluid change in the pic after a bit of fluid fell out during an oil pump solenoid harness repair where the passenger side axle and intermediate shaft needed to be removed.
embarrassed over dirty engine in pic. Is clean now
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I used an oil change topsider to suck it out, then pumped fresh fluid from below.
The capacity is pretty small. I have a theory that transfer case issues are due to not topping off this fluid after removing the intermediate shaft through the transfer case during repairs.
For instance i did this fluid change in the pic after a bit of fluid fell out during an oil pump solenoid harness repair where the passenger side axle and intermediate shaft needed to be removed.
The capacity is pretty small. I have a theory that transfer case issues are due to not topping off this fluid after removing the intermediate shaft through the transfer case during repairs.
For instance i did this fluid change in the pic after a bit of fluid fell out during an oil pump solenoid harness repair where the passenger side axle and intermediate shaft needed to be removed.
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There's already good information in this thread so I'm reviving it rather than start a new one.
My car is a 2013 Countryman S All4 with AT. I'm preparing to change the oil in the transfer case and rear diff and want to make sure I use the right stuff. RealOEM shows the same oil for both and that product is no longer available. For the transfer case, ECS lists this:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/07512293972/
Is that the right product for the rear diff as well? I've looked at RedLine. When I enter the data for my car, their site recommends a 75w90 product (57904) for clutch-actuated limited slip diffs. Is that the right stuff? They don't list a product for the transfer case.
One other thing... I've read that the transfer case has a capacity of about 0.5L. What's the capacity of the rear diff? Haven't yet found a thread that provides that information.
My car is a 2013 Countryman S All4 with AT. I'm preparing to change the oil in the transfer case and rear diff and want to make sure I use the right stuff. RealOEM shows the same oil for both and that product is no longer available. For the transfer case, ECS lists this:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/07512293972/
Is that the right product for the rear diff as well? I've looked at RedLine. When I enter the data for my car, their site recommends a 75w90 product (57904) for clutch-actuated limited slip diffs. Is that the right stuff? They don't list a product for the transfer case.
One other thing... I've read that the transfer case has a capacity of about 0.5L. What's the capacity of the rear diff? Haven't yet found a thread that provides that information.
Last edited by dmath; 12-26-2018 at 06:31 PM.
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There's already good information in this thread so I'm reviving it rather than start a new one.
My car is a 2013 Countryman S All4 with AT. I'm preparing to change the oil in the transfer case and rear diff and want to make sure I use the right stuff. RealOEM shows the same oil for both and that product is no longer available. For the transfer case, ECS lists this:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/07512293972/
Is that the right product for the rear diff as well? I've looked at RedLine. When I enter the data for my car, their site recommends a 75w90 product (57904) for clutch-actuated limited slip diffs. Is that the right stuff? They don't list a product for the transfer case.
One other thing... I've read that the transfer case has a capacity of about 0.5L. What's the capacity of the rear diff? Haven't yet found a thread that provides that information.
My car is a 2013 Countryman S All4 with AT. I'm preparing to change the oil in the transfer case and rear diff and want to make sure I use the right stuff. RealOEM shows the same oil for both and that product is no longer available. For the transfer case, ECS lists this:
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/07512293972/
Is that the right product for the rear diff as well? I've looked at RedLine. When I enter the data for my car, their site recommends a 75w90 product (57904) for clutch-actuated limited slip diffs. Is that the right stuff? They don't list a product for the transfer case.
One other thing... I've read that the transfer case has a capacity of about 0.5L. What's the capacity of the rear diff? Haven't yet found a thread that provides that information.
The t-case and diff are simple, standard designs. No clutches.
The rear diff holds about 0.6L from my experience.
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No problem. Good luck with the fluid change. The rear diff is really simple. I had trouble getting the fluid out of the t-case.
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