BMW X3 Owners Manual: Avoid high engine speeds
As a rule: driving at low engine speeds lowers fuel consumption and reduces wear.
Use 1st gear to get the vehicle moving. Starting with the 2nd gear, accelerate rapidly. When accelerating, shift up before reaching high engine speeds.
When you reach the desired speed, shift into the highest applicable gear and drive with the engine speed as low as possible and at a constant speed.
If necessary, observe the gear shift indicator of the vehicle.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to a halt.
For going downhill take your foot off the accelerator and let the vehicle roll.
The flow of fuel is interrupted while coasting.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect fuel consumption in various
ways, e.g., tire size may influence fuel consumption.
Check the tire inflation p ...
Switch off the engine during
longer stops
Switch off the engine during longer stops, e.g.,
at traffic lights, railroad crossings or in traffic
congestion.
Auto Start/Stop function
The Au ...
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Front axle: Holder
Holder Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM
NOTE: (Counter support) Series: E30, E36, E46, E85
Storage Location
A7
Holder AM
Replaced by: 83302213041
NOTE:
(Spring retainer) As of 08/2011, available under new item number 83 30 2 213
041
SI number
01 16 11 (738)
Holder AM
Replaced by: 83 ...