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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2009, 09:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By BMWFiend
No problem, glad I could help.

No problem, glad I could help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2009, 08:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By BMWFiend
Drive the car until the service engine light...

Drive the car until the service engine light comes back on, scan it and tell me what the code it, It could be the wiring harness, but more likely is the mass airflow
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By BMWFiend
This is my new mechanics number, call him, give...

This is my new mechanics number, call him, give him the symptoms and see what he says,Owners name is Bill name of the shop is L&M Foreign Cars (718)451-9894, I went there last week and he's pretty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2009, 09:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,313
Posted By BMWFiend
The best way to find the leak is to do a dye...

The best way to find the leak is to do a dye test, rather than guess. A dye test is when they put a dye into your antifreeze, drive the car 10-30 miles (depending on how bad the leak is) and then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
"All generalizations are dangerous, even this...

"All generalizations are dangerous, even this one"
--Ghandi
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
agreed, use zerex dex or any phosphate free...

agreed, use zerex dex or any phosphate free antifreeze,
That tidbit about the water was part of the explanation of what phosphates actually are. You can buy 100% antifreeze or 50/50 prediluted,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
there is Zero mineral content in distilled water...

there is Zero mineral content in distilled water ...anywhere you go its zero.
Distilled water is water that has been brought to a boil, the steam is then captured and condensed back into water. the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 02:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
That is true, and Peak Global lifetime is a...

That is true, and Peak Global lifetime is a phosphate free antifreeze, so we are both correct, but to go even further, lets talk about phosphates.
Bmw recommends phosphate free antifreeze be used in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,568
Posted By BMWFiend
I wish more people would suggest a good indi...

I wish more people would suggest a good indi shop, but I guess this place is full of DYS'ers
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By BMWFiend
ok

ok
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
Posting alot doesn't make you an expert. Just...

Posting alot doesn't make you an expert. Just makes you talkative
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 09:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,140
Posted By BMWFiend
There are parts that are OEM and there are parts...

There are parts that are OEM and there are parts that are Aftermarket.
OEM Parts are usually made by two or 3 major manufacturers, i.e. bosch, bilstein, Mann, and then be relabeled for dealerships....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2009, 08:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
Zerex might be fine as well, I have no personal...

Zerex might be fine as well, I have no personal experience with it. The point I was driving at was that you should NOT use the old green kind and that the "BMW" labeled antifreeze is no special...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2009, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,140
Posted By BMWFiend
Hey if the aftermarket has had good results go...

Hey if the aftermarket has had good results go with it. and thx for the post .
Usually BMW parts are irrationally expensive, however Catalytic converters contain precious metals i.e. silver,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
Np

Np
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2009, 03:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,140
Posted By BMWFiend
I wouldnt recommend using an aftermarket cat,...

I wouldnt recommend using an aftermarket cat, they usually give you problems. I would make sure its the cat though, they only go bad 2 ways, chemically and physically. If its physical, the cat will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 28,023
Posted By BMWFiend
This is BS. There are 2 types of coolant on the...

This is BS. There are 2 types of coolant on the market. Peak Global/dexcool, which comes in clear, pink, blue, yellow, orange, all colors EXCEPT GREEN. And Green( whic is the old antifreeze.)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2009, 02:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,568
Posted By BMWFiend
DEE2, let me know how that works out, what work...

DEE2, let me know how that works out, what work are they doing?
I've been checking on the net, has anyone brought there car here?
L&M Foreign Cars - Brooklyn, NY, 11203 - Citysearch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By BMWFiend
Good that the rest of it was clean, but the mas...

Good that the rest of it was clean, but the mas air flow has electronic components to it, which would be responsible for it malfunctioning, did you double check all the hoses and make sure they're...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,568
Posted By BMWFiend
I tried them.... wasn't happy there any other...

I tried them.... wasn't happy there any other suggestions?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By BMWFiend
Clean your mass airflow meter with wd40 , clean...

Clean your mass airflow meter with wd40 , clean the wires on it, connector and all.
You should also clean out your idle control valve, it being stuck in any one position is a sign of carbon buildup....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,568
Posted By BMWFiend
Good BMW Mechanic around Brooklyn OR NYC

Hey all, im new to the forum. I know quite a bit about cars, but am not comfortable working on my 2005 745LI yet cause of the computers. nowadays you can't even change the brakes with needing to...
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