BMW X3
Maintenance specs for 3 variants of the BMW X3 — from 2004 to 2026.
2004–2010 BMW X3
3.0L I6 (N52) · AWD
215 hp / 185 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 6HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidPentosin CHF 11S
Capacity28 oz
Differentials
Front fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Front capacity0.6 qt
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Transfer Case
FluidBMW TF 0870
Capacity0.7 qt
Fuel
Tank17.7 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2011–2017 BMW X3
2.0L I4 Turbo (N20) · AWD
241 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Front capacity0.6 qt
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Transfer Case
FluidBMW TF 0870
Capacity0.7 qt
Fuel
Tank17.7 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi
2018–2026 BMW X3
2.0L I4 Turbo (B48) · AWD
248 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type8-Speed Automatic
FluidBMW ATF 8HP
Drain & fill4.5 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Front fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Front capacity0.6 qt
Rear fluidBMW SAF-XO 75W-90
Rear capacity1.2 qt
Transfer Case
FluidBMW TF 0870
Capacity0.7 qt
Fuel
Tank17.2 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service60,000 mi
Coolant flush60,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt50,000 mi