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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-27-2017, 01:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,769
Posted By G550Mech
35d performance tune

So many options, just want to see if anyone has/likes/dislikes one tune/chip over another. One of the things I would like to see (which I don't see any of these doing) is on the fly adjustments, from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-06-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,468
Posted By G550Mech
Replaced them under CPO at about 50K if I recall....

Replaced them under CPO at about 50K if I recall. Started hearing a knocking when hitting bumps.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,921
Posted By G550Mech
Well, the dealer should have a warranty on their...

Well, the dealer should have a warranty on their work and the new part, I would start there. I am still learning the vehicle myself, so I'm not sure where the antenna is. I had my glass replaced not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,921
Posted By G550Mech
BMW glass or Safelite (other non-OEM)? I don't...

BMW glass or Safelite (other non-OEM)? I don't know what difference it would make, but just a question of curiosity.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,825
Posted By G550Mech
I also have noticed a knocking with someone in...

I also have noticed a knocking with someone in the back seat, but I have asked several of my friends who have sat there "what is that noise?" only to get the "what noise?" reply...I then become...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 37,596
Posted By G550Mech
Not debating any of the information, I'm just...

Not debating any of the information, I'm just letting you know what the dealership did under CPO Warranty to fix my problem which WAS similar to the one posted, and I haven't had a problem since....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 37,596
Posted By G550Mech
Just to reiterate on your original post about the...

Just to reiterate on your original post about the vehicle shutting off while driving. Exact same scenario for me, drive, turned a corner speeding up to flow of traffic, car shut off. Dealer says...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,285
Posted By G550Mech
FYI you may be able to get the radiator repaired....

FYI you may be able to get the radiator repaired. I had to do it on my motorcycle a couple times (I rode A LOT) it was like $35-40 if I brought the radiator to the shop. They would pressure test it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2016, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By G550Mech
'11

'11
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By G550Mech
Music Import

Just curious if there is a way to import music directly from the iPhone into the vehicle.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,405
Posted By G550Mech
EXACT scenario for me just 3 weeks ago...dealer...

EXACT scenario for me just 3 weeks ago...dealer replace #2 injector under CPO...next day, highway speed, same result. Took back to dealer, replaced ALL injectors, been working great ever since!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 40,488
Posted By G550Mech
Looks good, bud; I put the film on mine.

Looks good, bud; I put the film on mine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,078
Posted By G550Mech
Not an automobile expert by any means, and...

Not an automobile expert by any means, and certainly not BMW's; however, I have seen a milky film in my Tacoma at one point (no issues with the vehicle at all). In doing some research I found this is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2015, 11:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 40,488
Posted By G550Mech
So since we use the Safety Kleen Company they've...

So since we use the Safety Kleen Company they've got their own proprietary solvents, not sure if its available off the shelf; however I talked to the small maintenance shop on the other side of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 40,488
Posted By G550Mech
Ever use/hear of Varsol? Although its being...

Ever use/hear of Varsol? Although its being replaced with more eco-friendly stuff it works well. We just had the Safety Kleen Co guy come and change out the fluid in our parts washer at work, I'll...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 40,488
Posted By G550Mech
Also believing in preventative maintenance,...

Also believing in preventative maintenance, myself, I was curious your milage to have an idea of how bad mine might be. I understand each car is different and fuel types differ and environmental...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 40,488
Posted By G550Mech
how many miles on it?

how many miles on it?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2015, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,230
Posted By G550Mech
as mentioned by Motordavid..sorry I didn't read...

as mentioned by Motordavid..sorry I didn't read all the posts
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2015, 05:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,230
Posted By G550Mech
This looks like a case of "crazing." I've...

This looks like a case of "crazing." I've attached a little info about crazing, I'll work on finding more. really there is nothing that can be done about the current condition; I don't know if BMW...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,802
Posted By G550Mech
I'm new to diesel engines; it would seem to me...

I'm new to diesel engines; it would seem to me the greater the load the more boost the engine will require to maintain a certain power output for a given request?
I don't question the fuel rail...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,802
Posted By G550Mech
Boost info 35d

Just curious if anyone knows of any way to find/display boost data. I would imagine some computer in this vehicle HAS to be reading the amount of vacuum and boost it is producing. Which also means...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 971
Views: 1,199,492
Posted By G550Mech
Just a few pics of my X5. I may be a rare breed,...

Just a few pics of my X5. I may be a rare breed, but I'm looking to go UP with my X, not down. A-typical of BMW's but when I do find the right solution, it will look nice, in my humble opinion. Cheers
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-26-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,548
Posted By G550Mech
couple months late, but I just fixed mine. Pop...

couple months late, but I just fixed mine. Pop that small panel off (as you did before) at the catch on the side of the tailgate thats rattling, loosen both bolts, close the tailgate and push on the...
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