Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 150,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 X3 xDrive35i SAV.
The 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i is an F25-platform SUV featuring an S8 automatic transmission. This configuration yields an EPA-rated 19/26/21 mpg and requires 7.3 quarts of oil in 0W-30, 0W-40, or 5W-30 viscosities. From a reliability standpoint, the model year is marked by seven recalls and 226 total owner complaints, with the engine identified as the top complaint area.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 49 · 900 CCA battery, OE oil filter 11428683168. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11428683168 alt 11428637820 |
| Engine air filter | 13717571355 alt 13717601868 |
| Spark plug | 12120037582 alt 12120039664 |
| Battery | 61217598775 alt 61217639053 |
| Front wiper blades | 61612458017 |
| Thermostat | 11537586784 alt 11538636594 |
| Cabin air filter | 64319237158 alt 64319312318 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 183.1 in |
| Overall width | 74 in |
| Overall height | 66.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.6 in |
| Curb weight | 4112 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 63.8 / 64.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 50/50 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 26 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 7.3 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 88 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | BMW part number 83222152426 |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 10.5-11.5 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.2 Pints |
| Differential Gear Oil Capacity | 1.8 Pints |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 7.3 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40 |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 26 ft-lbs |
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | Plenum: 11 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 11 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | M12 Bolts: 18.0, M22 Bolts: 44.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 88 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Fill Plug | 24.0 ft-lbs |
| Transfer Case Drain Plug | 24.0 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer | BMW |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 900 cca |
| Optional BCI Group Number | 95R |
| Optional BCI Cranking Performance | 950 cca |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 49 |
| Pressure Test | 21.7 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 17-23 psi |
| Pressure Test | 21.7 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 17-21 psi |
| Engine Compression | 101-145 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi |
| Engine Compression | 145-232 PSI. 29 maximum variation. psi |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.145; Rear: 0.145 pads |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 1.102 in / 0.787 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness To | 1.102 in / 0.787 in |
| Rotor Minimum Machining | 0.031 in |
| Rotor Discard at or Under | 1.039 in / 0.724 in |
| Rotor Finish | 0.5 - 3.5 μin |
| 1 | 55 FT. LBS., STEP 2: 45 DEGRESS +/- 10 | 55 FT. LBS |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 140 | 15 ft. lbs |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
Prep Do not reuse old bolts
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs. | 22 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | Bolts 1-10 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 4 | 45 degrees | 45 degrees |
| 1 | in sequence 1-10 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9.6 | 6 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 70 | 15 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 150,000 mi | Oxygen Sensor (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2013 BMW X3 xDrive35i SAV dominate in one area — the engine, 87 of 226 reports (38%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 4 of the reports describe a crash and 10 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the engine pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 226 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 368 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B650526 | 2026-04-30 | Air Bags | Replace the driver’s air bag module (generation 10, PSDI-X). |
| B650526 | 2026-03-25 | Air Bags | BMW AG is conducting a Voluntary Service Action involving certain Model Year 2010 – 2013… |
| B131110 | 2024-09-16 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Only fuel nozzles with the recommended “specified” diameter for diesel engine passenger… |
| B410722 | 2024-04-04 | Structure | While driving the vehicle on normal roads at10mph and above, a "cracking" sound from the… |
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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7.3 qt of 0W-30, 0W-40, 5W-30, 5W-40 OIL MEETING BMW SPECIFICATION LL01, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 19 city / 26 highway / 21 combined mpg.