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00 11... Checking/topping up oil level in rear differential (M3)

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Risk of burning on the exhaust system.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
To avoid serious damage to the rear axle differential, it is essential to use only hypoid oils for final drive unit with disc-type limited-slip differential (M models) in the rear axle differential.

Undo oil filler plug (1).

Check oil level.

If necessary, pour in rear differential oil up to lower edge of opening for oil filler plug (1).

Installation: 

Replace oil filler plug.

Tightening torque 33 11 3AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Oil Filler Plug
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