Good video, and thank you for it. I only jacked my 318I up enough to give me a little more access to the drain and fill plugs. Once I broke them loose, I lowered the car and still had enough room to complete the job. My only suggestion involves the choice of tools. For the top (i.e., fill) plug, I used a 14 mm hex bit (not a socket) I bought off Amazon for 7 bucks (made in the US to boot!) Also, for some reason, everyone in these videos likes to use an open end wrench on the top plug. I don't know why, when the box end works better--it wont fall off, and you won't ever open it up like I did my own open end wrench (I'm sure it was my fault, I probably didn't have it square on the bit, which goes to my next point: I actually used a ratcheting wrench. It's easier to slip over the bit and get square, and it's a ratchet.) Of course, you can use a 3/8 ratchet on the drain plug. (My 1/2 was a little too bulky, but my long handle 3/8 worked perfectly). The fluid had never been changed (238K), and looked like mud coming out. They built these cars well.
yeah they use excellent quality materials in these cars. changed the fluid on my sedan and there were little to no metal shavings inside. for 200k thats not bad!
Hmm...interesting timing on that. Just got my M3 diff in place yesterday. I used the Royal Purple 75W140. It said on the bottle it was ok for limited slip. I’m kind of nervous now since you went with Mobil 1 when you usually go for RP.
I like their Trans fluid, everything else IMO is kinda of eh. ive heard of people running into issues with their gear oil, so I would consider switching to mobil 1 or redline, seems to be the go-to for the diffs.
nice, good vid. I've got mine completely out since I've upgraded from small case to medium case so wasn't doing this, but this is the proper way. Thanks for sharing. Btw you have a point saying no one changes their differential oil - transmission's neither?! "it sAyS LifETimE nEveR ChanGe" dude that doesn't mean literally never... people... I've compared new oil with transmission's and differential's - difference in viscosity is huge. Also you can find some residue sometimes which isn't good obviously but could use as a proof why you actually do have to change your oils on occasion. Once more, great video, thanks for the tutorial, appreciated! Cheers!
It's the lil sparkly metal pieces that scare me when u crack open an overdue lubricated system. Interesting on viscositys. Do you mean newer gear oils vs older/used?
@@mikeb2496 sparkly/ shimmery fluid is normal even in normal service intervals, I see it all the time on well maintained Diff's and manual trans. its the big chunks of metal that are concerning. what are you taking about with gear oil viscosities? lol
@@mikeb2496 finding "lil sparkly metal pieces" is perfectly normal (if you floor it more than often) since that's what friction causes. Just don't do it when engine/whole system is cold and you'll be fine... except for having to change parts like arms, rubbers etc more often. I don't understand last sentence neither, sorry... 😂
hey @@M3NACE that's another good idea for a video right? Nowadays people rest too much on words of other people on the internet, not bugging too much to read actual manual for themselves. Maybe you could do a video on that, to help out some newer people to the e36 world or some enthusiasists that aren't sure? Could help some people and it's nice to see you care about others. Let me know if you need any help. (edit: I meant video on when to change which oil and which ones the best for current mileage) Cheers!
since my e36 is a project car since I'm getting my license late, it's sat in my garage where I can just work on it with no rush at all, and I've done so many weird retrofits to the car. I could've made so many tutorials like this if I had motivation lmao. I think I'm gonna start filming all my projects on it, but I'm mostly done lol... all I needa do is axle seals, put new trans fluid in my grinding gearbox, flush the power steering, new headlights, possibly new wheels, and new suspension ugh i could've filmed the custom exhaust, manual swap, driveshaft rebuild process etc
I thought I saw a washer on your drain plug, but not on the fill plug? Is that right? If there is a washer, do you have to change it when changing the oil, just like during an engine oil change?
hi clark i tryed to take the fill plug out by using the same method you did . BUT NO LUCK using the 14 mm hex head and 14 mm wrench. this thing is not budging even with a pry Bar on the end of the wrench . i'm scared i might strip it if i put any more pressure on it .Any other suggestions to remove this stubborn FILL PLUG ????
Would you recommend this for the diff in a '96 bmw 328i manual? Found it on Amazon - Valvoline - 773636 SynPower SAE 75W-140 Full Synthetic Gear Oil 1 QT
I mean not really, just piece of mind and the knowledge of proper maint. Im sure if your diff is making noise or the LSD unit is worn you would notice a difference, but having a diff go out or lock up from running dry is a pretty noticable driveability problem.
hey we're running the same fluid! same exact one but its a 75w90, 3.15 gang! installed it when I manual swapped, but it's leaking from the axle seals more than a hoe leaks from the legs, so I should really, REALLY replace the axle seals, theyre like 7 bucks a piece but I really don't wanna get under there unless you make a guide LMAO
My fill bolt is completely rusted out and isn’t budging at all even with full force using the 14mm wrench. Any thoughts other than just spraying it with WD for the next week?
