thks that u mencion the OEM number for the bolt :)

If you search the web for "impee's DIY BMW Differential Oil Change" there is also very nice step by step DIY

Ryan, you showed the tool to remove/replace the drain & fill plugs and questioned their description. I just bought that set and it arrived yesterday from Amazon. That is a "Sunex #2637, 1/2" Drive Impact Hex Driver>" It's a hex socket tool. I don't know about prices when you posted this but today it's about $100 for an SAE/Metric 20 piece set. They look like they're very well made... time will tell. I really appreciate the effort you've put into these videos. I had an E39 530i & an E39 540i (certainly wish one could have been an M5!). The current buggy in the yard is an 2001 E46 330xi. Your videos are informative and the details are clearly presented. Thanks.

@E39Source

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! I still have and use those hex sockets are our BMW service shop in San Diego. So don't fear-quality is quite good. Thanks for your continued support!

@MrGaryGG48

Жыл бұрын

@@E39Source You're certainly welcome, from another old San Diego resident. I was home ported at 32nd St. Naval Station 5/1969 to 5-1972 and assigned to shore duty out on Point Loma for a couple more years after that. I'm find a lot of contradicting info regarding the differential type. Have you found that the 2001/2002 330xi is an LSD or is it an Open Diff? It appears to matter which type of gear oil you use. I had the gear oil replaced about 100K ago by a local shop but I don't remember the type.

@E39Source

Жыл бұрын

@@MrGaryGG48 Back when San Diego was a different place! Are you still in town? The 330xi uses an open rear differential, so you won't need the special LSD fluid that simply contains a friction modifier for the LSD clutches.

@MrGaryGG48

Жыл бұрын

@@E39Source No, I left there when an interesting opportunity came along in 1979. My job as a "Senior Systems Technician" for Control Data dried up in SD. They asked me to follow the production line back to Minneapolis and work there. I thanked my manager for the offer but pointed out that they really couldn't tell me much about living in the snow that I hadn't already experienced. He said something like, "...what???" I told him I grew up on a homestead about 20 miles outside of Anchorage, Alaska from the late 1940s through the 1950s and I didn't really care to refresh those memories! ;^) He just laughed and agreed. I took off driving a semi for Global Van Lines all over the country. Totally different field but an interesting series of experiences. I may have to return 2 quarts of Redline 75/90 Synthetic Gear Oil. After reading several conflicting comments I ordered the wrong oil. Is there any problem using the LSD oil in an Open Diff or is it just a bit more expensive? If it isn't harmful to this rear/front end I might just use it instead of wasting more time. The "75/90 SD" apparently is the preferred choice. Thanks Ryan, for your advice.

@E39Source

Жыл бұрын

@@MrGaryGG48 I don't blame you for not wanting to make the move! I don't think it'd be a problem to use LSD oil in a non-LSD, but you'd never want to use non-LSD fluid in an LSD. Any full synthetic 75w90 gear oil should do the job.

Differential oil for bmw f20 118d automatic?tnk

H is for Hex, it is a hex bit...I think

What grade of transfer fluid did you use for the rear end in the front 75 90 for the rear or for the for the front

@E39Source

5 жыл бұрын

I showed the fluids that I used in this video.

I did use Castrol Syntrax Limited Slip 75W-140 on my e46

@jimysgreek

8 жыл бұрын

+TheHell666yeah How much of it did you use?Ihave an e46 320d and i dont know how much i have to use.?Thanks in advance!

@TheHell666yeah

8 жыл бұрын

+spoudes bg 1,2l. It start to pouring out of the top when full.

@jimysgreek

8 жыл бұрын

It starts pouring out from the fill plug?

@TheHell666yeah

8 жыл бұрын

+spoudes bg yes.

@jimysgreek

8 жыл бұрын

+TheHell666yeah Thnk you very much for your advice my friend so i am going to buy 2 liters to be sure that i have what it needs!

Hello sir, i have a bmw e46 m3, there is a bold on my oil pan to let out of the oil, and now when i drill it in, it kinda worn, so it is causing oil leak, do u know any product could be good for sealing it? Or do u have any other idea to fix it? I know the expensive way is to replace the oil pan, but it is too expensive

@E39Source

7 жыл бұрын

The oil pan is stripped, and needs attention ASAP. Driving with a loose bolt could cause it to fall out, and then your engine would lose it's oil and oil pressure which could destroy it in a matter of seconds. If replacing the oil pan with a new one is too expensive, perhaps try to find a good used one. Or- you can remove it, and then have a machine shop re-tap a larger hole and new bolt for you. That may be the most cost effective. Either way, be sure to replace your oil pan gasket at this time!

Do you need to change the bolts and washers?

@E39Source

4 жыл бұрын

You don't have to, but it's good practice.

Why don't you show the actual filling part?

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

Even with two of us, that was a pretty hands on step. To hold the hose and actuate the valve all while trying to slide the pan under there to minimize a mess.

@rawnclark

4 жыл бұрын

@@E39Source the car needs to be level. that's why it was difficult.

were do you get torque specs for bolts

@E39Source

8 жыл бұрын

+JOHNNY DALENCOUR Just google around, check out the forums. I wish I had a book of stuff like this.

