Battery boost for a 2004 BMW X3
Battery boost for the 2004 BMW X3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 13.1 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
- Length
- 4.57 m

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 BMW X3 for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
- 4 bodies this year: x3 4dr suv awd /2.5i, x3 4dr suv awd /3.0i, x3 4dr suv awd 28i/30i and x3 4dr suv awd 3.0i/3.0si.
2004 BMW X3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 3.0 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$4,550 | US$4,850 | US$4,850 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $4,586 | $4,830 | $4,830 |
| Dimension | X3 4dr Suv Awd /2.5i | X3 4dr Suv Awd /3.0i | X3 4dr Suv Awd 28i/30i | X3 4dr Suv Awd 3.0i/3.0si |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4.57 m (180 in) | 4.57 m (180 in) | 4.57 m (180 in) | 4.57 m (180 in) |
| Width | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) | 1.85 m (73 in) |
| Height | 1.67 m (66 in) | 1.67 m (66 in) | 1.67 m (66 in) | 1.67 m (66 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2.79 m (110 in) | 2.79 m (110 in) | 2.79 m (110 in) | 2.79 m (110 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) | 1,845 kg (4,068 lb) | 1,820 kg (4,012 lb) | 1,845 kg (4,068 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 BMW X3
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (33), seats (33) and electrical system (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V384000 | 2008-08-05 | air bags:frontal | BMW IS RECALLING 200,000 MY 2006 3 SERIES SPORT SEAT, MY 2004-2006 5 SERIES STANDARD AND SPORT SEAT, AND MY 2004-2006 X3 PASSENGER VEHICLES. DEPENDING ON THE MANNER AND FREQUENCY OF THE FRONT PASSENGER'S ENTRY AND EXIT, SMALL CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED IN THE MAT. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAGS, WITH THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For battery service on the 2004 BMW X3, we connect you with a trusted shop. A slow crank on a cold morning is often the first sign of a tired battery.
Before the shop sees your X3
If you have the service history of your X3, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Power: the 2.5L 6-cylinder; drive: all-wheel drive.
From request to repair
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
Keep moving meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
What to ask
If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
One more step
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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