Topping Up/Changing Transfer Case Oil: Notes

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION Notes
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NOTE: Use only the approved gear oil in the transfer box. See TRANSFER CASE APPROVED OILΒ  . Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the transfer box. Only change the oil when the transfer box is at normal operating temperature.
TRANSFER CASE APPROVED OIL

Application Specification
Models With NV124 Transfer Case ATF Dextron III
Models With X-Drive Transfer Case Shell Gear Oil (83 22 0 306 816)
RENDER: 1.0x

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