Hi, how many liters do u use??

@E39Source

8 жыл бұрын

About 1 liter.

I see we have similar tastes. BMW cars and STIHL power equipment.

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

That's right! Just wish they made lawn mowers.

@FishFind3000

9 жыл бұрын

Well Stihl makes an electic mower but my John Deere will work just fine. Lol BMW M package lawn mower I wonder if the front air scoop would just be picking up leafs? All the time? get some comp wheels, and a FOB! Maybe some Harmon & kardon surround sound

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

FishFind3000 The BMW ///M-Powered Mower. The Ultimate Mowing Machine. Xenon headlamp. Three-stage heated seat. Dynamic handling package. 315/75R12 rear wheels and 105/100R9 front wheels. MSRP $59,450.

@FishFind3000

9 жыл бұрын

lol look up m3 pick up it was a joke but the made the car and it was convertible

You MUST remember to add an anti-oxidation fluid to your hypoid gears..aka Differential to this limited slip Bimmer.

@JRSVlog

9 жыл бұрын

Quentin Dunn This is not a limited slip car

@atlanticimports6939

9 жыл бұрын

Quentin Dunn Only the M3 has an LSD. This is just an open diff.

i have a 04 325 coupe.. 130k and during acceleration it kind of jolts a little, like lagging feeling.. wonder if i changed diff fluid it will help?

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

Doesn't sound like a differential fluid related issue... but after 130k a fluid change would be very welcome.

@muddersbach

8 жыл бұрын

Maybe the vanos

@brandonkennedy6946

6 жыл бұрын

I know it has been a while. Check you disa, mine was leaking vacuum through the case and causing the car to jerk during acceleration.

Beg pardon here folks...mouse pulled this DIY from an M series link. I should have re-read before posting. As we all know 1995 was last year for LSD except in M series. I apologize e39.

How much oil did you use? 1 liters, 2 liters?

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

If memory served, I did use both bottles that I bought.

@quincylongman7469

8 жыл бұрын

+E39Source do you have to use a fluid pump or can you poor the oil in from the nozzle on the bottle? does the pump just make it easier? Cheers

@E39Source

8 жыл бұрын

+Quincy Longman I think you could get away with just using the bottle. The pump made the job easier though.

@quincylongman7469

8 жыл бұрын

+E39Source Great! thanks for your reply, keep up the good work with your videos!

I keep seeing these oil change videos, and people don't even understand the importance of having the car level. How hard can it be to jack it up both front and back?

I see that M5 over there sucka!!!

Is this an LSD?

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

No, just the M3s had LSDs

oil was super clean , i would put it back and not spend much !

@tk2070

5 жыл бұрын

Why would you put it back if you went to the trouble of doing the work lmao. Its like 20$ for a bottle that lasts years in the vehicle

Never Ever use the jack on the diff!!!!!!!!!!

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

How else would you raise the rear end?

@Airwave92

9 жыл бұрын

***** Things like this happen forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2129907-540i-6-Differential-pinion-seal-EXPLODED-after-fluid-change heres how to raise the car pretty much same on all BMW'S - www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=539291&page=2

@E39Source

9 жыл бұрын

twhitfield510 Thanks for sharing these threads. It looks like the concern would be the differential mount. These cars are getting older, and using the alternative method would be safer. For the sake of inconvenience, however, I have no plans of adopting the new method. I've been lifting my BMWs by the rear differential for years, and most everyone I know does as well. I suppose we'll continue to take the chance.

@Airwave92

9 жыл бұрын

***** Yea a lot of people lift from the diff, i guess you just got to be careful with older cars and check out how sturdy your mounts and diff is.

@perfectox

6 жыл бұрын

Nice topic about jacking by the diff or note. I do not want to sound smart or anything, just wondering - isn't it important to differ between jacking by "the diff" vs. jacking by "the subframe below the diff". At least on e46 there is a huge strong piece of metal onder the diff mounted to the car - where I can see no reason why it would not hold the weight of the car. On the other hand, jacking the car on the differential seems like really a bad idea because it is on rubber bushing mounts, so putting so much weight on it seems like bad idea. What do you think about it? Thanks for the answer.

sorry but this makes no sense to me seeing that BMW has stated and its even in ever mechanic book i have ever read. That the rear dif on E46 models have a lifetime fluid and should never really need replaced unless a seal has failed

@E39Source

8 жыл бұрын

There is NO such thing as a lifetime fluid. I don't care what they say. The fluid should be changed ideally ever 50k miles.

@hotoriginzo9010

8 жыл бұрын

just was wondering thanks

@hotoriginzo9010

8 жыл бұрын

***** hey maybe you can answer my big question then 2003 M3 with the rear dif knocking randomly???? PS car has 130,000 miles on it and not sure if fluid in rear dif has ever been changed

@E39Source

8 жыл бұрын

I know E46s are known for having rear subframe issues, you may be hearing that. I would get the car up in the air and check the subframe and differential mounts.

@drexellake4051

8 жыл бұрын

Lifetime fill per BMW is 100,000 miles. You should change it every 60-70k miles.