BMW X5 3.0i 2001, Service And Warranty Information

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A detailed list of all maintenance operations in-
cluded in each of the elements of the BMW
Maintenance System is found on pages 4-13.
These elements are as follows:
Quality Certification I will be performed by your
authorized BMW SAV center and certified on the
following page.
The performance of certain subsequent mainte-
nance elements, as required by the BMW New
SAV Limited Warranty, will be specified at inter-
vals computed by the BMW Service Interval
Indicator as follows:
– Oil Service: Engine oil should be changed
with the engine at operating temperature.
Note: Change oil at least once a year.
All 2001 BMW X5s are factory-filled with BMW
High Performance Synthetic oils. At the time
of the printing of this booklet, the following oils
are strongly recommended and approved by
BMW:
• BMW High Performance 5W-40 Synthetic
Oil (BMW part number 07 51 0 002 545)
• Mobil 1 5W-30
• Mobil 1 5W-40
BMW is evaluating various synthetic oils
for inclusion in our list of recommended
motor oils. For the most current list of syn-
thetic oils, please contact your authorized
BMW SAV center, or call BMW of North
America at 1-800-831-1117. You can also
obtain this information from our website,
www.bmwusa.com
If you need to add oil between oil changes
and are unable to obtain BMW High Perfor-
mance Synthetic Oil, Mobil 1 or another
special oil on the list, use a synthetic oil with
an API rating of SJ or higher.
– Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as
specified in the following pages under In-
spection I.
– Inspection II: Additional major vehicle main-
tenance as specified in the following pages
under Inspection II.
The following maintenance elements must be
performed at the mileage/time stated (time inter-
vals begin from the vehicle’s production date):
– Brake Fluid Service: Change brake fluid ev-
ery two years.
– Engine Coolant Service: Change coolant
every four years.
– Oxygen Sensor Service: The oxygen sensor
deteriorates strictly on a mileage basis and
must therefore be replaced every 100,000
miles to maximize vehicle fuel economy and
minimize exhaust pollution. The replacement
of the oxygen sensor is required under the
terms of the applicable BMW emission sys-
tem warranties.
– Spark Plug Service: The X5 is equipped with
platinum-tipped spark plugs. These allow a
longer service life than conventional plugs.
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles.
Please see your authorized BMW SAV center
for the most current information.
For your convenience, you may also wish to have
your authorized BMW SAV center perform any
necessary operations to fulfill any state inspec-
tion requirements in your area concurrent with
the maintenance elements specified above
during other repairs.
Make sure that confirmation of maintenance work
is always entered in this SAV Service and War-
ranty Information Statement. You may need this
for any warranty claims that become necessary,
and later on as evidence that your SAV has been
given the correct and regular maintenance that
justifies its resale or trade-in value.
BMW has applied the most modern technologi-
cal advances not only to the design and produc-
tion of your SAV, but also to computing of the
optimum maintenance interval for your type of
operations and driving style. Your authorized
BMW SAV center has made a substantial invest-
ment in unique BMW special service tools to
enable his BMW factory trained service techni-
cians to perform quality repairs on your BMW in
minimal time. He/she looks forward to serving
your every service need and to help maximize
your satisfaction with your BMW, its longevity,
and resale value.