[JayD]

Just aquired a 2021 X3M competition with 18k on odo. I also have an M2 and M3 and do my own service when I can so I know enough to be dangerous. I tend to over service the cars when it comes to fluid and filters. I changed the rear diff fluid on the X3M (no problem) and installed a magnetic drain plug since it doesn't come with one from the factory. The 1200 mile run in service was done by previous owner as well as 2 oil changes. I looked on you tube to see how to change the front diff and center transfer case. Seemed easy enough. Front diff has drain and fill plugs like rear and transfer case only has fill plug so you need to pump out old fluid. easy enough. problem is the front drain plug is blocked by the subframe. This was different than what I found online. I'm guessing the competition package has a different subframe????? How do you guys drain the front diff. thanks
Jay

[TacosRule!]

Originally Posted by JayD

Just aquired a 2021 X3M competition with 18k on odo. I also have an M2 and M3 and do my own service when I can so I know enough to be dangerous. I tend to over service the cars when it comes to fluid and filters. I changed the rear diff fluid on the X3M (no problem) and installed a magnetic drain plug since it doesn't come with one from the factory. The 1200 mile run in service was done by previous owner as well as 2 oil changes. I looked on you tube to see how to change the front diff and center transfer case. Seemed easy enough. Front diff has drain and fill plugs like rear and transfer case only has fill plug so you need to pump out old fluid. easy enough. problem is the front drain plug is blocked by the subframe. This was different than what I found online. I'm guessing the competition package has a different subframe????? How do you guys drain the front diff. thanks
Jay

happy chanucka

[Potatohead-M2]

Originally Posted by TacosRule!

happy chanucka

Hah. In other words you need a crows foot allen, and yes you're gonna get oil all over the freaking place