2010 BMW X3 Owner's Manual - Page 108
2010 BMW X3 Manual
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Maintenance Maintenance BMW maintenance system Sports Activity Vehicle Center, also refer to the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.< Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models Please consult your Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models for additional information on service requirements. BMW recommends that you have service and repair operations performed at your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center. Take the time to ensure that these service procedures are confirmed by entries in your vehicle's Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models. These entries verify that your vehicle has received the specified regular maintenance.< The BMW maintenance system supports the preservation of the road and operating safety of your BMW. Regular maintenance is not only required for the safety of the vehicle, it also improves the resale value. Service Interval Display The BMW maintenance system takes the driving conditions of the vehicle into account when determining service intervals: From the maintenance standpoint, 62,000 miles/100,000 km accumulated in short-distance urban driving are not the equivalent of the same distance covered at moderate speeds in long-distance highway travel. The BMW maintenance system is divided into engine oil service and inspection. Determining the maintenance intervals according to the actual loads on the vehicle covers practically every kind of operating situation. However, even those who drive only short distances, significantly less than 6,200 miles/ 10,000 km annually, should have the engine oil changed at least every 2 years since oil deteriorates over time, regardless of use. Brake fluid is hygroscopic: it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over the course of time. To ensure that the brake system continues to provide safe and reliable performance, remember to have the brake fluid changed at least every two years by a BMW 106 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 348 - © 02/09 BMW AG