X3 Oil Service Reset And Checking Oil Level
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- In this video I show you how to reset the Oil or Inspection service after performing the service needed. Also on this X3 with the N51 and N52 Engine there is no oil dipstick. I show you how to check the oil level electronically through the vehicle instrument cluster.
just picked up a X3 2006 3.0 a few months ago. Didn't know there was a way to check engine oil from the inside. Great video and thank you!
@markyazurin6304 Hi Mark! Nice, I hope you enjoy your X3! Thank for commenting :)
wow I forgot all about your vids. its been a year since I started watching your vids. You have been helpful and I just entered the turbo World lol so no more BMW for me.
ChroniZz What are you driving now? BMW also moved into turbos on the N54 N55 and N63 engine not counting the diesels :) Oh ya and the N20 4 cylinder turbo.
AskTheCarExperts 09 Cobalt SS Turbocharged. Right now it stands around 360 hp. May go big turbo next year.
This was very helpful
Love the mask!
Very good video 👍 thank you very much for your help 👍
Thank you Luis for the great comment!
Mine wont read anything it just keeps doing the searching but never gives a result. What do i do?
Thanks for the video. I checked the oil in my X3 about a month ago pervthe instructions provided and it worked! I tried checking it today and it simply tried to set the clock? Any recommendations? Am I not letting the engine warm up enough? Thanks
+Ray Giroux I would let it warm up first and then do the check. But it may be that you accidentally hit the wrong buttons. That usually will bring up the clock. Let me know if you still have trouble and I will try to help.
Thank u buddy helpful video
Thank you.. 👍👍
Your welcome!
Thanks for the video, My 08 X3 has had a oil sending unit sensor replacement, and sometimes in the morning the oil light shows yellow but then I use your steps and it says OK. Any idea? Is the new sensor still faulty? Is it a problem when engine is cold? Thanks!
Hello, I would first try adding just half a liter of oil and see if the problem persists. It may just be a bit low when cold but checks out ok when warm. If it still does it unplug the oil level sensor and see if the warning stops. If it does then the replacement oil level sensor is most likely the cause.
I have an 08 X3 too! Mine for some reason is not showing the oil level it just keeps calculating for about 10 minutes and goes away.
@@jennaedingerI have an 07 X3 with the exact same problem as yours. I have no clue what my oil level is. Any suggestions???
my clock just changes time, what do you mean push the right button isn't it just hold yhe clock button?
S/R button
2006 x3 3.0L. the the 2nd button 1000x and it doesn't do anything. not sure why
Is this for particular years? My 2006 X3 doesn't seem to have the oil level feature.
Lol neither does my 05 X3 lol I am just like repeatedly holding the clock button but nothing happens hahaha ours are to old :( lol
Hayseed I wound up trading it in for a Jaguar XJL
@@hayseed2520 its on the '07 and up!
@@hayseed2520 hey quick question. When the service engine light soon light comes on. Does that mean your due for an oil change? I have the exact same car. 2005 bmw x3
@@Xguiseppee75 if service engine soon light comes on it can be anything a different service pips up for oil change if you have a code reader you can plug it into ur x3 and see what codes r popping up let me know!
GREAT VIDEO
Mine don't have this feature or a dipstick. How do I know where the oil level is at?
Hi Scotty, It should have an electronic check if it has no dipstick. Maybe an option in your I drive menu. The only other way is to manually drain and measure the oil if the function is not working.
Thankyou!
Your welcome! This set up was always a bit confusing on this BMW :)
So if the oil level sensor is bad there is no other way to check? No dipstick? Is it true that the only way to test the transmission fluid on this thing is to stick your finger in the hole underneath?
