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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2021, 03:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,898
Posted By skeetjunkie
Drove my 2006 for well over a 100K miles, and...

Drove my 2006 for well over a 100K miles, and traded in an F15 3.5i last year. Absolutely love it as much as the E53. Great car. Keeper for at least 200K.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,533
Posted By skeetjunkie
Just a quick heads up - BMW engine oil is sold in...

Just a quick heads up - BMW engine oil is sold in 1 liter bottles (as compared to 1 U.S quart bottles sold in the US for the majority of engine oil). The N55 oil change requires ~ 6.5 liter bottles...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,435
Posted By skeetjunkie
My bet would be it was a coolant system failure...

My bet would be it was a coolant system failure (exp tank or rad) followed by engine overheating resulted in cracked head - not uncommon in the M54 powerplant. (Ask me how I know having done it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,599
Posted By skeetjunkie
overflow for coolant - usually mounted on the...

overflow for coolant - usually mounted on the right side of the radiator as u face the engine. not a bear to replace, but some tight spaces to wrench here and there. search forum for DIY
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,599
Posted By skeetjunkie
You're a new owner and probably would like to...

You're a new owner and probably would like to keep this ride for another 50K - 100K miles?

A service history from the previous owner(s) would be helpful in knowing what's been properly maintained...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,802
Posted By skeetjunkie
Panorama Rear Panel Tilt Fix

From Bimmerforums X Forum:


https://docs.google.com/document/edit?id=1707tVOV_sbM6l_f6vySkaTCdRf4anwh8i8lumIGeb_g&hl=en&authkey=CJOxga4O

I just performed this minor surgery on my panorama...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2012, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,125
Posted By skeetjunkie
Selling the X

Sorry to announce that I'm trading in my X5 after 100K miles next week for a smaller Subaru Outback 3.6. This has been a great ride and I've been a Bimmer fanatic since the mid '80s - still have the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,444
Posted By skeetjunkie
Congratulations George - just sent you private...

Congratulations George - just sent you private message on maintenance info...Chef Kevin
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,239
Posted By skeetjunkie
old school maintenance on BMWs was every 60K as a...

old school maintenance on BMWs was every 60K as a preventative measure
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2012, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 269,384
Posted By skeetjunkie
Just hit 100K this week. Only repairs have been...

Just hit 100K this week. Only repairs have been front CV boots and preventative R/R of expansion tank and water pump. Old school maintenance program. So far so good...Chef Kevin
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 13,558
Posted By skeetjunkie
The X is our long distance ride, period. ...

The X is our long distance ride, period. Comfortable, safe, burns up a boatload of road, and has a spare! GA to AZ. GA to PA. GA to NY. Many times and more trips ahead.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,375
Posted By skeetjunkie
Reusing Reinforcement Plate Bolts & Torque

Just changed the front & rear diff oils. Bentley sez to use new fastening bolts on the reinforcement plate. Three questions:

1. Can I use the originals for a couple of weeks until I get new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,771
Posted By skeetjunkie
Check fuses #72 & #75 in the cargo compartment...

Check fuses #72 & #75 in the cargo compartment panel related to sound system. Check fuse #55 & #63 in panel under glove compartment related to DSC (if you have?).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,184
Posted By skeetjunkie
i typically buy from bavauto or pelican, based on...

i typically buy from bavauto or pelican, based on price - but always buy OEM supplier parts for reliability and performance
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,250
Posted By skeetjunkie
Just curious Anthony - aside from thermostat, the...

Just curious Anthony - aside from thermostat, the other coolant system parts are original - expansion tank, rad, water pump, hoses, etc.???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By skeetjunkie
Have them read any/all OBD codes as well for...

Have them read any/all OBD codes as well for other simmering problems not apparent.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2011, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,252
Posted By skeetjunkie
Coolant expansion tank, without exception. Also,...

Coolant expansion tank, without exception. Also, have them check the idler and belt tensioner pulleys while the belts are off - bearings start to wear after 100K.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2011, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,638
Posted By skeetjunkie
Nice color combo. According to the carfax...

Nice color combo. According to the carfax report, the X has only been in NOLA for several months. Curious why the 3rd owner is selling at after less that a year of ownership? In any event, it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 24,034
Posted By skeetjunkie
21mpg combined

21mpg combined
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,591
Posted By skeetjunkie
My indie just did the water pump last week. 4...

My indie just did the water pump last week. 4 hours labor to drain coolant, remove drive belts, r/r water pump, check all pulleys. Add/bleed coolant. Part prices vary.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,680
Posted By skeetjunkie
adding to meedham1979's list: * coolant...

adding to meedham1979's list:

* coolant expansion tank before 100K
* check plastic idler and belt tensioner pulleys when u do the belts - r/r if bearings or pulleys worn
* power steering fluid
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,361
Posted By skeetjunkie
For BMWs since the '90s, the first year of a new...

For BMWs since the '90s, the first year of a new model is usually beset with a number of issues - mostly minor and occasionally major. By the 3rd - 5th year, many of the "bugs" have been worked out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 62,193
Posted By skeetjunkie
I'm not one to throw money away, but I would go...

I'm not one to throw money away, but I would go with a quality brand of Dex VI such as Mobil 1. I've used M1 oil in my X5 for 90K+ and that M54 is in terrific shape.

The consequences of tranny...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 62,193
Posted By skeetjunkie
Off topic, but I dig the flying money wallet...

Off topic, but I dig the flying money wallet :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,291
Posted By skeetjunkie
Autocraft Gold Group 94R 730CCA is proper group...

Autocraft Gold Group 94R 730CCA is proper group and an exact size (WxLxH) replacement for the OEM. Currently selling for $136 from AAP using "P20" coupon code for in store pickup.
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