BMW F30 Front Differential Fluid Replacement DIY (BMW 328i, 335i & More)

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►Replacing the BMW F30 front differential fluid, or the differential fluid in any car for that matter is an often overlooked regular maintenance task.
One of the most important parts of differential fluid replacement is the fluid itself. Choosing the correct gear oil will ensure a long, trouble-free life for your BMW's differential. In the case of the BMW F30 328i, we recommend Genuine BMW Hypoid Axle Oil G2. This is the only oil on the market compatible with these front differentials.
In this video, Gareth Foley, FCP Euro's BMW Catalog Manager, covers how to replace your old differential fluid with new fluid using minimal tools. This is a job anyone can complete in their garage or driveway.
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00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Tools Needed
01:26 - Remove Under Tray
01:53 - Make Sure Fill Plug Loosens
02:52 - Loosen Drain Plug and Drain Oil
03:09 - Tighten and Torque Drain Plug
03:38 - Fill Differential with Oil - Until It Drips Out
04:45 - Install New Fill Plug, Tighten, and Torque
05:13 - Install Undertray
05:31 - Conclusion
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@fcpeuro 3 жыл бұрын

Buy Parts And Tools Seen In This Video: BMW G2 Hypoid Differential Fluid (500mL) - Genuine BMW 83222413511- www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-g2-hypoid-differential-fluid-500ml-genuine-bmw-83222413511? BMW Differential Drain/Fill Plug - OE Supplier 33117525064 - www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-differential-drain-plug? Extraction/Filling Syringe Pump (200cc) - CTA Tools 7075- www.fcpeuro.com/products/extraction-filling-syringe-pump-200cc-cta-tools-7075? Also, check out our rear differential DIY here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/isCoha11ms7LqGQ.html&ab_channel=FCPEuro

@hardevbirdi4214 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant videos you guys are creating...Thanks for the Insights and Info...greatly appreciated 👊🏼😀

@hynessiu 3 жыл бұрын

Could we please also get an f30 transfer case fluid exchange diy?

@parthdinubhai 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve asked too lol

@donaldarrabito6899 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I always use FCP Euro and Gareth is a wealth of information

@claudioagmfilho 3 жыл бұрын

For KZfaqrs Hi there, i am all the way from Recife in Brazil, South America, really liked your video, very informative and all, thank you for sharing it…

@utkh95 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Gotta add that BMW says that refilling till it drips out would be overfilled. You have to fill 600 ml.

@topcat5988 2 жыл бұрын

I just read that as well. 600 mil no more. Filled to bottom of fill plug is considered over full. Section 020-43 in the BMW service manual.

@TheZimberto 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just did this yesterday together with the rear diff. I put the car up as high as was safe on four jack stands and removed the front driver-side wheel to get better access to the fill plug. I used an impact driver (with extension) on the fill plug as it was still quite difficult to loosen. The biggest pain was getting under the car to remove the two splash guards. Together there are about two dozen fixing screws that needed to be dealt with. I used Red Line 75W-85 GL5 oil and it took about 16 fl oz of that (1/2 of a 1qt bottle). I did not replace the plugs but cleaned the area well afterwards with brake parts cleaner and will check for leaks later. My 328i has about 70K miles on it and this is the first gear oil change. Like the rear diff, the oil seemed to be in good condition but was a little cloudy and discolored. Glad I did it.

@cartere9981 Жыл бұрын

I’m at 64k glad I’m getting them all out of the way

@dailydriven991 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know the LiquiMoly fluid I used for the front and rear 20k miles ago is no longer recommended. It was when I ordered it all from FCP at the time 🤦🏻‍♂️. On the plus side, everything seems to be running fine 🤷🏻‍♂️

@billniarchos7585 2 ай бұрын

thankfully I watched, as I was planning to use std gear old (Royal Purple synthetic at correct vicosity).... grabbed the right fluid and am performing the service! thx! I typically grab from you guys, but this was a rush situation... man that stuff is expensive!

@billniarchos7585 Ай бұрын

now three weeks since doing the oil change.. very happy. no issues and seems to be more responsive now as well

@vagetman Жыл бұрын

Gareth, what's your comment on a recommendation to rotate the wheels on the first full fill, that will allow to pump more oil into the diff? I've done this yesterday and it took 150-200ml more. Thanks!

@hackmech8651 3 жыл бұрын

FCP, you guys are great. The videos are very helpful. You got my brain all twisted by saying the BMW diff oil is "special". Synthetic 75W-90 oil is very close to 75W-85. Fellow Bimmers, get the hair thicker oil locally and take the misses out to lunch with the savings.

@AMIR-om6lv 3 жыл бұрын

I about to change the diff oil ,and I got 75w90 can we used that kind??

@nvkulk 3 жыл бұрын

Just got some 75w for my plain Jane jetta (mark 6 manual trans) from FCP... I forgot how much gear oil stinks!

@adnanhuremkic3566 3 жыл бұрын

I sense a oil filter housing gasket diy coming next for f30? ;)

@slscamg 3 жыл бұрын

Just got done doing mine. Saved me $800 over even the great independent shop. Definitely great to do yourself.

