Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
09-01-2019, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 4,360
NGK Laser Platinum Plugs
My 2006 X3 at 118,000 miles is running great. So, today I replaced the original OEM Bosch plugs. I used NGK Laser Platinum, also OEM plugs. They were $38 for 6 of 'em plus tax on Amazon. Whole...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
04-23-2009, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,254
X3 was made for an oil extractor
Oil extraction is the optimal way to remove oil in the X3. You won't need ramps or a torque wrench for the drain plug. I tested the extractor in my R32 and after oil extraction I then removed the...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
01-25-2008, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,918
Try Fumoto Oil drain valve
I tried to get a group buy for this but few folks change their own oil. So the extractor works on 2004 to 2006 X3. The drain valve is a good, quick, reliable option for the newer X3s.
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
01-21-2008, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,918
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
01-20-2008, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,918
Oil change with an extractor
Time for my second non-dealer oil change. I did the first at 7500 miles. Dealer did the 2nd at about 12k miles (at one year) and then the service indicator oil change at 14,500 miles. So today I...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
10-27-2007, 11:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,787
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
10-25-2007, 10:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,633
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
08-18-2007, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 13,249
BMW OEM Base System and Bike Lift
I just installed the BMW base system and Bike Lift. I purchased from Mike at Morristown BMW with internet prices (an X3world.com/xoutpost.com sponsor).
This setup is easy to use.
1. Must have...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
06-10-2007, 04:46 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,525
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
04-08-2007, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
Great service from dealer at 15K scheduled service
Well, took the X3 in for the 15K service. As a token of goodwill the service manager gave us a free Sirius radio and installed it. This was to make up for keeping the X3 for 6 weeks back in Nov-Dec...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
12-28-2006, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
X3 is home again! The saga has ended.
Page 40 in the 2006 X3 manual is where it says you can turn on the 3 blink turn signal feature. Dealer said his computor won't allow him to turn off the 37 degree warning, even though it says you...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
12-13-2006, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
12-12-2006, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,006
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
12-12-2006, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
Still no TCU at dealer....
So, the dealer will have had our X3 for a month in 3 days. The telecommunications unit is still not here from Germany. They have another X3 sitting there waiting for a replacement TCU, too. Never...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
11-21-2006, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
11-20-2006, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
11-19-2006, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
My dealer told us to drive the SAV for a month...
My dealer told us to drive the SAV for a month or so after purchase and figure out what key settings to change. We did that, but they put my wife's key setting on my key. She didn't want to have...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
11-18-2006, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
Recall is for the bluetooth module
Yep. The recall is for the bluetooth module. My wife had stopped using it since no one could hear her. We shall see if the replacement has better sound quality.
It turns out that my navigation...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
11-17-2006, 10:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
Auto 3 blink turn signal
As far as I know, only the dealer can program the turn signal auto blink to be active. The default is "off" on the 2006 X3, I believe. See your manual.
Jon
And the 530i is just a fine...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
11-17-2006, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,211
BMW Assist Recall on 2006 X3?
My wife took our X3 in today for the 1 yr service. They told her the BMW assist has a recall and it might take until tomorrow to fix it/replace it. The SAV has been perfect in the first year, other...
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Forum: Navigation System
07-14-2006, 12:09 AM
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Replies: 80
Views: 31,210
Easy instructions for North America
Hey, I'm new at this DVD burning stuff. This is the first time I've used my new DVD burner on my IBM thinkpad t60. First time I've ever heard of torrent. Piece of cake. Trust me.
Obtain torrent...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
07-09-2006, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,156
1st X3 Oil Change at 7500 Miles
Did my first X3 oil change today. Hayuku's pictorial was helpful. Got a 36 mm socket for the filter cannister off ebay, but I found them for the same price at Advance. The X3 takes 6.6 quarts of...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
06-30-2006, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,517
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
04-25-2006, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 14,024
Gas milage as premium fuel cost rises
Took the family in the X3 down to Florida for Spring Break. Car had about 4,500 miles on it when we started. Fully loaded with the four of us and a week's luggage we got 23.5 MPG on Interstate 95...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
03-21-2006, 08:47 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
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