Forum: The Lounge
10-14-2009, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,656
Lets just surround D.C with windmills and in a...
Lets just surround D.C with windmills and in a month or two we can kiss our oil addiction goodbye forever. Plenty of wind coming form there. Chinese are flooding the market with solar these days in...
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Forum: The Lounge
10-13-2009, 11:53 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,248
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Forum: The Lounge
10-13-2009, 11:50 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 6,302
Honda's are bomb proof. Yamaha's are nearly so....
Honda's are bomb proof. Yamaha's are nearly so. Everything else be careful what you buy used. Ninja? Crotch rockets are cool but you will get tired of commuting on one and insurance is bad especially...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-13-2009, 11:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,556
Sorry my bad. Unknown from my seat. 4.4 is...
Sorry my bad. Unknown from my seat. 4.4 is significanlty bigger wrt mass so by default it should handle more abuse.....how much more I cannot say. Make sure the repair shop does the proper pressure...
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Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum
10-13-2009, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,699
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-13-2009, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,556
My 01 did the same thing. Blew the expansion...
My 01 did the same thing. Blew the expansion tank. I drove about 10 miles in 15 degree weather and STILL cracked my head. The 3.0 engine cannot tolerate much overheating at all. Took around 2000...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-13-2009, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,214
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-13-2009, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 157
Views: 46,530
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-04-2009, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,904
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2008, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,196
Thanks
Thanks Lo_jack shouldn't have posted while frustrated. I will leave it parked until after the holidays are done. Too much life to deal with now. I mentioned the MAF only because the only thing I did...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2008, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,196
Christmas Miracle anyone....?
Hey all. Been chasing a broken 01 3.0 X5 issue for a month now...doesn't look good. Has 111k miles on it. Started with a broken overflow reservoir which was replaced. I watched the temp guage peg...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-25-2008, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,629
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-25-2008, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,629
No heat?......
HI all,
Trying to diagnose my failed heater problem. Had dealer replace overflow coolant tank last month. Just replaced the final stage resistor in an attempt to fix the problem that I had no heat...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-02-2008, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 76,963
Hey all,
01 3.0X5 110k miles. I am somewhat...
Hey all,
01 3.0X5 110k miles. I am somewhat of a materials engineer. My two cents.
1. Decarbon your engine. This is done with kerosene in kerosense based cleaners added to your oil. Add a quart...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-18-2008, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,429
01 3.0 X5 issue.....rough idle at start.
Ok. Love my X5. 108k miles runs pretty good. Check engine light is always on now. Kept in a temp controlled garage. When started in the am it now idles really rough like its missing a beat. Shut it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-28-2007, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 10,925
kerosene works
Most engine cleaners are kerosene based. Toss in a quart of kerosene to the oil and run then engine for five minutes and then drain all the oil out. It will not harm any seals and will dissolve all...
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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum
08-17-2007, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,653
Love my Conti's
I have a near new set of Continental Cross Contacts on my 2001 X5. Have about 4k miles on them and I love them. I live and drive in the mountains so tires matter a lot to me. The tires grip much...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-19-2007, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,230
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-19-2007, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,327
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-12-2007, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 970
Interior light always on??
Ok I know how complex these fuss buckets are. I apparently did something to assure that the interior light over the rear view mirror always comes on when I shut off the car. It DOES NOT go out in a...
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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum
06-12-2007, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,618
I like them a lot!
I have these tires on my 2001 3.0 X5. I only have about 600 miles on them but I like them much better than the OEM Michelin energy's.(read add $50.00 per tire for the brand name). We have huge...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
05-30-2007, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,512
I have this setup.
I have a 2001 X5 with a factory hitch and the round seven blade plug connector. I also have a boat trailer with brakes which uses the 5th wire solenoid lockout when backing the trailer. The 5th wire...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-21-2007, 03:25 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 872
First trip results.....
Back from my 14 day, 3571 miles road trip. From Jackson, Wyoming to Devils Tower, Mt Rushmore, Kansas City and St. Louis.
1. Gas mileage averaged 22-24mpg with 3 adults and gear on board. Used...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-08-2007, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,319
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-08-2007, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,251
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