[Maverik259]

Anyone get told by their dealer during their break in that all the sudden the 2020 M5 doesn't require the front diff fluid to be replaced as in the 18/19? A member posted it in the engine sub section but feel it's not gonna get a lot of traction there and as I have mine coming up I am curious if I need to look out for this and if it's hogwash

[selpo]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Anyone get told by their dealer during their break in that all the sudden the 2020 M5 doesn't require the front diff fluid to be replaced as in the 18/19? A member posted it in the engine sub section but feel it's not gonna get a lot of traction there and as I have mine coming up I am curious if I need to look out for this and if it's hogwash

I just did mine and here is the invoice

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by selpo

I just did mine and here is the invoice

Assume the 2 means both axles. Although I do remember another guy saying the front and rear take different oils.

[selpo]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Assume the 2 means both axles. Although I do remember another guy saying the front and rear take different oils.

In my case, Ignorance is bliss! I am a novice in the field of automobiles and expect the professionals to do what is necessary to take care of them. I do not ask any questions as I do not know what to ask other than “Is the required work done and Is anything else needed?”

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by selpo

In my case, Ignorance is bliss! I am a novice in the field of automobiles and expect the professionals to do what is necessary to take care of them. I do not ask any questions as I do not know what to ask other than “Is the required work done and Is anything else needed?”

haha i hear ya. my ocd and lack of respect for most dealers demands i ask questions, especially when i own the car and given this is my first lease i dont know if i can separate the two! lol

[ironbob]

Rear axle takes 2 Hypoid G4 oil, Front axle takes 2 Hypoid G2 oil. Why has BMW stopped changing front axle oil at the 1200 mile service?

[Maverik259]

oh so then it appears they are indeed only changing the rear now. but dang $61/bottle is insane

[MikeStammer]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

haha i hear ya. my ocd and lack of respect for most dealers demands i ask questions, especially when i own the car and given this is my first lease i dont know if i can separate the two! lol

so do you own your current car, or lease it?

[ironbob]

Hope this does not cause front axle problems in the future, might have dealer change oil in the front axle anyway.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by MikeStammer

so do you own your current car, or lease it?

i said "given this is my first lease"...by separate the two i was referring to separating the different mindset between owning my X5 vs leasing my M5.

[dappercivility]

Originally Posted by ironbob

Hope this does not cause front axle problems in the future, might have dealer change oil in the front axle anyway.

I would do the same as well for peace of mind even if I had to pay for it

[Maverik259]

Of course the dealer will have no idea why it's not done anymore so asking them will probably be futile.

[Aronis]

Screw the dealer, call Germany and ask for a BMW engineer. Get the story straight.

By the way, your warrantee is now voided.

Mike

[ironbob]

No affect on warrantee, would call Germany but do not speak German

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by ironbob

No affect on warrantee, would call Germany but do not speak German

He was being ironic. As in the dealer would not do a service that may or may not suppose to be done but then something bad happens regarding it and they won't cover under warranty because you should have had the oil serviced.

See. Ironic. Haha