BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Hypoid oils for final drive unit with disc-type limited slip differential (m models and with sa209 self-locking differential)
As well as for final drive unit with electro-hydraulic limited-slip differential
Standard version: 1 Series: E82/M Coupe
Standard version: 3-Series: E90/M3, E92/M3, E93/M3
Specific Hypoid oils released by name
NOTE: The above oils satisfy the demands required of lifetime oils.
Oil change intervals are given in the vehicle-specific inspection sheets.
Before opening the container, "mix" the transmission oil to distribute the additives evenly through the oil.
General information about final-drive transmission oils
Final-drive and hypoid transmission oil must fulfil the following requirements for handling high loads as arise at the tooth flanks of the hypoid gear:
- high load-carrying capacity
- high degree of immunity from seizure
- good protection against wear
- optimum frictional behavior and temperature stability
- compatibility with sealing materials
- resistance to ageing
A brand-name hypoid transmission oil already possesses these and other characteristics thanks to its high concentration of EP agents (EP = Extreme Pressure).
Oil additives
All final drives are designed in such a way that there is absolutely no need to use oil additives. BMW is totally against the use of such additives. We will also accept no liability for any consequences resulting from the use of additives.
Hypoid oils for final drive without disc-type limited-slip differential
Exception: E30/325iX differential with viscous self-locking differential.
Up to model year 07/2011:
As of model year 07/2011:
NOTE: The above ...
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Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition.
Remove IGNITION COILS.
IMPORTANT:
Wear safety goggles.
Oil and dirt particles may get into your eyes!
Clean spark plug slot with compressed air.
1. Remove dirt contamination f ...