@198888joshua 3 жыл бұрын

Hi can please tell me if I need to lift the whole car with jack stands or can I just lift the front side

@alexstony5204 3 жыл бұрын

Does the 323i 2011 has front differential fluid?? Thank you

@198888joshua 3 жыл бұрын

Hi is this the same process for f10. 2013 ,

@bwimbish4 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on the replacement of a 2015 BMW x5 door seal/weather trip??

@bwimbish4 3 жыл бұрын

and do you sale the parts needed to do it? thanks

@khans432 3 жыл бұрын

Would it hurt anything if you were at like 90K-100K miles when you did this?

@198888joshua 3 жыл бұрын

Hi how much fluid f10 2013 takes front side? Thanks

@SimplyChem32 3 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations on cleaning those fluid transfer pumps? I'm trying to reduce cross-contamination between lubricants, and just using brakleen eats whatever plastic I put it on.

@Tyler-rb3ku 3 жыл бұрын

Could always do the chemistry way. Run whatever fluid you want through it first, waste some. And then hook it up to the diff and pump it in. Although that doesn’t really solve the cleaning issue.

@ilidanStormrageTv 9 ай бұрын

I have 440i f32 xdrive, front i have little oil leak, so little and i dont know what's cause that, can be the drain bolt or dichtung or something else? Can you help me? And how much km/miles can you drive with new differential oil?

@michaelnikprelaj6679 3 жыл бұрын

Hey FCP, I seen a couple people using Redline Lightweight Shockproof gear oil instead of the OEM fluid. Would you guys happen to know if this fluid would work properly in this diff?

@adnanhuremkic3566 3 жыл бұрын

Same Nikol Nikprelaj

@198888joshua 3 жыл бұрын

Is liqui moli good for my bmw f10 2013

@minino1237 3 жыл бұрын

Can i use liqui molly differential fluid?

@SILENTJRM 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't the bmw G2 hypoid fluid just a GL-5 75w85 oil? Redline makes a synthetic fluid under this designation.

@jacobhilley6141 Жыл бұрын

Did you ever find out if this was true tryna change mine but don’t have access to the g2 hyoid

@SILENTJRM Жыл бұрын

@@jacobhilley6141 yes the only real special fluid will be the transfer case

@ratty580 Жыл бұрын

If the axle is out will the front diff leak fluid?

@ademc8872 2 жыл бұрын

Is the g2 (GL-5) fluid also compatible with the rear diff? Maybe a stupid question, because i know gl5 is only incompatible with synchromeshed transmissions. But don’t know if there diffs have any copper in them.

@sevenpointsixtwo Жыл бұрын

Hypoid G1 (75w80)for rear diff iirc

@Burgie86 3 жыл бұрын

So, what is the mileage interval for changing differential fluid? 60k? 70k? Would you recommend swapping these fluids at the same time as the transmission fluid?

@rohanb79 3 жыл бұрын

Did you find out the change interval , I have f25 X3.

@Burgie86 3 жыл бұрын

@@rohanb79 No definitive answers.. For a car that gets heavy use on a track, some folks change differential fluid every 3rd oil change. My indie would prefer every 30k. I changed mine at 60k and it needed it.

@ShockwavesFTW 2 жыл бұрын

He said 50K in the previous rear diff fluid video. Personally, I think front + rear diff + trans fluid every 60K miles for normal non-track driving is perfect. Obviously indie mechanics will recommend the job be done significantly earlier than that, but 60K is more than frequent enough considering BMW advertises the fluids as "lifetime" and most people never change them to begin with.

@Fear.of.the.Dark. 10 ай бұрын

60k miles is what the latest bmw service manuals at least recommend for differential fluid for the M cars. They only mention the rear ones though, not front. Transmission fluid is more like 80 to 90k miles as per ZF and I would do transfer case at same time.

@ZionistInfidel 2 жыл бұрын

Went and bought a 14mm hex because that is what is listed in the tool list, but it's a 17mm....

@miguelc9358 3 жыл бұрын

How often should the front differential fluid be changed out? What about the rear differential?

@AndrewC89 2 жыл бұрын

Every 60k

@bmw_knight_f3088 3 жыл бұрын

Can I also do this on my f-30 even tho it is back wheel drive?

@tytraio7281 3 жыл бұрын

If you don’t have x-drive then you won’t have a front differential.

@robertlaldee 2 жыл бұрын

Is it different for thr from and rear ?? Talking about viscosity wise

@sevenpointsixtwo Жыл бұрын

Yes , rear is hypoid g1 75w80 iirc

@ChandraSQLVideos 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Is the Differential fluid only for xDrive vehicles ??

@slscamg 3 жыл бұрын

Front diff, yes.

@antoniohinojos3808 Жыл бұрын

No after market fluids? Its just 75W-85 lol

@prutz9092002 3 жыл бұрын

Redline can be used just fine.

@rodrigomeca 3 жыл бұрын

Totally true

@prutz9092002 3 жыл бұрын

FCP Euro, if this is the ONLY Fluid that is currently compatible as he says, then why are you recommending and selling other brands on your site?

@onedrinkbutnomore7647 3 жыл бұрын

The only 100% compatible fluid. BMW went from 75w90 to 75w85 to boost mileage. I personally use Liqui Moly 75w90 but please note that the front diff is GL-5 and the rear diff is GL-4.