For 2008 X5 Second generation BMW recommends to use: PY24W 12V 24W PGU20, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), P21W 12V 21W BA15s, H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1, H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2, D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2, H1 12V 55W P14.5s, and H7 12V 55W PX26d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
expand_moreDaytime running light
With bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreFog lamps
With M technology
H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
With cornering light
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
Without cornering light
H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
Front direction indicator
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
With halogen headlamp
H1 12V 55W P14.5s
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreParking light
With bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Door light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Entry light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Footwell light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Glove compartment light
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
Interior light
Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
Reading light
Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear direction indicator
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
expand_moreStop lamp
Two-stage stop lamp
W16W 12V 16W W2.1x9.5d
Otherwise
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2008 BMW X5 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 X5 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 2008 BMW X5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.