REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID CHANGE - BMW 530i E60

This is a short DIY tutorial on how to change the fluid in the rear differential of your BMW E60 5 series.
Note, that you need a specific fluid for your particular differential. Look it up in your owners manual or online.
For example, my "simple" diff takes 75W-90 GL5 fluid, but the limited slip diff needs 75W-140. So it actually matters what you put in. I would stick with trusted manufacturers.
BMW says the fluid lasts a lifetime of the car, but you should change it at lease every 50K km.
The good thing about this job is, that you don´t need to jack the car up. It is doable with the car on the ground. It all takes about an hour.
Please note, I am not a professional. You will follow my procedure at your own risk.

[@lucaflaccop.4106]

Nice! Very informative, thanks for sharing!

[@sgj762]

Just one word: PERFECT

[@DIYProjectX]

Wow, thanks a lot!

[@donaldbarron7916]

Great show 👏

[@andyanderson7712]

I like how you torqued it gootntit

[@DIYProjectX]

I kinda did... Proper torque is 60 Nm.

[@pixelart59]

Hmmm.. would a 2008 528xi have rear differential? I thought it would only have the transfer case for the 4WD.

[@DIYProjectX]

Yes, it would. You can have a look to ve sure. It's easy to spot even with the car not lifted.

[@hanynowsky]

What was the mileage when u did this?

[@DIYProjectX]

Around 140K km. Shortly after I bought the car.