X5d first snow

[GoVols!]

Thanks for the link. Looks like this is a Missouri company. Hopefully it will spread eventually to other areas too.

I found your other postings on bimmerfest and checked out Shell V-Power as a possibility. Only a handfull of their stations around here so that may work. I'll check BP too.

[Craig]

Originally Posted by GoVols!

Thanks for the link. Looks like this is a Missouri company. Hopefully it will spread eventually to other areas too.

I found your other postings on bimmerfest and checked out Shell V-Power as a possibility. Only a handfull of their stations around here so that may work. I'll check BP too.

You're welcome... I think premium diesel will be available in the future everywhere. I really had to look around to find it here. Now, they have signs posted at all of their stations. I can tell a difference from regular diesel. The engine runs smoother and I think it isn't as loud using premium.

Craig

[jaaX3]

There is 1 Sapp Bros station in the entire state of CO and it's in my backyard (2 miles from home)! Check here for Sapp Bros fuel status and prices: Untitled Document
Looks like the Denver location for diesel says "B-NA" - I don't know what that means.

[admranger]

Originally Posted by jaaX3

There is 1 Sapp Bros station in the entire state of CO and it's in my backyard (2 miles from home)! Check here for Sapp Bros fuel status and prices: Untitled Document
Looks like the Denver location for diesel says "B-NA" - I don't know what that means.

Biodiesel not available?

BTW: what does the manual say for biodiesel? 5% or less ok is my guess (since I don't own one --- yet).

[Craig]

Originally Posted by admranger

Biodiesel not available?

BTW: what does the manual say for biodiesel? 5% or less ok is my guess (since I don't own one --- yet).

Yes, max is 5%...

Craig

[AwesomeM3]

Originally Posted by GoVols!

Just got hit with the first real snow since I've had the X. Right at a foot here in Omaha. I can happily report that even with the stock 18" all-season Bridgestones the SAV handled it like a champ. No issues whatsoever other than trying to avoid all the idiots like the guy in the 740 with foot wide, 20"+ low profiles going 5 mph up a slight hill with the wheels spinning 50mph. Guess he turned the DSC off.

I was a little worried that all the low end torque in the diesel would cause wheel slippage but this was definitely not the case.

You folks with real snow tires must feel bulletproof in this thing.

That's great to hear! I just swapped out my 20's (staggered Dunlop performance tires) for a set of Bridgestone all-season M&S 18's on Style 210 wheels. We got a dusting of snow on Saturday, but I'm eager to see how the X5 drives in accumulated snow. This will be my first winter with the X.

[Roadster]

The X5 on snow tires is really amazing, I still can't believe how it handled on slippery slopes last year. Where it was hardly possible to go on foot, the X5 drove like there was no snow or ice at all...

[ICX5]

Winter driving conditions here since mid-November. Running on 18" Nokian Hakkapllitta 5 SUV (2009 35d). Very impressed with vehicles capabilities to date. Needed to explore and learn about use of DTC, but once mastered, one can charge through most any condition. Such a blast to takeoff from most any surface condition or incline, leaving behind other vehicles with wheels spinning away at the light (Although that used to be me in my 97 328 and 2002 530, with Blizzaks on each).

Also to date, no cold related problems, although garaged over night, during the day at the office, X has sat out in the cold for 10 hours (as low as 10 degF) and started with no hesitation (just a hint that glow plug activated). Good interior heat, love the heated seats and steering wheel. So, all in all, so far so good...

...With the exception of the dreaded check engine light (sorry, couldn't resist adding this). Also, a quick (less than 1 min) showing of the "engine malfunction" light. Vehicle is requesting first service, so we'll see what wonderful codes await.

[Whizzo]

Whew. I feel better after reading the first couple of posts. No snow yet in the flatter parts of southern Germany, but this is the first weekend we might see some. Now those stock 18s don't seem as dodgy!