can i towing my x5

[Bartek]

Hi broke down engine in my X5 2001 drive to fast to water...
and I wondering if i can towing car to my garage some 4000 meters??
anybody tried before...don´t like to damage my trans...
BR Bartek

[JCL]

Sure you can tow it. You have a 2001 model, so no X-Drive transfer case to worry about.

If you flat tow it with a rope or nylong towing strap, use the screw-in tow hook in the front bumper. All four wheels will be turning, on the ground. You are limited by BMW to a maximum of 75 km/hr, for a maximum of 150 km. Transmission in neutral, steering wheel unlocked, keep the tow line tight.

If you use a tow truck, do not use sling equipment as it will damage the front of the vehicle. You can use wheel lift equipment, with the front axle raised, according to BMW. You are limited by BMW to a maximum of 50 km/hr, for a maximum of 150 km. Transmission in neutral.

The best of all is to use towing equipment that is either a flat deck, or has dollies under the second axle so that the X5 wheels are not turning. Given that you only have to move it 4 km, you can decide if you want to spend the money or not.

All this information is in the owner's manual. Good luck.

[Bartek]

yeah thanks for answer...i will try it tooday

[sethro]

Are those stock tail lights in your sig? Somehow they look different.

[tomcat]

Originally Posted by Bartek

Hi gays ...

Hey!

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by sethro

Are those stock tail lights in your sig? Somehow they look different.

euro lighting coding lights up the dual stage parking lamps.

[Bartek]

Originally Posted by killcrap

euro lighting coding lights up the dual stage parking lamps.

lights are from 2003 euro x5 i like this look

[X5 Meister]

Are the bulbs the same as the US? Can this coding be done w/ Navcoder?

Originally Posted by killcrap

euro lighting coding lights up the dual stage parking lamps.

[X5 Meister]

What if you have x-drive? Is all that out the door?

Originally Posted by JCL

Sure you can tow it. You have a 2001 model, so no X-Drive transfer case to worry about.

If you flat tow it with a rope or nylong towing strap, use the screw-in tow hook in the front bumper. All four wheels will be turning, on the ground. You are limited by BMW to a maximum of 75 km/hr, for a maximum of 150 km. Transmission in neutral, steering wheel unlocked, keep the tow line tight.

If you use a tow truck, do not use sling equipment as it will damage the front of the vehicle. You can use wheel lift equipment, with the front axle raised, according to BMW. You are limited by BMW to a maximum of 50 km/hr, for a maximum of 150 km. Transmission in neutral.

The best of all is to use towing equipment that is either a flat deck, or has dollies under the second axle so that the X5 wheels are not turning. Given that you only have to move it 4 km, you can decide if you want to spend the money or not.

All this information is in the owner's manual. Good luck.

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

Are the bulbs the same as the US? Can this coding be done w/ Navcoder?

Navcoder? Dunno what that is