BMW E53 X5 Transfer Case Fluid Change

Time to change the transfer case fluid in the BMW E53 X5 today.
Part numbers-
ATF DEXTRON III- Generic
BMW transfer case fluid- 83 22 2 409 710
Sealing washer- 07 11 9 963 308
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Thanks for watching!

[@carmadnab]

Nice to see you still have the X5 and you still do videos on it. Youve been helping me a great deal with your videos!

[@MTechGuy]

That’s great to hear. Yes gets driven pretty much everyday- family wagon. Thanks for watching!

[@techwithsully7985]

Hey mate, would love a Radiator Flush and fluid replacement video for the e53, about to tackle it on mine! Thanks for the e53 vids!

[@steves6528]

Great video mate, looking forward for more videos on e53 X5.. love from Australia - subscribed, cheers.

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Steve 👍 More X5 videos in the pipeline

[@tas2140]

Another great video can you please make video on how 2 changes the gear transmission oil

[@atobsky]

you are a star ...Thank you

[@vnyeu]

In Australia. I use Nulon or Penrite fully synthetic transmission oil Low Viscous. Transfer case fluid is the same as auto transmission fluid. Both using the same type

[@MTechGuy]

I’ve used the Penrite fully synthetic ATF before, it’s good stuff!

[@shabeershaikismail]

thanks a mill

[@user-be9gt5cf1y]

Great video! I have two questions for you on the same early-type transfer case (i.e. 2001). 1) Can you use Dexron VI, as Dexron III is not readily available anymore? I believe Dex VI is a bit less viscous than Dex III when new, and am wondering if that would cause any issues since Dex VI did not exist when this transfer case was made. 2) I see that you just drained and filled and there is a bit of a well at the bottom of the transfer case where a minute amount of old fluid remains and perhaps some metal shavings? Would it be worth it to squeeze in another half or full liter of fluid to try to flush that out before closing the drain plug and refilling? Thanks!

[@MTechGuy]

If you can’t get Dex III, go to the dealer and they can supply you with the correct fluid against your VIN. Drain and refill is fine

[@ron8566]

Do you have crazy long arms to reach in there? I’m not sure I could reach that far under my E83 X3.

[@MTechGuy]

It shouldn’t be difficult with the vehicle up in the air

[@ron8566]

@@MTechGuy thx. I’ll give it a go.

[@user-du2pw6sg1m]

Hello my friend, does damage to the MAF air sensor cause a shock in the gearbox?

[@MTechGuy]

Not normally

[@-juice-5804]

I have a 2002 BMW X5 3.0. Do I have a actuator motor on my truck. I can't find it

[@MTechGuy]

No transfer case actuator on a 2002. Old school set up same as mine

[@salam7376]

What year is this X5 pls ? does this vid apply for 3.0d 2005 E53 pls ? thanks

[@MTechGuy]

2005 is different. Similar process but different fluid which you have to get from the dealer

[@salam7376]

@@MTechGuy Many thanks. How can I find the correct TC fluid for 2005 3.d please ?

[@MTechGuy]

@@salam7376 BMW main dealer

[@jerrykhammavong6684]

was a reset needed after changing out this fluid?

[@MTechGuy]

No

[@sahmedt9]

How much is a reset?

[@danielobrien7281]

Dex 2 is OK?

[@MTechGuy]

Dex III

[@Robert-bg1og]

Hi I have a 2004 BMW X5 3.0 do I use dextron 3 transmission fluid in the transfer case?

[@MTechGuy]

2004 should have the later Xdrive transfer case which would take the BMW transfer case fluid. I would first check to confirm which transfer case you have, as they changed from 2003 to 2004

[@Robert-bg1og]

@@MTechGuy thank you for your response I am not a mechanic how would I check what's transfer case I have. I took a picture of the plate that's on the transmission would the information Be on it?

[@MTechGuy]

The easiest way to tell is the later style has an electric motor/actuator fitted to it

[@Robert-bg1og]

@@MTechGuy I guess the best way is for me just to go to BMW and give them the VIN number and let them give me the correct fluid

[@Robert-bg1og]

@@MTechGuy thank you very much for your reply

[@janiszelgalvis6804]

How much oil??

[@MTechGuy]

Approx. 0.8 Litres 👍

[@artcraftstudio560]

Hi no need bmw genuine oil???

[@MTechGuy]

Not for the earlier style transfer case

[@artcraftstudio560]

@@MTechGuy I have 2009 X3 I drive 3L?

[@jonc2914]

Whaaat??? I need to go to a dealership just to beable to change transfer case fluid in the newer one? Man.. bmw has lost its mind...