BMW xDrive Transfer Case Fluid Change & VTG Calibration: Three OBSTACLES on X3 F25

2017 BMW X3 XDrive28i (F25) M Sport
Transfer case oil replacement and 3 major challenges associated with it.
Ever wondered what it takes to keep your BMW X3 running smoothly? Today, we're diving into the heart of your vehicle's drive train to tackle a critical maintenance task: replacing the transfer case fluid. While this job is DIY-friendly and can be done right in your own garage, there are three major obstacles you'll need to overcome. Are you ready to get under the car and discover the rewards?
Product links:
1. Fluid Extractor (Large Syringe in video): amzn.to/4aksDjD
2. Kingbolen K6 Pro (VTG calibration in video): amzn.to/3xa6wxt
3. XTool D7 scanner (also support VTG calibration): amzn.to/3wUAHZk
4. LAUNCH X431 Elite (budget scanner for VTG calibration): amzn.to/3TQJ3tX
* Disclosure: As an eBay Partner and Amazon Affiliate, I may be compensated if you make a purchase from the product links I posted in video descriptions and comments.

[@honestdad8944]

Great video sir

[@profsg]

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

[@profsg]

I reached out and confirmed the following scanners support VTG calibration. Product links:
1. Fluid Extractor ($11): amzn.to/4aksDjD
2. LAUNCH X431 Elite BBA scanner ($180, supports transfer case calibration): amzn.to/3TQJ3tX
3. XTool D7 scanner ($350): amzn.to/3wUAHZk
4. Kingbolen K6 Pro scanner ($500): amzn.to/3xa6wxt
* Disclosure: As an eBay Partner and Amazon Affiliate, I may be compensated if you make a purchase from the product links I posted in video descriptions and comments.

[@Ryzn322]

where do you find the torque specs for all the bolts: Is there a manual we can download and double check?. BTW excellent video and channel.

[@profsg]

Official torque specs can be found in BMW repair manuals and TIS. However, people share them on various bimmer forums and this is an example: x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1579401

[@Ryzn322]

Also I thought it is better to first use the device to set it into oil change mode before doing this, in order to release more fluid out.

[@profsg]

I am not sure about this. Where did you get this information? Happy to look into it if you can share the link/reference.

[@Ryzn322]

@profsg I'm trying to send the link but my comment won't post?

[@Ryzn322]

@@profsg th-cam.com/video/LXV6E02UKUA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=aezrG_2jq_xUK_J9

[@profsg]

Appreciate the information! Also keep us posted how much you drain from the transfer case under the "oil change mode." I got about 560 millimeters/cc out and am curious about the extra amount trapped when the chamber isn't open. I suspect you would be able to drain 600 cc then.