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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,136
Posted By dipstick
thanks. I will wait for a trip and mail out just...

thanks. I will wait for a trip and mail out just before.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,136
Posted By dipstick
is it OK to drive one's X5 after removal of the...

is it OK to drive one's X5 after removal of the cluster to send off for repair?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2012, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,414
Posted By dipstick
O2 sensor replacement cycle

anybody have recommendations on replacement cycle for the O2 sensors? My 9 year old X5 3.0 has 140k on it and runs fine.

I am wondering if I should do preventive replacement or wait until my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,475
Posted By dipstick
a local independent shop told me that lack of use...

a local independent shop told me that lack of use actually shortens the life of the regulator
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,475
Posted By dipstick
thanks everyone for replying. It was one of...

thanks everyone for replying. It was one of those miraculous cures, it healed itself. I went for a drive a few hours later and it worked. Must have somehow reset itself once it got to running.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,475
Posted By dipstick
window regulator

replaced my driver's side window regulator today. Seemed to go well, but now the automatic window control (where the window keeps going up until its closed with one flick of the switch) does not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,318
Posted By dipstick
whew, what a winter

I purchased the chains just before the last big snow storm on 1/7 and they are great. I leave my wife's 1991 535i down at the base of the mountain where the public road is sanded and salted. I then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,318
Posted By dipstick
There a 14 Floridians gathered in a weekly rental...

There a 14 Floridians gathered in a weekly rental house 3 down from me. They thought a white Christmas with their families was going to be fun, but seem rather concerned right now. 11 degrees, 10...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2010, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,318
Posted By dipstick
rear wheels only?

if I am only going to drive 3/4 of a mile with the chains on, which will bring me down to a plowed and sanded road, would it matter? It seems the stopping power would be enhanced with front wheel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2010, 01:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,318
Posted By dipstick
mine are the tires you say. Do I have to buy...

mine are the tires you say.

Do I have to buy separate wheels and use them all winter? Then change back? These snows are so sporadic.

I only need to get off this mountain with chains maybe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,318
Posted By dipstick
chain info request

I live in Asheville on a mountain. While my x5 with Michelins has performed better than the 4whd pickup that I traded for this, I still need help getting off this mountain.

any recommendations...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,454
Posted By dipstick
The master mechanic that did mine had to look at...

The master mechanic that did mine had to look at the tag on the trans case to see what type of fluid it used before he quoted me a price. Mine was the cheaper kind. One of the models uses a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2010, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 995
Posted By dipstick
canoe carrying

has anybody carried a canoe with their X5? I do not know the weight of the canoe as I have not acquired one yet, but it will be a middle of the road one so to speak. I have not acquired cross rails...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By dipstick
please share more. I have had 735 and still have...

please share more. I have had 735 and still have a 535 which had a module called a LKM. is this it? How would one fix it? In those, all it took was some solder to repair faulty solder points. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By dipstick
i was wondering where it wired into the CU. The...

i was wondering where it wired into the CU. The harness at the sensor end looked good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By dipstick
oil level. It dings and turns on after the car...

oil level. It dings and turns on after the car is turned off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2010, 01:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,201
Posted By dipstick
make sure you get the pixels fixed then, if they...

make sure you get the pixels fixed then, if they are not working well. And the CVC boots and joints tend to crap out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,201
Posted By dipstick
I doubt preventative maintenance is covered. Are...

I doubt preventative maintenance is covered. Are you sure you are still covered? Most of those expire at 5 years.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2010, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,201
Posted By dipstick
nope. a very straight forward job. Getting to...

nope. a very straight forward job. Getting to the drain plug on the engine block took some contortion, but on a contortion scale of 1 to 10, I would rate it a 7.5.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By dipstick
oil level sensor

The "check engine oil light" has been coming on in my x5 3.0 though the level is full. I purchased a new sensor and just replaced it when I changed the oil. However, the warning message continues. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2010, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,201
Posted By dipstick
I purchased my 2003 X5 with 100m on 2/1/09. I...

I purchased my 2003 X5 with 100m on 2/1/09. I replaced the plastic bladed water pump with a stainless blade new one, thermostat, temp sensor, two radiator hoses, all of the pulleys and tensioners,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,072
Posted By dipstick
tranny change

I do lots of DYI stuff, but this one I paid a real pro to do. First, a lift is very helpful, then no contamination and my tech's shop I would eat off his floor and I cannot say that about my work...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,072
Posted By dipstick
As all auto trans will fail at some point, I...

As all auto trans will fail at some point, I think the question should be, "how long in both miles and months was it before the trans failed?" Would it be fair to say if it has been a year and/or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,138
Posted By dipstick
X5 performs awesome in snow

We have a big snow here in Western NC and I live on a steep mountain. I sold a crappy Dodge Dakota 4wd and acquired my 2003 X5 3.0 this past year. It is so much better than the Dodge in the snow...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2009, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,530
Posted By dipstick
These add on "features" are destroying the BMW...

These add on "features" are destroying the BMW desirability to me. It is like the microsoft VISTA propgram, it trys to do stuff for you that you do not want it to do and then you cannot figure out...
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