08-09-2016, 07:53 AM | #1 |
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Rear Differential Initial Fluid change
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2015 M235i Coupe. Manufactured 06/2015. Purchased new 03/2016 (was the dealer's demo) Current Mileage 5,300 Open Rear Differential Question: Should I change the differential fluid now, considering it the initial change or just wait till I reach 30,000 miles? Thanks! |
08-09-2016, 05:19 PM | #4 |
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Drain plug.
Open differential applies the same amount of torque to each wheel. Limited slip differential allows more torque to be transferred to the non-slipping wheel. |
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08-09-2016, 07:38 PM | #5 |
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I think it's more likely you misunderstood he was making a joke.
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08-10-2016, 11:14 AM | #11 |
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More typically, transmission fluid at 50k (ZF's recommendation IIRC), up to 100k (BMW's recommendation). After that, you find yourself in the midst of the "Change it! / No, never after 100k if the first time!" debate.
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08-10-2016, 12:11 PM | #12 |
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I've got 60k on my Lexus and neither tranny or diff have been serviced. Both filled what they claim a lifetime fluids and tranny is not even serviceable, drain plug only drains 30% of fluid. Debating doing at least that 30% and maybe diff at next service.....will cost about $400 bucks and not even sure if its worth it
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