Transfer case fluid?

[JF1980]

So I have a facelift E53 (built 07/04) and am looking to replace the transfer case fluid at the weekend.  I'm finding conflicting information.  A few posts on this forum say things like:

Transfer case on X5 facelift that have Xdrive requires  special oil:

GENUINE BMW Transfer Case Fluid - Shell TF-0870 (1 Liter) 83220397244

However the part number I find on Real OEM is 83229407858 and this is also what the dealer parts counter said.  When I search for the part number 83220397244 it only shows up for the E70 but not the E53.

Does anyone know what information is correct?

[greg1980]

I just had mine replaced. I went to BMW and ordered the right oil/fluid. part number of the invoice is B83.22.9.407.858 it is only £10 you will need a 1ltr, differential oil is Castrol SAF-XO  B33.11.7.695.240.

[chubbs]

I hate to regurgitate an old thread, but I've been investigating this and my understanding is that facelift models (the ones with xdrive) should use 83220397244, which is Shell TF-0870 Transfer Case Fluid.

Please correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't want someone to read the previous post and fill with incorrect fluid.

Some of my information has come from here - http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5523.0.html and some from here - http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select

[kkx5]

chubbs is right
+ Bmw DTF 1 83222409710
All xdrive cars from 2004 till now.

[mikesmith2939]

I queried the part number and models on the bottle with my dealer for my E83. The same fluid is now used for all models

[porku]

[quote="greg1980"]
I just had mine replaced. I went to BMW and ordered the right oil/fluid. part number of the invoice is B83.22.9.407.858 it is only £10 you will need a 1ltr, differential oil is Castrol SAF-XO  B33.11.7.695.240.
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Realy? My car is just in the shop, and for transfercase fluid they ask 48€.. Pft Estonia..  )