Diff fluid fill plug is on a downward angle

dassub · 11-23-2011, 09:54 AM

I'd like to change my differential fluid, but noticed that the fill plug is on a downward angle.

Is there anything to be concerned with here, with actually getting fluid to its proper level? Should I order anything special before doing this, like a new fill plug?

Advice wanted from those who have changed their diff fluid before

ENINTY · 11-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Nothing to worry about. Once you've pulled the oil fluid out, refill the diff till the new oil is slightly running out of the hole. Of course this assumes the car is level at the time of refilling.

BKV122 · 11-23-2011, 05:09 PM

get a transfer pump and/or a screw on tube to squeeze the new fluid from the bottle into the diff

dassub · 12-03-2011, 02:02 PM

Many thanks

Changed it this weekend with Amsoil Severe Gear.. might just be my imagination, but the car feels more responsive after changing the diff fluid.

Ninjasane · 01-01-2012, 12:18 AM

i just did my diff with the land rover diff oil people directed me to(PN: LRN7581 which is Castrol SAF-XO). how many quarts did you get in? mine started dripping out with about 1.2 bottle and i was a bit concerned thinking maybe my car wasn't leveled right.

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ENINTY Banned 179 Rep 3,415 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Sport Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Nothing to worry about. Once you've pulled the oil fluid out, refill the diff till the new oil is slightly running out of the hole. Of course this assumes the car is level at the time of refilling.
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BKV122 Major 47 Rep 1,160 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.50]	get a transfer pump and/or a screw on tube to squeeze the new fluid from the bottle into the diff __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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Ninjasane Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Pre-LCI E90 335i Jet Black Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (2)	i just did my diff with the land rover diff oil people directed me to(PN: LRN7581 which is Castrol SAF-XO). how many quarts did you get in? mine started dripping out with about 1.2 bottle and i was a bit concerned thinking maybe my car wasn't leveled right.
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