My diff is weeping, i need to change the diff cover seal and half shaft seals Edit: looks like yours is weeping too! Lets have a diff rebuild session lmao, might as well do the bushings too. Thankfully the diff is pretty easy to remove
Obviously, I love your cars. I've had 9 and I currently have a Byzanz M34A sedan. But I gotta say, so low in back can't be good for driving. Besides, it looks funny but I you are young and that's what young guys often do. Otherwise, I like your skills.
hey man thanks! I like how it looks, these things can get really low and still handle. i have it raked, so the front is at a reasonable height, i clear speed bumps and can park the bumper over a curb without scraping, and the BC coils are stout. i regularly run this thing in the canyon and even with two or 3 people in the car it doesn't scrape, chassis or fender. its actually a really functional ride height believe it or not. I do take speed bumps slower though, but for the most part i can drive normally with no problems. sounds like a nice M3 though, love the color! is it an individual car?
No. This is not an individual. There were 120 Byzanz sedans made worldwide in 1997 only. 88 came to the US. I was dam lucky to snag this Byzanz 2 weeks ago with 76k miles. I used your video tonight. Thanks!
Gotta do this job. Easy to knock out while doing other fluid changes. Good tip on the low clearance fill bolt!
yeah of course! i knew throwing that in there would help alot of people out.
Good ol' Harbor Freight - for the tools you use occasionally, perfect solution. I have that same hex set!
Good video, and thank you for it. I only jacked my 318I up enough to give me a little more access to the drain and fill plugs. Once I broke them loose, I lowered the car and still had enough room to complete the job. My only suggestion involves the choice of tools. For the top (i.e., fill) plug, I used a 14 mm hex bit (not a socket) I bought off Amazon for 7 bucks (made in the US to boot!) Also, for some reason, everyone in these videos likes to use an open end wrench on the top plug. I don't know why, when the box end works better--it wont fall off, and you won't ever open it up like I did my own open end wrench (I'm sure it was my fault, I probably didn't have it square on the bit, which goes to my next point: I actually used a ratcheting wrench. It's easier to slip over the bit and get square, and it's a ratchet.) Of course, you can use a 3/8 ratchet on the drain plug. (My 1/2 was a little too bulky, but my long handle 3/8 worked perfectly). The fluid had never been changed (238K), and looked like mud coming out. They built these cars well.
yeah they use excellent quality materials in these cars. changed the fluid on my sedan and there were little to no metal shavings inside. for 200k thats not bad!
Good vid, now I need to change my e36 and e46 fluids.
I need to know. Where tf did you lift the car from on the jack?
Sir what can u recommend for manual transmission oil, whats the viscosity of it sir. Thanks in advance
Hmm...interesting timing on that. Just got my M3 diff in place yesterday. I used the Royal Purple 75W140. It said on the bottle it was ok for limited slip. I’m kind of nervous now since you went with Mobil 1 when you usually go for RP.
I like their Trans fluid, everything else IMO is kinda of eh. ive heard of people running into issues with their gear oil, so I would consider switching to mobil 1 or redline, seems to be the go-to for the diffs.
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MARQUES MCMILLAN i used royal purple too . no complaints...
3.15 lsd
nice, good vid. I've got mine completely out since I've upgraded from small case to medium case so wasn't doing this, but this is the proper way. Thanks for sharing. Btw you have a point saying no one changes their differential oil - transmission's neither?! "it sAyS LifETimE nEveR ChanGe" dude that doesn't mean literally never... people...
I've compared new oil with transmission's and differential's - difference in viscosity is huge. Also you can find some residue sometimes which isn't good obviously but could use as a proof why you actually do have to change your oils on occasion.
Once more, great video, thanks for the tutorial, appreciated!
Cheers!
thanks! yeah true on the fluids, not to mention the technology and refinement over the fluids in the last 20+ years...
It's the lil sparkly metal pieces that scare me when u crack open an overdue lubricated system. Interesting on viscositys. Do you mean newer gear oils vs older/used?
@@mikeb2496 sparkly/ shimmery fluid is normal even in normal service intervals, I see it all the time on well maintained Diff's and manual trans. its the big chunks of metal that are concerning. what are you taking about with gear oil viscosities? lol
@@mikeb2496 finding "lil sparkly metal pieces" is perfectly normal (if you floor it more than often) since that's what friction causes. Just don't do it when engine/whole system is cold and you'll be fine... except for having to change parts like arms, rubbers etc more often.
I don't understand last sentence neither, sorry... 😂
hey @@M3NACE that's another good idea for a video right? Nowadays people rest too much on words of other people on the internet, not bugging too much to read actual manual for themselves. Maybe you could do a video on that, to help out some newer people to the e36 world or some enthusiasists that aren't sure? Could help some people and it's nice to see you care about others. Let me know if you need any help.
