The 2014 BMW X3 holdS5.3 US quarts of 5W-30 high performance motor oil in the 2.0 liter engine and 7 US quarts in the 3.0 liter engine. BMW recommends changing the oil and filter every 7,500 - 10,000 miles or 12 months using fully synthetic products and every 3,000 - 5,000 miles if using conventional oil. The advantages of synthetic vs conventional oil include better lubrication, a longer interval between service appointments and more effectiveness in colder temperatures. Branded lubricants have also been shown to provide up to 2x more protection against corrosion than aftermarket replacements. BMW recommends Pento High Performance or Valvoline SynPower SAE 5W-30 motor oils. Cost for a lube and filter job for the BMW X3 ranges between $170-$200 in parts and labor.
Mara D.
January 2, 2020
BMW advises to use engine oils meeting the oil viscosity requirements. The approved SAE classifications for the 2014 BMW X3 are 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40 and 5W-30. The engine oil capacity for the 2014 BMW X3 3.0L engine is 6.9 US Quarts (6.5 liters). The engine oil capacity for the 2014 BMW X3 2.0L engine is 5.1 US Quarts (4.8 liters).
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