BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Driveline+Axles / Final drive with cover / Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential

WARNING: DANGER OF POISONING if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin! RISK OF INJURY if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only approved transmission oils in the rear axle differential.

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Check oil level.

If necessary, pour in rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Installation:

Replace oil filler plug (1) with O-ring.

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