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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 14,327
Posted By aaron0558
Been runnin' cooper cs4's for approx 10 thou and...

Been runnin' cooper cs4's for approx 10 thou and really like them. Had been through two sets of michelin energy's
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,821
Posted By aaron0558
Happened to me about 2 yrs ago. Disregarded...

Happened to me about 2 yrs ago. Disregarded marble sound for approx. 2 wks. and whammo....bearing in the water pump seized and fan blade was in pieces. Found a 3 inch piece above the belly pan...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2009, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 828
Posted By aaron0558
altimax

Have read tire rack's reviews and searched here, just wanted to know how those of you with the general's feel about them now that you have been runnin' them a while. TKS
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By aaron0558
When I say mileage increase i'm referring to the...

When I say mileage increase i'm referring to the fact I burn more oil the 1st 2 thousand miles after an oil change than I do the the second 2 thousand?? Not really trying to compare the differences...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,518
Posted By aaron0558
bmw 5w-30 vs gc 0w-30

Switched to the gc approx. 30 thousand miles ago and notice I burn much less oil b/t changes. Also seem to notice that oil consumption decreases with mileage increase. Anyone shed some light???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,989
Posted By aaron0558
First of all sorry to those I offended for not...

First of all sorry to those I offended for not "searching" first before posting. Was in a hurry and wanted a quick answer. I don't have the GC in front of me so I don't have the api rating. Been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,989
Posted By aaron0558
The salesman never said the stp was better, just...

The salesman never said the stp was better, just said it would be good enough. I was in a hurry and didn't feel like making an extra trip to the dealer. Needless to say, the mahle it is going to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2009, 08:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,989
Posted By aaron0558
Ok so icksnay on the stp....thank you for...

Ok so icksnay on the stp....thank you for responding. Whats wrong with the gc0w-30?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2009, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,989
Posted By aaron0558
STP oil filter ok??

Picked up some gc0w-30 today at autozone and the salesman talked me into an stp oil filter. My concerns are proper fitting, filter material, and diameter of the o-ring. Am I being ridiculous or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2009, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By aaron0558
Diggs, you are experiencing different symptoms...

Diggs, you are experiencing different symptoms than I for sure....I only have hesitation after changing gears and when barely touching the throttle, but when I do press the gas the throttle response...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,086
Posted By aaron0558
Manual owners

Hey all, getting a slight hesitation after shifting gears when rpm's are down and only when feathering the throttle?? 01' with 98 thou. Never changed plugs or cleaned fuel system...should start...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,447
Posted By aaron0558
I'm interested in an answer too b/c I get a...

I'm interested in an answer too b/c I get a buzzing sound after engine is turned off as well that lasts from 5-10 seconds????
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2008, 05:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By aaron0558
thanks dave....yes the spare is 17 as well. So...

thanks dave....yes the spare is 17 as well. So there is no problem if the two fronts are 6/32, and the two rears are new???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2008, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,084
Posted By aaron0558
sidewall nail

Already researched, unable to make a decision: all four tires have 6/32 wear and have an unrepairable tire. Can I use the spare and purchase one new tire on the same axle if the tires are the same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,741
Posted By aaron0558
Thanks guys, changed oil last night. ...

Thanks guys, changed oil last night. Interesting find: found a piece of fan blade about 5 inches long when my waterpump seized last year 70,000 mi. Approx. how many miles should I replace before...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2008, 03:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,741
Posted By aaron0558
german castrol 0w-30

I know here we go again with the oil Q's but I need to ask. I'm about to change own oil b/c I really don't know what's coming out of the gun at the dealer. From what I've read the m1 0w-40 and gc...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By aaron0558
I'm runnin' an 01 5-speed 83,000 mi, although it...

I'm runnin' an 01 5-speed 83,000 mi, although it doesn't bother me much I never really go over 80mph. I think the engine was designed to burn rpm's and the milage really isn't bad. It's funny I say...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By aaron0558
I'm definitely going to look into removing the...

I'm definitely going to look into removing the cdv, thanks for the info. It could be my clutchwork I don't know. Just a side note; all gears are north/south when shifting(except reverse of coarse)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2008, 09:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By aaron0558
manual tranny

Hey all, Anyone here with a manual tranny find it ridiculous to drive with the a/c on?? With the a/c off I find I get a more syncronous shift engaging the gear/clutch released before applying gas...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
Posted By aaron0558
thanks dave

thanks dave
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,178
Posted By aaron0558
oil consumption

I know this subject has been beat to death, but I have a different question. Driving a 3.0 manual with 80,000 and it seems to burn more oil; approx. 1 quart first 2-3,000 mi. after oil change....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,120
Posted By aaron0558
Service manager recommended I call BMWNA and...

Service manager recommended I call BMWNA and discuss my case.....said it's a 50/50 shot they'll re-imburse me somehow so I called and they wouldn't give me the time of day....go figure. So I go back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,120
Posted By aaron0558
crankcase vent valve

Hey guys/gals?? Had the infamous oil sep. prob yesterday with temps in the single digits. Is the crankcase vent valve synomonous with the oil separator...are they the same part?? and what danger do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2007, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,536
Posted By aaron0558
I didn't replace the pump and it does shut off...

I didn't replace the pump and it does shut off after a short while. If I can hear it functioning how can it be bad??? Is there a valve that could be possibly closed???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,536
Posted By aaron0558
secondary air pump

Hello everyone!....new to the site! My question is in reference to the secondary air pump. Driving a manual 3.0i and began to see the SES light approx. a year ago intermittently on/off. After...
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