Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-14-2006, 09:42 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,423
Problem Solved
It was the lower oil pan gasket. I mentioned to the service advisor that I thought it might be a gasket based on info from this web site. He called me later to ask "What web site did you say? We want...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-14-2006, 09:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,834
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-12-2006, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,423
Heres hoping...
I hope that's all it is, the oil pan gasket I mean. I really like the vehicle for both looks and performance, and was expecting the 4.8L engine to be a reliable performer. If I wanted to be in the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-12-2006, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,423
It's happening to my '05 4.8 at 11,500mi...
It's happening to my '05 4.8 at 11,500mi (purchased Apr 2005) :( . This week I noticed that there is a "significant" amount of oil leaking onto the garage floor in a semi-circular pattern (as it...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
02-16-2006, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,224
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-08-2006, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,706
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-31-2005, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 189
Views: 39,783
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-31-2005, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,279
Where to find X5 4.8is Production Numbers
My "googling" skills must be off. I am unable to find production numbers, i.e. number of units produced, for the X5, broken down by model, e.g. 4.4, 4.6is, and 4.8is. I'm mainly interested in finding...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-19-2005, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 947
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-19-2005, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
To all,
Thanks for the information and good...
To all,
Thanks for the information and good advice. I am reminded of what driving Mustangs, Camaros and Trans Ams was like in winter, when I was young and adventurous...er, stupid. Of course,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-19-2005, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
ncx:
Thanks for the great pics and...
ncx:
Thanks for the great pics and information. Like "jditom" I am wondering about the spacers. My BMW dealer is quoting an 18" package with the Dunlop Winter Sport M2 tires (265/55-18) and BMW...
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
09-03-2005, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,650
I wish you were closer to Madison WI, cuz I'd...
I wish you were closer to Madison WI, cuz I'd love to have you upgrade the stereo in my 2005 4.8. For all my vehicles, other than the 2 X5s I've owned, I've had the great folks at "AMS" (here in the...
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
08-11-2005, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,428
The Sirius is installed...
Dealer installed the system today and I love it. The service advisor said my 05 X5 was ready for it from the factory. Can't remember my sales guy asking if I wanted to add the Sirius at time of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-06-2005, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Mines about 5 months old with about 5000 miles...
Mines about 5 months old with about 5000 miles and I have NOT heard anything like that. Because the engine can rev quite high in sport mode, I have been monitoring my oil level carefully and have had...
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
08-03-2005, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,428
She's going into the shop.
The local dealership (Zimbrick BMW in Madison WI) did some research, called me at work today, and said they see no reason why Sirius can't be added to my 2005 4.8. So, I told them to order the parts...
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
08-02-2005, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,428
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
08-02-2005, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,428
Sirius satellite on a 2005 X5 4.8is?
New to the site, and have searched and found several threads indicating it is possible to add the Sirius satellite receiver to an X5 with NAV & DSP. So far so good, because BMW customer support says...
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Forum: The Lounge
08-01-2005, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 717
Another possibility...
Agree that XP Pro is the way to go. However, you might be able to achieve the desired result by installing XP Service Pack 2 (SP 2) to XP Home Edition. I noticed that after installing SP2 to my Home...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-01-2005, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,748
2005
Traded my 2003 4.4 for a 2005 4.8is this past April. I really liked the 4.4., but I luv the 4.8!
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