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2006 BMW X3 Standard
Quick Lookups: Fluids
2006 BMW X3 StandardSECTION Fluids
| FLUID CAPACITIES | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid Type | Application | Standard | Metric | Fluid Spec | Note | S/H | |
| Air Cond Compressor Oil | 6.80 OZS. | 0.2 L | PAG 46 | S | |||
| Air Cond Refrigerant | 1.63 LBS. | 0.73 KG | R-134a | S | |||
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | 10.04 QTS. | 9.5 L | Automatic Transmission Fluid DEXRON VI | BMW Part No. 83 22 0 409 878. | S | ||
| Engine Coolant | 11.20 QTS. | 10.59 L | Ethylene Glycol long-term Antifreeze | Having corrosion inhibitors that are compatible with aluminum radiators. | S | ||
| Engine Oil | w/Filter | 6.60 QTS. | 6.24 L | BMW High Performance Synthetic Engine Oil, SAE 5W-40 or 5W-30 | Part No. 07 51 0 017 866. | S | |
| Fuel Tank | 17.70 GALS. | 67 L | Reserve tank capacity: 2.0 gals. | S | |||
| Manual Transmission Fluid | N/A | N/A | Some Manual Transmissions are filled with Castrol MTF-LT-2 long-term fluid. This fluid has the same properties as the MTF-LT-1 fluid. The MTF-LT-1 fluid may be mixed and/or substituted for the MTF-LT-2 Manual Transmission Fluid. | S | |||
| Transfer Case Fluid | Change,w/X-Drive Transfer Case | 0.74 QTS. | 0.7 L | TF0870 | S | ||
| Transfer Case Fluid | Fill,w/X-Drive Transfer Case | 0.85 QTS. | 0.8 L | TF0870 | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | w/Headlamp Washer | 5.30 QTS. | 5.01 L | Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). Mix the washer fluid before adding it to the reservoir. | S | ||
| Windshield Washer Fluid | w/o Headlamp Washer | 3.20 QTS. | 3.02 L | Fill with water and - if required - with a washer antifreeze (according to manufacturer's recommendations). | S | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.