Oil and filter change
Per CBS, at the latest 24 months
24 months
Due date calculated by the car from use. BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the engine.
Source [1]E71 · 2008–2010
BMW X6 xDrive30d E71 · 235 hp (2008 to 2010)
The BMW X6 xDrive30d of the E71 generation uses the M57D30 diesel engine with 235 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Power
- 235 PS / 173 kW
- Displacement
- 2 993 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M57D30
- Period covered
- 2008–2010
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Automatic · 6 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
235 hp (173 kW), xDrive all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2008 to 2010.
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In the range
It is the entry-level diesel version of this generation. The M57D30 engine is also fitted to: BMW X3 (E83), BMW X5 (E53), BMW X5 (E70).
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Maintenance and records
Pads and discs
Per wear sensors
Front and rear tracked separately by CBS.
Source [1]Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the BMW X6 xDrive30d E71?
The M57D30 diesel engine (2 993 cc), 235 hp (173 kW).
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Which oil for the BMW X6 xDrive30d?
A BMW Longlife-approved oil suited to the M57D30 engine.
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Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026