Winterize your X5

[X5 Meister]

The oil separator kit for your engine is covered in a BMW SIB. Let me know if you need it. The part you'll need is the "Heated wrap with cable" 11 61 0 390 846.

The power steering hoses (amongst others these days) have crimp-on style hose clamps that will ALL leak over time. I've seen some wet at 30,000 miles. Assuming you have no serious leak, changing those hose clamps out to standard style clamps (which BMW does on a repair job) is the least you should do. Some people just use that opportunity to change the power steering hoses out as well (at least those that are obviously wet).

The oxygen sensor should be changed every 100,000 miles per BMW. I'm pretty sure your engine has 2 of them. They are part of the catalytic converter system.

Coolant hoses, if they've never been changed and you are going to do a flush and get a new thermostat and water pump and drive belts, etc. should be changed as well. Nothing will ruin your day faster than a blown coolant hose on an expensive car while in the middle of nowhere (ask me how I know).

[X5Newb]

Originally Posted by mgruber

The oil separator kit for your engine is covered in a BMW SIB. Let me know if you need it. The part you'll need is the "Heated wrap with cable" 11 61 0 390 846.

Does this mean it would be replaced free of charge or it's just a bulletin that instructs the Dealers on how to properly fix the issue?

Sleepless, I take it your current girlfriend hasn't noticed the ex-gf in your avatar yet? lol

[sleepless]

Sleepless, I take it your current girlfriend hasn't noticed the ex-gf in your avatar yet? lol[/quote]

what do U think ?

[msammy]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

...I am in process of making the car legal for the registration in Moscow, such as getting first aid kit, fire extinguisher, warning triangle...

Thank you,

Don't forget the large bottle of vodka!!!

[sleepless]

Also don't forget to have a wad of Rubles in the dash or under the seat, you will need it when you get pulled over by the Russian Police........

[TerminatorX5]

He-he... liquid currency - I am familiar withthe concept... I've been in Moscow in late 80's and learned how to down vodka - as a matter of fact, I think it is part of the first aid kit, right?... lol...

I did not know there were so many Moscows in the States - that's so funny...

As far a for the wad of rubles, I certainly hope that I can plead gringo ignorance and pull out a diplomatic ID - at least it worked fine in Latin America...

I am going to look at the power steering hoses, to see if they are wet or not - I have a local Indy coming on saturday (unless he changes his mind) and I hope to go over things, to make sure I have it covered...

There are 4 oxygen sensors in that car, 2 before and 2 after catalitic converter... I probably will leave that part for later, as my labor negotiating spanish is not as good as my russian, and I am sure I can find cheaper labor in Moscow (maybe, maybe not, but I am not ready for the O2 yet...)


And I know the feeling of being stranded in the middle of nowhere - blown tire in the middle of Panama was not fun...

[TerminatorX5]

Sleepless, you've got a cool avatar...

Is it you, your girl or just some chick you met in Vegas? Is she Latino? She is HOT!!!

[sleepless]

my ex GF, ....... she is Asian....

[TerminatorX5]

I hope you traded up, not down... good taste...

[sleepless]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

I hope you traded up, not down... good taste...

Funny thing...... there is no trade value for a ex. GF .. but the new model I got is very low maintenance..... with nice lines, ..... its like getting a Bimmer design & performance with the reliability of a Acura....... best of both worlds....