BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Shock absorber

Replacing left or right wheel bearing on rear axle shaft

Necessary preliminary work: Remove DRIVE FLANGE FOR OUTPUT SHAFT. Release screws (1). Remove wheel bearing. Installation note: Replace scr ...

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 ...

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BMW X3 Owners Manual > Saving fuel: 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 highes ...