Hello Jonathan, If your oil level sensor fails the only way to check your oil level is to drain, catch, measure, and pour back into the engine. There is no dipstick. BMW has eliminated the dipstick which most mechanics like me are not happy about. But I have dealt with this for quite some time now. Best course of action would be to replace the oil level sensor so you can check the oil level if it does fail. As for your transmission fluid it is a bit more complex than just putting your finger in the hole. Basically when at a slightly warmed up state the transmission oil should come out of the fill hole when full. This is checked with the engine running. If you take the fill plug off with the engine off you will dump transmission fluid as it is measured while the torque converter is running and filled with fluid. I have a video of a drain and fill on a BMW X3 from a long time ago if interested.
czcams.com/video/WNB4qv4r0Wk/video.html
I guess I need a new sensor too. My car doesn't read anything it just keeps changing the clock.
Thanks how hard is it to change the sensor?
thank you for the video my BMW 3 2005 has this light up service engine soon and 4x4 what will i do
May neede a new actuator gear. Plenty of videos on how to change it. Also get an OBD reader to plug in your bmw to read the codes to know what the problem is.
It’s not working on mine, can you please tell how to reset the service engine soon light in 2006 x3 step by step please. Thanks
i have same car with same beep beep sound at start. what is this beeps for?
Do you pres and hold before switch to position one
Hello Franko, For resetting the service it is before. For checking the oil level it is after.
would not resetting the oil service affect the oil level guage? dealer is claiming they didnt reset my oil service after oil change that's why the oil level is coming up at only 3 bars instead of a full after an oil change. i call b.s.
No, the service reset has nothing to do with the actual oil level. Sounds like they did not fill it correctly. I agree B.S.
For whatever reason it just doesnt want to work. I hold button and release and nothing.
Sorry to hear that. It may be something wrong with the cluster. Make sure the door is shut when you are trying to reset. You can try a battery reset on the car as well.
Mine shows only to the 2nd increment. How low is the oil? 3 quarts needed?
Thomas Nguyen the all range is 1 lt . if you range shows a half , you should add a half of 1 lt
Mine just keeps going and never gives an actual reading! I been sitting here for 20 minutes. Is my reader broken?
Hello, If the vehicle is not warmed up to operating temp it may time out. If you are just checking oil level allow the vehicle to warm up first and then run the test again in the cluster. Hope this help :)
AskTheCarExperts when the engine is off and i just turn the key once it says oil OK but when i turn the engine on, it keeps reading and wont give a result. Its warm i just drove to the hospital and back. About 3 miles there and back.
@@nritti_ I would recommend trying a 10 minute drive and then check it at idle again. It should finish and read ok. If it still does not work it may be an issue with the oil level sensor.
i have do the servicing but is still there
Que pasa si me marca mas 1
I bought a 2008 X3 a year ago. The oil level feature is driving me nuts. It's telling me that it's low.....but not enough that it needs a full quart. With no dipstick, I don't know how much to add. Waiting for a full quart warning feels negligent.
Hello, If the warning comes on when the vehicle is first started and then goes off when warm you are safe to add 1 qt. Ad the engine warms up the oil expands and then reads a bit higher. You can also add in .25 increments and recheck until it reads full. Yes it is annoying :)
@@AskTheCarExperts Thanks - and thanks for letting me vent. I miss the days of my '82 VW Scirocco before all these damn stress-inducing warning lights. Back in that day, you kept an eye on your fluid levels and that was that. The engine either ran well.....or it didn't.
@@sailing95x66 No worries :) I completely understand. Bring back the dipstick!
15500 mile oil change interval killed the engine in my 2008 X3. My 2011 BMW 335i had rod bearing issue because of 15K mile oil change interval. Change oil every 7k mile people. BMW knows how to screw up the customers.
Thanks Glen for sharing your experience! I completely agree with you 💯 percent
What year X3?
Hello, This would be an E83 X3 2003 to 2010.
Oil level check doesn't work on my X3 mate...?
+Danny adams Hello Danny, Can you send me a video of what is going on? I can contact you via email if you visit my website at www.BMWdiy.com
my oil level dosnt work eather. :/
I have no idea what are you talking about
LOL. Hi James, What are you trying to check and maybe I can help further. Please let me know.
thank you for the video my BMW 3 2005 has this light up service engine soon and 4x4 what will i do