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

[x5Alpine]

Originally Posted by g300d

Decided at the last minute to use the 4.6 for a scheduled weekend out. So took care of some last minute PMS stuff.

Had the transmission fluid and filter changed, used ZF Lifeguard 5. Pricey for a non-synthetic but no equivalents so oh well.

Had the brake fluid done while on the stands. Flushed and filled with Ate Typ 200.

Had some front suspension noise traced to the steering column lower joint. Another item I'd been putting off as it isnt inexpensive but another good one to do on the stands. Glad I did, no more noise makes it so much more fun!

Engine oil, coolant, front/rear diffs, transfer case, and tires all done recently. Ready and looking forward to this trip!

I used redline D4 ATF in my 4.6is. It made the transmission noticeably happier and also eliminated a strange 2-3 rough upshift around 3500 rpm.

[g300d]

Originally Posted by x5Alpine

I used redline D4 ATF in my 4.6is. It made the transmission noticeably happier and also eliminated a strange 2-3 rough upshift around 3500 rpm.

Thanks for sharing that, nice to know there are options!

[g300d]

Chasing a long crank before start issue that was getting worse and now happening all the time.

Had a check valve installed at the fuel pump outlet. Still starting hard.

Just put in a new fuel filter. Rubber vacuum hose to fuel pressure regulator on filter was disintegrated and put in a new rubber hose along with the new fuel filter.

Looks to have fixed it! Just not sure if it was just the hose, the filter/regulator, or both, that did the trick

[wpoll]

So ten years later, to the month, here I am doing this thermostat job again: -

https://xoutpost.com/1079662-post7235.html

Only difference is that with ten years of inflation, a Chinese part costs $100, a Mahle/Behr part costs $150 (ex. Latvia) and a genuine part costs around $400. So I went with this...



(That and I broke off the radiator drain bolt - of course!! )

Engine now running at the proper temp again. Time will tell...