Standard equipment: Series X6 - E71; X5M - F85; X6M - F86
Optional equipment: Series X5 - E70, F15, F16
NOTE: For capacities for rear axle differential, see Technical data.
General information about final-drive transmission oils
Final-drive and hypoid transmission oil must fulfil the following requirements for handling high loads as arise at the tooth flanks of the hypoid gear:
A brand-name hypoid transmission oil already possesses these and other characteristics thanks to its high concentration of EP agents (EP = Extreme Pressure).
Oil additives
All final drives are designed in such a way that there is absolutely no need to use oil additives. BMW is totally against the use of such additives. We will also accept no liability for any consequences resulting from the use of additives.
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Replacing components: Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The ...