IMPORTANT: Use only the approved TRANSMISSION OIL in the transfer box.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box!
NOTE: Only change oil when transfer box is at normal operating temperature.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Check transfer case oil level, correct:
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Check transfer box oil level.
If necessary, pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation note: Replace oil filler plug (1).
Changing transfer case oil:
Place oil collecting apparatus underneath.
Remove oil drain plug (1).
Drain and dispose of transmission oil.
NOTE: Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations
Installation note: Replace oil drain plug (1).
Undo oil filler plug (1).
Pour in transmission oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).
Installation note: Replace oil filler plug (1).
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Integrated suspension systems repair instructions: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the skin
Danger of poisoning!
Ingesting oil or absorbing through the skin may cause poisoning!
Possible symptoms are:
Headaches
Dizziness
Stomach aches
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Cramps/fits
Unconsciousness
Protective measures/rules of conduct:
Pour oil only into appropriately marked contain ...