Newbie- hello everybody

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Originally Posted by Sunny_wales

Hiya everybody

Im proud to say ive just got my first X5 e53 3.0d sport, just wish i knew the exact mpg before i bought it

it said on the sale pitch and book said FSH, but if the oil was changed 400miles ago i would expect to see nice oil, not the black thats on the dip stick

ive got a little issue though with the idleing, once ive really given the engine a good flooring, the engine will "miss" and cause the car to shudder. this sorts itself out after aprox 1-2min, when my g/f drives the car (responsibly) the problem never happens

ive got a few ideas but just really wanted all you experts opinion, im a plumber and not a mechanic by any mean strech.

i got a copy of the TIS and going to try and attempt a insp11 on my own, is this wise??

Sunny Wales!Who are you kidding?I stayed in Monmouth for 3 weeks in August 2008 and it rained everyday.Damm it!I couldnt wait to get back to the Algarve

Anyway,welcome mate,I am sure you will find lots of useful information and a lots of mods very useful for your 3.0D, and a great bunch of guys and girls.

I need to know the year,mileage and whether you had the car scanned for errors.Can you also look at your inlet manifold (remove the top cover) and check if you see a long metal rod under the manifold on he passengers side (RHD).
If you say that the car stutters after you floor it,maybe its the EGR valve not sealing properly but let me know what I asked, and then I try and help you further.