BMW Differential Fluid Change // Quick & Easy Maintenance
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Today on JD Cars we are working on maintaining the BMW E90. I'll be showing you the process of changing the differential fluid. This is a very quick and easy job that can be done in less than half an hour. Definitely a good idea if you want your car to run as long as possible! Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe!
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Car needs to be at the same level (front and rear) and than when oil start to come out from a plug (when filling) it has perfect oil level, in this case it is overfilled. So anyone who plan to work on own car make sure to make it the same level, if you want to make a good job.
Torque drain plug bolt to 60 Nm or ~44 ft.-lbs.
Good work with the fluid swap. One question though, shouldn't the car be level to get the correct amount of fluid in the differential?
That is a good point, but it does not make a dramatic difference.
it should i guess around 900ml goes into normal diff , around 1ltr goes into x-drive one .
If you want to get all the old fluid out you jack up the front then level the car and fill the same that was removed.
It should be level for sure because FULL is based on fluid coming out. If the back is raised, excess fluid is added and this will damage your diff
If you need to jack it to work on it after fluid is refilled, put the car on the ground and let the excess fluid flow out, then jack it up again and tight bolt
On the e91 wagons there is a cross-member covering access to the fill plug. It can easily be removed with 5 easy to access bolts. The 3 located at the rear (1) and by the jack points (2) are 18mm sockets and the two located in the middle of the cross-member are 16mm sockets. Luckily I was doing this (and changing my shocks) with the assistance of my friend's impact gun which made this an EASY step. Wouldn't be too difficult with hand tools as long at you have a good breaker bar. Once the cross-member is removed the job is the same as in the video.
What did you need the 17mm allen for? you only used a 14mm?
With your pump I believe you can get it started and let gravity do the rest but you might need to detach the pump from the hose
Seen a lot of comments asking where you got that jack from. I see you replied saying you custom made it and uploaded video on how to make it. I've searched your channel and cant seem to find it. Can you post the link? It seems solid and would love to give it a go myself 👍
What is that jack that you used at 4:30 with the drill powering it ?! Looks very cool would love to get one
I cant let go of my car,love it
Thanks for the video. Get your dream car if you can afford it.
BTW I don’t think you should sell the e90! It would be so sad to see it go! Plus with its age and the miles that are on it, you probably wouldn’t get a ton for it. I’m not saying you shouldn’t get another bimmer, just suggesting that you keep the e90. I think that it would be cool to see you do a build of an M3 or M4. If you go to copart you can easily pick up an M4 between $1K-$10K. Sure they’re going to need some work, but that means PLENTY of content for the channel!
Good suggestion... I'll be sad to see the e90 go as well, but I am just about out of things to do to it! Time for a new project!
How about an oil pan gasket DIY before it goes? Your channel has helped me a ton on my 06 E90. We have about the same mileage. I am approaching 200k. I like the idea of an F30.
My oil pan gasket doesn't quite need to be replaced... I don't really want to mess with it!
What happened to your e90? Do you still own it?
u need to keep the car leveled to know the exact level of oil fill. This may cause cavitation.
Job well done indeed homie, u got a new sub.
PHWARR that fill plug was done up TIGGGHHHTT
Hahahah yessiry 😂
I’m getting diff noise would this fix this?
I have the same model. The bolt on the bottom, that’s not the drain bolt? Is that the 17mm socket you mentioned? How come you didn’t drain it instead of sucking out the fluid?
shouldn't you be filling the oil with the car being on even surface? In your case you could have fill more then max right?
Think torque spec is 60 Newton-Meters, so that would be 44 ft-lbs, not 60 ft- lbs as mentioned in the video.
Nice video, clear camera work and instructions. I was wondering, however, if this is enough. Would it be a good idea to take the cover off to drain in completely, clean it and remove any metal shavings from the magnet (assuming it has one)?
Thanks! Yes, removing the cover entirely would be best to do a deep cleaning. The magnetic drain bolt is also a good idea.
Great video. I say keep it and buy another!
