Buying and rescuing an X5

[ZAX5]

Also did a gearbox oil change.
Used the ATF 6 stuff after reading all over the place on what to use.
Is has about 1400 miles since replacing the oil in the gearbox and all seems well.


Does change better without the slight vibration.

[ZAX5]

I drove the car to the mechnic I prefer using, that was a 1200 mile round trip.
Was paid for by work as I was doing a contract near to the mechanic.
He found a few issues
1. Front suspension. Bent control arm, replaced that
2. replaced the front left wheel bearing
3. replaced engine oil and filter
4. checked gearbox oil after I filled it with ATF6. Looks fine
5. Cleared all the codes with his newer ODB2 reader. Also sent me a list of erros proir to clearing them all
He says the car is in good shape, just a few parts need replacing.


He also mentioned to leave the thermostat out, as the car runs cooler than with a stat. All it does is use slightly more fuel, the oil gets up to working temp.

[wpoll]

Originally Posted by ZAX5

... the oil gets up to working temp.

The oil will take LONGER to get up to working temp if you remove the thermostat.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by wpoll

The oil will take LONGER to get up to working temp if you remove the thermostat.

Because the coolant takes longer to get up to temp so the oil takes longer too. Stat is closed when cold so engine warms up faster. If you want to run cooler it's better to run a lower temp stat, not leave it out completely.

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

Because the coolant takes longer to get up to temp so the oil takes longer too. Stat is closed when cold so engine warms up faster. If you want to run cooler it's better to run a lower temp stat, not leave it out completely.