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Replacing the Rear Differential Oil on a BMW X3

Model: BMW X3 MK 2, F25 - Years 2010-2017
Part: Differential

These brief and simple steps will show you how to replace the rear differential oil on a BMW X3. First, raise the vehicle and start unscrewing the differential oil drain plug, allowing the fluid to drain into a container for about ten minutes; use a pump to remove any excess fluid inside the differential. At this point, clean the drain plug of any metallic debris; then refill with new differential fluid that meets the appropriate specifications, following the instructions in the vehicle's manual.

Posted on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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