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2015 BMW X3
2.0L 4-cyl Engine Code N20B20A Engine Code N20B20A Turbo
240 bhp. @ 5000 rpm / Torque: 260 ft. lbs. @ 1450 rpm
16 Valves Double Overhead Camshaft Variable Valve Timing
2.0L - Inline 4-cyl (1997 cc) Code: N20 (Gasoline engine w/ Turbocharger)
Compression Ratio: 10:1

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Product Cross Reference Guide: This product cross reference guide follows recommendations outlined in your owners manual and also reflects periodic service recommendation updates from the original equipment manufacturer for this particular model (2015 BMW X3 with engine code N20B20A) show example...

For example, the manufacturer may have recommended 5W30 motor oil at the time of production (owners manual) & later revised the recommendation to 5W20. This guide will reflect latest recommendation by the manufacturer for this model. If there are no special instructions from the manufacturer, the owner can choose to follow either one of the recommendation without voiding warranty hide example.

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  1. Engine Oil

    Grade 1  »  SEO07
    European Car Formula 5W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil (EFMQT)
    European Car Formula 0W-40 Classic ESP Synthetic Motor Oil (EFOQT)
    All TEMPS  »  5W-30, 5W-40, 0W-30, 0W-40

  2. Automatic Transmission

    Automatic Transmission, GA8HP45Z  »  SL093

    Signature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATL) (ATLQT)
    OE Fuel-Efficient Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid (OTLQT)

  3. Transfer Case

    Transfer Case, ATC45L  »  GLSE4

    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

  4. Front Differential

    Standard Differential, Front  »  GLSG8

    All TEMPS  » 
    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

  5. Rear Differential

    Standard Differential, Rear 188LW  »  GLSF0

    All TEMPS  » 
    No AMSOIL Product Recommendation

  6. Brake Fluid

    Brake Fluid  »  HBH

    DOT 3 and 4 Brake Fluid (BFLVCN) [1]

  7. Lubricants & Fluids Comments  »  [*]

    [1] Use BMW P/N 81 22 0 142 156 (12 oz.) or
    BMW P/N 81 22 0 142 155 (1 gallon). If unavailable, use a
    low viscosity DOT 4 brake fluid.

  8. Fluid Capacities (drive train fluids)

    Engine, AWD, with filter  »  5.1 quarts [1]
    Engine, RWD, with filter  »  5.3 quarts [1]
    Cooling System, Initial Fill  »  7.9 quarts
    Passenger Car & Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant
    AMSOIL Antifreeze and Engine Coolant
    Automatic Transmission, GA8HP45Z Initial Fill  »  Not Specified [2]
    Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
    8 speed GA8HP45Z  »  9 quarts
    Differential, 188LW Rear  »  1.9 pints
    Differential, Front  »  1.3 pints
    Transfer Case, ATC45L  »  1.3 pints
    ANTPC ANT
    Capacities Comments
    [1] After refill check oil level.
    [2] Carry out oil level check in accordance with instructions
    from a scan tool.

  9. Chassis Lubrication

    0 Fittings, 0 Plugs

  10. Torque Specifications

    Oil Drain Plug  »  RWD  »  6 ft/lbs [1]
    Oil Drain Plug  »  AWD  »  18 ft/lbs [2]
    Transfer Case
    Fill Plug 44 ft/lbs
    Drain Plug 44 ft/lbs


    Torque Specification Comments
    [1] Replace oil drain plug. If the new oil drain plug does not
    latch after tightening to specified torque, the drain plug
    must be positioned so the latch mechanism is aligned.
    [2] Replace drain plug seal.

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  1. Filters: Oil, Air, Cabin, Fuel, Transmission, Hydraulic & Crankcase

    Oil Filter MANN Oil Filter (HU816X)  

  2. Gasoline Engine Fuel Additives

    Dominator Octane Boost (AOB)
    AOBDominator Octane Boost (AOB)

    Maximizes power and improves performance in all two-cycle and four-cycle gasoline engines. Reduces engine knock, improves ignition and engine response, helps fuel burn cleaner and inhibits corrosion. Recommended for off-road and racing use. Packag...

    Gasoline Stabilizer (AST)
    ASTGasoline Stabilizer (AST)

    AMSOIL Gasoline Stabilizer (AST) reduces the oxidation process that occurs when fuel is stored for extended periods, improving performance, extending equipment life and decreasing maintenance expenses. Package sizes include: 16-oz. Bottle ...

    P.I Performance Improver (API)
    APIP.I Performance Improver (API)

    P.i. improves fuel mileage an average of 2.3% and up to 5.7%. Reduces emissions such as hydrocarbons (HC) up to 15%, carbon monoxide (CO) up to 26% and nitrous oxides (NOx) up to 17%. Restores power and performance. Reduces the need for costly higher...

