spark plugs replace BMW X3 2004 E83 Service and warranty information

3 A detailed list of all maintenance operations
included in each of the elements of the BMW
Maintenance System is found on pages 4-8.
These elements are as follows:
Quality Certification I will be performed by your
authorized BMW SAV center and certified on
the following page.
The performance of certain subsequent
maintenance elements, as required by the
BMW New SAV Limited Warranty, will be
specified at intervals computed by the BMW
Service Interval Indicator as follows:
– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed
with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2004 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
center, or call BMW of North America at 1-
800-831-1117. You can also obtain this
information from our website,
www.bmwusa.com.
It is recommended to check engine oil level
whenever fuel is added to the 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 syn-
thetic oil with an API rating of SJ or higher.
– Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance
as specified in the following pages under
Inspection I.
– Inspection II: Additional major vehicle
maintenance 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 warranties.
– Spark Plug Service: The X3 is equipped
with platinum-tipped spark plugs. These
allow a longer service life than conven-
tional 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 inspection requirements in your area
concurrent with the maintenance elements
specified above during other repairs.
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance
work is always entered in this SAV Service and
Warranty Information Statement. 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 techno-
logical advances not only to the design and
production 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

X3
Replace air cleaner element. (Note: Reduce replacement interval in 
dusty operating conditions).
Inspection II
Includes all items listed under Inspection I, and the following checks
and maintenance operations.
Engine Compartment
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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. 

The maintenance schedule as shown
is required for the proper functioning
of the emission control systems 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..........................................
Emission Control Maintenance Schedule: X3
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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Oil Service
Inspection I
Oil Service
Inspection II
RRR R
RRR R
R
Replace at intervals of
100,000 miles
Replace at intervals of
100,000 milesX3
Continue sequence of
Oil Services and
Inspections per Service
Interval Indicator.

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Warrantor
BMW NA warrants 2004 U.S. specification X3
SAVs distributed by BMW NA or sold through
the BMW NA European Delivery Program
against defects in materials or workmanship to
the first retail purchaser, and each subsequent
purchaser.
Warranty Period
The warranty period is 48 months or 50,000
miles, whichever occurs first.
Warranty Begins
This warranty begins on the date of first
retail sale, or the date the SAV is first placed
in service as a demonstrator or company
vehicle, whichever is earlier.
Warranty Coverage
To obtain service under this limited warranty,
the SAV must be brought, upon discovery of a
defect in material or workmanship, to the
workshop of any authorized BMW SAV center,
during normal business hours. The authorized
BMW SAV center will, without charge for parts
or labor, either repair or replace the defective
part(s) using new or authorized remanufac-
tured parts. The decision to repair or replace
said part(s) is solely the prerogative of BMW
NA. Parts for which replacements are made
become the property of BMW NA.
In all cases, a reasonable time must be
allowed for warranty repairs to be completed
after the SAV is received by the authorized
BMW SAV center.
Safety Belt Warranty - Kansas
Safety belts are covered under the BMW New
SAV Limited Warranty for defects in material orworkmanship for a period of 10 years,
unlimited mileage from the date of purchase.
In order to be eligible for this coverage, the
SAV must be a new SAV retailed in the State of
Kansas and the repair performed by an
authorized BMW SAV center in Kansas.
Towing/Other Owner Benefits
A 24-hour Roadside Assistance Program is
available to every BMW owner during the New
SAV Limited Warranty period.
Roadside assistance and other owner benefits
are available by calling:
1-800-332-4269
For additional details on towing and other
owner benefits please refer to the BMW
Roadside Assistance section of this Statement
(page 23).
Other Items
Wheel alignment, balancing and wiper blade
inserts are covered up to 2,000 miles.
Items which are subject to wear and tear or
deterioration due to driving habits or condi-
tions, such as brake pads/linings, brake discs,
clutch disc, pressure plate, filters, upholstery,
trim and chrome items, paint finish, drive belts,
glass, and similar items, are specifically
limited to defects in material or workmanship.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
Damage which results from negligence,
improper operation of the SAV, improper repair,
lack of or improper maintenance, environmen-
tal influences, flood, accident or fire damage,
road salt corrosion, or use of improper or
contaminated fuel.
Damage to the engine, transmission or any
related component caused by improper
shifting of the transmission.
Maintenance services and parts when
replaced during maintenance such as spark
plugs, lubricants, fluids, engine tuneup parts,
New SAV Limited Warranty -
2004 X3
(Valid only in the U.S.A.
and Puerto Rico)

