Drivetrain - New Rear Axle Fluid Requirements
SI B33 02 11
Rear Axle
July 2011
Technical Service
SUBJECT
Rear Axle Differential (Final Drive) - New Operating Fluid Requirement
MODEL
E82 (M Coupe) with the N54T engine
E90, E92 and E93 (M3) with the S65 engine
SITUATION
New operation fluid requirement when changing rear axle differential oil
PROCEDURE
2010 BMW M3 Coupe (E92) V8-4.0L (S65) Page 99
Maintenance Services
Starting with the 1,200 mile service (Service - running-in check) and all required fluid replacements that follow (Service - rear axle differential), only
use the specially formulated rear differential oil, BMW part number 83 22 2 282 583, for the E90, E92 and E93 (M3) with the S65 engine and the
E82 (M Coupe) with the N54T engine.
New Vehicle Preparation and Maintenance Requirements - Information by Model Year
E9x with the S65 engine, refer to SI B00 01 07.
E82 with the N54T engine, refer to SI B00 01 10.
Rear Axle Differential (Final Drive) Repairs
Replacement differentials require an initial fill and a 1,200 mile run-in oil change with the new operating fluid; also refer to SI B00 06 10.
