[apanner]

Hi BMW car lovers...

I just bought my first car BMW x3 2013 ...115k KMS
I would like to know few things.. Im new to car world.. I'm eager to learn.

I want to upgrade Navigation map ?

how to maintain the car ? any guide or link to follow...

please let me know

thanks

[pungo]

Which model X3? 28i ?

Here's some DIYs

[apanner]

Originally Posted by pungo

Which model X3? 28i ?

Here's some DIYs

its BMW X3 xDrive28i - 115k Kilometers driven...just bought it

My car USA made.. Canadian version
Code / Type F25 / WX93
Chassis Sports Activity Vehicle (5 Doors)
Market USA (left Steering)
Engine N20 (2.00 l / 180 kW)
Drivetrain All Wheel-Drive

How to maintain for long run....?

[Opie55]

NAV upgrade you can do by ordering a thumb drive with new maps to upload, or if you have even minimal computer skills you can download files to a thumb drive yourself for less money. I have a source for files a lot of us use and update mine for about $55 or so maybe every 2 years.

Not that this is a good time to raise this, but are you aware of the timing chain issues with the N20, particularly the 2013 models? All the threads will say the issue goes through early 2015, but every single report of a failed chain I have seen was a 2013. Anyway, you can search and read if you want.

[apanner]

thanks for information.....
how to avoid chain issue... through maintenance ?

[Opie55]

Originally Posted by apanner

thanks for information.....
how to avoid chain issue... through maintenance ?

Not really. The plastic guides for the chain just break, and the bits almost always ruin the engine. You can have it replaced in advance, but it's not cheap. There was a class action suit, but I think the settlement only requires BMW to pay up to 10 years from the in-service date, which most 2013s are just about to pass, and it only pays if the chain actually fails. It doesn't happen to every car, so at this point you might as well just drive it, or get an estimate to have a new chain and guides installed.

[Aceway]

I recently had my timing chain replaced preventatively on my 2014 N20 at 95k miles. Cost was $1500 labor, $560 parts usd. Mechanic found bits of tc guide so not a great sign. I also recommend aluminum charge pipe as the stock plastic one is known to be a problem.

[Wgosma]

N20 timing chain/ guides- if I recall correctly some inspection can be done by the mechanic to assess the condition, chain tension and visual of the plastic guides to some degree without any disassembly. Worth checking with a Dealer or Independent mechanic shop about that- might be able to head off a potentially expensive failure/repair bill.

Lots of info about this motor and this specific issue on the 3-Series F30 forum as that motor widely used in those cars.

[apanner]

Thanks for info... Touch wood there is no whining sound... in engine... but still i will check with BMW service. my previous owner maintained properly with all service and oil changes on time. let see how it goes... bit nervous though..





for BMW x3 f25 - map update
I ve ....Road Map North America PREMIUM (USB) 2021

its 20 GB file... is there that much storage space in x3 f25 2013 ?
is it worth to upgrade ? from 2013 to 2021..

what is the storage size of f25 ?
and how many usb ports are available in f25 2013 ?
I can find one in arm rest box...

please guide me

Thanks

[Opie55]

I assume you got the code as well as the map files? Where did you get them? The map updates I have done were a little over 30GB, so I'm surprised yours is only 20GB. Yes, it is worth updating 9 year old maps. Lot's of new roads in that time, plus new restaurants, gas stations, etc. Yes, your car has enough storage to hold the map file. Why else would they make the file? I don't know the total storage space, but it will also hold quite a few CDs if you have some you want to load. I always use the arm rest usb to upload new maps. You may or may not also have one in your glove box.

Maybe your 2013 is not the NBT system, and is still CIC, which might explain smaller map files.

[Opie55]

And by the way, I see from your screen picture that somebody got aggressive cleaning the screen and scratched the anti-glare coating. Be very careful with that as the coating is very delicate. Blow any dust off first, then use light pressure and a soft cotton cloth. I don't use any cleaner because they smear and make you rub even more. I just dip the cloth in distilled water.

[apanner]

Originally Posted by Opie55

I assume you got the code as well as the map files? Where did you get them? The map updates I have done were a little over 30GB, so I'm surprised yours is only 20GB. Yes, it is worth updating 9 year old maps. Lot's of new roads in that time, plus new restaurants, gas stations, etc. Yes, your car has enough storage to hold the map file. Why else would they make the file? I don't know the total storage space, but it will also hold quite a few CDs if you have some you want to load. I always use the arm rest usb to upload new maps. You may or may not also have one in your glove box.

Maybe your 2013 is not the NBT system, and is still CIC, which might explain smaller map files.

Thanks for the information.... mine also 30 gb after extracting zip file...
Here you can find all maps here
Maps Thanks to
Faraz Hanif for sharing

FSC -from here
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1461515

Thanks

[Opie55]

Originally Posted by apanner

Thanks for the information.... mine also 30 gb after extracting zip file...
Here you can find all maps here
Maps Thanks to
Faraz Hanif for sharing

FSC -from here
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1461515

Thanks

That FSC code generator is for CIC only. My cars are both NBT. But others on here with cars 2013 or older can use them.

[khaul]

Originally Posted by pungo

Which model X3? 28i ?

Here's some DIYs

thank you pungo

[tedsep]

is there a way to update NBT Europe West NEXT 2022-1 maps with out $$$ outlay