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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 46,463
Posted By KWP1911
My wife's X5 overheated today for the first time....

My wife's X5 overheated today for the first time. The coolant was really low.

I think I'll start with the t-stat first. If that doesn't fix it, then I'll do the water pump.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2012, 09:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,927
Posted By KWP1911
If it were my daily driver, I would. But the wife...

If it were my daily driver, I would. But the wife drives it and she doesn't want to wait around and drive the other cars while I get done "at some point." :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,071
Posted By KWP1911
Because it's not a car.

Because it's not a car.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2012, 01:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,927
Posted By KWP1911
OK ANOTHER update. It threw another code...

OK ANOTHER update.

It threw another code and would not start. It's the eccentric shaft sensor. $1300 repair!

These new Bimmers are crap. My 2002 M5 has never needed this expensive a repair a....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2012, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,927
Posted By KWP1911
Another update. :rolleyes: The clock has...

Another update. :rolleyes:

The clock has stopped resetting itself, so I didn't take it to the dealership.

I go out today to make a run and get an "Engine Malfunction" error. I drive right back...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,827
Posted By KWP1911
How much? 30062 ZIP code

How much? 30062 ZIP code
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,927
Posted By KWP1911
*UPDATE* So, I bought a new battery and installed...

*UPDATE* So, I bought a new battery and installed it.

The truck (SUV for ard :D ) is now starting perfectly, but everytime I let it sit for a few minutes or so, I have to reset the clock when I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,927
Posted By KWP1911
So, I go out there to test the battery voltage...

So, I go out there to test the battery voltage and it starts right up.

I'll drive it to work tmr to see if there is a problem but it sounds like the 4 year old battery is about to die.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,927
Posted By KWP1911
Thanks for all the replies. And I always...

Thanks for all the replies.

And I always call it a truck. :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,927
Posted By KWP1911
2008 X5 3.0 won't start

My truck has just over 60,000 miles. we've owned it since about 7000 miles, so I know the care it's had.

Go out today to run some errands and it took a few presses of the start button to get it to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,072
Posted By KWP1911
I just ordered another set of Michelin Latitude...

I just ordered another set of Michelin Latitude RFTs because the wife wanted runflats. I got 56,000 miles out of mine from my 2008.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-23-2011, 07:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,232
Posted By KWP1911
Need new brakes for the X5

I got the "Pads below minimum thickness" warning on my 2008 X5 3.0.

I know on my M5, that only comes on when the pad material is really low and I have to replace a cable that triggered the warning...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,163
Posted By KWP1911
A wear bar is the thin, black rubber ridge on...

A wear bar is the thin, black rubber ridge on your tires between the tread blocks. When the tread wears down to these ridges, it's definitely time to replace....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,676
Posted By KWP1911
My long term average is 17.5. The wife drives it,...

My long term average is 17.5. The wife drives it, so the speeds are slow with light acceleration mostly.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-05-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 60,485
Posted By KWP1911
If you the have the 3.0, the procedure is the...

If you the have the 3.0, the procedure is the same for the driver's side as the passenger's side; no oil cooler behind the plastic bodywork.

I just replaced mine. :thumbup:

Thanks for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-06-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,039
Posted By KWP1911
I've had my '08 3.0 for 2 years. It's gone back...

I've had my '08 3.0 for 2 years. It's gone back to the dealer for several small issue, nothing mechanical or that left me stranded on the road.

Now, I keep getting DVD Read Error messages. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,318
Posted By KWP1911
The invoice said that the rotors were in spec....

The invoice said that the rotors were in spec. :dunno:

When they did the fronts late last year, they replaced pads and rotors.

Guess I got lucky. :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,318
Posted By KWP1911
Took it in on Tuesday and I got it back today....

Took it in on Tuesday and I got it back today. They had to replace the radiator and installed new rear brake pads.

Had a nice 328i coupe as a loaner. Not bad.

Cost: $0.00 :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,318
Posted By KWP1911
Leaking Coolant

When my wife left on Saturday, I noticed a little puddle in the garage where the X lives. I touched and smelled it and it'd definitely coolant.

Even this morning, it was leaking when I pulled out...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-03-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,656
Posted By KWP1911
For E53 or E70?

For E53 or E70?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,729
Posted By KWP1911
:iagree: Replaced 1/29.

:iagree: Replaced 1/29.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,303
Posted By KWP1911
Mine already has it. I'm pretty sure it came with...

Mine already has it. I'm pretty sure it came with the sport package in '08. I always drive it in the Sport mode.

I haven't really done any tests with it in sport and not to see if there's a huge...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2010, 04:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,709
Posted By KWP1911
Poseur. :rainflag:

Poseur. :rainflag:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,303
Posted By KWP1911
They replaced the monitor. Pics ...

They replaced the monitor.

Pics

Damn, it's really makingm me think of getting a '10 or better next year when the lease is up instead of keeping the current one. Decisions, decisions.

At...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,166
Posted By KWP1911
The button for the headrest fore/aft adjustment...

The button for the headrest fore/aft adjustment is shown in this pic.

OP, maybe you can swap your sports seats with someone with comfort seats if you can't get it comfortable enough....
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