Vehicle maintenance advice?

[BustedKnuckles]

Originally Posted by ard

Dont waste your efforts on flushing oil. Just change it in 7500 miles. Done

Stock air filters likely FAR better than K&N crap...hype and $$$.

Your search must have shown you there is a trans pan filter you are missing.... I bought 12L, drained and filled...drove to temp...then drain and final fill. You end up with ~25% old fluid as opposed to 50/50 (approx). (Unlike engine oil, this will go another 50-75k before the next service, hence the desire to flush old fluid)

Transfer case?



Why exactly "brembo" pads? Seems like we are moving into the modding phase with these cars where people feel compelled to smear around names on their cars....

Finally the lights arent 'maintenance'... whatever floats your boat.


Oh, just reread- you already did a bunch of that stuff...oh well.

Enjoy the new toy!

I found the elitist!! . Just giving you a hard time... as far as the lights are concerned, just trying to dress her up a bit and wanted input on my selection since its the first time I've purchased their products and the first time I've owned an E70 X5. Sorry for not including that in the title, didn't know that warranted being pointed out.

Is a dry paper air filter really better than an oiled cotton one!? I figured the difference in protection was probably negligible but there may be a little increase in air flow with the K&N.

I would actually like to change the trans filter and thank you for reminding me of it. I will order one today. BUT, I keep reading and am getting told different things about the trans capacity. the dealership told me it took 9.5 liters but 8 would be sufficient due to torque converter and etc. BavAuto says 6 liters is sufficient. if you are telling me 12L for a fill, drain, and re-fill then it sounds like 6L it is. I'll order the filter and 6 more liters tonight to do exactly what you did.

I'm taking it into the dealership for the Transfer case. I read on here that they have to reset the computer after doing so. I don't want to mess with that so I will shell out the extra $$$ to have the stealership do it.

The Brembo pads I got from BavAuto. They are OE size replacements, Not a big brake kit or anything... I just wanted low dust and longer life, the difference in "feel" to me is irrelevant.

As far as "smearing around names on my car" I don't give two turtle shits about people knowing what brand parts I have on my car. I'm not buying these brands to impress people but rather simply have high quality parts. No window stickers and I'm not bragging about it. Just wanting input here... I didn't know putting higher end/quality parts on your car was looked down on. strange...

Thanks again everyone!