BMW Differential Fluid Oil Change F10 F11 F20 F30 F31 G20 G30

[@dinhvanpham8102]

Great video. Thank you very much for sharing. I have a BMW 525D xdrive F11 2012 and lately i was worried for my differential. You are right about BMW service people if you ask to change the automatic ZF gear box or any oil change on a BMW they will tell it is a lifetime. Your video saved me a lot of time and money. Thank you very much. Keep on the good work:-))

[@claudioagmfilho]

For KZbinrs Hi there, i am all the way from Recife in Brazil, South America, really liked your video, very informative and all, thank you for sharing it…

[@thomasv301]

Thanks for the video. But for F10 F11 you should use BMW certified differential oil. OEM BMW HypoidAxleOilG1 75W85.

[@Juupke]

Thomassetty Hi, castrol is just as good, also you need to overfill the differential slightly, then let the car down and let it sit level until the oil starts dripping then you have the right oil level. As described and displayed in my video. Good luck!

[@clifft7832]

The lifetime oil wasn't necessarily for owner appeasement. BMW offers free maintenance on new cars, so all of a sudden, oil change intervals were 10K and other fluids were lifetime.

[@maka09ach]

After I saw you video I decided to do it on my 520d. Since I bought the car I have done 60000km so I was expecting that the old oil would be really black but it's not. It has the same golden color as the new one. How come your oil is black after just 20000km ???

[@kirwanjohn101]

Thanks for the excellent video and notes. Just to mention that your Bmw f10 has a non limited slip differential so you should have used Castrol syntrax long life 75w90 oil. The oil you used is designed for limited slip differentials but will also work in non limited slip differentials. I think it is important to point this out.

[@Juupke]

John Gate1 great add on, thanks!

[@nucularthegreat]

the viscosity of the original oil is 75W85 due to efficiency (that tiny drop less fuel consumption). For less wear and tear use the 75W140 like all BMW´s in the years before. Oils with non slip additives are not specifically needed in this case, but you can use these too.

[@xsavier7984]

I have a 2014 xdrive I can also use the 75w90? or 75w140?

[@dansu92833]

@@xsavier7984Jack up your rear side of car, turning the wheel, if both wheel turning same direction then you’ll need 75w140. If not then 75w90.

[@srpark7]

Why?

[@imperatormouse2735]

No need to fill in Castrol Syntrax Limited Slip 75W-140 in your Axle since it has no limited slip. Your Axle is factory filled with thinner Castrol BOT 448 75W-85

[@og-0110]

Thanks, and what about the front diff?

[@Nik-hm5um]

Hi, if possible use Mobil 1 SHC 75W90 in the rear diff instead of BOT 448?

[@petershulick5270]

You can do like what they used to do in the old days take a large mayonnaise jar half a gallon or gallon whatever you want make two holes in it large enough to put vacuum cleaner hose through one side that will extend into the bottom of the differential, the other hoes put it through the whole leaving it at the top of the lid barely going through you can seal it with silicone if you like, and attach it to the small end of your vacuum cleaner where it's got a crevice tool used for vacuuming between the seats you can put some tape to hold that in there temporarily and cover the rest of the hole in the crevice tool, use the vacuum from the vacuum cleaner to create a vacuum in the jar which will suck out the oil out of the differential and you can use the same process if you like for the oil change but there already is a old drain plug, most likely you can find the plugs you need online

[@BradaBear61]

Lekker bezig

[@fi8er1]

What is that weight attached? Mine broke? Should I replace it? What purpose does it serve?

[@tomikitomki5793]

Hello bro! Everybody told me that 75W 90 is suitable for this car. Not 75W 140 which is for limited slip. Do you have any isssues with this oil?

[@rayj33]

dude, differentials dont need untill its min 50k miles-120k miles on passenger cars. That diff oil is black because factory replacement is dark in color.

[@Juupke]

Thank you for you feedback! Second thing could be, first thing regarding the interval I do not agree, in the first 100-1000 miles you drive a car the most wear and tear takes place, this goes into the oil. When changing the oil then you get rid of any iron particles and dirt in it by the production proces. On the other hand it only costs 30-40 dollar if you do it yourself so for me its worth it anyway for piece of mind.

[@rayj33]

@@Juupke In USA almost 90% of people doesnt know that AWD cars have differentials and as there is no service interval from factory, nobody ever changes them. Almost all the diffs last over 200k here lol. My Audi a4 B7 differential oil was never replaced untill 144k miles and I changed it when I bought the car. Its at 185k miles no problems lol.

[@Rob-xe4lo]

Great vid, cheers.

[@Juupke]

Thanks!

[@kimomed1988]

every 30k???? non sense. Color is not relevant.

[@MrKeepitup83]

Hello Juupke, I wonder what fluid is used in the front differential? I have an xDrive. Do I use 75W140 viscosity oil aswell? or lower, like 75W85 or 75W90? Thanks.

[@TheBlocos77]

Thank you, is 1 liter suffisant or a bit more ?

[@Juupke]

1L is sufficiënt

[@sat_sonic]

You only need to do this around every 75k miles. Not 18k miles away stated in the video.

[@dansu92833]

I have 2014 535d with m-package(none xdrive). I’m used “GEAR OIL - 75W-85 GL-5 LS - RAVENOL DGL” for a liter; with additive of a liqui moly anti wear mos2(2019). Am I doing right or completely fk-up?.

[@vwpassat20]

Nice video!! What mileage had the car?

