New for me X3 30i

Freyjaluna · 11-12-2022, 07:01 PM

Good Evening Forumites!

Just bought a 2010 X3 30i.
102,000km.
Serviced at the Dealer regularly.

Planning to get the car checked out before putting her on the road.
I was thinking of getting the Timing Chain inspected (not sure if that's basically the same cost as a replacement, but thought I'd at least ask).

Are there any big things that I should get checked right away?

I will be getting the service records shortly, so will be able to see what's been done in the past.

Thank you!

richardodn · 11-17-2022, 08:02 AM

All I'd do is use a code reader to find any trouble codes that have been set and deal with them. Then assuming they haven't been done recently:
1. Check the oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) and valve cover gasket for leaks
2. Oil and filter change
3. Brake fluid flush
4. Coolant flush and replacement with BMW coolant
5. Differential oil change
6. Transfer case oil change and reset adaptations (optional)
7. Transmission filter and oil change, not flush (optional)

Freyjaluna · 11-27-2022, 01:26 AM

Thanks a lot for this!

11-12-2022, 07:01 PM	#1
Freyjaluna Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X3 30i 2010 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Guelph, ON iTrader: (0)	New for me X3 30i Good Evening Forumites! Just bought a 2010 X3 30i. 102,000km. Serviced at the Dealer regularly. Planning to get the car checked out before putting her on the road. I was thinking of getting the Timing Chain inspected (not sure if that's basically the same cost as a replacement, but thought I'd at least ask). Are there any big things that I should get checked right away? I will be getting the service records shortly, so will be able to see what's been done in the past. Thank you!
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11-17-2022, 08:02 AM	#2
richardodn First Lieutenant 160 Rep 350 Posts Drives: '12 X3 35iX/'20 440ix cabrio Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	All I'd do is use a code reader to find any trouble codes that have been set and deal with them. Then assuming they haven't been done recently: 1. Check the oil filter housing gasket (OFHG) and valve cover gasket for leaks 2. Oil and filter change 3. Brake fluid flush 4. Coolant flush and replacement with BMW coolant 5. Differential oil change 6. Transfer case oil change and reset adaptations (optional) 7. Transmission filter and oil change, not flush (optional) __________________ 1986 Delphin 528e - Roof rack equipped lumber hauler. 2008 Platinum-Beige X3 3.0si - Current project 2012 Alpine White X3 xDrive35i - My new snowmobile. 2020 Estoril Blue 440i xDrive cabrio w/MPPSK - This car is a blast to drive.
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11-27-2022, 01:26 AM	#3
Freyjaluna Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: X3 30i 2010 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Guelph, ON iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot for this!
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