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Old 10-26-2014, 08:04 PM
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Snow tires, floor mats, and a roof rack. Other than that I just do routine maintenance.
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Old 10-26-2014, 08:40 PM
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James enjoy the new Depos it's a hell of an upgrade!
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Old 10-26-2014, 08:46 PM
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Honestly not sure how old the CCV system is in the car, but it's working fine, and there's very little build up under the valve cover too lol.
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Old 10-26-2014, 08:58 PM
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OH! Also, speaking of winter...steel wheels! Kromag 9960, is this the right model for the X5? Thanks again guys

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Old 10-26-2014, 09:10 PM
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lube door handle mechanisms , silicone weather strips, lube latches all around and hinges, check hoses, drive belts, all fluids. these x5`s need alot of tlc.
What silicone do you recommend, and what lubricant do you use that doesn't stiffen during winter?
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Old 10-26-2014, 09:13 PM
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Matt I use Einszett Gummi Pflege on the rubber door seals and weatherstripping.

For lubing the door latches and handles so they don't freeze I use the DuPont Teflon Multiuse lubricant available at Lowes for $5 a can.
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Old 10-26-2014, 09:22 PM
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I use dupont teflon non stick lube for hinges and door handle mechanisms, then I use 3 in 1 silicone lube for the weather strips.
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Old 10-26-2014, 10:05 PM
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Thanks for the recommendations, RB and puddinboo. I'll give them a try...
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2017 GMC Sierra, 7K miles...
2017 GMC Sierra, 60K miles...
2015 GMC Sierra 280K miles...
2011 GMC Sierra, 500K miles...

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Old 10-26-2014, 11:03 PM
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just careful it's not petroleum based or it'll swell the seals lol, silicone is best.
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Sanded polished and sealed the headlights . Worked so well on my beater CRV I gave the X the same treatment. Sealer was made with 50/50 minwax helmsman spar urethane and mineral spirits.


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