2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12)
3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm
xDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2011.4)
3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm
xDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.4)
3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm3900–4100 rpm
All other modifications
3700–4300 rpm3700–4300 rpm3700–4300 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections
5
Diesel conditioning speed
3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm3000–3500 rpm
expand_moreMaximum K-value
expand_more2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12)
With PM catalytic converter
0.8 1/m0.8 1/m0.8 1/m
With particle filter
0.5 1/m0.5 1/m0.5 1/m
Without particle filter
1.5 1/m1.5 1/m1.5 1/m
expand_morexDrive 35 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.9–2011.8)
With PM catalytic converter
0.8 1/m0.8 1/m0.8 1/m
With particle filter
0.5 1/m0.5 1/m0.5 1/m
All other modifications
0.5 1/m0.5 1/m0.5 1/m
Measuring mode
B
Measuring sensor
1
Measuring time
0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s
Minimum coolant temperature at AU
176°F176°F80°C
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location
The diagnostic socket is located on the driver's side in the footwell at the A column.
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
2.0 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2004.10–2010.12)
650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
xDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2008.9–2011.8)
600–850 rpm600–850 rpm600–850 rpm
xDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2011.4)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
xDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.4)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
xDrive 35 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.9–2011.8)
580–780 rpm580–780 rpm580–780 rpm
All other modifications
680–880 rpm680–880 rpm680–880 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
xDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2008.9–2011.8)
600–850 rpm600–850 rpm600–850 rpm
xDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2008.9–2011.4)
620–820 rpm620–820 rpm620–820 rpm
xDrive 30 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2008.9–2011.4)
620–820 rpm620–820 rpm620–820 rpm
xDrive 35 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2008.9–2011.8)
600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
All other modifications
730–930 rpm730–930 rpm730–930 rpm
expand_moreMinimum engine oil temperature at VET
All other modifications
140°F140°F60°C
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed
xDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2008.9–2011.8)
0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
expand_moreIncreased idling speed
xDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2008.9–2011.8)
2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm2300–2700 rpm
Lambda sensor design
wideband sensor
Lambda value
0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ
expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling
xDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2008.9–2011.8)
150 ppm150 ppm150 ppm
Test speed for lambda sensor signal
600–850 rpm600–850 rpm600–850 rpm
To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by BMW.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2010 BMW X3 user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW X3 service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2010 BMW X3 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2010 BMW X3 generations
In 2010 BMW offered 2 generations of the X3. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.