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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2008, 12:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,384
Posted By cary
Just another data point. 2001 X5 Auto with...

Just another data point.

2001 X5 Auto with Sport Package.

Purely in town driving by my wife 15.5-16 mpg US (no freeway, all local stop and go).

Pure freeway, 75-85mph but careful to not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2008, 01:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,937
Posted By cary
LL-98 allows Group III, and the BMW badged...

LL-98 allows Group III, and the BMW badged Castrol oil sold in the US is a Group III (Form of TXT Softect I believe). Motul Japan has the specs on their website, and it lists the difference in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2008, 12:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,937
Posted By cary
Actually the BMW 5w-30 sold in North America...

Actually the BMW 5w-30 sold in North America meets the older LL-98 spec and ACEA A3, but does not meet the LL-01 spec. This is because it is a group III hydrocracked oil, not a Group IV PAO or Group...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2008, 01:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,937
Posted By cary
LL is still used. LL-01 is the one to look for,...

LL is still used. LL-01 is the one to look for, as LL-04 is targeted more towards the diesel engines.

Mobil 1 0w-40 has the LL-01 approval. German Castrol 0w-30 also does as does Valvoline...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2008, 12:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,937
Posted By cary
The X5 is not designed to use a 0w-20 oil. BMW...

The X5 is not designed to use a 0w-20 oil. BMW sets it's own oil specifications, known as LL-98, LL-01 & LL-04. Common to all of these oils is the requirement that they have an HTHS of greater than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,250
Posted By cary
You beat me to it, except you have it backwards. ...

You beat me to it, except you have it backwards. From Celcius to farenheit you multiply by 1.8 and add 32.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2007, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,148
Posted By cary
Call and ask to speak to the service manager. If...

Call and ask to speak to the service manager. If he claims the same thing, ask how they service it on the 2002 and later models that use the same transmission that has a 100k service interval?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2007, 01:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,148
Posted By cary
I have had a long relationship with my shop. The...

I have had a long relationship with my shop. The father is Austrian and has been a BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche mechanic since the early 70's, the son has been working on BMW's for 10 years. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2007, 12:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,148
Posted By cary
Report on Trans Fluid & Filter Change 93k 3.0

Hi All,

I figured I would give a report on the condition of the fluid on my wife's car when I had it changed yesterday. It was dirty and oxidized, and should have been changed earlier than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2007, 01:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,989
Posted By cary
Whoa there cowboy, don't go fooling yourself...

Whoa there cowboy, don't go fooling yourself there. The X5 is made for mild off road use at the most extreme. It has open diffs, low profile tires, poor approach and departure angles, and so on. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2007, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,989
Posted By cary
You are just fine driving out on the beach as...

You are just fine driving out on the beach as long as it is not dusty fine sand. Stay out of the water simply because salt water is very corrosive to metal and electrical parts.

In sand, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By cary
http://danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

http://danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2007, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,713
Posted By cary
Going to 80 or 100 watt bulbs could be asking for...

Going to 80 or 100 watt bulbs could be asking for trouble as the switches, wiring, and/or lenses may not handle it. However, there are alternatives that will give you more light (increased lumens...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2006, 06:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,869
Posted By cary
I am going to suggest that you skip the HID...

I am going to suggest that you skip the HID conversion and simply upgrade the bulbs. The factory Zenon lights for the X5 aren't that great. If you were to convert and want to do it properly (which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2006, 01:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,030
Posted By cary
She will be happy. I sent my sister-in-law to...

She will be happy. I sent my sister-in-law to Carl 6 years ago, and she still goes there. Unlike many mechanics, he doesn't pander to, or treat female car owners like they are stupid.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,081
Posted By cary
A few points: 1) We aren't talking about...

A few points:

1) We aren't talking about new car leases here, he asked about used. Most used BMW's are not going to include service.

2) Buying a German Car vs. a Lexus. Think again. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2006, 12:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 988
Posted By cary
The quality of the gas should not effect blowby. ...

The quality of the gas should not effect blowby. What it will do, depending on what is bad about the gas, is plug injectors, cause carbon buildup on the valves and pistons, and potentially...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2006, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,081
Posted By cary
First, congragulations on being a newbie that...

First, congragulations on being a newbie that actually correctly referred to the car as a bimmer, most get it wrong and call it a beamer (motorcycle).

In years past it was not a good deal to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,081
Posted By cary
Don't lease, especially used. Assuming you have...

Don't lease, especially used. Assuming you have decent credit, you can finance 100% of the vehicle purchase so you don't need a cash down.

Before purchasing, you should ask yourself a few...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,388
Posted By cary
Keep the stock air filter, the K&N doesn't filter...

Keep the stock air filter, the K&N doesn't filter as well and the oil it uses can lead to problems with your air flow meter down the road.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2006, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,030
Posted By cary
La Jolla Independent in La Jolla. It is run by...

La Jolla Independent in La Jolla. It is run by Carl Nelson, one of the most respected BMW mechanics in the country.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2006, 12:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,227
Posted By cary
There is a time and reason to do this. The turbo...

There is a time and reason to do this. The turbo gets very hot and runs at high speeds when you are running the car hard. If you are driving it hard and shut the engine off right away, the turbo...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2006, 02:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,227
Posted By cary
I'm going to chime in here since nobody has...

I'm going to chime in here since nobody has stated all the reasons you drive a car once it is started instead of letting it warm up. This applies to any car, not just BMW's.

1) An engine will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2006, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,317
Posted By cary
This will be a common trend going forward. There...

This will be a common trend going forward. There has been talk of all the German manufactures removing the the transmission from the powertrain warranty.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,317
Posted By cary
In a related note, BMW will be revising its...

In a related note, BMW will be revising its warranty coverage in 2007 to exclude starters from coverage.
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