For 2010 X6 First generation BMW recommends to use: W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d, Xenon W6 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, H21W 12V 21W BAY9s, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), P21W 12V 21W BA15s, H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1, H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2, PY24W 12V 24W PGU20, PSY24W 12V 24W PG20, D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2, and WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow. 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 cornering light
H11 12V 55W PGJ19-2
Without cornering light
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreFront direction indicator
Variant 1
PY24W 12V 24W PGU20
Variant 2
PSY24W 12V 24W PG20
expand_moreHigh beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
expand_moreLow beam
With bi-xenon
D1S 85V 35W PK32d-2
expand_moreParking light
With bi-xenon
H8 12V 35W PGJ19-1
expand_moreSide marker lamp
With bi-xenon
WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow
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
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Rear direction indicator
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
Rear fog lamp
H21W 12V 21W BAY9s
Stop lamp
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 2010 BMW X6 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 X6 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 X6 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.