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      01-14-2012, 05:11 PM   #191
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Originally Posted by MDORPHN View Post
Was really just trying to point out that you don't need to invest in expensive tools to do basic maintenance, like changing fluids.
Agree. I was just sharing what the professional tech used. Personally, I plan to use duct tape and bendy straws.

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Originally Posted by PunjabiM3 View Post
Alright to took the car to my local BMW dealer and advised them that the diff fluid needed to be changed since it was not done during the 1200 mile service due to backorder of the product. They happily changed out the diff fluid and the service manager was super nice. However, the diff fluid part number they used is 83-22-1-467-993. I did not see this number in the initial post of this thread. Is it the right fluid, perhaps in a different size bottle? Or did they put incorrect fluid in there?
Looks like you got the rear differential fluid without the friction modifier. Check out this thread for more info.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=621938

Also, these two threads, which are referenced in the thread above, but I'm including them here, as well.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129886
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=265139
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