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As for the 20" wheels, they make a noticeable difference; I use 19's for 4 months a year, (Blizzaks), and the 20"'s make a noticeable difference. Not so much for traction, as it's pretty hard to get the car to break loose on anything but snow or gravel. But high speed stability is greatly improved. Normally, unsprung weight is a bad thing, and the 20" wheels/tires weigh a ton, (especially the rears,) but it seems to be uniformly beneficial to the X5. Perhaps it's just the lower tire profile, but I think it's more than that.
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If I had a 500hp M type car, I'd probably be rapidly surrendering my license, but at least I'd get a ride to the police station! I also have had a similar experience with the X5 and the speed limit. Mine's black, so it's just another black SUV in the sea of black SUVs; it's practically camouflaged. Plus the norm here is 80 in a 55, so it takes an excessively heavy foot to stand out from the crowd. Good info on the 20's. I've never run anything but the 20's. With the Xdrive and the number of times I actually drive the thing in the snow here in Chicago, I really don't need snow wheels. I agree, it definitely does have high speed stability with the 20's. |
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I went ahead and authorized the repair. I probably won't get the car back until sometime next week.
To be repaired: Coolant valley pipe replacement Water pump replacement and gaskets / O-rings Thermostat replacement and gaskets / O-rings Valley pan Low oil sensor replacement and oil change New coolant reservoir cap Brake fluid flush Coolant flush Install new front pads (Akebono), sensor, and rotors that I had purchased but hadn't installed yet Total estimate: $2750 It should be like new and hopefully I won't have any further issues until at least 100k (currently at 79k). One other item: I asked the shop about the valve stem seals and how much that would cost. They told me that since I had all the upper engine oils seals replaced during the last major repair when the alternator bracket let loose, that I may not end up with the valve stem seal issue. I was told that the valve stem seal issue is often exacerbated by the upper engine leaks that cause issues with the oiling to the valve stems, and that repairing those leaks prior to the valve stem seal issue showing up can often delay the onset of the valve stem seal issue. Seems a bit far fetched. Any thoughts? |
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I had the dreaded oil consumption/loss (even though I'm downtown, walk to work and drive like 2 miles a week) it was pretty much every month oil had to be topped off at the dealer. My Indy saw the Crank Case Valve had a leak (which I've read can be the other culprit in oil consumption, white smoke out the exhaust) and fixed it. Since then, oil consumption is normal. FYI I am in Chicago as well (Streeterville next to the lake), who are you using for your Indy ? I'm using M & R Car Import Services (on Sheffield) in Lincoln Park.
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How much mileage on your car? Because while there are other things that can cause oil smoke after extended idling, I think the valve guides are inevitable at some point between 100k-125k miles. Regardless of staying on top of top end oil leaks and CCV system.
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I live in Logan and commute to the 'burbs for work. I've been using Bimmer Werkshop just off the Kennedy at Montrose. They are easy walking distance to the blue line so it works well when I'll be carless. Thanks for the reco on M&R. Always nice to have options! And if we ever end up in the same parking lot together, it's quite likely that I'll be standing next to your car pulling on the driver's door handle of your car wondering why the hell the door won't open! My X5 is nearly identical to yours ![]() |
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Thankfully it's not a 'car down' type of issue like the last couple of issues and can be addressed when funds permit. Oh, and Chicago pretty much defines stop and go traffic, especially the Kennedy at rush hour, so I'll know pretty quick when the valve stem seals start to go. |
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