(edit: I meant video on when to change which oil and which ones the best for current mileage)
Cheers!
Great video i think im going to do it in my e36 325ia, if im not mistaken it uses 75w90 oil.
it should, or 75w-140. id check your owners manual
very helpful! thank you.
Power steering fluid change vid up next???
possibly...
since my e36 is a project car since I'm getting my license late, it's sat in my garage where I can just work on it with no rush at all, and I've done so many weird retrofits to the car. I could've made so many tutorials like this if I had motivation lmao. I think I'm gonna start filming all my projects on it, but I'm mostly done lol... all I needa do is axle seals, put new trans fluid in my grinding gearbox, flush the power steering, new headlights, possibly new wheels, and new suspension ugh i could've filmed the custom exhaust, manual swap, driveshaft rebuild process etc
Make some vids on ur car sounds sick asf
@@sambam1246 dude ima be honest that’s been so long ago al thjs work is long done.. and more lol
any idea what Euro models take? My owners manual is Japanese lol
Does a auto 328i have a limited slip?
I thought I saw a washer on your drain plug, but not on the fill plug? Is that right? If there is a washer, do you have to change it when changing the oil, just like during an engine oil change?
hi clark i tryed to take the fill plug out by using the same method you did . BUT NO LUCK using the 14 mm hex head and 14 mm wrench. this thing is not budging even with a pry Bar on the end of the wrench . i'm scared i might strip it if i put any more pressure on it .Any other suggestions to remove this stubborn FILL PLUG
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Been waiting for this one, looking to put synthetic. Been gone for a min Q. Ice storm has the coupe parked up. Thanks dawg!
oof, hopefully itll clear out soon so you can drive her lol
M3NACE I'll go out in this stuff and play, but when it ices not so much. ruclips.net/video/teLzQoyAX54/видео.html
Would you recommend this for the diff in a '96 bmw 328i manual? Found it on Amazon - Valvoline - 773636 SynPower SAE 75W-140 Full Synthetic Gear Oil 1 QT
What was that metal piece you put on the end of feed line into the diff to fill ?
it was just a little metal bit that came with the tool, it has a treaded end im sure fits into someting, but im not sure.
Did you notice a difference in drivability need to change mine
I mean not really, just piece of mind and the knowledge of proper maint. Im sure if your diff is making noise or the LSD unit is worn you would notice a difference, but having a diff go out or lock up from running dry is a pretty noticable driveability problem.
Do you have the 3.91 lsd
hey we're running the same fluid! same exact one but its a 75w90, 3.15 gang! installed it when I manual swapped, but it's leaking from the axle seals more than a hoe leaks from the legs, so I should really, REALLY replace the axle seals, theyre like 7 bucks a piece but I really don't wanna get under there unless you make a guide LMAO
Awwwww yeahh....FRESHHHHHH!!!!
yah dude!
My fill bolt is completely rusted out and isn’t budging at all even with full force using the 14mm wrench. Any thoughts other than just spraying it with WD for the next week?
Get a longer wrench with more leverage? Any serious extraction might need to pull the diff. You could try PB blaster.
do i need to chance the drain/ fill plug?
Unless it’s damaged no.
@@M3NACE do you have a part number for the plugs? i’ll buy it just in case 😅
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Is it worth changing the washers on plugs?
if you want to, i never had and haven't had an issue
My diff is weeping, i need to change the diff cover seal and half shaft seals
Edit: looks like yours is weeping too! Lets have a diff rebuild session lmao, might as well do the bushings too.
Thankfully the diff is pretty easy to remove
140k club. Replace everything.jpg
yeah +1 im going to re-do the whole rear end on this thing soonish
Very helpful!
I have 323is is it a open diff or lsd
Check the diff tag. Some cars came open, some came LSD.
Good video
Also shoutout for china friends! (Harbor freight) 😂😂😂
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Obviously, I love your cars. I've had 9 and I currently have a Byzanz M34A sedan. But I gotta say, so low in back can't be good for driving. Besides, it looks funny but I you are young and that's what young guys often do. Otherwise, I like your skills.
hey man thanks! I like how it looks, these things can get really low and still handle. i have it raked, so the front is at a reasonable height, i clear speed bumps and can park the bumper over a curb without scraping, and the BC coils are stout. i regularly run this thing in the canyon and even with two or 3 people in the car it doesn't scrape, chassis or fender. its actually a really functional ride height believe it or not. I do take speed bumps slower though, but for the most part i can drive normally with no problems. sounds like a nice M3 though, love the color! is it an individual car?
No. This is not an individual. There were 120 Byzanz sedans made worldwide in 1997 only. 88 came to the US. I was dam lucky to snag this Byzanz 2 weeks ago with 76k miles. I used your video tonight. Thanks!
@@gebhardt2 awesome man well congrats on the car! Sounds like an excellent deal.
Is this comparable to redline 75w 140?