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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2023, 06:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,837
Posted By DSAviate
Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a...

Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a sad day for me.

Have cared for my 2001 5 spd with aggressive owner mx since purchased in 2009. Been an excellent truck . . . have long commute to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,982
Posted By DSAviate
Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a...

Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a sad day for me.

Have cared for my 2001 5 spd with aggressive owner mx since purchased in 2009. Been an excellent truck . . . have long commute to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,941
Posted By DSAviate
Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a...

Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a sad day for me.

Have cared for my 2001 5 spd with aggressive owner mx since purchased in 2009. Been an excellent truck . . . have long commute to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2023, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17,529
Views: 3,583,797
Posted By DSAviate
Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a...

Just listed my beloved X on AutoTrader . . . a sad day for me.



Have cared for my 2001 5 spd with aggressive owner mx since purchased in 2009. Been an excellent truck . . . have long commute...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2017, 01:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,234
Posted By DSAviate
Great info. Thanks for sharing. - DS

Great info. Thanks for sharing. - DS
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By DSAviate
- OEM from BavAuto, 2012. Disconnected the MAS...

- OEM from BavAuto, 2012. Disconnected the MAS and hesitation remains.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By DSAviate
M54 5 spd Hesitation, No Codes, Ideas?

Hello Knowledge Base! - Having trouble diagnosing my persistent engine hesitation at low to medium power ~ 1500 - 3000 RPM. Thought I would surely find lots of material on subject here, but found...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,810
Posted By DSAviate
z168 - Here you go. Painted them in BMW Space...

z168 - Here you go. Painted them in BMW Space Grey Metallic. After I found the 4 front 87s (used all the way around for tire choice flexibility), I had to hunt down a wheel refurbishment shop that...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 12-11-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 740
Posted By DSAviate
E53 V8 Air Filter Housing

Need an inexpensive old/weathered 4.4i air filter housing for a side creativity project, not engine related.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,810
Posted By DSAviate
Love mine. I definitely recommend OEM.

Love mine. I definitely recommend OEM.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
OK, I managed to get my local dealer to...

OK, I managed to get my local dealer to reluctantly cough up information on this anomaly . . . and it seems to be the best explanation so far.

X5SND - I agree that anyone with an E53 now-a-days...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2013, 02:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
Is it possible that BMW let some of our E53s out...

Is it possible that BMW let some of our E53s out of the factor with a coolant level sensor installed but NOT wired??

It's sure starting to look that way. Why waste the money on an installed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
The wired plug with cap that X5SND found and...

The wired plug with cap that X5SND found and shows in post #20, is the same one that I found on my E53 (see #22). But note the two problems:

1. The wire isn't long enough to make it to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
Yes, that's the level sensor. The sensor...

Yes, that's the level sensor.

The sensor does NOT go into fluid. It's cavity in the expansion tank is sealed closed from the tank fluid . . . So I imagine there's a magnetic float in the tank...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
X5snd - I found that same male connector with cap...

X5snd - I found that same male connector with cap at the front top of the left wheel shroud, and thought it was obviously the wire that should have been connected to the level sensor . . . two...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
TerminatorX5 - I think your colors are accurate...

TerminatorX5 - I think your colors are accurate based on the Bentley manual listing of colors for color codes.

But I'm still left with this anomaly . . . unless there's a ground cap on the end of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2013, 01:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
Ricky, X5SND, & TerminatorX5 - I appreciate yours...

Ricky, X5SND, & TerminatorX5 - I appreciate yours posts:

1. X5SND - I look forward to your pick of the location where you found the male connector harness that goes with the level sensor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
Ricky - It may be worth alot. Did x5snd say where...

Ricky - It may be worth alot. Did x5snd say where it was tucked. I need to find mine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 16,830
Posted By DSAviate
Just replaced my expansion tank due to hairline...

Just replaced my expansion tank due to hairline crack and associated leak.

I was also surprised to see that the installed coolant level sensor was NOT hooked up (7/01). I assumed that the wiring...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2,024
Views: 1,144,606
Posted By DSAviate
Your new rotors look great TiAgX5. Where did you...

Your new rotors look great TiAgX5. Where did you get them?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,587
Posted By DSAviate
sethhatfield, how did you know you needed a chain...

sethhatfield, how did you know you needed a chain already?

Since you say that you did, just curious if you have already changed your TC oil . . . if so . . . was there any metal in it?

I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,646
Posted By DSAviate
Thanks . . . 242,000 miles!! . . . nice.

Thanks . . . 242,000 miles!! . . . nice.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,646
Posted By DSAviate
Very nice z168 . . . thanks for the links. I'm...

Very nice z168 . . . thanks for the links. I'm calling them today reference a few other part needs.

srmmmm . . . not sure how your post is useful on a vehicle maintenance forum . . . probably...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,287
Posted By DSAviate
Thanks for the oils and shocks tips Gregory. ...

Thanks for the oils and shocks tips Gregory.

I'm a fan of german full synthetics myself, been using lubro/liqui-moly (LM) products for years in my bimmers.

Engine: LM 5w40
MT: BMW MTF-LT-3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,646
Posted By DSAviate
Good advice guys. That's my plan. The two...

Good advice guys. That's my plan.

The two install companies I've called swear their mobile service is as good as their shop service . . . But I'm also inclined to think it's marketing lip service.
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