31 to genuine BMW parts in performance and
durability. BMW NA assumes no liability under
this warranty with respect to parts other than
genuine BMW parts.
However, the use of non-BMW replacement
parts or non-EPA certified parts does not
invalidate the warranty on other components,
unless non-BMW par ts or non-EPA certified
parts cause damage to warranted parts.
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover malfunctions
caused by any of the following: accident, flood,
misuse, improper adjustment, modification,
alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper
or inadequate maintenance, use of leaded fuel
or fuels containing more than 10% ethanol, or
other oxygenates with more than 2.8% oxygen
by weight (i.e., more than 15% MTBE or more
than 3% methanol plus an equivalent amount
of co-solvent).
The replacement of maintenance parts, such
as spark plugs, filters and similar items used in
required maintenance services, the repair or
replacement of maintenance parts beyond the
first required inspection/maintenance, or if the
part has been replaced earlier for reasons
other than it being defective.
The SAV or any part of the SAV unless a failure
causes the SAV to fail to conform to applicable
emission regulations.
Any SAV on which the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage
cannot be determined.
The SAV, if the vehicle identification number is
altered or cannot be read, or if the SAV has
been declared a total loss or sold for salvage
purposes.
General
These warranties give 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 NA HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDEN-
TAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
INCLUDING LOSS OF TIME, INCONVE-
NIENCE, OR LOSS OF USE OF THE SAV,
FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABIL-
ITY, APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to
you. Additionally, if you are a California,
Maine, Massachusetts or Vermont resident
and your vehicle is registered in that state,
your vehicle is eligible for California
Emissions Warranty coverage.

36 However, BMW NA will not deny your warranty
repair claims solely because you do not have
maintenance records or you did not perform
the required maintenance unless BMW NA
demonstrates that such lack of required
maintenance is a direct cause of the emission
control system failure. The instructions for
required maintenance and use can be found
in the X5 Owner’s Manual and in the Service
section of this Statement.
It is strongly recommended that any replace-
ment parts used for maintenance, repair or
replacement of emission control systems be
genuine BMW Service Parts or BMW
Authorized Remanufactured Parts. Without
invalidating this warranty, the owner may
elect to have maintenance, repair or
replacement of the emission control systems
performed by any automotive repair estab-
lishment, or elect to use parts other than
BMW Authorized Remanufactured or
genuine BMW Service Parts. However, the
cost of such service or parts will not be
covered under this warranty, except in
emergency situations. In an emergency
situation, where an authorized BMW SAV
center is not reasonably available or a
warranty replacement part is not available
within 30 days, repairs may be performed at
any available service establishment or by
any individual using any replacement part.
A repair not completed within 30 days
constitutes an emergency. BMW NA will
reimburse the owner for such emergency
repairs (including labor, par ts and diagnosis
not to exceed BMW suggested retail price for
all warranted parts replaced and labor
charges based on the manufacturer’s recom-
mended time allowance for the warranty repair
and the geographically appropriate hourly
labor rate) that are covered under this
warranty. Replaced parts and paid invoices
must be presented to an authorized BMW SAV
center as a condition of reimbursement for
emergency repairs not performed by an
authorized BMW SAV center.
The use of replacement parts, which are not of
equivalent quality, may impair the effective-
ness of emission control systems. If other thangenuine BMW Service Parts or Authorized
Remanu-factured Parts are used for mainte-
nance, repair or replacement of components
affecting emission control, the owner should
obtain assurances that such parts are war-
ranted by their manufacturer to be equivalent
to genuine BMW parts in performance and
durability. BMW NA assumes no liability under
this warranty with respect to parts other than
genuine BMW parts.
However, the use of non-BMW replacement
parts does not invalidate the warranty on other
components, unless non-BMW parts cause
damage to warranted parts.
What is not covered
This warranty does not cover malfunctions
caused by any of the following: accident, flood,
misuse, modification, alteration, tampering,
disconnection, improper or inadequate
maintenance, except if performed by an
authorized BMW SAV center doing warranty
repair work, use of leaded fuel or fuel other
than as specified in the Owner’s Manual.
The replacement of maintenance parts, such
as spark plugs, filters and similar items used in
required maintenance services or the repair or
replacement of maintenance parts beyond the
first replacement interval.
Any SAV on which the odometer has been
replaced or altered and the true mileage
cannot be determined.
The SAV, if the SAV identification number is
altered or cannot be determined, or if the SAV
has been declared a total loss or sold for
salvage purposes.