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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 111,885
Posted By ripp222
I usually wait for the Valvoline 5W40 MST to be...

I usually wait for the Valvoline 5W40 MST to be on sale at Napa for around $5 / qt. They typically do have to order it in, though my local Advance Auto started carrying it and will price match.
It's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 82,922
Posted By ripp222
The manufacture (ZF) recommends "a transmission...

The manufacture (ZF) recommends "a transmission oil change every 80,000 to 120,000 km". This is of course assumes factory fluid. As 120,000 km is about 75k miles, I wouldn't take it past this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 63,835
Posted By ripp222
This is an older thread, but I thought the...

This is an older thread, but I thought the relevant SIB would be of value. This was originally published in 2008, but has been updated several times - this version being from Aug 2013. See below.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,890
Posted By ripp222
BMW does a good job creating a SIB (Service...

BMW does a good job creating a SIB (Service Information Bulletin) for most known issues. The list for the E70 is longer than the E53, but keep in mind the greater level of technology, features and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2015, 08:11 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 82,922
Posted By ripp222
Despite ZF looking to selling parts (everywhere)...

Despite ZF looking to selling parts (everywhere) and service (they have service shops in some areas of the world), I find it interesting to see their perspective on oil change interval versus one of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,010
Posted By ripp222
I had no issues reaching my fill plug from the...

I had no issues reaching my fill plug from the left wheel well.
I also purchased the oil from my local BMW Dealer.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,920
Posted By ripp222
If you are adding remote start only for the point...

If you are adding remote start only for the point of heating the vehicle, the Webasto auxiliary heater would make more sense. Though this is not officially supported in North America.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,526
Posted By ripp222
The non-OEM running boards I purchased from Ebay...

The non-OEM running boards I purchased from Ebay (SUV Warehouse) do not use a foam insert, they use a fairly heavy solid rubber one. The only way to determine this was to disassemble the running...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2014, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,167
Posted By ripp222
Prior to June 2009, there was a known issue with...

Prior to June 2009, there was a known issue with discoloration. See attachment.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 99,340
Posted By ripp222
Yes, that is one short-coming of Blackstone Labs....

Yes, that is one short-coming of Blackstone Labs. They do not define "UNIVERSAL AVERAGES" on their reports, so I don't know sample count or qualifiers, though you could always ask.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 99,340
Posted By ripp222
For those that are curious what the screens look...

For those that are curious what the screens look like in DIS v57 when running the transfer case oil change "job"... see attachment. Takes less than 1 minute to run through the screens.

And here...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2014, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,526
Posted By ripp222
Did you ever find a solution to the rubber studs...

Did you ever find a solution to the rubber studs getting stuck below the aluminum plate?
I'm looking to retrofit the aluminum running boards on an E70.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,386
Posted By ripp222
According to ETK the kit is valid for USA spec...

According to ETK the kit is valid for USA spec cars, so unless it's an error (quite possible) a "tried and true" method with instructions does exist. The "unwillingness to offer any sort of creative...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,386
Posted By ripp222
Your BMW Dealer should offer you the offical...

Your BMW Dealer should offer you the offical USB/Audio retrofit kit (option 6FL) as long as BMW NA offically supports it. Many retrofit kits are released for other markets but are not supported in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-22-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 111,885
Posted By ripp222
For those that want a part number for the oil,...

For those that want a part number for the oil, from BMW's Operating Fluids PDF dated January 2013...

4.0 Diesel Engine Oil Requirements and Specifications
The BMW approved motor oil for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By ripp222
I did ask wildts to take a look at the car and...

I did ask wildts to take a look at the car and was pursuing a PPI, but the Dealer called and told me the X5 was sold today.

Thanks for everyone's advice.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By ripp222
Yes, even a drive by would help Flying up...

Yes, even a drive by would help

Flying up and driving it home will cost me tax in Indiana @ 7% and then HUT (Highway Use Tax) @ 3% in North Carolina. It it's shipped to NC then I save 7%, airplane...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,122
Posted By ripp222
Looking for someone to test drive X5 on North side of Indianapolis

Like the title states, I'm shopping for a replacement X5 and found one on the North side of Indianapolis, IN (near Keystone Ave and Hwy 465)... but would like an opinion of someone besides the Dealer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,655
Posted By ripp222
Thank you everyone for your thoughts! I should...

Thank you everyone for your thoughts!
I should have clarified in my original post, the MY is 2009, so the standard warranty has expired based on time. It has about 40k miles and $20k in options at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2013, 10:16 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 201,501
Posted By ripp222
Just replaced my navigation LCD screen with one...

Just replaced my navigation LCD screen with one from Ebay for $130 shipped (seller was in Minnesota). I had a constant yellow hue and one spot of dead pixels.

My original screen was a 51U. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,176
Posted By ripp222
DIS v44 (last one with coding / programming)...

DIS v44 (last one with coding / programming) should have the coding capability to add this option to your Vehicle Order. You would then need to ask DIS to recode your instrument cluster.
You should...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 79,433
Posted By ripp222
I was concerned about twisting the metal plate...

I was concerned about twisting the metal plate and as a result the rubber molded seal on the back side not sealing the aluminum housing. As such I used a Dremel cut-off wheel to grind away all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,397
Posted By ripp222
Perhaps your local BMW Dealer would be willing to...

Perhaps your local BMW Dealer would be willing to identify the correct color code.
I ordered the Brilliant Line touch-up stick for some style 32 rims for an E39 540i. Perfect match.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 79,433
Posted By ripp222
I replaced my transfer case servomotor gear with...

I replaced my transfer case servomotor gear with a new one from Odometer Gears today. At about 85k miles it appears I didn't need to yet, as it only had 8 teeth with any sort of wear. The wear was...
Forum: Bluetooth 12-26-2012, 10:24 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 110,629
Posted By ripp222
I'm not very familiar with the BIT2 system, but...

I'm not very familiar with the BIT2 system, but doesn't it use bluetooth to talk to your cordless headset?
If that's the case, hopefully your bluetooth antenna cable (FAKRA style) will plug into the...
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