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by Gordy007
Sun May 24, 2020 8:42 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: 3.0sd tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 4094

Re: 3.0sd tyres

It's at 106,000 miles. I have no record of the transmission fluid or transfer box oil being changed so plan on getting this done soon. I think I'll go ahead and change the rear tyres to the matching * rated. There will be a 1.5mm difference in tread depth but think I'd feel more confident in that th...
by Gordy007
Sat May 23, 2020 7:58 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: 3.0sd tyres
Replies: 12
Views: 4094

3.0sd tyres

First newbie question of many! recently bought a 2008 3.0sd and have read a lot of stories about tyres causing issues. Currently running 235/45/19 pirelli p zero rosso * marked on the front (6.5mm tread) and 255/40/19 pirelli p zero rear - no * (4.5mm tread). The only thing is they both have differe...
by Gordy007
Sat Mar 28, 2020 11:10 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: 20d/30d/30sd fuel consumption
Replies: 4
Views: 1928

20d/30d/30sd fuel consumption

Hi all, Looking to buy my first X3 and I'm trying to decide between the 2litre or 3 litre diesel engine (year 2007 to 2009ish). I know the 30d/sd will be more on tax and insurance but I'm wondering what the real world mpg difference is likely to be between them both? I'd be doing around 12,000 miles...