I wish I kept her!! Would’ve been a sweet LS swap car
Still think you should install the PA system in the e90 😉 Seriously! Great video!
have you had any issues after doing the diff swap with the rear jacked up? people are saying that it needs to be perfectly leveled to do the diff swap.
I would recommend a better choice of fluid. Amsoil 75W90
Agree or Redline.
So many studies have been soaked up so many peoples time just to find out: oil is oil is oil is oil. The differences are too minimal to care and by then it needs to be swapped again anyways. Recommend all you want, that’s fine, but your recommendation is different than BMW’s so there’s already a disconnect from the beginning.
WV Mtns I went with liqui-moly
Do you have a link for that jack that you used? Not the manual jack; the one you used your power tool to raise & lower (looked like your impact gun)…
Dang that looks hard asf
I would fill up exactly what I drained out because the car isn't level...now its probably overfilled👍
Hey JD,
At the beginning of the video you mention that you need a 14 & 17 mm male Allen key (hex head) sockets.
What was the 17mm used for?
Thanks!
p.s. I have a 11 335 xi and am considering a Honda Type R Civic, Just can find a dealership near me that sells them at MSRP, they all want MSRP plus thousands!
I think I just misspoke hahaha. You don't need the 17mm. Maybe that is necessary for xDrive. The Honda Type R Civic is sick! Try to find one!
Thanks for the video. helps. Thumps up and subscribed
Glad to help! Thanks for subscribing!
My god? Where did you get that floor jack from? The one you linked in the description isnt the same
Thank you for the good video and thank you for introducing tools related to brake oil exchange.
May there be hope and peace in Ukraine.
very usefull. Thanks
Hi mate, I'll try to change my Axle oil so when I pump out my old Axle oil there is only about 900-950ml(measures with 1liter bottles) came out 😂 so can I fill with new Axle oil without pump out my old Axle oil(I heard full Axle oil was 1-1.2liter?
Would like to see you get an sti
Did you custom make that jack? If you didn’t where can I get one, looks very convenient, trying to make it easier to work on my 3 series
I custom made it - I have a video showing how to make it.
the oil looks good. what mileage
After filling it do U have to let it drip till it stops before putting full plug back in?
Yo can you do a diff and trans fluid change vid for the f30 if you haven’t already done them??
You think f30 got a different dif.? Its same process mate
Where did you lift up the car from behind i know the jack stands are on the sides did you lift it up using the differential ? Ill be doing this to my wifes car ..thanks
Yes, I used the rear differential as the jack point.
Great video thanks.
Glad to be of help!
Want to know what jack you are using
Which type of fluid should I use in BMW X1 2011 gasoline automatic transmission And differential
google it
Was there any problems you experienced before changing Diff oil?
No
Did this help whit a noise sound diffrential? I hear some noice a round 80km ph
Perhaps, but that sounds like it could be a serious issue. Would recommend getting it checked out
I have something rattling under my E90 I believe its the catalytic converter, should this be a concern? car still drives fairly well no bad smells, or anything just rattling wondering what problem this may be please help!
Not ur cat probably a heat shield. Normal for cats to crackle after a hard drive
@@mustafay4427 no i mean i can hear it rattling while driving most of the time i have code p0430 on my ZUS device, anyone know anything about this.
Near the end of the video, you said it's the same process in the front.
Your 328i has a differential in the front too? Is that only if you have the xi? 4 wheel drive.
Mine does not have a front diff. Only xDrive vehicles have a front diff
Hi there
I have BMW F30 320d 2012-I have not seen or heard about it since I have my car- do I need to do for my model- Cheers
I think the change interval is every 30,000 to 60,000 miles or 4 years for the f30 but I am not entirely sure
I have a f30 320d x drive 2015 and my rear diff broke at 126000 km. We saw the fluid level was low when we took it off.
Kinda dumb question but how do you know if you have enough fluid in the differential?
Just fill it till it begins to flow from the fill hole.
