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How to tell if it's a front diff, axle, or transfer case? Car at times slows down and pulls to the right at times

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Ok guys I've heard some noise coming from what I thought was the front diff on my 330xi, i did notice it leaking and topped it off recently but it may have ran low before I caught it. I hear it in park even and it seems if I rev up the engine and let off it will kind of stop. but it's not an engine noise.
Today now, I noticed I was going and the car bogged way way down and started to pull to the right, then after a few seconds it "caught" and started going again for a bit, only to repeat the slowdown.
So, I'm going to take a look at it but these days of new born fatherhood my time to investigate things is extremely limited so I'm trying to get the scoop before i start checking things out. Can anyone give me advice on how to narrow it down to an axle, diff, transfer case, etc.?
Thanks much in advance!

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Your drivetrain cannot make noises if in park - it's not moving and no gear is engaged! If the car is making noises when standing still it has to be engine related.

You may be better off taking it to a mechanic who can diagnose it for you.

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