BMW X3 3.0si 2009 Service And Warranty Information page 7

The performance of certain subsequent
maintenance elements, as required by the BMW
New SAV Limited Warranty, will be specified at
intervals computed by the BMW Service Interval
Indicator as follows:
Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with
the engine at operating temperature. Note:
Change oil at least once a year.
All 2009 model year BMW X3 vehicles are
factory-filled with BMW High Performance
Synthetic oils. We recommend BMW High
Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil (BMW part
number 07 51 0 017 866) for regular scheduled
engine oil changes.
If BMW High Performance Synthetic Oil is not
available, approved synthetic oils meeting
BMW's Long-life rating LL-01 are:
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
BMW recommends that you check your engine
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add small amounts of oil between oil
changes and are unable to obtain BMW High
Performance Synthetic Oil, or an approved
synthetic oil from the list above, use only a
synthetic oil with an API rating of SM or higher.
Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as
specified in the following pages under
Inspection I.
Inspection II: Additional major vehicle
maintenance as specified in the following
pages under Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements 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.
Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every
120,000 miles (replace every 150,000 miles if
the vehicle is eligible for the California
Emissions Warranty) to maximize vehicle fuel
economy and minimize exhaust pollution. The
replacement of the oxygen sensor is required
under the terms of the applicable BMW
emission system warranties.
Spark Plug Service: The X3 is equipped with
platinum-tipped spark plugs. These allow a
longer service life than conventional plugs.
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles.
Automatic Transmission Service: Change ATF
every 100,000 miles.
The engine coolant has a long-term rating and
does not need to be changed.
Please see your authorized BMW SAV center for
the most current information.
For your convenience, you may also wish to have
your authorized BMW SAV center perform any
necessary operations to fulfill any state
inspection requirements in your area concurrent
with the maintenance elements 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.
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance
work is always entered in this SAV Service and
Warranty Information Booklet. You may need this
for any warranty claims that become necessary,
and later on as evidence that your SAV has been
given the correct and regular maintenance that
justifies its resale or trade-in value.
BMW has applied the most modern
technological advances not only to the design
and production of your SAV, but also to
computing of the optimum maintenance interval
for your type of operations and driving style. Your
authorized 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. Your service
technician looks forward to serving your every
service need and to help maximize your
satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity, and
resale value.
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