BMW X3 Owners Manual: Engine oil types to add
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No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40, and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine damage may occur.
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the engine.
Suitable engine oil types
You can add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards:
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01.
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Diesel engine
BMW Longlife-04.
Further information regarding the oil specifications and viscosities of engine oils can be inquired with the service center.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can be added:
Gasoline engine
API SM or superior oil rating.
Diesel engine
API CJ-4.
Engine oil change: The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you let the service center change the motor oil.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off the ignition and safely park the vehicle
before engine oil is added.
Oil filler neck
Only add engine oil when t ...
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Other materials:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Final drive: Removing and installing/replacing rear differential
Special tools required:
33 5 206
33 5 200
33 5 120
33 5 125
33 5 123
33 5 121
33 5 124
33 5 126
33 5 122
33 5 127
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Rear axle differential must be lashed with tensioning strap 33 5 206 to prevent it
from dropping down when pressing the output shaft ...