I feel a slight jerk in the rear every time I hit the gas from a complete stop..do you think that would be a symptom of bad diff fluid?
stick? might be a clutch slip!
Sounds like something transmission/driveline related
Torque converter or the flex disk is wearing out
Transmission fluid?
The best
Thank you!
Thanks for the video man!
Do you still have the car?
Mine is E90 330i and it rattles on a startup like diesel due to infamous hydraulic lifter rattling noise.
Is yours doing/did that at all?
I got 140,000 km on mine, not sure whether I want to pull exhaust camshaft out and replace that annoying lifter!
Glad you enjoyed the video. I no longer have the E90 - I never had a rattle like that. The lifter replacement sounds like a good idea.
JD Cars thank god you sold that pile of crap.
I have a 06 325i and a 07 335i. So sick of the constant "dyi" fun. My e36 m3? Trouble free, once in a while needs tlc.
The 335i especially is a pile. Just did the oil filter housing and valve cover gasket...that was fun. 30 min job on e36, two day job on 335i including cleaning the stupid valley full of oil, impossible to reach with the cover installed
That's right on the back of: hpfp, lpfp, fuel sender unit, rad, waterpump, thermostat, expansion tank and more
why is not completely oli full?
Hi,
Could anyone tell me how often one should change BMW differential fluid?
D N BMW’s are not hard on differential fluid. I do every 60k due to OCD. 100-120k is ok. If you have xDrive that is what you want to pay attention to. Change transfer case fluid every 60k by using only BMW OE fluid.
nineac , thank you
Keep the E90 !
hom many liters e90 take ?
this ain't google ... guy just over filled that diff so why are you asking him?
How is the hand pump called exactly?
Hand syphon pump
F30 go to the next gen, just be aware that the stock turbos are not good quality.
Good to know
Differential oil for bmw f20 118d 2012 automatic?
google?
What rims do you have?
your car is not leveled, you might have a bit more than you need in the diff.
Where the hell did you get that big ass scissor jack lmao that shit is genius. Where can I get one?!
I built it! Also wouldn't recommend using it anymore hahaha
@@JDCarsChannel did you do a video on making it? And why wouldn't you recommend it?
Jddddd!!!!
how often are you suppose to change the fluid
I would recommend every 50k miles.
How much fluid? I litre/quart?
Approximately 1.2 quarts
Is there a reason you jacked the car up as high as you did?
In order to get the camera in there and effectively provide instructions
I guess he doesn't have a limited slip differential? If yes, he needs the friction modifier.
I don't have a lsd
@@JDCarsChannel
I thought all BMWs have an LSD. I figured the "Ultimate Driving Machine" would have an LSD.
@@stchman that's what I thought too!
Apparently not.
That's just a car for rich who don't care too much about details.
@@stchman i wish, it used to be an option from the factory but it has been exclusive to the M cars since the E46
Bmw could of make the drain plug on the bottom but no...
No because according to bmw it's lifelong fluid
@@E9X330 yeah ok, last time I check it looks like caramel @100k.
@@ekinwynn oh i know lmao for bmw, 100-150k is the lifetime of the car 😂😂😂
F30/F31 330i/330d lci:)
Yeah, I'm thinking F30!
Join the n54 club 🤙🏼
Might go N55!
Would be sad to see it go!
I think the car should have been leveled
Get a lotion top and make sure it’s well clean stick it in ….there you go
How many litter sir
About 1.2 quarts
Nice video ! Do not sell ! Hah
Thanks!
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What type of jack was that can you sendthe link
shouldve gotten a 335 turbos baby!
I know!
Get a 340 then. More power than a 335.
Keep the baby that got u all the followers, and get project race car why not salvage turbo bimmer get even more followers 🤔
Good ideas!
make the switch bro
Hell yeah!
On my 330xi you have to remove the rear sway just to access the fill bolt, bmw engineers are dicks, I wish mine was this easy
Jeez. That isn't just because it's on the ground, is it?
Just paid 81 dollars for this job i feel robbed
Wrong
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