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
series. It also describes features that are not
necess ...
Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation p ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Shock absorber: Information on replacing shock absorbers
Situation:
When a shock absorber is faulty on one side (leaking, noises, limit values exceeded on the shock tester), often
both shock absorbers on the axle in question are replaced.
Effect:
This is not necessary for technical reasons and causes the manufacturer not to recognize the unneces ...