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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,842
Posted By jbond007
I'll post my reply to a PM I got: I started...

I'll post my reply to a PM I got:

I started by using a product called AutoRx to see if the car's valve covers were just sludged up after first replacing the CCV valves to no change in my smoke...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2012, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,093
Posted By jbond007
I think CCV's are the place to start. I may still...

I think CCV's are the place to start. I may still remove and clean my valve covers when I have time, but I'm happy currently with the sludge removal and the CCV's being replaced. My mechanic claims...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,783
Posted By jbond007
Not sure which post, but you seem to be talking...

Not sure which post, but you seem to be talking about the valve covers which have a "labyrinth" of channels for air/oil separation. They can become clogged and the resultant vacuum of oil = white...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,143
Posted By jbond007
I agree. You're on the right track. Start with...

I agree. You're on the right track. Start with the oil separators. Next would be the valve covers as they have a "labyrinth" type oil separation feature instead of the ol' PVC valve style. As the oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,926
Posted By jbond007
So... personally I would never put in new fluid...

So... personally I would never put in new fluid and leave an old filter. Would you do that with your oil?

Second, I follow the manual which says every 100,000 miles not "don't mess with it".
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,926
Posted By jbond007
Thoughts? Probably millions via the search...

Thoughts? Probably millions via the search feature.

My quick 2 cents is that the "dialysis" machine will be the highest risk for stirring up metallic residue and/or shavings increasing risk for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,022
Posted By jbond007
P.S. I think this TIS refers to the plastic pan...

P.S. I think this TIS refers to the plastic pan by the looks of the "cooling fins on the bottom and the "O" ring type gasket - not the metal pan which is different, which would make sense as to why...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,022
Posted By jbond007
Yes, the fill hole has a "T" type internal hollow...

Yes, the fill hole has a "T" type internal hollow cap to it. I just bent the fill hose I used to bend around the radius of the internal fill cap and get into the pan.

The other question was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2012, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,022
Posted By jbond007
...and I think you will find the Fill Hole B is...

...and I think you will find the Fill Hole B is filled with resin where a hex would fit so it's not an option.

Here's my saga...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,792
Posted By jbond007
Glad to know I'm in good company. I have the same...

Glad to know I'm in good company. I have the same set of ramps! :thumbup: I use them and set the air suspension to the highest. They work great.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2012, 10:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,792
Posted By jbond007
Looking forward to this. It seems sometimes that...

Looking forward to this. It seems sometimes that what works for some doesn't work for others and/or dealer just says - need new tranny without knowing directly what the issue is. Getting a better...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 11:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,419
Posted By jbond007
My indy mechanic has all the same computer...

My indy mechanic has all the same computer systems. He even activated my DRL's for me while he was at it. The fill level check, reset of adaptations for both the transfer case and transmission, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,093
Posted By jbond007
White smoke issues

Soo... here is the longer story...

I had the CCV's replaced which took care of almost all of the smoke issue. I still noticed some, however, and figured it was the valve cover labyrinths that were...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,057
Posted By jbond007
No. I didn't even know about that one. I had the...

No. I didn't even know about that one. I had the "Adaptations" (or fluid life sensors) in the transfer case and transmission reset by my mechanic. Has to be hooked up to the computer. I'm not talking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 137,766
Posted By jbond007
Here is the part from my post on my 4.8is tranny...

Here is the part from my post on my 4.8is tranny fluid flush (http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/85284-just-did-4-8is-transmission-oil-pan-drop-filter.html#post859911) that pertains...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,057
Posted By jbond007
Are you sure it is brakes? Do you feel it through...

Are you sure it is brakes? Do you feel it through the whole car? Or is it the often mentioned hard down shift of the transmission returning from 2nd to 1st gear? I was having this happen with harder...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 29,093
Posted By jbond007
Smoke on take off after sitting idle. Oil usage increase

1) Had the same thing happening on my 4.8is. There are CCV valves that can get sludged up. With enough sludge build up, it can stick and cause a vacuum. It sucks up your oil and it gets dumped into...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2012, 12:59 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 81,837
Posted By jbond007
4.8is fluid + filter change and transmission lurch/harsh shifting results.

...well if no one is tired yet and wants to read my saga and the fix, it's here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2012, 09:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 31,792
Posted By jbond007
Just did MY 4.8is transmission oil pan drop and filter!

Just did my own 4.8is transmission fluid, oil pan drop, and filter...and consequences...


So I thought I'd post my own story/saga... haha :D. I just finished the trans filter, oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2012, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,419
Posted By jbond007
I agree. I had the same issue start after I did a...

I agree. I had the same issue start after I did a fluid flush and new filter installed. It felt like a train would run in to the back of me when I would stop.

My mechanic reset the "adaptations"...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2009, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,103
Posted By jbond007
You can try saying "help" and see what the...

You can try saying "help" and see what the response is as to the commands it should recognize. Mine will only accept phone commands??? It doesn't recognize any Nav commands. I wish I knew why. :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 887
Posted By jbond007
Cabin air? It's in the center at the very back at...

Cabin air? It's in the center at the very back at the firewall.

Engine Air Filter? The square box on the left (at least on my 4.8is) side front.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,932
Posted By jbond007
Lightbulb check the wheel speed sensors.

...if all three are on it could be a wheel speed sensor. I had two go out within 500 miles of each other with the same warning lights. It should throw it's own code and they'll tell you if it's the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 16,682
Posted By jbond007
From the pictures it looks like you were...

From the pictures it looks like you were fortunate enough to not have the airbags go off and "talcum powder" your entire interior. Hope your shoulder gets better!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,035
Posted By jbond007
I find the lights are a lot less intrusive than...

I find the lights are a lot less intrusive than the "cold mode" they used to employ keeping the transmission in sport mode until the car warmed up. My E39 used to stay in first and 2nd gears long...
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