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EFM5W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFM)

Specially Formulated for European Gasoline and Diesel Engines. AMSOIL Synthetic European Motor Oil provides exceptional performance and protection for gasoline and diesel European vehicles. It meets a wide variety of specifications and carries multip...
EFO0W-40 FS European Motor Oil (EFO)

Specially Formulated for European Gasoline and Diesel Engines. AMSOIL Synthetic European Motor Oil provides exceptional performance and protection for gasoline and diesel European vehicles. It meets a wide variety of specifications and carries multip...
ATLSignature Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF

A fuel efficient automatic transmission fluid recommended for GM, Ford and Toyota transmissions where lighter viscosity oil is required. Provides the same excellent protection and performance as AMSOIL Signature Series Multi-Vehicle ATF. Recommended ...
OTLOE Series Fuel-Efficient Synthetic ATF

AMSOIL OE Synthetic Automatic Transmission Fluid provides passenger-car/light-truck transmissions excellent wear protection, sludge resistance and extreme-temperature performance throughout original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-recommended drain inte...
BFLVDOT 3 and 4 Synthetic Brake Fluid (BFLV)

*** This item is available for US customers only *** Brake fluid acts as a hydraulic fluid, transferring power and lubricating brake system components while also preventing corrosion. It must contend with extreme heat and the inevitable moi...
ANTPCPassenger Vehicle Antifreeze (ANTPC)

Ethylene Glycol 50/50 Pre-Mix Formulation AMSOIL Passenger Car/Light Truck Antifreeze & Coolant provides superior heat transfer and excellent protection against corrosion, freezing and boilover. It provides maximum protection in extreme temper...
ANTAntifreeze and Engine Coolant (ANT)

AMSOIL Antifreeze & Coolant (ANT) is a low-toxicity propylene glycol antifreeze formulated to provide benefits far beyond those found in today's conventional antifreeze and coolant products. This revolutionary formulation provides maximum antifre...
mann oil filterMANN-FILTERS Oil Filters

Oil filters from MANN-FILTER purify oil of dirt and solid particles such as dust, abraded metal, carbon deposits and soot particles. The filter housing is pressure-resistant, protected against corrosion and features a long-life elastomer seal. Use Part Number drop down to select filter.

Maintenance Schedule as Provided by OEM Documentation

Distance:
30,000 miles (48,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
24		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
36,000 miles (57,600 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
36		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
60,000 miles (96,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
48		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
72,000 miles (115,200 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
72		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
90,000 miles (144,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
72		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
100,000 miles (160,000 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
108,000 miles (172,800 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
108		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Oxygen sensor		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: In a computer-controlled, fuel-injected vehicle, a sensor mounted in the exhaust stream that relays air/fuel ratio information to the fuel control computer that allows the computer to make adjustments.
Distance:
120,000 miles (192,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
96		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
144,000 miles (230,400 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
144		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
150,000 miles (240,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
120		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
144		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
180,000 miles (288,000 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
180		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
200,000 miles (320,000 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
210,000 miles (336,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
168		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
216,000 miles (345,600 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
216		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Oxygen sensor		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: In a computer-controlled, fuel-injected vehicle, a sensor mounted in the exhaust stream that relays air/fuel ratio information to the fuel control computer that allows the computer to make adjustments.
Distance:
240,000 miles (384,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
192		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
252,000 miles (403,200 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
252		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
270,000 miles (432,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
216		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.
Distance:
288,000 miles (460,800 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Air filter		 Interval in Month(s):
288		Labor Units:
0.2		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: A device that filters incoming air fed to the engine.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		Action:
Replace		 Item:
Spark plugs		 Interval in Month(s):
Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
4		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: Cables that carry a high-voltage electrical charge from the distributor cap or ignition coils to the spark plugs.
Distance:
300,000 miles (480,000 km)		Action:
Flush/replace		 Item:
Brake fluid		 Interval in Month(s):
240		Labor Units:
0.7		 Parts Units:
1		 Drive Type:
ALL
Description: The fluid used in the hydraulic brake system.

Service Bulletin as Provided by OEM & NHTSA

Bulletin Date:
2014-02-01		Bulletin Number:
SI B65 04 14		NHTSA Item Number:
10057707

Component Description: (A) Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module., (B) Interior lighting.

Service Bulletin Summary: Bmw:some bmw models may or may not display airbag warning light. 6/22/15 ( nhtsa item number - 10057707 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-07-01		Bulletin Number:
SIB-61-18-14		NHTSA Item Number:
10056324

Component Description: Electrical system:wiring.

