Over the weekend I tested my battery after it went flat, and determined it was a bad cell. It was a BMW H8 series battery, only 4 years old. Went with a new Interstate H8. It really is a minor PITA to get at that battery. ANd had the first chance to really get acquainted with my X5 6MT this weekend. Need to replace a bad wheel bearing, but other than that, very nice!

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2004 3.0 6 speed manual