nZtiZia wrote

• tire width and sidewall ratio are OEM spec for staggered 22" setup, thus no adverse affect on transfer case
• while OEM tires are speed rated "Y", yours are rated "W" which just means you shouldn't go faster than 168mph. ask them how exactly does going 18mph less for top speed affect the transfer case?
• IIRC there are BMW "star" Pirelli P Zero tires but educate them than "star" tires ARE NOT REQUIRED; they're just highly recommended to maximize the performance of the matched vehicle

LuckyBrand wrote

I just don’t get this game. I mean I don’t know how many all wheel drive cars I’ve had and when tires are worn I’ve never had shudders etc. BMW just needs to own this bs and move on.

Tabish23 wrote

I was able to get the transfer case fluid replaced under warranty at a different dealership!

rmorin1249 wrote

Can you post the dealer that took care of you? I'm up in Hagerstown but use a dealer in PA, Sun Motors. So far, they have been great but I paid to have my TC fluid changed at 35K miles.

rmorin1249 wrote

Can you post the dealer that took care of you? I'm up in Hagerstown but use a dealer in PA, Sun Motors. So far, they have been great but I paid to have my TC fluid changed at 35K miles.

AlanCA wrote

The link below posted in Reddit recently was a surprise to me. The Maintenance Manual attached (that APPEARS to be genuine) indicates that BMW is now specifying that for M60i versions, the transfer case fluid should be changed initially at 20,000 miles and again at 50,000 miles. (I’m not clear if it’s every 30k miles thereafter.) Is this the significant advancement in BMW policy that I think it is?


https://www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/bmw/marketUS/common/warranty-books/2026/BMW_MY26_All_Models_Maintenance_with_BEVs_2025-09-25_ADA.pdf

Bolt1949 wrote

I'm thinking even though I'm now in a 40i variant I am going to abide by the same 20k/50k intervals for TC service.

AlanCA wrote

The link below posted in Reddit recently was a surprise to me. The Maintenance Manual attached (that APPEARS to be genuine) indicates that BMW is now specifying that for M60i versions, the transfer case fluid should be changed initially at 20,000 miles and again at 50,000 miles. (I’m not clear if it’s every 30k miles thereafter.) Is this the significant advancement in BMW policy that I think it is?


https://www.bmwusa.com/content/dam/bmw/marketUS/common/warranty-books/2026/BMW_MY26_All_Models_Maintenance_with_BEVs_2025-09-25_ADA.pdf

a1gio2 wrote

It's interesting that it only lists the transfer case. What about the front and rear differentials? They seem equally problematic.

Lebbros wrote

Northeasterns, are we doing donuts and cooking our transfercases during this blizzard today?

Lebbros wrote

We cooking our transfer cases again with this new blizzard!

seabag wrote

Was watching the traction control light flicker while driving today and was saying prayers for my transfer case

Picked up some Ravenol DTF-1 I'll be filling at my next oil change interval

rmorin1249 wrote

Is the same transfer case used in the G45 X3? Hopefully the correct fluid is in them when they leave the assembly plant.