What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[Effduration]

Originally Posted by sidneyj

Got the comfort windshield installed!

Any first impressions? I suppose you'll notice it most on a hot sunny day.

[Clavurion]

Originally Posted by Henn28

Does the comfort glass interfere with GPS signals?

The metallised foil does interfere all electromagnetic signals. For this reason for example E39 touring was never offered with comfort klima windshield because the GPS receiver is under the front dash.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by X5only

I toggled between oil level and temp and no change - oil temp 0 F. Did you change the oil level sensor or is it factory?

I did change the oil level sensor a couple years ago because it was throwing a fault code.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by X5only

I toggled between oil level and temp and no change - oil temp 0 F. Did you change the oil level sensor or is it factory?

Maybe you have a bad oil temp sensor. NewTis shows it as a separate sensor located on the base of the oil filter housing.

[andrewwynn]

Temp on m54 is as mentioned

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by nick325xit 5spd

I'm not really clear on what impact maintenance has on gasket leaks.

I am not familiar with the term "impact maintenance".

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I am not familiar with the term "impact maintenance".

[X5chemist]

Maintenance reduces sludge. No sludge = no excess heat build up on gaskets. A well cooled and lubricated engine will last thousands of miles. As for other stuff; wear and tear.

[andrewwynn]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I am not familiar with the term "impact maintenance".

Are you yanking our chain? Those who actually aren’t familiar with the phrase that means “hit it with a hammer "

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by X5chemist

Maintenance reduces sludge. No sludge = no excess heat build up on gaskets. A well cooled and lubricated engine will last thousands of miles. As for other stuff; wear and tear.

I removed the clutch fan and installed an electric puller fan many years ago. It runs after the engine is shut off to prevent heat soak which is also helpful.