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Its because the filling system at the factory is totally sealed and allows no moisture in any form to come in contact with the fluid before the vehicle is filled. But the storage and filling conditions at dealers is not as good, so 2 years is specified to be safe. Seals on the car also start getting older and leak moisture over time. The "inside filter" is called the microfilter. It is replaced every oil service.
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Only whatever the service indicator calls for on the dash... that's it. BMW service is shameful for a 'premium' maker. (not highlighting BMW Toronto here... just BMW Canada in general. BMW Toronto are one of the better dealers)
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The basic numbers for current F25 X3 engines are Oil Service ever 30,000km (18,641 miles) ( System will change this slightly depending on driving conditions) Microfilter is changed every oil service Engine air filter is changed every 2nd oil service ( 3rd in some countries) Spark plugs every 2nd oil service Fuel filter ever 2nd oil service Vehicle check every 5 years Brake fluid now usually 3 years for first change, then every 2 years Coolant is "lifetime" for most models now.
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I've got 2011 X3 28i and the brake fluid was changed after 2 years free of charge. Next one is in another 2 years .
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Some other models changed in March 2011. Yours was probably earlier than October 2011 ( Usually called 2012 model in USA)
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The micro-filter gets replaced approx. every 2 years with the brake fluid flush on your vehicle. Yours should be due the next time you come in for service. Regards, Jennifer Malkiewicz BMW of Freehold From: Gary/Cynthia Lyons Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2014 2:42 PM To: jmalkiewicz@bmwoffreehold.com Subject: Question regarding maintenance for 2012 X3 Hi I have had the oil changed twice so far under the 4 year free maintenance. I do not think you have ever changed the Heating/AC filter. Isn't that supposed to be changed every year? Thanks |
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^ To reiterate Dudley07726, the same applies to Canada, Cabin Air Filter is replaced every 2 yrs, simultaneously with the brake fluid flush. Note: former is $165 latter is $205 tax in, when not covered.
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I've just passed the 2 year mark in march. Only an oil change
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just did my two yr service today with milage of 15500miles
all works done free: oil change, replace havc filter (every 2yr according to CA), replace front/back wiper flush brake fluid, check coolant, check brake dealer said engine air filter has a longer service interval and didn't offer to replace it this time. |
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totally agree with you.
I am driving 13 x3 and SA mentioned flush brake fluid every 2 yrs, which in my case aligns with replacing the havc filter. In addition, my local indy shop recommends flush brake fluid every 2 yrs as a preventive measure against moisture. they even recommend flush coolant at certain intervals. |
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BMW USA has been changing their microfilter change intervals a bit and are not aligned with the rest of the world that change them every oil change. And there are even difference between models in the USA. The BMW system will tell you CA what is required as soon as they put your key FOB in the key reader
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