BMW 2 series, F22 / F87 (USA)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW 2 series, F22 / F87 (USA) differential fluid capacity is 1 liter. Service intervals include 1200 miles and 50000 miles. The data covers 4 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • M2 Competition (2019-2021)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • M2 Competition (2019-2021)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: First change only
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 1200 miles
  • M2 Competition (2018-2019)
  • Rear, with differential lock
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles
  • M2 (2015-2018)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 50000 miles

Additional Notes

  • The BMW 2 Series F87 M2 (2015-2018) carries a rear differential fluid capacity of 1 liter, which is consistent with a service fill rather than a full overhaul quantity, as overhaul fills typically account for additional passages and galleries that a drain-and-fill procedure does not reach.
  • The M2 (2015-2018) rear differential fluid change interval under normal use conditions is set at 50,000 miles.
  • The M2 Competition (2018-2019) rear differential is specified with a differential lock, a distinction not present in the base M2 (2015-2018) specification, yet both share the same 1-liter capacity and 50,000-mile normal-use change interval.
  • The M2 Competition (2019-2021) rear differential with differential lock carries a first-change-only interval of 1,200 miles, a break-in service designed to flush metal particles generated during the initial wear-in period of new gear and bearing surfaces.
  • Following the 1,200-mile first change, the M2 Competition (2019-2021) rear differential transitions to the standard normal-use interval of 50,000 miles, with the same 1-liter capacity applying to both service events.
  • The 1,200-mile first-change interval on the M2 Competition (2019-2021) applies exclusively to the rear differential with differential lock, meaning the two-stage service schedule is specific to that configuration rather than a general model-wide requirement.

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