BMW X3 Transfer Case Fluid Replacement Service DIY (2011-2017 F25 BMW X3 xDrive28i, xDrive35i)

[@PICAGOGO]

good job~!!

[@saifmohammed5059]

A 4Matic Mercedes transfer case fluid change DIY like this one would be pretty great. Especially for the W205 or X253...hint hint👀
Actually, more mercedes DIYs on either of those platforms would be greatly appreciated😅

[@ashedkins]

Does this need the "adaptations" resetting after the oil change?

[@jayparnes]

That’s a good question. My scanner provides this function for my E60 but not my F30. So I had my shop do the F30 fluid change and they said that nothing came up to do this reset. So bmw could have changed their protocol.

[@invertedpolarity6890]

In the description, it says this is applicable to the 2013 X5 which I have. And you do indeed need to reset the adaptation for the transfer case. I used ProTool for doing this.

[@nevrcm3261]

is there a adaptations reset for when either differential fluid is changed? If no, then I assume the same for transfer case. this is a chain on two sprockets (rear drive connecting to front drive) (th-cam.com/video/LtSMdmqZ9Bc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JP6IgjepthGNoRDi&t=641).

[@profsg]

Yes. Check out this video/description and comments under it for budget friendly scanners for BMW VTG/transfer box reset: th-cam.com/video/eXYtgUqaSvI/w-d-xo.html

[@profsg]

​@@nevrcm3261no reset for differentials or even the transmission fluid change. Only for the transfer case.

[@3dlava202]

Does the transfer case need to be calibrated or reset after changing the fluid?

[@ochoasracingteam]

Hi, I'm having trouble with my 2012 x3 when I drive it it feels like if the brake pedal is being pressed and release, all 4 wheels pads have been checked and look ok, so I thought the issue could come from the diff or the transfer case, what you think about that ? Thanks for the help

[@Asimpen]

Don’t we need to change the transfer case filter also?

[@nevrcm3261]

the forgotten fluid change...doing mine this weekend

[@fcpeuro]

Wooooh!

[@claudiodecina2670]

Is it normal to feel a sort of "locked diff" feeling while turning at lower speeds?

[@fcpeuro]

😕

[@claudiodecina2670]

@@fcpeuro not a good sign then

[@edgarhernandez8711]

@@fcpeurothat’s happens to me to can it be just the oil or internal damage?

[@claudiodecina2670]

@@edgarhernandez8711 okay will check it out, maybe needs fresh oil

[@soomz5159]

try flushing first... you may need to do 2-3 flushes (if not using a suction) with long drives in between. you'll want to drive it at least 100 miles after the flush and see if it improves. the transfer case issue seems to be noticeable at low speeds (figure 8s, parking lot speeds) and at high rpm/load scenarios. hopefully the transfer case just needs a flush and not a full replacement which is a lot of $.

[@oldjarhead1125]

As mentioned below by ashedkins, it's my understanding that adaptation reset is no longer specified my BMW. Can you comment on this? Greetings from the Old Jarhead from WNC

[@brarautorepairs]

I would still do it after the transfer case fluid is replaced. It actually fixed a shutter I had under hard acceleration

[@lloyd_3656]

Time to change the cheezy music now

[@anesuchirima96]

😂 no man. We like it.

[@s-w]

Music is fine