[@Juupke]

BMWSIGGI Thanks!! This was after around 20.000 kms. The car is fairly new: 2017, so after 1.5 years the oil is this black!!

[@bencooper6616]

Was the diff plug torque 60NM or 16NM?

[@Juupke]

60 like displayed on screen in the video. Always check your cars torque specs before working on it.

[@boguslaw1615]

Hi, can I use semi synthetic 75w90 GL-5 oil for Bmw, g30, 520d, 2017, differential?

[@jemmisviolonchi2623]

Woah, every 30,000kms is pretty often, but important nonetheless

[@kisskissg60]

I have a f31 3 series bmw 2013 with 283244.544 KILOMETERS should interesting to see what the oil looks like!Do you think the process is the same as the 5 series?

[@Juupke]

kisskissg60 yes that would be very interesting to know, let me know!! The process with the f31 is the same. Always use the oil specified by the manufacturer. Good luck!

[@kisskissg60]

@@Juupke will do 😎

[@shahgee747]

My main seal is leaking from the drive shaft, its a 2016 520d can i use normal diff oil for it or main dealer oil only, can you please help me

[@jmalagon2262]

You don’t need a oil filter pump if you have oil syringe that fills and drains right ?

[@Juupke]

A handpump is quite fiddly, and normally the hose is to thick to reach the bottom of the diff. A small electric oil pump like we used can be bought for about €20 euros and it makes life a lot easier!

[@teckyhope6767]

@@Juupke i dont have a hook haha but i did buy pump lik you recommended can you link me to hook ?

[@Juupke]

Tecky Hope I used a piece of iron wire we had lying around, bended it and attached it with tiewraps to the suction tube. Good luck!

[@petershulick5270]

You can do like what they used to do in the old days take a large mayonnaise jar half a gallon or gallon whatever you want make two holes in it large enough to put vacuum cleaner hose through one side that will extend into the bottom of the differential, the other hoes put it through the whole leaving it at the top of the lid barely going through you can seal it with silicone if you like, and attach it to the small end of your vacuum cleaner where it's got a crevice tool used for vacuuming between the seats you can put some tape to hold that in there temporarily and cover the rest of the hole in the crevice tool, use the vacuum from the vacuum cleaner to create a vacuum in the jar which will suck out the oil out of the differential and you can use the same process if you like for the oil change but there already is a old drain plug, most likely you can find the plugs you need online

[@erdoganog]

hi if i pump out old fluid and keep all lld fluid and measure it in a container then after pump the new oil in the same exact amount of old fluid would this be fine? i cant do this with a leveled surface no level spot and stands i hate to use gonna use (ramps)

[@Juupke]

Owen E you could get away with it, but I would suggest draining old fluid like shown here and refilling with manufacturer spec.

[@erdoganog]

Juupke ok thanks how about the motor oil i only did 700-800 miles in 6 months should i change or go for 12 months?

[@themoulinos4724]

@@erdoganog 800 MILES? you should change it to every 5k miles when tuned or 7k miles when stock. that is the normal (BMW says a lot more lol) , but if you are extra precautious you can maybe 1-2k miles earlier.

[@bahadirdogan6208]

What size is the oil fill plug??

[@rolling-1991]

14mm

[@fatihsmz4558]

👏👍

[@Sky-pb1qs]

🎉 Every 30.000 km diferencial oil change is NOT true, once in a lifetime maybe 😉 If we do every fluid change interval according to the manufacturer, then no one can afford a car anymore. Engine oil with oil filter, engine air filter, cabin filter, these are the most important intervals. Brake fluid, if the color is dark brown or green then change it, for me it lasted 10 years.

[@fedism]

Lol I wonder how my 120K mile differntial fluid will appear as. It is lifetime fluid you know...

[@Juupke]

Ri2nonerok I wonder to, let us know!

[@fedism]

@@Juupke if yours only had around 12K miles imagine mine! :0

[@Juupke]

Ri2nonerok omg yes! I should be pitch black!

[@carlosmiguel4756]

@@Juupke I'll let you know, i have a 4 series F36 with 118 000 Km and will be doing this soon as most probably was never changed in it's life. BMW with their crap lifetime policy only makes us spend more money in repairs later when things brake. There's no such thing like life time oil etc total BS.... I've changed ZF auto gearbox oil 1 month ago for the first time, bought it with 88 000Km and now the shifts are much smoother, no jerks, etc the oil was black

[@Juupke]

Carlos Miguel I got you buddy, youre totally right!!

[@curlzwalk]

The fill plugs you show are NOT magnetic!

[@Juupke]

Good add on thanks

[@사천남]

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[@polvereoro86]

My f30 doesn't even have a plug to suck oil,, 33107616972, or does it, ? I didn't go beneath it ,,, just searched realoem.com ,, It is a cheap thing to do,, if it could be done in my car I'll surely change the oil, Thanks for the vid

[@Juupke]

Amr Omran it should have one plug on top, what are the last 7 digits of your vin? Yes it is cheap so I would highly recommend it!

[@polvereoro86]

@@Juupke it's 5B20562

[@Juupke]

Amr Omran your car should have a fill plug on the diff. If I look up the partnumber for your diff on google I can see the fill plug. Partnumer exchange diff: 33107616972. Search for it, you can use my video to change the oil. Good luck!

[@polvereoro86]

@@Juupke next time I'm going under I'll ask my mechanic if he can find it,, if yes surely I'll do it

[@polvereoro86]

And thanks for your reply 😃