F80 M3 / F82 M4 first (1200 miles) service guide - what's required...

[iM]

Originally Posted by V8MAN

Great, tks for the info. I have to go back anyway since they were not able to do the differential service due to not having the fluids for it, since I have to go back I will mention the "clunky" shifting and see how that goes.

keep us posted, V8MAN. I need to take mine in soon. Which engine oils did they use on yours? Make sure they get SAF-XJ differential oil!

[V8MAN]

According to the invoice they put BMW TwinPower Turbo LL-12 FE (0W-30) for the engine oil.
Not looking good with the transmission fluid change, they are pushing back on my request, oh well I tried...

Originally Posted by iM

keep us posted, V8MAN. I need to take mine in soon. Which engine oils did they use on yours? Make sure they get SAF-XJ differential oil!

[Chengst3r]

Just had my 1,200 mile service for my 2016 M3. The engine oil that they used was 83212365954 BMW Twinpower Turbo LL-14 FE. I believe it's 0W20. Is this oil ok for the car?

[M4 Fan]

Just had my 2016 M4's running in service. No mention of the differential oil on the invoice, just - Fully Synthetic Mobi x 6.5L, a set oil fil, a joint ring and a screw. Bit worried it's been missed. Do 2016 cars still need it changed?

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by M4 Fan

Just had my 2016 M4's running in service. No mention of the differential oil on the invoice, just - Fully Synthetic Mobi x 6.5L, a set oil fil, a joint ring and a screw. Bit worried it's been missed. Do 2016 cars still need it changed?

Yea - you should have the diff oil changed. Even if you have to take it to an indi shop - have it done.

[M4 Fan]

Thanks, I'll give the dealer a call in the morning. Disappointing��

[cipri]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

SAF-XJ is the diff oil. So yes, your diff oil was changed.

hi
Could you recommend a dealership near Munich that can do the 1200 service on the m3?
thanks

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by cipri

hi
Could you recommend a dealership near Munich that can do the 1200 service on the m3?
thanks

BMW Niederlassung München
Frankfurter Ring
80807 München

tel. 089 353510

to call from the states: 011-49-89 353510

(this is the factory dealership just up the street from the Welt. They also have many Individual cars on display here)


or this dealership near the Allianz Arena...


BMW Niederlassung München Filiale Fröttmaning
Werner-Heisenberg-Allee 10
80939 München

tel. 089 353580

[cipri]

thanks a lot for the help I will call them to make an appointment when the time comes

[brad-cam]

Just had the 1200 mile running in service performed on my 2016 M3.

1 x 11427854445 Oil Filter
7 x 83212365950 Engine Oil (0W30 TwinPower)
2 x 83222357992 SAF-XJ Differential Fluid (75W-140)

[MSport_Jon]

Hi Dackelone,

I have been doing some research and pricing on parts needed to get this service done with the minimal amount of expenditure. As you may or may not remember i live in Germany and looks like i will be paying for the service out of pocket.

I also decided to go ahead and replace the manual transmission fluid as a precautionary method. My question is, do you know the part number for the drain and fill plugs for the manual transmission? i have look in realoem and i believe these are the ones listed part number 7

23127602815 Screw plug M18X1,5X12

listed under

3' F80 M3 LCI M3 GS6-45BZ Gaskets/seals / mounted parts



The bolt legend however, shows the drain plug as item number 8. This is were i am confused.

Also the reason i am asking this is because last time i performed the service on my e90 335i someone the prev owner reused the drain and fill plugs which were made out of aluminium. It was a pain in the ass to remove as they stripped right away when i tried to removed them. Good thing i got advice from the forums on ways and techniques to get stubborn plugs out.
and so hence the question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much for your contrubutions. Very helpful indeed.

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by MSport_Jon

Hi Dackelone,

I have been doing some research and pricing on parts needed to get this service done with the minimal amount of expenditure. As you may or may not remember i live in Germany and looks like i will be paying for the service out of pocket.

I also decided to go ahead and replace the manual transmission fluid as a precautionary method. My question is, do you know the part number for the drain and fill plugs for the manual transmission? i have look in realoem and i believe these are the ones listed part number 7

23127602815 Screw plug M18X1,5X12

listed under

3' F80 M3 LCI M3 GS6-45BZ Gaskets/seals / mounted parts



The bolt legend however, shows the drain plug as item number 8. This is were i am confused.

Also the reason i am asking this is because last time i performed the service on my e90 335i someone the prev owner reused the drain and fill plugs which were made out of aluminium. It was a pain in the ass to remove as they stripped right away when i tried to removed them. Good thing i got advice from the forums on ways and techniques to get stubborn plugs out.
and so hence the question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much for your contributions. Very helpful indeed.

You are correct. You will need two(2) of the #7 plugs...

bmw p/n 23127602815

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...30#23127602815


#8 is the vent tube on top of the trans. It's there in case their is too much trans oil inside the trans, it will foam up and puke it out of that vent. It also serves as a breather.

When you change your manual trans oil... just make sure your car is level. Remove the FILL plug first(in case its seized) and then your drain plug at the bottom of the trans.

Dackel

[MSport_Jon]

Great...

Thanks buddy!!!!

Originally Posted by Dackelone

You are correct. You will need two(2) of the #7 plugs...

bmw p/n 23127602815

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...30#23127602815


#8 is the vent tube on top of the trans. It's there in case their is too much trans oil inside the trans, it will foam up and puke it out of that vent. It also serves as a breather.

When you change your manual trans oil... just make sure your car is level. Remove the FILL plug first(in case its seized) and then your drain plug at the bottom of the trans.

Dackel

[Sterrico]

Can someone tell me if the plugs themselves for the oil and diff are REQUIRED to be replaced? Had my 1200 done today and my SA says the tech told him "they only get replaced if they are required to get replaced". If required where can I find a document that says that?

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Sterrico

Can someone tell me if the plugs themselves for the oil and diff are REQUIRED to be replaced? Had my 1200 done today and my SA says the tech told him "they only get replaced if they are required to get replaced". If required where can I find a document that says that?

It depends on your build date. Put your VIN in RealOEM.com and look up your oil/trans/diff plugs. IF it says "ALU" in the comment section of the part number... you will need to replace them. Only the first few production months cars had the ALU plugs.

See this post in this thread...
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=225


Dack

[Sterrico]

Thanks. Appears neither says the ALU so no need to replace. Thanks again.

[paulo_f80m3]

On Friday we had this kid come in and he missed his run in check and first oil change for his m4. We all cringed when we saw his mileage. 14k..

[kim6jj]

Just making sure all looks good?

[Marlonisonfire]

Can someone verify my service I got done today? I don't recognize the oil they used: thanks I appreciate it:

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Marlonisonfire

Can someone verify my service I got done today? I don't recognize the oil they used: thanks I appreciate it:

Looks good to me.

They used the new BMW Shell oil...

[Marlonisonfire]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Looks good to me.

They used the new BMW Shell oil...
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Thank you so much!
The car came back with 4 extra miles and dirty seats but it's all good. Let the lads have their fun

[Nothing]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Oil for differential/LSD (1l quantity): 83 22 9 405 462

Attachment 1156055

Dackel

I was on ED in Italy when I had my 1,200 mile service done. There were some issues communicating with the service guys about what I expected to be done but for the most part it went well. However, I was told that the differential oil wasn't what you have listed and I want to check and share this with the board. If this was indeed the wrong oil, my dealership here will be fixing it upon arrival.