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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2011, 08:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,321
Posted By patholiar
Just wanted to say I tried this with the EBC rear...

Just wanted to say I tried this with the EBC rear pads and they squeaked like crazy. On the EBC site, they recommend not to do this bed in procedure until after 100-200 miles of light braking. I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2011, 04:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,973
Posted By patholiar
That happened to me recently and it was due to...

That happened to me recently and it was due to cracked bushings. 3rd party warranty covered it and I got it fixed at the dealer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,703
Posted By patholiar
great, now two of the three hoses are leaking. ...

great, now two of the three hoses are leaking. guess its never gonna stop
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,703
Posted By patholiar
wow, totally weird. it worked! thanks i thought...

wow, totally weird. it worked! thanks i thought it was some code to sync the key or something.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,703
Posted By patholiar
Dead battery - charged, now prompting for code and wont start

05 X5 is prompting me for a code and won't start, can anyone help me figure out how to get this 4 digit code? Do I need to bring it to a dealer?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,087
Posted By patholiar
My local tire chain says they dont make the rears...

My local tire chain says they dont make the rears for E53 sport - 285-45-19. did anyone actually purchase a set of the ST II for the 4.4?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2010, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,035
Posted By patholiar
anyone?

anyone?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,868
Posted By patholiar
Okay, figured it out. If other people want...

Okay, figured it out.

If other people want to try this, here is my super non mechanic write up:

To loosen the BMW crimp style hose clamp, just try find where that crimp is, and then use a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,868
Posted By patholiar
please help with directions

How do I loosen the damn bmw clamp? its nearly impossible with the amount of space Nevermind about this one, I just spent some extra time to pry the shit out of it.

Also, what do I do with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,392
Posted By patholiar
Its designed that way so you dont blind oncoming...

Its designed that way so you dont blind oncoming drivers
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2010, 11:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,035
Posted By patholiar
Filling battery with distilled water - battery tender a must?

If I fill battery with distilled water, is it a must to use battery tender before i start car or will i be able to just drive right after?

Also, there isnt a 'wrong' battery tender/maintainer is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,868
Posted By patholiar
I am about to change hose #4 by myself, and i...

I am about to change hose #4 by myself, and i didnt want to mess this up. Can someone please verify I am doing this correctly:

1) use turkey baster to remove existing fluid in reservoir? (will it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2010, 03:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,868
Posted By patholiar
I got one of my power steering hoses fixed...

I got one of my power steering hoses fixed earlier this year, the 'suction pipe' which the dealer stated was 'from res to pump.' It is #1 in the diagram

I just went back for an oil change and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 24,324
Posted By patholiar
what is the torque spec for the plugs? I am...

what is the torque spec for the plugs? I am interested in doing this but scared of over torquing it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 35,535
Posted By patholiar
Did you install this to your stock navigation? I...

Did you install this to your stock navigation? I have an E53 and looking at the 'how to' for installing the OEM backup camera...looks like a lot more wires. Does the stock nav just have a video...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,285
Posted By patholiar
thanks everyone. I actually didnt stop during...

thanks everyone. I actually didnt stop during the bed in process, so hopefully it'll just sort itself out after a few hundred miles. Dangit
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2010, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,285
Posted By patholiar
EBC Red Stuff Squealing after bed in advised in forum

Hi All,

I just put on new OEM rotors and EBC red stuff pads on the rear of my car after following the DIY on this forum. I put on some anti squeal grease on the back of the pads and on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,675
Posted By patholiar
sweet thanks! I just flushed the hazard light...

sweet thanks! I just flushed the hazard light fluid so i'll do the same for the turn signals with some leftover dot 3 brake fluid.

...as sholes!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2010, 01:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,675
Posted By patholiar
mixing different washer fluids shouldnt be a...

mixing different washer fluids shouldnt be a problem right?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2010, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,350
Posted By patholiar
I just reset mine today after i filled up a screw...

I just reset mine today after i filled up a screw in my tire. Just turn the car to on position, hold the (!) button like Yii mentioned for a few seconds and it will turn off
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2010, 03:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,501
Posted By patholiar
Did you guys drain the resevoir right above the...

Did you guys drain the resevoir right above the steering rack, or the small resevoir in the fron of the car, that says 'ATF Oil' on it?

I am asking because the dealership said my power steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,214
Posted By patholiar
Have u tried kicking the tires? :) worked for me...

Have u tried kicking the tires? :) worked for me WEEEEEE
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,167
Posted By patholiar
thanks for the recommendations guys! I...

thanks for the recommendations guys!

I have also fixed alot of issues from this site already, but now i have two things that look a bit over my head that needs to be fixed.

One that just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2009, 05:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,167
Posted By patholiar
Hi Brockwed, I am also starting to get a few bugs...

Hi Brockwed, I am also starting to get a few bugs with the car...just a few months after warranty expired, and i just recently purchased it used.

did you get any quotes on how much it'll be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 986
Posted By patholiar
WTH moment of the week- Car thuds, then radio volume turns off momentarily

I love driving my new (used) X, but it seems theres so many small things that frustrate me that i figure out every week.

I've only noticed this three times in the past 3 months ive owned the car,...
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