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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 58,267
Posted By thewifesx5
Maybe it's time to contact "Get Jesse" at...

Maybe it's time to contact "Get Jesse" at King5
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 839
Posted By thewifesx5
OE Windshield Install problem

The back story. So after much thought I decided to pull the trigger on a new w/s for the x5. Called my local dealer and got the name of the guy who they recommend all their glass installs. Great...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2009, 01:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,099
Posted By thewifesx5
Cons1 and 2 MPG

So just replaced the alternator on the '02 3.0 and all went well...seems a little rough at idle, maybe i am imagining things...one thing though, the cons1 and 2 gas mileage indication in the display...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,174
Posted By thewifesx5
Alternator replacement 3.0

Hey there, is it necessary to remove the fan pulley(fan and clutch) to replace the alternator on a 3.0
thanks
rjm
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2009, 02:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,089
Posted By thewifesx5
CV Boot Replacement

So the outer drivers side boot finally went a week a go and needed replacing. The local indy quoted $400 for replacement including parts, you gotta be kidding right!. So after mulling over buying the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2009, 02:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,450
Posted By thewifesx5
What codes are you getting? Catalyst inefficiency...

What codes are you getting? Catalyst inefficiency bank 1 or 2? I replaced both pre cat O2's at 110k. Took all of 30 minutes. Bought the claw foot O2 tool from Napa, bought the oem bosch O2's from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2009, 12:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,697
Posted By thewifesx5
I run one oil only in the wifes x5, GC 0w-30. GC...

I run one oil only in the wifes x5, GC 0w-30. GC stands for German Castrol...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2009, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 968
Posted By thewifesx5
Oil Seperator DIY Link

So I replaced my OS before the snow flew and this is the diy (http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=536123) I followed, got it from E46 fanatics...Have been a lot of OS threads/questions...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,271
Posted By thewifesx5
Ya looked into that too. Just don't have the...

Ya looked into that too. Just don't have the space for four tires and wheels. Here's a craigslist (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/967069093.html) link to someone selling tires/wheels in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2008, 04:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,271
Posted By thewifesx5
I ordered the GY's from Sears and had them...

I ordered the GY's from Sears and had them shipped to the Overlake store. Think I paid $217 each and the balance was mount/balance plus the tire warranties....I think tirerack has a place on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2008, 12:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,271
Posted By thewifesx5
I am running Goodyear Fortera Triple tread. $1100...

I am running Goodyear Fortera Triple tread. $1100 installed at sears. All I can say is best all season tire I have ever run and I live in Seattle like you with all the snow and I ice we still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2008, 02:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,979
Posted By thewifesx5
Well, I will weigh in on this one with my...

Well, I will weigh in on this one with my thoughts. Check your fuel pressure. Not so much the pressure itself but more importantly the volume. I received p0171/p0174 a while bank on my D90 and after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,134
Posted By thewifesx5
Yes they do come off. I replaced the trim ring on...

Yes they do come off. I replaced the trim ring on my 3.0 last week. Had the replacement in hand and could see that with a little pressure on the underside of the ring I could get the tabs holding it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2008, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By thewifesx5
So after some investigation the noise problem has...

So after some investigation the noise problem has been solved. Turns out that one of the three bolts holding the motor to the drive assy frame was missing and the other two were very loose. BMW does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By thewifesx5
bump I will ask the question again more simply:...

bump
I will ask the question again more simply: when the x5's wipers are operating, are they noticeably loud, ie the back and forth wiping action produces a lot of audible noise in the cabin. Seems...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2008, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,069
Posted By thewifesx5
Wiper noise (not motor)

So maybe this has been discussed before but a quick search didn't turn up anything substantial. Wondering if anyone else thinks that the wipers on their X5 are really loud. This is an '02 and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2008, 09:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,155
Posted By thewifesx5
Texaco ETL 8072B color

Was wondering if anyone on the board might know the color of the fluid that is the Texaco ETL 8072B. Bought two liters from the dealer and want to make sure they sold the right stuff...was'nt there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2008, 03:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 60,923
Posted By thewifesx5
Dexron VI in GM A5S390R (GM 5L40-E)

Well, I was getting ready to pull the trigger on buying the Texaco ETL-8072B atf fluid for my GM steptronic and noticed that in the last couple of weeks the oem part number, green tag on tranny...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By thewifesx5
Thanks to everyone who responded to this thread....

Thanks to everyone who responded to this thread. I was able to get complete records from BMW Bellevue from day1. Never missed a service...ever. So we bought the X5, will post pics soon. Also just for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2008, 10:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 855
Posted By thewifesx5
Seat Bottom Cushion Replacement

Hey there, anyone know if the seat bottom cushion is sold by BMW seperately. The leather is good on drivers side but the foam seems weak
thanks. Aftermarket maybe?
jeff
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2008, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By thewifesx5
Thanks for the replies. It's the info I need. Wow...

Thanks for the replies. It's the info I need. Wow I thought Land Rover's were the only rigs that had a multitude of probs. My greatest fear on this rig is the tranny. Lifetime fluid...I don't buy...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2008, 01:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,831
Posted By thewifesx5
Help with what to look for in used '02 3.0

Hey everyone. Well we(me and my wife) were out car shopping today. Came accross an 2002 X5 3.0i with 90k. The dealer let us take it home for the night. Thought that was great. Ran the carfax, no...
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