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Old 11-01-2022, 01:14 PM
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X5M with the S63 engine is a blast to drive. But the engine isn't the most DIY friendly, as analyzed by Nathan here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n75gMnrYBcE

N63 and S63 are virtually the same design.

I own one and it has 71,000 miles now. I am very careful with the engine maintenance, changing the oil at every 5,000 miles, using Liqui Moly 5W40 and Mobile 1 0W40 with oil saver additives.

I let it idle for a few minutes after driving so the engine and its turbo can cool down. I even took off the engine cover to allow better heat dissipation.

So far so good, but I won't buy one like yours with so many miles on it.
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