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Old 07-13-2017, 10:16 AM
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Transfer case oil options. ...

HI guys ....I'm replacing the chain of my TCase ...and was wondering options of oil to refill ...I don't have acces to oem bmw oil so any other brand ??? Thanks
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Old 07-13-2017, 11:19 AM
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HI guys ....I'm replacing the chain of my TCase ...and was wondering options of oil to refill ...I don't have acces to oem bmw oil so any other brand ??? Thanks
You can order it on line from FCP Euro: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...FU1tfgodfgEMqA
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Old 07-13-2017, 12:16 PM
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What year X5 is it? The specs are a little different for the xDrive transfer case versus the older style transfer case. In my 2003 X5 4.6is (with the simple transfer case) I just used Valvoline Full Synthetic Dextron VI ATF. It's cheap and you can buy it any auto store.

My opinion is that it doesn't really matter what fluid you use in the transfer cases— as long as it's decent quality stuff it'll be fine. All it's doing is lubricating the chains and whatnot, unlike in an automatic transmission where it actuates the gears.
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Old 07-13-2017, 01:20 PM
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RM European has the Shell version for $30.

Shell $30
BMW X5 3.0i Sport Utility E53 3.0L L6 Transfer Case Fluid - SAE 75W (1 Liter)

BMW $52
BMW X5 3.0i Sport Utility E53 3.0L L6 Transfer Case Fluid - SAE 75W (1 Liter)
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Old 07-13-2017, 01:20 PM
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HI there thanks for your input
It's a 2004 4.4is the fluid that came out of it was redish...and in decent shape..
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