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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2026, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 391
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Fantastic, thanks for sharing. Adding that into...

Fantastic, thanks for sharing. Adding that into my basket of magic tricks ;).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2026, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 391
Posted By X5only
I experienced that - cheap sensor will always...

I experienced that - cheap sensor will always fail eventually. Went through about 3. Gave up and got the originals from FCPEURO, never had issue since and it's been about 5 years now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2026, 11:08 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,971,141
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Acetone does a great job removing that glue. It...

Acetone does a great job removing that glue. It quickly evaporates so leaves no stink. Make sure to tighten all the bolts on the door. I found some loose. I used blue thread locker before rightening...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2026, 11:04 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,971,141
Posted By X5only
They look like this on mine. Very bright...

They look like this on mine. Very bright illuminating even the bumper itself, a little bit too much.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2026, 07:22 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,971,141
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I have these, but there're overly bright such...

I have these, but there're overly bright such that the white light hits the bumper. I wish they were a tad less bright so that only the license plate is illuminated. Maybe it's how they're...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2026, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 688
Posted By X5only
The Secret Life of Scrapped BMWs (Ultimate Auto Recycling)

Ever wondered what happens to a premium car at the end of its road? In this video, we're taken inside the highly advanced recycling process of BMW and MINI vehicles, revealing exactly how they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2026, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,292
Posted By X5only
Yep, clean it but not sure how to test it while...

Yep, clean it but not sure how to test it while the trans is open. This is what mine looked like although there were no issues. You don't want to open the transmission again if it still doesn't work.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2026, 08:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,292
Posted By X5only
I would do a full service. I serviced the...

I would do a full service. I serviced the transmission of my 2005 4.4 last year May at around 170k miles with absolutely no issues. It continues to shift like new. Note that I changed much more than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2026, 08:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,997
Posted By X5only
Note that I changed much more than just the fluid...

Note that I changed much more than just the fluid and filter- the solenoids, seals, mechatronic separator plate, trans damper pistons were changed, and a thorough cleaning was done. The 4...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2026, 08:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,997
Posted By X5only
I serviced the transmission of my 2005 4.4 last...

I serviced the transmission of my 2005 4.4 last year May at around 170k miles with absolutely no issues....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2026, 05:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,026
Posted By X5only
Found BMW TIS correct procedure for repair. Much,...

Found BMW TIS correct procedure for repair. Much, much less daunting as BMW mandates that the damaged part be cut off rather than replacing the entire panel. Cut off the removed part from the new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2025, 03:16 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,971,141
Posted By X5only
Do all 4 corners and your vehicle will drive like...

Do all 4 corners and your vehicle will drive like a totally different one in a nice way. Be prepared to be wowed :D.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2025, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,973
Posted By X5only
Bought a whole bunch of them for front and rear...

Bought a whole bunch of them for front and rear window (different part numbers) from Rockauto. Next time one of them breaks again I’ll do the reverse installation trick. Thanks for pointing it out,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2025, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By X5only
Shipping costs more than the transmission itself...

Shipping costs more than the transmission itself :wow: .....:bustingup.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2025, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By X5only
Hope this helps.

Hope this helps.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2025, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By X5only
Have you done a web/YouTube search?

Have you done a web/YouTube search?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2025, 04:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,308
Posted By X5only
Yep, sounds right to me regarding gear box...

Yep, sounds right to me regarding gear box readapt/relearn. Do the readaptation procedure or do it the hard way by driving the vehicle for a period of time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2025, 01:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,308
Posted By X5only
If I were you, I would focus on verifying that...

If I were you, I would focus on verifying that the transmission oil is at the correct level as per instructions. Follow the instructions and do not cut corners. Vehicle/transmission needs to be level...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2025, 06:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,308
Posted By X5only
If you happened to reset the transmission...

If you happened to reset the transmission adaptation values, here's detailed information on what to expect (sounds like the poor shift quality you're experiencing) and the relearn procedures for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2025, 12:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,308
Posted By X5only
Also consider the point EODguy brought up in this...

Also consider the point EODguy brought up in this thread to your query https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/100261-automatic-transmission-filter-fluid-change-4.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2025, 11:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,838
Posted By X5only
Great point. Nowadays the mechatronic square seal...

Great point. Nowadays the mechatronic square seal with already cut off tab is sold. Relevant threads:

https://xoutpost.com/1232965-post2.html

https://xoutpost.com/1244605-post16.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2025, 10:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,308
Posted By X5only
This is how you should check the current fluid...

This is how you should check the current fluid level:
1) Vehicle level
2) Start engine
3) Press brake pedal to floor and shift through all gears several times at idle speed. Then shift to ”P”...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2025, 10:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,308
Posted By X5only
As others have pointed out, check the fluid level...

As others have pointed out, check the fluid level at temperature (precise temp reading via a scanner kit) and the transmission is level for correct fluid checking. If you did reset the adaptations,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2025, 04:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,047
Posted By X5only
That vehicle is a true gem. I would not be in a...

That vehicle is a true gem. I would not be in a hurry to sell it. There's no point in driving it. Keep it pristine as it is now and let the world know about it as you've started doing. Someone will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2025, 02:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,047
Posted By X5only
Wow, amazing! Reminds me of my 2005 4.4 when I...

Wow, amazing! Reminds me of my 2005 4.4 when I got her way back in 2007. I remember that pristine look. Does the interior still smell new :D? I recently restored the headlights and now they look like...
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