Getting BG for the rear diff on 2016 528i Xdrive today. Curious about feedback on the quality and potential improvement over the OEM factory fill etc.
BG in rear differential-Tried and True?
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BG is as serviceable as any other name-brand oil.
My experience with BG products is one half step above snake oil. However, they did pay out 50% on replacing a power steering rack that started leaking with their fine, fine products installed in it. It should have been covered by BG at 100%, but they refused to... so the Chrysler dealership had to eat the other 50%. If you see any sort of improvement, I'd be shocked.
The BG products were nothing that I installed or requested, nor anything that I directly paid for. They were supposedly installed by the dealership prior to my purchase of the vehicle.
The BG products were nothing that I installed or requested, nor anything that I directly paid for. They were supposedly installed by the dealership prior to my purchase of the vehicle.
I do not believe it does but it is the only product the dealer offers, officially. There was some seepage from the diff. tech shared with me and i observed over the last year or so. I asked him how much he removed and he could not say as the measure was just "in the bucket". However, I am sure that the BG will be filled to the correct level and amount. I am hoping that it may qiuet what is perceived as driveline noise.
The rear diff is not making any noises while underway now. I wish I knew if the fluid was low at the time it was replaced but I am very happy with the results I have now. Not a plug for BG just giving feedback as experienced. Perhaps in a passenger car differential a suitable synthetic fliuid at the proper grade is completely acceptable? Svc interval on this was 30K, 60K etc. Not sure why the original dealer bypassed this service when I was in for Oil, plugs and other things etc. My first svc to the rear end was at 108K to my knowledge.
In my past I had changed my trucks over to Amsoil Severe Gear. Towing and using the drive train under higher stress loads this seemed like a good practice.
In my past I had changed my trucks over to Amsoil Severe Gear. Towing and using the drive train under higher stress loads this seemed like a good practice.
