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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,902
Posted By chrispitude
When the computer asks for oil, there's 2qts left...

When the computer asks for oil, there's 2qts left in the crankcase system, or it's 2qts below full capacity?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,902
Posted By chrispitude
I wonder if a marginal, too-cool thermostat might...

I wonder if a marginal, too-cool thermostat might exacerbate this?

I have an OBD-II ScanGauge I could use to see what the normal coolant temperature is on a chilly day. Unfortunately, it looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2015, 07:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,902
Posted By chrispitude
I was contemplating a diplomatic way to word...

I was contemplating a diplomatic way to word this... Thank you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,902
Posted By chrispitude
I've used a few brands over the years, but I...

I've used a few brands over the years, but I always use 5W-30 in a full synthetic. Three years ago I was using Mobil 1 synthetic. These days, I'm using G-Oil synthetic (which I also use in my Tundra,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,902
Posted By chrispitude
Yet another yellow sludge case...

For years, my wife's E53 X5 asked for oil (low oil message on the dash) every 1-2 months. Today she commented that it hasn't asked for oil in quite awhile. I pull the dipstick and it's bone-dry. When...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2015, 04:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,414
Posted By chrispitude
Our 2003 X3 is doing the same thing. The dipstick...

Our 2003 X3 is doing the same thing. The dipstick is dry; adding a quart barely brings the level to the tip of the dipstick (well below the "low" end of the range).

I too would like to know where...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,464
Posted By chrispitude
They'll go bad, of course, but they'll be...

They'll go bad, of course, but they'll be replaced. Wear-out is explicitly mentioned in their warranty. See:

MONROE SHOCKS & STRUTS :: Safe & Sound Guarantee...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,464
Posted By chrispitude
On the E36, the Bilsteins went on somewhere...

On the E36, the Bilsteins went on somewhere around 87k miles, the first time I did the rears was somewhere around 130k, then I did them when I started considering selling at about 185k.



We...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,464
Posted By chrispitude
Twice on the E36! Both times it was the rears,...

Twice on the E36! Both times it was the rears, and both times it was a completely routine process - fax them a copy of the invoice as proof of purchase, then they give you an RMA number and shipping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,464
Posted By chrispitude
A bit less because there was also a rebate going...

A bit less because there was also a rebate going on at the time, but that's about right for the non-rebate price. Check the end of this thread for a current 5% discount code:

www.RockAuto.com...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,464
Posted By chrispitude
installed Monroe OESpectrum shocks/struts - wow!

Hi everyone,

At 115k miles, my wife's 2003 E53 X5 was due for some serious suspension attention. The rears were starting to clunk over bumps, the car felt very loose and uncontrolled, "crashed"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2009, 07:36 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 49,688
Posted By chrispitude
These pictures make the baby Jesus cry. -...

These pictures make the baby Jesus cry.

- Chris
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