BMW X3 Owners Manual: Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts following use
Remove auxiliary mirrors, roof or rear luggage racks which are no longer required following use.
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodynamics and increase the fuel consumption.
Close the windows and glass sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open results in increased air resistance and thereby reduces the range.
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the
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Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation p ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Starter with mounting: Handling components after flood damage
Flood damage can occur if the permissible fording depth of a vehicle is exceeded. Ingress of water can cause
damage to the engine (water shock) or components.
Because dirt particles generally enter into the component with the water (e.g. starter motor, wiring harness), the
components need to ...