BMW X3, E83 (EU)

Differential fluid capacity & service interval

BMW X3, E83 (EU) models utilize differential fluid with a capacity range of 0,7 to 1 liter. Service intervals include normal use and filled for life options. The data covers 32 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
  • X3 xDrive20d (2007-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 xDrive20d (2007-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 2.5si (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 2.5si (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • X3 3.0sd (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 3.0sd DPF (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 3.0si (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 3.0si (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188L
  • X3 xDrive18d (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 xDrive18d (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Filled for life
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 xDrive20i (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 xDrive20i (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 xDrive30d (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 xDrive30d (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 xDrive35d (2006-2010)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 xDrive35d (2006-2010)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 3.0d (2005-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 3.0d (2005-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 3.0d DPF (2005-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 3.0d DPF (2005-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 2.0d (2004-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 2.0d (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 2.0d DPF (2004-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 2.0d DPF (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 2.0i (2004-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 2.0i (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 2.5i (2004-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 2.5i (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 3.0d (2004-2005)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 3.0d (2004-2005)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K
  • X3 3.0i (2004-2006)
  • Front
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,7 liter
  • X3 3.0i (2004-2006)
  • Rear
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Code: 188K

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