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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2026, 05:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,274
Posted By omodos
I see why you mention the MB rating as they are...

I see why you mention the MB rating as they are pretty close to the bmwll01

MB 229.5: Generally considered more stringent regarding sludge resistance (scoring 10/10 vs. 8/10 for LL-01), deposits,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2026, 02:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,274
Posted By omodos
Noope the MB rating on supermarket brand is MB...

Noope the MB rating on supermarket brand is MB 229.3 alone and not the MB 229/3 and 229.5 as per below for the AVAST speced

SUPERMARKET LABELLED SPEC
Viscosity:
SAE 5W-40
Specification:
ACEA...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2026, 12:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,274
Posted By omodos
Right apologies to bring this up again re the bmw...

Right apologies to bring this up again re the bmw approval on oils, this company produces below spec oil that is BMW LL 01 approved...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2026, 03:45 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,650
Posted By omodos
I envy you guys as you are well versed with the...

I envy you guys as you are well versed with the X5, out of curiosity how do you chaps clean the gunk off the front of the engine and behind the serpentine belts without taking the belts off? I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2026, 03:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
righti so need those seals and the pan/gasket too...

righti so need those seals and the pan/gasket too correct? once existing pan/and its gaskets off can only stick on a new one/
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2026, 01:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
Okays verdict is out then on whether or not just...

Okays verdict is out then on whether or not just a fluid/filter change and /mechatronic/bridge seal change etc is high risk or not as I am getting differing opinions...thanks for input
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2026, 01:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
@x5only, thanks

@x5only, thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2026, 03:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
Well not there yet tad worried taking back to...

Well not there yet tad worried taking back to same garage, yes they did renew coolant/engine oil/air n oil filter and replaced the torn intercooler hose but they didnt put back 2 of the bolts on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2026, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By omodos
Cheers got alot to learn...anyhow gonna do the zf...

Cheers got alot to learn...anyhow gonna do the zf fluid change and seals...wilk revert...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2026, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 235
Posted By omodos
X5 E53 3.0D INTERCOOLER HOSE IMPLICATIONS IF HAS TEAR

Greetings again to all , right I ran the above through AI (rightly or wrongly) and it said below, anyone had any experience with a torn hose and below?

Immediate Symptoms'
Loss of Power: The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2026, 02:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
thanks Wpoll, I am edging towards biting the...

thanks Wpoll, I am edging towards biting the bullet and getting this done in next couple of months I'd say, picked up X5 , intercooler hose was replaced, tear was pretty bad no idea how it could have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
Ok much appreciated input...hope something a...

Ok much appreciated input...hope something a decent mechanic can spot
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
Ok noted thanks for reply, seems general...

Ok noted thanks for reply, seems general consensus is should be ok....(whereas there are doom and gloom scenarios if you search online) anyhow we got f16's flying overheard so X5 should be my last...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 05:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
cheers g300d, you are right about the electrical...

cheers g300d, you are right about the electrical side too....many many moons ago way before hitting 118k miles at the end of the odd long journey I would get the message pop up...back then had a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 03:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
@Wpoll diamond matey thanks for prompt reply, ok...

@Wpoll diamond matey thanks for prompt reply, ok so the general fluid changes regarding coolant system cant do any harm, thanks for opinion, regarding the transmission thermostat have no clue if they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 02:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,319
Posted By omodos
Transmission fluid change @118kmiles change @own risk

Hello all, this follows on from my trans.failsafe.prog message that hasn't appeared in 200 miles yet after codes reset by 1st mechanic.

I have been told by 2 mechanics now seeing as the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 12:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Thanks sir I will soon post a new thread related...

Thanks sir I will soon post a new thread related specofically to this
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2026, 09:24 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Some news back on second day, there was a...

Some news back on second day, there was a crack/cut in the turbo intake hose if you see pic, hopefully some 3.0d turbo owners can chime in, if this has consequence any bearing on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2026, 05:21 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
darn tricky one to figure out, both mechanics...

darn tricky one to figure out, both mechanics told me when temps go up i will get problem more...at the end of the day if there is a leak that needs to be addressed first as cant be good....tad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2026, 02:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Well he rescanned , and no alerts regarding the...

Well he rescanned , and no alerts regarding the trans directly...had alerts re glow plugs to be frank not sure i.noticed any bad starting or running or if impacts transmission.he mentioned the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2026, 03:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Hi Wpoll currently am at stage of codes reset by...

Hi Wpoll currently am at stage of codes reset by mechanic so none in memory now...tried to reluctantly invoke limp mode by doing drive pattern that caused limpmode and couldnt...did drive twice , so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2026, 11:37 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Personally not checked but to be frank latest...

Personally not checked but to be frank latest mechanic does think its electrical, have driven 80miles since the code reset, BUT not tried to tackle the hill of death yet...may do it tomorrow and see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2026, 02:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Okays but hmmm its 30 min drive from where I can...

Okays but hmmm its 30 min drive from where I can reproduce issue to mechanics location about 11km, and bearing in mind i'll be in limp mode this will take me even longer to get to him, and@Wpoll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2026, 03:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Thanks me too....and appreciate everyones...

Thanks me too....and appreciate everyones feedback and patience....be ironic if one those drones takes out the X5 instead of the intended targets bout 15km from me...mad times again for all
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2026, 03:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,412
Posted By omodos
Ok makes sense but first mechanic reset i believe...

Ok makes sense but first mechanic reset i believe and i was not in limp mode after this, then this second guy read codes and reset he said, can transmission temp be acquired via the scanner tool?...
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