Special X-fer case fluid on a 2001 3.0?

ba82 · #1 04-18-2011, 02:38 AM

The local indy shop is quoting me $150 to channge the x-fer case fluid. When I declined as I can do it myself, he started talking about special additives and Fluids?? I stressed to him that it was a 2001 (not with the x-drive) and he still said it required two additives.

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JCL · #2 04-18-2011, 02:42 AM

BMW's version of the fluid may have had special additives, but I believe that the fluid is Dexron. Since there are no clutch plates and thus no concern about the friction characteristics, I am not sure what any special additives would do.

ba82 · #3 04-18-2011, 02:50 AM

Agreed - he said one helps the oil adhear to the gears, Im not sure about the other....

vince59it · #4 04-18-2011, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ba82

Agreed - he said one helps the oil adhear to the gears, Im not sure about the other....

AFAIK no special fluid is required without x-drive as no clutch inside. Have a look at TIS

bimmerboy12 · #5 04-18-2011, 10:30 AM

I put in straight Mobil 1 synthetic ATF. No additives should be added.

wallyx5 · #6 04-18-2011, 11:48 AM

I used royal purple in mine and have had no issues. No special fluid needed. The BMW oem fluid works just fine too, but not at $ 150.00. lol I think he may be taking advantage of you. Have you had the work done already? If so ask him to show you the bottle he used.

skeetjunkie · #7 04-18-2011, 05:50 PM

Dexron ATF for the older transfer case NV-125

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