Hmm good pt...I am debating to do mine myself...140k on it ..did the rear diff and it looked like new! I was already committed but had I known I wldnt have touched it
When BMW says "lifetime fluid" they really mean it! The transfer case cover on my 2016 North American made F25 does not have a drain hole, only a fill hole. Use a narrow jack pad under the transfer case as shown in the video to allow cross member to slide straight down. A wide rubber jack pad will obstruct removal of the cross brace.
@@slopetechno I have not tried again yet but I need to do it as I'm coming up on 100k miles. I'll use 2x4 wood between jack and transfer case so cross brace is not blocked.
@@dougjamesvandals BMW doesn't want us changing their "Lifetime Fluid," they'd rather sell us new car. :) My BMW dealer wouldn't even quote ATF change. When pushed they quoted me $140 per quart of BMW ATF. Redline FTW! :)
You have a drain plug...2014 x3 no drain plug .. had to siphon what a pain in the backside. BMW why no drain plug..hard to get all the old oil out like a drain plug allows did my best it was dark I suspect original oil 141k on the car. Not an easy job removing the support arm..again BMW come on couldve been designed to allow room for now removal.. thank you for your video buddy!! Mine was the same except for drain plug missing 😉
We have a 2014 x4 28i.. love the car .. all the features except high beam assist...anyhow they didn't put a fill and separate drain plug..so it's a siphon and fill...not the best by bmw a normal drain always best to get old fluid out...
Did you happen to see a ground strap around there? I'm struggling to find the ground strap on my x3 2011. Isn't obvious near the front. A couple of people on forums have suggested that it's actually connected to the transfer case.
@@kenkanfix apparently with a ODB tool, like the foxwell NT530 - is able to reset the clutch packs and the oil reset for TC. I did my oil after posting a couple of weeks ago, have not reset anything, and havent run into any problems.
Hi, the differentials should be the same. The transfer case maybe different because there are 2 models, the one in this video has a drain plug, yours may need to be drained from the fill plug using syphon or pump.
Looks nice and easy with the right tools and know how. Having mine done today by a BMW specialist.
How much did it cost by doing with the specialist
@@hassysid9338 £150 although hasn’t got rid of the issue. Next step will be changing the tyres
Finally a clear guide for this job! Well done!
Good video. That fluid looked real clean for 199k.
Hmm good pt...I am debating to do mine myself...140k on it ..did the rear diff and it looked like new! I was already committed but had I known I wldnt have touched it
When BMW says "lifetime fluid" they really mean it!
The transfer case cover on my 2016 North American made F25 does not have a drain hole, only a fill hole.
Use a narrow jack pad under the transfer case as shown in the video to allow cross member to slide straight down.
A wide rubber jack pad will obstruct removal of the cross brace.
Rich, did you replace yours? I also have a 2016 US made, haven't checked but it probably also doesn't have a drain plug!
@@slopetechno I have not tried again yet but I need to do it as I'm coming up on 100k miles. I'll use 2x4 wood between jack and transfer case so cross brace is not blocked.
Mine too...ug a 2014 x3 28i...no drain plug...1 plug to siphon out ..hate it
Yes same here...2014 no drain plug...same as rear diff...ironically the front had one thank goodness..so so odd
@@dougjamesvandals BMW doesn't want us changing their "Lifetime Fluid," they'd rather sell us new car. :) My BMW dealer wouldn't even quote ATF change. When pushed they quoted me $140 per quart of BMW ATF. Redline FTW! :)
You have a drain plug...2014 x3 no drain plug .. had to siphon what a pain in the backside. BMW why no drain plug..hard to get all the old oil out like a drain plug allows did my best it was dark I suspect original oil 141k on the car. Not an easy job removing the support arm..again BMW come on couldve been designed to allow room for now removal.. thank you for your video buddy!! Mine was the same except for drain plug missing 😉
This car has 199k on it? Looks brand new nice
Thank you for sharing. Have you felt any changes on car preference before and after?
Thank you again.
hi, no I didn't feel any difference after the change. But at least I know fresh fluid would help keep it going longer 😀
Thank you for this video. Do you happen to know the torque specs for the cross member and the main bushing through bolt that you pulled? Thank you.
When in doubt tighten then another quarter turn...mine were loose didn't take much ..I tightened firmly
We have a 2014 x4 28i.. love the car .. all the features except high beam assist...anyhow they didn't put a fill and separate drain plug..so it's a siphon and fill...not the best by bmw a normal drain always best to get old fluid out...
Did you happen to see a ground strap around there? I'm struggling to find the ground strap on my x3 2011. Isn't obvious near the front. A couple of people on forums have suggested that it's actually connected to the transfer case.
hi, do you mean the -ve/ground electrical strap? no I didn't see any straps electrical or other.
@@kenkanfix yes, I just found it in a really weird place under my x3. See my latest video if you’re curious.
This x3 looks much cleaner than mine. 😃
Great Job, Ken how much oil have you spent?
hi, I think it was about 700ml
Where did you get your pump cap?
Hi, I got it from a local auto store called supercheapauto.com.au
I only have 1 bolt... F25 2012 20d
Hi, I think there 2 transfer case models I believe. So you would need to siphon out the fluid via the fill plug.
Drill a hole and tap to size. M8 or M10 is enough
hello it is the torx bolt size please
Hi, there was no torx bolt. the drain and fill plugs are 14mm hex.
@@kenkanfix thank you
Did you reset the TC calibration?
Hi, no I didn't. Can you let me know how that's done?
@@kenkanfix u can do calibration with ista + , it resets the values
@@kenkanfix apparently with a ODB tool, like the foxwell NT530 - is able to reset the clutch packs and the oil reset for TC. I did my oil after posting a couple of weeks ago, have not reset anything, and havent run into any problems.
It's oil...I can't see how it wld impact anything .. .6 qts
Just oil change, it doesn't change anything in how the clutch package works.
It's the same in n47 and n57 ? Thanks
Hi, the differentials should be the same. The transfer case maybe different because there are 2 models, the one in this video has a drain plug, yours may need to be drained from the fill plug using syphon or pump.