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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2026, 09:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
Prior to new pre-cat seonsors: Short term...

Prior to new pre-cat seonsors:

Short term fuel trim bank 1 sensor 1: 4.7
Short term fuel trim bank 1 sensor 2: 99.2
Short term fuel trim bank 2 sensor 1: 5.5
Short term fuel trim bank 2 sensor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2026, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 274,324
Posted By Salty B.
205Kmi. No leaks, doesn’t use oil. Looks like...

205Kmi. No leaks, doesn’t use oil. Looks like crap but runs well.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2026, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,131,197
Posted By Salty B.
Today replaced sparkies and (drumroll pls)...

Today replaced sparkies and (drumroll pls) pre-cat O2 sensors, topped up some fluids. Seems to idle and drive more smoothly. Haven’t driven it enough to set any codes. Oddly I drove it over 100mi...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2026, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 631
Posted By Salty B.
Where are you? I would like the wheels and seats...

Where are you? I would like the wheels and seats and some other soft parts.

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edit: durr I could not see your location on Tapatalk. Feasibly, I could fly into...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2026, 11:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
I got a lift appt for the 17th because I'm off...

I got a lift appt for the 17th because I'm off the whole week for f'ing once, and a list of stuff to do besides all four O2s, so I hope you didn't place a big bet.

Peace bro.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2026, 10:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
*cackle* karma, she is a bitch. Srsly, I am...

*cackle* karma, she is a bitch.

Srsly, I am renting the lift to do a number of things besides O2 sensors. I have no other means of getting under this thing. I don't have a garage or other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2026, 11:38 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
Thx. And I’m away again until Sept 5 Life...

Thx. And I’m away again until Sept 5

Life happens.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2026, 07:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
Dude, I am hardly ever home. Don't f'ing...

Dude, I am hardly ever home.

Don't f'ing read this thread if it so offends you. JFC... find something serious to bitch about.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2026, 12:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
I found a place where I can rent a lift by the...

I found a place where I can rent a lift by the hour, so that'll be my project for the week I took off after (US) Labor Day. I didn't even know such places existed in the lawsuit-crazy USA... I got...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2026, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,131,197
Posted By Salty B.
The "after" pics. These are HID. The white drips...

The "after" pics. These are HID. The white drips are dried crap from the two sanding steps (2000 grit then 3000) that I didn’t clean up very well. I'll wash it when I get back.

Never heard of Max...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2026, 05:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
I'll give it shot when I'm back from this work...

I'll give it shot when I'm back from this work trip. Been gone a week already...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2026, 08:55 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,131,197
Posted By Salty B.
Applied a Cerakote headlight restoration kit to...

Applied a Cerakote headlight restoration kit to the headlights. Did this about two years ago but they started to get crusty again. Can't believe how well this stuff works for $17. They look almost...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2026, 12:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
After comparing prices I ordered OE Bosch sensors...

After comparing prices I ordered OE Bosch sensors from Amazon (and pretty sure they're not even counterfeit!). Usually FCP is my go-to but these were for all four about $75 less.

I got the tool...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2026, 12:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
This puppy? https://a.co/d/0g9fLvPu and should I...

This puppy? https://a.co/d/0g9fLvPu and should I hit it with PB Blaster first?


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2026, 12:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
I figured as much. Sent from my iPhone...

I figured as much.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2026, 02:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
I’ll look for both thx! Sent from my...

I’ll look for both thx!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2026, 07:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 673
Posted By Salty B.
One thing I was told is try to remove the oil...

One thing I was told is try to remove the oil fill cap while idling. If there’s strong vacuum holding it on then there’s a CCV issue. The cyclone unit might be slugged up internally.

Pretty sure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2026, 07:19 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
Awesome, thx! I’m out all week so I won’t be able...

Awesome, thx! I’m out all week so I won’t be able to do those things for awhile. I don’t have a fuel pressure gauge but the pump and filter are new. Unsure about the FPR but I have a new Bosch one. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 07:56 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,131,197
Posted By Salty B.
Remembered I got new grommets for the washer...

Remembered I got new grommets for the washer pumps. Put them in with a gallon of bug juice and so far no leaky.

Didn't get the larger one for the headlamp washer pump, so removed the old one and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 07:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
Aha found the trims (not enabled by default) ...

Aha found the trims (not enabled by default)

Short term fuel trim bank 1 sensor 1: 4.7
Short term fuel trim bank 1 sensor 2: 99.2
Short term fuel trim bank 2 sensor 1: 5.5
Short term fuel trim...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By Salty B.
I have a flexible wire with a little brush on it...

I have a flexible wire with a little brush on it that's about 8 feet long. That will show in the open sunroof frame when pushed in from the rt rear drain, but not the left.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 07:16 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,781
Posted By Salty B.
OK, got some data. OBD Fusion only shows 2...

OK, got some data.

OBD Fusion only shows 2 O2 sensors. I assume these are the two pre-cats:

Both usually are pretty close to each other, but sensor 1 will drop close to 0 while sensor 2 shows...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 07:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Salty B.
Yikes. Hope it's an easy fix! What's the...

Yikes. Hope it's an easy fix!

What's the difference between the blue and green coolant anyway? I mean other than the price!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 05:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,122
Posted By Salty B.
Washer fluid to rear wiper? Coolant should be...

Washer fluid to rear wiper? Coolant should be blue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 02:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 390
Posted By Salty B.
Non-pano sunroof maintenance

Pretty sure I do not have an issue with the drains. However I tried snaking out the drains with a long thin brush on a flexible wire made for this purpose.

The right rear was fine. The brush head...
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