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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,057
Posted By x5745li
Sounds like the air compressor for the...

Sounds like the air compressor for the suspension. Do you have active suspension?
Mine does this occaisionaly but not every time I start the X
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,629
Posted By x5745li
Everyone should stop with the comments and the...

Everyone should stop with the comments and the owner needs to get the car scanned to figure out the issues. Could be something stupid that needs to be corrected instead of all the negative feedback.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,583
Posted By x5745li
Tell them to fix it. Driving habits should not...

Tell them to fix it. Driving habits should not stop the car
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By x5745li
Turn off A/C and idle will lower to around 650rpm

Turn off A/C and idle will lower to around 650rpm
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-26-2013, 10:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,197
Posted By x5745li
Check for cracks in the coolant reservoir. ...

Check for cracks in the coolant reservoir.
Last week mine cracked about 2 inches from the bottom on the side of the reservoir.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-25-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,514
Posted By x5745li
How did you go about installing them? Did you...

How did you go about installing them? Did you have to remove the headlight assembly?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,420
Posted By x5745li
Battery life is grately influenced on how you use...

Battery life is grately influenced on how you use your vehicle.
If you drive the vehicle daily the battery will have a longer life vs. driving and letting it sit which decreases the life since the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,179
Posted By x5745li
Duralast Platinum/Battery (H8-AGM) | 2009 BMW X5...

Duralast Platinum/Battery (H8-AGM) | 2009 BMW X5 AWD 8 Cylinders 4.8L EFI DOHC | AutoZone.com...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-11-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,141
Posted By x5745li
How many miles are you replacing the plugs at? ...

How many miles are you replacing the plugs at? What plugs are you using?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-25-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,203
Posted By x5745li
Here is an obvious question. Is the GPS...

Here is an obvious question.

Is the GPS antenna oriented correctly in the car?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,556
Posted By x5745li
I had this issue. Dealer reprogrammed and issue...

I had this issue. Dealer reprogrammed and issue has never appeared again.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 80,127
Posted By x5745li
Make sure you pressure test system when cold...

Make sure you pressure test system when cold (cold shrinks all seals). Could be hoses under intake manifold, Pressure cape, water pump, ....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By x5745li
Actually think about this. A formula car has...

Actually think about this. A formula car has about a 12 inch sidewall.
So tires and performance are a very small part of handling. The tires only matter for handling when a vehicles weight grows....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By x5745li
I'm running the same size tires all the way...

I'm running the same size tires all the way around, 285 35 22
They are also non directional tires so they can be rotated.

So far so good. They have been on the X for about 7000 miles and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-23-2013, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,713
Posted By x5745li
I'm running 22's and they are almost 1.5 pounds...

I'm running 22's and they are almost 1.5 pounds lighter than stock 19's setup.
The ride is a little rougher but the handling and looks are awesome.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-16-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,664
Posted By x5745li
This sounds like a ground wire was disconnected...

This sounds like a ground wire was disconnected to the chassis and not reconnected or reconnected but not tightened.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-24-2012, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,459
Posted By x5745li
In south Florida the solution is window tint....

In south Florida the solution is window tint. Saves a/ c and
interior from sun damage and less stress on a/ c
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,938
Posted By x5745li
If he has the right machine connected to the...

If he has the right machine connected to the vehicle he can also tell if the misfire is from the spark or fuel. The misfire may also be caused by a bad fuel injector. This can be diagnosed the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,938
Posted By x5745li
Check ignition coils. You can swap the coil with...

Check ignition coils. You can swap the coil with another cylinder and see if the code move to another cylinder
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-07-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,004
Posted By x5745li
FS: E70 CD Changer $200

Bought on ebay form $275 and was going to retrofit but decided
afterwards it was too much for me.

Includes liner panel for back of glovebox. This was purchase from local
BMW detailer. Will ship...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2012, 02:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 80,127
Posted By x5745li
Have you seen what the pipe looks like when it...

Have you seen what the pipe looks like when it falls apart?
I fixed two of my friends cars with the dreaded pipe problem and
decay of the metal is what caused the failure. Both of them did
zero...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 80,127
Posted By x5745li
The coolant pipe problem occurs because the end...

The coolant pipe problem occurs because the end of the pipe has a rubber gasket fused onto an aluminum alloy pipe. When coolant is not serviced the ph of the cooling system becomes more caustic. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 80,127
Posted By x5745li
I had a 7 before the x5 and no problems. Did you...

I had a 7 before the x5 and no problems. Did you follow the maintenance of changing coolant every two years? This will prevent the dreaded pipe leak. 7 had 150k on it and never had any problems....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,527
Posted By x5745li
The right front inner CV joint had a lot of play....

The right front inner CV joint had a lot of play. I removed the front wheel and grabbed the shaft and moved it up and down. The inner joint has about a 1/4 of play. I went to Advanced Auto and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,410
Posted By x5745li
Inspect the front axles. I had a bad cv joint on...

Inspect the front axles. I had a bad cv joint on the right side and experieced this vibration.
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