2015 Transfer case leak

ez_2get · 11-09-2020, 08:44 PM

After my usual oil change maintenance done at my BMW "stealership", service advisor mentioned that they noticed a transfer case fluid leak that needs attention. Diagnostic checkup cost $189 (Canadian)/hour. Actual labour for the repair + materials are additional. I opted out and told the guy I'll check w/ 3rd party BMW repair shop for quotation.

Based on the attached photos, how worried should I be? Is it something that needed fixed right away? Could it be the gasket, rubber ring, or whatever? How expensive is it to get stuff like this fixed on a 2015 F25? Tnx for your input.

383vett · 11-09-2020, 09:57 PM

If you are going to keep the car, I would get it fixed. Gasket or seal.

ez_2get · 11-09-2020, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 383vett

If you are going to keep the car, I would get it fixed. Gasket or seal.

I eventually might end up getting the dealer fix it. My extended warranty which would've covered this repair expired June, 2020.

I'm planning to keep the car so peace of mind is a necessity.

frisbeeguy · 11-10-2020, 06:58 AM

It has to be fixed asap. Estimated cost around $1K USD since t-case has to be dropped.

KC87ZB · 11-10-2020, 08:44 AM

I'd try an indie shop if you don't have the capability to do it yourself. Especially if you have some shops around with good reviews on BMW's.

pungo · 11-10-2020, 04:55 PM

I agree to fix the leak asap, it doesn't hold much fluid and could cause serious damage if driven when too low.

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383vett Major 626 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i, 2012 X3 Xdrive35 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Moraga, California iTrader: (0)	If you are going to keep the car, I would get it fixed. Gasket or seal. __________________ 2016 Z06 Vette, 10.53@132 1984 Vette, 406, 10.23@131 2021 SQ5
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KC87ZB Second Lieutenant 305 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	I'd try an indie shop if you don't have the capability to do it yourself. Especially if you have some shops around with good reviews on BMW's.
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