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BMW X3 2012 User Manual

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The completion of certain subsequent
maintenance items or services, as required by
the New SAV Limited Warranty, will be specified
at intervals computed by the BMW Condition
Based Service system as follows:
Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with
the engine at operating temperature.
All 2012 model year X3, X5 (except X5 xDrive35d
see below) and X6 vehicles are factory-filled with
BMW High Performance Synthetic oils. For these
models we recommend BMW High Performance
5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part number
07 51 0 017 866) for regular scheduled engine oil
changes.
For gasoline engines: The synthetic oils listed
below meet BMW’s Long-life rating LL-01:
Castrol Syntec European Formula SAE 0W-30
Mobil 1 SAE 0W-40
Pennzoil Platinum European Formula Ultra
SAE 5W-30
Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30
All 2012 model year X5 xDrive35d vehicles are
factory-filled with a different BMW High
Performance Synthetic oil than on gasoline
engines. For this model we recommend BMW
High Performance 5W-30 Diesel Synthetic Oil
(BMW part number 07 51 0 037 195) for regular
scheduled engine oil changes.
For diesel engines (X5 xDrive35d only): the
synthetic oil listed below meets BMW’s Long-life
rating LL-04:
Castrol SLX Professional OE SAE 5W-30 Fully
Synthetic
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is
unavailable, you may top up the oil level with one
of the following approved synthetic oils. For
information on checking your engine oil level
refer to your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
The choice of the right SAE grade is based on
the climatic conditions in the region in which you
normally drive your BMW. To best determine
which SAE grade is best suited for your vehicle,
contact an authorized BMW center.
If you are unable to obtain the BMW approved
synthetic oil from the list above, use only a
synthetic oil with an API rating of SM or higher.
The following maintenance services must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicle’s production date):
Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every
two years, or when specified by CBS.
Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced at the following
intervals to maximize vehicle fuel economy and
minimize exhaust pollution - replace at
120,000 miles (replace every 150,000 miles
for the X3 xDrive28i if it is eligible for the
California Emissions Warranty).
Spark Plug Service (not shown in CBS): All
models - replace at 60,000 miles or at every
4th Engine Oil Service.
The engine coolant has a long-term rating and
does not need to be changed except for
system repairs.
The fluids in the automatic transmission as
well as in the all-wheel drive transfer case have
a long-term rating and do not need to be
changed except for repairs.
For your convenience, you may also wish to have
your BMW SAV center perform any necessary
operations to fulfill any state inspection
requirements in your area, concurrent with the
maintenance services specified above during
other repairs. Should you request more
frequent maintenance service, the cost of
these services will not be covered by the
Maintenance Program.
BMW has applied the most modern
technological advances not only to the design
and production of your vehicle, but also to
computing of the optimum maintenance interval
for your type of operations and driving style. Your
BMW SAV center has made a substantial
investment in unique BMW special service tools
to enable BMW factory trained service
technicians to perform quality repairs on your
BMW in minimal time, to help maximize your
satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity, and
resale value.
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BrandBMW
ModelX3 2012
CategoryAutomobile
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