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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2010, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,004
Posted By Fas4wd
Sorry I can't help on Rayovac but I can say I...

Sorry I can't help on Rayovac but I can say I just replaced my BMW Exide (4 years old) with a Bosch. Came from PepBoys at $99. Its 850 cca at 32 degrees or 1000 cca at 60 degrees. 36 month unlimited...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,224
Posted By Fas4wd
Well, we could talk at length but not all VI's...

Well, we could talk at length but not all VI's will suffer the same permanent shear loss under high shear conditions. Also, as I am sure you know, full synthetic base stocks typically have higher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2010, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,224
Posted By Fas4wd
Thanks JCL, We have talked before regarding...

Thanks JCL,

We have talked before regarding oil quality and specifically HTHS. VW recently reconfirmed they needed 3.5 min (HTHS 150) as they have trouble with valve train and particular...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,224
Posted By Fas4wd
4.8iS w/cold start top end noise after oil change

My 06 4.8iS has 55k on it and I just had a dealer oil change under my 100k pre paid maintenance contract.

It now is noisy on cold starts. Last 3-5 mins on idle or goes much quicker if I drive (1-2...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2010, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By Fas4wd
3 whole days in the dealer and they are now...

3 whole days in the dealer and they are now telling me its the Control Module. From what I have read here, it makes sense. I have no sagging problems. I will ask them to replace the pump relay first...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,415
Posted By Fas4wd
I never did get the EBC Red Stuff put on my S4...

I never did get the EBC Red Stuff put on my S4 to stop squealing. I traded it while they were still squealing. For reference, they were installed the same time as brand new OEM rotors and I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,318
Posted By Fas4wd
Good suggestion on the good will repair. If we...

Good suggestion on the good will repair. If we get a total of 5 hrs diagnostics and previous repairs by an authorised dealer with no success, I will go ahead and ask ...it cant harm.

David
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Posted By Fas4wd
Trying to get Wurth paint to match on 4.8iS rims

Let my nephew drive my X and poor kid had a moment and kerbed an alloy parking. He seriously could not have felt worse, I am sure he was genuinely going to barf.

I have done a nice repair job per...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,027
Posted By Fas4wd
Recommended tire fitters Richmond VA ?

I need some new shoes on my 06 4.8iS. Still torn between the Contis and the Toyos but I digress.

Stealer recommended shipping my tires direct to him and he fits . Great idea except the quote was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,568
Posted By Fas4wd
Good suggestion. I normally install a very simple...

Good suggestion. I normally install a very simple kill switch in all my vehicles and I will get around to it soon. Components on the fuel delivery side are normally pretty effective.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,568
Posted By Fas4wd
fuel pump fuse location 4.8iS

Need to make a quick electrical way to stop my vehicle being started while stored. It will be on a trickle charger.

Thinking of replacing the fuel pump fuse with a blown one which would keep the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2010, 03:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By Fas4wd
Good info. I have looked at Fidelity Warranties...

Good info. I have looked at Fidelity Warranties and I would want something between the Drivetrain and Platinum ..say, Gold. We are looking at close to $5k for 36,000 miles.

In reality, my biggest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By Fas4wd
Sorry. Vehicle bought and will be used in US.

Sorry. Vehicle bought and will be used in US.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By Fas4wd
Non BMW used car warranty

06 with 51k.

Existing factory expired.

Anyone had good/bad experiences with non BMW warranty ?

Thanks

David
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2010, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By Fas4wd
Many thanks all. I have never driven an X5 for an...

Many thanks all. I have never driven an X5 for an extended period without the Sport package and what really sold me on my 03 was just how planted it felt. I have owned some nice Sports cars in my day...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2010, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By Fas4wd
Well after...

Well after http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/59565-mini-rant-what-has-happened-our-site.html this sticky, I am lucky I did not get flamed :D

But no responses yet. Trust me, I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By Fas4wd
Returning E53 owner with question on Sport Pkg

Greetings,

I am a former E53 owner and poster. I had an 03 E53 4.4i Sport Package in special ordered Le Mans Blue. (before you flame me, I have pics :D )

Anyway, got sent on ex-pat assignment...
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