Diff fluid capacity

da jemster · 11-17-2019, 01:21 AM

What's the capacity of the diff for the M235i?

TIA!

jwmuscat · 11-17-2019, 12:36 PM

Keep going till it starts to spill out of the hole. Only one hole to drain and fill use transfer pump and fill until it spills out

da jemster · 11-17-2019, 06:29 PM

Thx! Need the info so I know how many bottles to order from ECS, FCP, etc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwmuscat

Keep going till it starts to spill out of the hole. Only one hole to drain and fill use transfer pump and fill until it spills out

dradernh · 11-17-2019, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by da jemster

Thx! Need the info so I know how many bottles to order from ECS, FCP, etc.

Get two, and plan on using only one. If you need the second bottle, you'll have it; and if not, you'll have it for the next change.

nixeighty6 · 11-17-2019, 09:08 PM

it's about 1.2 - 1.3qt when it starts spilling out

da jemster · 11-24-2019, 05:51 PM

Thx all !

mfan225 · 11-24-2019, 08:27 PM

At what mileage is it recommended to change? I only have 46k on my 235, but just want to plan for down the road.

MarcoZandrini · 11-25-2019, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfan225

At what mileage is it recommended to change? I only have 46k on my 235, but just want to plan for down the road.

Every 50k miles is fine.

Wayneh__ · 07-26-2022, 10:34 AM

Hi I have a BMW 220d (B47)

I’m having the differential fluid drained and replaced. Just wanted to know if there’s anything wrong with using another fluid such as liqui moly or the likes other than oem to replace the old fluid. So long as it’s SAE75w-85 ?

I’m based in South Africa so brand availability will have to be considered should I choose not to go OEM.

Thanks

123Britt · 07-26-2022, 02:10 PM

Rear Open Differential, after 7/2011 production*
BMW recommendation: G1 synthetic, 75W85 weight, GL-4 rated
Our recommendation*: BMW G1 if under warranty, Red Line 75W85 GL-5 (Red Line-approved)
Recommended replacement interval: 40,000-50,000 miles

dmaxdmax · 07-26-2022, 06:22 PM

All fluids are listed on realoem.com under the item you want fluid for...and the amount you need

11-17-2019, 01:21 AM	#1
da jemster Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 230 Posts Drives: E46 M3,E93 M3,F22 M235i,i1 i3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Diff fluid capacity What's the capacity of the diff for the M235i? TIA! __________________ '04 E46, '08 E93, '16 F22 M235i, '17 i01 i3
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-17-2019, 12:36 PM	#2
jwmuscat New Member 7 Rep 18 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: St. Louis iTrader: (0)	Keep going till it starts to spill out of the hole. Only one hole to drain and fill use transfer pump and fill until it spills out
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-17-2019, 09:08 PM	#5
nixeighty6 Private First Class 118 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 2021 M2c Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: HBG, PA iTrader: (0)	it's about 1.2 - 1.3qt when it starts spilling out
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-24-2019, 05:51 PM	#6
da jemster Second Lieutenant 78 Rep 230 Posts Drives: E46 M3,E93 M3,F22 M235i,i1 i3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Thx all ! __________________ '04 E46, '08 E93, '16 F22 M235i, '17 i01 i3
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-24-2019, 08:27 PM	#7
mfan225 Private 24 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 16 M235i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	At what mileage is it recommended to change? I only have 46k on my 235, but just want to plan for down the road.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-26-2022, 10:34 AM	#9
Wayneh__ Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 220d Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Hi I have a BMW 220d (B47) I’m having the differential fluid drained and replaced. Just wanted to know if there’s anything wrong with using another fluid such as liqui moly or the likes other than oem to replace the old fluid. So long as it’s SAE75w-85 ? I’m based in South Africa so brand availability will have to be considered should I choose not to go OEM. Thanks
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-26-2022, 02:10 PM	#10
123Britt Captain 289 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 15 M235i AT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Madison, Alabama iTrader: (0)	BimmerWorld says: Rear Open Differential, after 7/2011 production* BMW recommendation: G1 synthetic, 75W85 weight, GL-4 rated Our recommendation*: BMW G1 if under warranty, Red Line 75W85 GL-5 (Red Line-approved) Recommended replacement interval: 40,000-50,000 miles
	Appreciate 1 dradernh4392.50 Quote

07-26-2022, 06:22 PM	#11
dmaxdmax Captain 417 Rep 923 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i 6-spd Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	All fluids are listed on realoem.com under the item you want fluid for...and the amount you need
	Appreciate 0 Quote