Service Bulletin Summary: Bmw: in some vehicles, when the k can2 wiring is shorted, no communication with any control modules (box electronics, telematic control module,car access system, radio/navigation, central gateway model or footwell module) during vehicle te ( nhtsa item number - 10056324 ).

Bulletin Date:
2014-11-01		Bulletin Number:
SIB-63-12-14		NHTSA Item Number:
10057569

Component Description: Lighting (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Bmw: due to one or more rear light failures, the check control message (ccm), intermittently will be displaying brake light, rear indicator, and/or rear light. Model f25. ( nhtsa item number - 10057569 ).

Bulletin Date:
2015-01-01		Bulletin Number:
SIB-16-16-14		NHTSA Item Number:
10057527

Component Description: Engine (pws).

Service Bulletin Summary: Bmw: selective catalyst reduction module (scr) has a stored fault, pressure build up is low, causing service engine soon light to illuminate. ( nhtsa item number - 10057527 ).

Bulletin Date:
2015-03-01		Bulletin Number:
SIB-12-33-14		NHTSA Item Number:
10058476

Component Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Bmw: due to transmission oil heat exchanger's faulty thermostat or engine faulty characteristic map thermostat, engine coolant fails to reach operating temperature, with low heat output and service engine soon light comes on. No model yea ( nhtsa item number - 10058476 ).

Bulletin Date:
2015-04-01		Bulletin Number:
SIB-12-21-14		NHTSA Item Number:
10058467

Component Description: (A) Electrical system: software., (B) Engine (pws)., (C) Fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system.

Service Bulletin Summary: Bmw: fuel gauge fails to show correct level of fuel when filling fuel tank but would update itself after driving awhile and illumination of engine malfunction lamp (mil) comes on, due to software error in instrument cluster. Model 2011-15 ( nhtsa item number - 10058467 ).


Recall Data Provided by NHTSA

#
1		Make(s):
BMW		Model(s):
X3, X4		Year(s):
2015
Manufacturer:
BMW of North America, LLC		NHTSA ID:
14V648000		Recall Date:
October 16th, 2014		Units Affected:
53

Affected Component: Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior.

Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 x3 and x4 sports activity vehicles manufactured july 28, 2014 to july 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a driver's side exterior rearview mirror that was designed to meet non-us market requirements. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 111, "rearview mirrors. ".

Conequence: The driver may not notice that vehicles viewed in the mirror are closer than they appear, increasing the risk of a crash. .

Remedy: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side exterior rearview mirror, free of charge. The recall began on december 16, 2014. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417 or customerrelations@bmwusa. Com. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

#
2		Make(s):
BMW		Model(s):
X3, X4		Year(s):
2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Manufacturer:
BMW of North America, LLC		NHTSA ID:
16V333000		Recall Date:
May 23rd, 2016		Units Affected:
188,668

Affected Component: Child seat:latch strap.

Summary: Bmw of north america, llc (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2011-2017, x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i and x3 xdrive35i, vehicles manufactured july 2, 2010 to april 14, 2016, 2015-2017 x3 xdrive28d vehicles manufactured march 10, 2014 to march 31, 2016, and 2015-2017 x4 xdrive28i, x4 xdrive35i and x4 xdrivem40i vehicles manufactured march3, 2014 to april 15, 2016. The affected vehicles have lower anchor bars for securing child restraint seats that may become damaged when using the european-isofix-type, rigid-style connector, child restraint system. .

Conequence: Damaged lower anchor bars may increase the child's risk of injury in the event of a crash. .

Remedy: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will weld a reinforcing bracket to the lower anchor bars and the vehicle body, free of charge. The recall began on july 13, 2016. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

#
3		Make(s):
BMW		Model(s):
X3, X4, X5		Year(s):
2014, 2015
Manufacturer:
BMW of North America, LLC		NHTSA ID:
16V683000		Recall Date:
September 21st, 2016		Units Affected:
3,606

Affected Component: Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module.

Summary: Bmw of north america, llc. (bmw) is recalling certain model year 2015 bmw x3 sdrive28i, x3 xdrive28i, x3 xdrive35i, x3 xdrive28d, x4 xdrive28i and x4 xdrive35i vehicles, and model year 2014-2015 x5 xdrive35i, x5 sdrive35i, x5 xdrive50i, and 2014 x5 xdrive35d vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver's frontal air bag inflator that may have been improperly welded. .

Conequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator housing could separate from the base plate and result in metal striking the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. .

Remedy: Bmw will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on november 1, 2016. Owners may contact bmw customer service at 1-800-525-7417. .

Notes: Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

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