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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-01-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,598
Posted By dcaron9999
Any updates on my question ... "I have more than...

Any updates on my question ... "I have more than half of the bottle of the OEM TC fluid left - can I use it in my 330xi as well?"

Thanks.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-24-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,598
Posted By dcaron9999
Based on your comments, I went and got the OEM TC...

Based on your comments, I went and got the OEM TC fluid yesterday, and did the replacement. The oil that come out was black with a certain amount of bronze colored metal shavings in it. The first...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-23-2010, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,598
Posted By dcaron9999
Thanks for your reply. My 2004 X3 2.5i...

Thanks for your reply.

My 2004 X3 2.5i manual 6-speed tranny, has an 04/2005 production date according to RealOEM.com. I just realized I need the OEM fluid for this application.

I also wanted...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-23-2010, 05:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,598
Posted By dcaron9999
Is there a cheaper alternative to the oem TC...

Is there a cheaper alternative to the oem TC fluid?
Perhaps Redline or Royal Purple?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-05-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,777
Posted By dcaron9999
This pre-owned X3 came with a single key when I...

This pre-owned X3 came with a single key when I bought off a VW dealer. I was pissed by that 'cause I know how much these things cost. Im living dangerously with a single key since then (Feb 2006),...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-05-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,777
Posted By dcaron9999
Yup. got half a tank. thanks for asking though....

Yup. got half a tank. thanks for asking though. :rofl:

As mentioned earlier, I cleaned the plugs, the coils, the MAF sensor, and added about a cup of fuel injector cleaner in the tank. Called my...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-04-2009, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,777
Posted By dcaron9999
I removed the spark plugs and coils one by one,...

I removed the spark plugs and coils one by one, and cleaned the plugs with brake cleaner and brush, and contacts with electrical contact cleaning spray. I also cleaned the MassAir FLow sensor while I...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-03-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,507
Posted By dcaron9999
Any updates on your issue? My 04 X3 has the same...

Any updates on your issue? My 04 X3 has the same problem.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-03-2009, 08:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,777
Posted By dcaron9999
BMW X3 wont start

Hi Guys. My 2004 BMW X3 is sitting in my heated garage, and decided it wont start anymore. My girlfriend uses it everyday. The starter cranks and turns the engine, but it wont fire up. Checked all...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-24-2007, 01:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,705
Posted By dcaron9999
Thanks. That fixed the issue ...

Thanks. That fixed the issue ...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-22-2007, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,705
Posted By dcaron9999
Question Trip computer Fuel consumption resetted

Something weird happened with the trip computer on my gf's 2004 X3. The average fuel consumption read-out use to indicate 10.0 to 10.1l/100Kms. Out of nowhere, it resetted back to 0.0l/100Kms. I dont...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-15-2007, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,393
Posted By dcaron9999
Thumbs up How determine a thermostat issue

I need to determine if I have a thermostat issue in my 2004 X3 2.5i. On a typical cold winter day here in Quebec Canada, with a warm engine, and driving at city speeds, my temperature gauge will...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-18-2007, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By dcaron9999
Anyone tried thicker oil than OEM?

I have just changed my oil in my 2002 M5, and with the extra oil I bought (three 5 liter containers), now contemplating putting 10W-50 oil in my 2.5l 2004 X3. Other than the possible lowered fuel...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-01-2007, 04:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
Posted By dcaron9999
http://www.dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series=34&Chas...

http://www.dinancars.com/Series.asp?Series=34&Chassis=36&Model=91

I checked out the Dinan page for the 2.5i X3.

Wowsy: +8HP and +9ft-lbs for Stage-2 Software+CAI worth $700USD...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-28-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
Posted By dcaron9999
No more warranty left on my GF's 2004 X3, so...

No more warranty left on my GF's 2004 X3, so don't care about warranty. :nanana:

I once had Shark Inejctor + CAI on my 1999 328i, and it provided a slighlty enhanced throttle reponse + gasoline...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-28-2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
Posted By dcaron9999
X3 2.5i power upgrade

It seems as if the Shark Injector Software is not available for the X3. Do you guys know of any other software that is effective and affordable, that could be combined with a cold air intake?
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