[cs600]

I have a 2017 X3 x28i. My vehicle has 56k miles on it. Any recommendations what are the recommended services? I read somewhere that spark plugs, transmission fluids needs to be changed somewhere around 60k. Is that all? If yes, what would be the rough cost? I am based out of Bay Area.

[Opie55]

No idea on cost since I DIY, but around those miles I would change the tranny fluid, front and rear diff fluids, transfer case fluid, brake fluid if not done in the last 3 years, plugs (coils up to you), and then have a careful inspection done for oil leaks and worn suspension and driveshaft components.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by cs600

I have a 2017 X3 x28i. My vehicle has 56k miles on it. Any recommendations what are the recommended services? I read somewhere that spark plugs, transmission fluids needs to be changed somewhere around 60k. Is that all? If yes, what would be the rough cost? I am based out of Bay Area.

Check your owners manual binder...you should have a smaller booklet for Service/Maintenance (see booklet circled in yellow below):

[Opie55]

I will also add that I would swap the belt (tensioner pulley optional) if not already done because it is so easy to do on those engines, unless it has no micro-cracking at all. Note that what QSilver posted will never say to change tranny or transfer case fluids because BMW calls them "lifetime." No thanks. Whether you want to do that depends on how long you intend to keep the car. If you are selling it by 75k miles, then I wouldn't. But if you are keeping it for another 50k miles, I would.

[jd_perspective]

Originally Posted by Opie55

I will also add that I would swap the belt (tensioner pulley optional) if not already done because it is so easy to do on those engines, unless it has no micro-cracking at all. Note that what QSilver posted will never say to change tranny or transfer case fluids because BMW calls them "lifetime." No thanks. Whether you want to do that depends on how long you intend to keep the car. If you are selling it by 75k miles, then I wouldn't. But if you are keeping it for another 50k miles, I would.

i mentioned this to my dealer for my last service appt (I have 100k Mi) and he flat out said "don't waste your money"... on the "lifetime" fluid items.

[pungo]

Originally Posted by jd_perspective

i mentioned this to my dealer for my last service appt (I have 100k Mi) and he flat out said "don't waste your money"... on the "lifetime" fluid items.

I'd go by the trans manufactures recommendation of every 80,000-120,000 km, they probably know best. The whole BMW lifetime fluid thing is to lower cost of ownership by reducing maintenance cost, but do as you wish

[slowblackx3f25]

Originally Posted by jd_perspective

i mentioned this to my dealer for my last service appt (I have 100k Mi) and he flat out said "don't waste your money"... on the "lifetime" fluid items.

that is total BS.... lifetime fluid? ya sure buddy. More like become a life time customer of a BMW dealership so you can replace your vehicle's trans and other components once they break down due to fluids not flushed and refilled.