Is it time for new hood struts?
Mine are now 12 years old. They hold up the hood.
Mine have the power of static, meaning they do not continue
to lift the hood, nor do they let the hood fall.

It requires power to initially get the hood up.
If I stop halfway, the hood remains there.
If I assist the hood to fully open, it stays there.

Not sure what the correct amount of assist is required.
Are aftermarket hood struts worth buying?

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2003 4.6is X5
2003 525it
2003 E53 X5 Standard shift