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Originally Posted by killcrap
There is no such thing as a drying out fix, your mechanic is a liar and should be avoided. It is not a common problem and you are being mis-led. What you need to do is find a competent BMW tech to have your vehicle diagnosed.
The intake manifold on this model is designed to have an oil/vapor mixture in it to operate properly. If you clean and dry it out, you are more than likely going to cause the intake manifold to seize up. To replace the intake manifold on this car is $2,323.43 + 2 Hours of labor, + any diagnostic fees to check intake manifold motor.
If you live in a cold climate weather year long, then I would consider selling the vehicle if you cannot afford the correct repair. If you live where cold weather below 40 degrees is only for 1 season, I would consider purchasing a second car for that season, or just fix the car. It would probably be the same price, if not cheaper to fix than to find a new car, pay tax, and registration, and more maintenance, and etc..
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killcrap, very interesting response and I do appreciate any and all feedback. I am not here to argue or debate, but I think other people with this issue should hear what I have to say.
My mechanic has a reputation of being the best independant BMW mechanic in the GTA (Toronto and surrounding vicinity). A very densely populated region. I found him when I was looking for a used X5 as most of the advice I received included 'find a good indy mechanic' and 'have an honest mechanic due a pre-purchase inspection'. I took to Google and searched for 'best BMW mechanic in GTA' and his name and shop popped up all over the place. He is BMW factory trained, races BMW's and drives a 540. I could only find ONE negative opinion amongst many, many hits. I paid him a visit, chatted a little and came away impressed by him and his shop. Try googling RMP Motors.
He performed the 'fix' while I was standing about 30 feet away. I admit, I did not watch him closely (no reason to) but I did hear him using an air compressor. In about 45 minutes I was out.
I am being completely honest when I say that my X has not run better in the year and a half that I've owned it and has not given me the 'shake' since. I will keep all here posted how my X behaves over the winter.