
Quality Certification I will be performed by your 
authorized BMW SAV center and certified on the
following page. 
The performance of certain subsequent mainte- 
nance elements, as required by the BMW New
SAV Limited Warranty, will be specified at inter-
vals computed by the BMW Service Interval Indi-
cator as follows: 
– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed with the engine at operating temperature. 
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2006 BMW X3s are factory-filled with BMW 
High Performance Synthetic oils. At the time of
the printing of this booklet, the following oils
are strongly recommended and approved by
BMW: 
• BMW High Performance 5W-30 Synthetic Oil 
(BMW part number 07 51 0 017 866) 
•  Mobil 1 5W-30 
•  Mobil 1 5W-40 
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils for 
inclusion in our list of recommended motor oils.
For the most current list of synthetic oils,
please contact your authorized BMW SAV cen-
ter, or call BMW of North America, LLC. at 1
800 831-1117. You can also obtain this infor-
mation from our website, www.bmwusa.com. 
BMW recommends that you check your engine 
oil level whenever you add fuel to your vehicle. If
you need to add oil between oil changes and
are unable to obtain BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another special oil on
the list, use a synthetic oil with an API rating of
SJ or higher. 
– Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as  specified in the following pages under Inspec-
tion I. 
– Inspection II: Additional major vehicle mainte-  nance as specified in the following pages under
Inspection II. 
The following maintenance elements must be 
performed at the mileage/time stated (time
intervals begin from the vehicle’s production
date):  – Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid every 
two years. 
– Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor  deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every 100,000
miles to maximize vehicle fuel economy and
minimize exhaust pollution. The replacement of
the oxygen sensor is required under the terms
of the applicable BMW emission system war-
ranties. 
– Spark Plug Service: The X3 is equipped with  platinum-tipped spark plugs. These allow a
longer service life than conventional plugs.
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles. 
– Automatic Transmission Service: Change ATF  every 100,000 miles. 
The engine coolant has a lifetime rating and does 
not need to be changed. 
Please see your authorized BMW SAV center for 
the most current information. 
For your convenience, you may also wish to have 
your authorized BMW SAV center perform any
necessary operations to fulfill any state inspec-
tion requirements in your area concurrent with
the maintenance elements specified above dur-
ing other repairs. 
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance 
work is always entered in this SAV Service and
Warranty Information Booklet. You may need this
for any warranty claims that become necessary,
and later on as evidence that your SAV has been 
given the correct and regular maintenance that
justifies its resale or trade-in value. 
BMW has applied the most modern technologi- 
cal advances not only to the design and produc-
tion of your SAV, but also to computing of the
optimum maintenance interval for your type of
operations and driving style. Your authorized
BMW SAV center has made a substantial invest-
ment in unique BMW special service tools to
enable his BMW factory trained service techni-
cians to perform quality repairs on your BMW in
minimal time. He/she looks forward to serving
your every service need and to help maximize
your satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity,
and resale value.
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Inspection II
Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks and maintenance operations.
Engine CompartmentX3 3.0i 
Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval in dusty operating 
conditions).  •
Brake Fluid Service 
Replace brake fluid every 2 years (time interval begins from the vehicle’s production 
date). •
Oxygen Sensor Service 
Replace Oxygen Sensor every 100,000 miles. 
•
Spark Plug Service 
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles. •
Automatic Transmission Service 
Replace ATF every 100,000 miles. • 
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Speedometer 
(Odometer Memory)
changed:
Mileage
Date Record of Spark Plug 
Replacement (Every 100,000 Mi.)  Record of Oxygen Sensor 
replacement (Every 100,000 Miles)  Record of 
brake/clutch
fluid changes
(Every 2 years)  Record of ATF 
change (Every 100,000 Mi.) 
Date Mileage Date Mileage Date Mileage 
Speedometer 
(Odometer Memory)
changed:
Mileage
Date
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Emission Control Maintenance Schedule: X3
The maintenance schedule as shown is required for the proper functioning of the emission control sys- 
tems for optimum vehicle performance and fuel economy. 
Abbreviations: 
I - Inspect
R - Replace part(s) and/or fluid listed 
Basic Engine 
Engine oil ......................... 
Engine oil filter  ..................... 
Fuel System 
Air filter  .......................... 
Ignition System 
Spark plugs  ....................... 
Emission Control Components 
Oxygen sensor  .....................
X3 3.0i
Oil Service 
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
R 
R R 
R R 
R  R 
R 
R 
Replace at intervals  of 100,000 miles 
Replace at intervals  of 100,000 miles
Continue sequence of 
Oil Services and
Inspections per Service
Interval Indicator. 
Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and must therefore 
be replaced to maximize vehicle fuel economy and minimize exhaust pollution. 
The mileage interval varies according to individual driving conditions and is determined by the service 
interval indicator.
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General
The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and 
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state. 
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRAN- 
TIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES
HEREIN. BMW OF NORTH AMERICA HEREBY
EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME,
INCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE
VEHICLE, FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUD-
ING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
ABILITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. 
For assistance in determining which parts are 
covered by this warranty, please contact your
authorized BMW SAV center or the BMW NA
Customer Relations Department at 1 800
831-1117 or through our website at www.bm-
wusa.com. You may obtain further information
concerning the emissions warranty or report vio-
lations of warranty terms, by contacting Air
Resources Board (ARB), Mobile Source Division,
9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA 91731.
Please include the title of the BMW service
department head and telephone number.
California Emission Warranty Parts 
List
The following components are covered for 
defects by the California Emission Control Sys-
tem Limited Warranty for a period of 7 years or
70,000 miles, whichever comes first.
COMPONENT X3 
INTAKE MANIFOLD • 
VANOS CAMSHAFT 
POSITION
CONTROLLER  • 
ENGINE CONTROL 
MODULE  • 
KNOCK SENSOR  • 
FUEL TANK  • 
EXHAUST MANIFOLD 
GASKET  • 
EXHAUST MANIFOLD 
WITH CATALYST  • 
TORQUE 
CONVERTER  • 
TRANSMISSION 
CONTROL MODULE  • 
ENGINE COOLANT 
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR  • 
THROTTLE BODY  • 
FUEL PUMP  • 
INTAKE MANIFOLD 
GASKET  • 
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