BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Fluid maintenance service interval for hybrid f30, f10, f02 - service bulletin si b24 07 12 (8/2015)

Applies to the following models:

• F30 (ActiveHybrid 3)
• F10 (ActiveHybrid 5)
• F02 (ActiveHybrid 7)

The automatic transmission fluid is required to be changed at every second or third engine oil service depending on the production date of the vehicle ("connected" maintenance service to the engine oil service at Service Counter numbers: 2, 4, 6, or 3, 6, 9 etc.).

On vehicles with option code 8KC (CBS oil service interval of 15k miles/24 months) produced up to 07/2013: Transmission fluid service is scheduled on every second oil service.

On vehicles with option code 8KL (CBS oil service interval of 10k miles/12 months) produced from 07/2013: Transmission fluid service is scheduled on every third oil service.

IMPORTANT: Only properly trained personnel, who have passed all applicable technical training courses, should perform any maintenance or repairs on any Hybrid or Electric Vehicle. Work performed by unqualified persons may result in severe injury or damage to the vehicle. Additional information may be found in REP 61 00 Observe safety instructions when handling electric vehicles.

This requirement is due to the hybrid-specific components that are contained in the transmission.

Automatic transmission fluid L 12108 (20 Liters bulk)
BMW part number: 83 22 2 220 439