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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,241
Posted By diesaroo
A B2 blend is beneficial for cetane and...

A B2 blend is beneficial for cetane and lubricity, but anything over that is not necessary and may be harmful with a bad batch. Using large volume truck stations should rule out that problem.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,358
Posted By diesaroo
Well since you won't, I'll oblige...no I am not...

Well since you won't, I'll oblige...no I am not married to my cousin living in a trailer with the roof falling in from the 1960's. I am not on disability and I do not cook crystal meth.

Sadly,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,240
Posted By diesaroo
It's not the fender lining, the plastic housing...

It's not the fender lining, the plastic housing is right under the left frame rail, kind of long and skinny. There are lots of fasteners to remove (7-10).

I have no experience with Redline oils....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,358
Posted By diesaroo
Come on...you mean you're not sharpening your axe...

Come on...you mean you're not sharpening your axe wearing plaid at this very moment?;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2012, 11:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,240
Posted By diesaroo
Well IIRC, you must first remove the plastic...

Well IIRC, you must first remove the plastic housing on the left wheelwell. I remember it being a little tight but a pretty straight shot with a long extension to the female hex plug. (still talking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-19-2012, 10:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,240
Posted By diesaroo
I like this set best for low clearance jobs that...

I like this set best for low clearance jobs that need a male hex

EZ Red , WC100 Wrench Connection Low Profile Hex Set Metric...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,933
Posted By diesaroo
Let me know how it turns out. I may be in the...

Let me know how it turns out. I may be in the same situation.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,956
Posted By diesaroo
Actually I was more interested in oil viscosity. ...

Actually I was more interested in oil viscosity. The BMW NA dealership network uses the Castrol SLX Professional OE 5w-30 LL04 exclusively to my knowledge. I also know that Motul (France) offers a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-04-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,956
Posted By diesaroo
not trying

to hijack your thread, but I had another question for european owners. What brand/type of engine oil does BMW recommend for the M57 diesel engine in your respective countries? Thanks
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-04-2012, 09:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,552
Posted By diesaroo
Yeah I see what you are saying. I can see the...

Yeah I see what you are saying. I can see the reason why the V8 models have the 2 universal joints, but can't see the reason why the other models changed as well. Probably a parts cost issue. That...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,552
Posted By diesaroo
Not so sure

Looking at the training documents, it seems only the V8 models have the universal joints on the front prop shaft, something to do with needed clearance for the catalytic converters. The I-6 gassers...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,552
Posted By diesaroo
+1 IIRC these are colloquially known as guibos. ...

+1 IIRC these are colloquially known as guibos. First cracks start to form in the rubber around the coupling bolts then eventual catastrophic failure but usually after a 100k miles or so. Like you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,982
Posted By diesaroo
On a properly loaded trailer wouldn't the tongue...

On a properly loaded trailer wouldn't the tongue weight be 10% of the total trailer weight? 600lbs tongue on 6000lbs trailer? I agree with all you said regarding transmission behavior, but that is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,982
Posted By diesaroo
Just to play devil’s advocate, is it possible...

Just to play devil’s advocate, is it possible than BMW forbids the use of WDHs because there may be sensors reading the load on the rear axle to determine trailer weight and then transmission shift...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 33,726
Posted By diesaroo
Well emission standards have changed quite a bit...

Well emission standards have changed quite a bit in the last 5-6 years with incremental improvements every year or so. It will be a long time before all those trucks are off the road. Also, many of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 03:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,345
Posted By diesaroo
Gasoline engines have throttle bodies since they...

Gasoline engines have throttle bodies since they operate at an air:fuel ratio of about 14.7:1. If the air intake in a spark ignition engine were not controlled by a TB, pinging and pre-detonation...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,173
Posted By diesaroo
True, I was just comparing the two to highlight...

True, I was just comparing the two to highlight the fact that they are polar opposites. Timing is also controlled in a diesel not necessarily by fuel properties, but by injection timing.
I know...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,345
Posted By diesaroo
Throttle on a diesel? Where?

Throttle on a diesel? Where?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,173
Posted By diesaroo
Right, similar in that octane and cetane are both...

Right, similar in that octane and cetane are both "good" for gasoline and diesel engines respectively, but for opposite reasons. High octane = large ignition delay to avoid pre-detonation. High...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2012, 06:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,173
Posted By diesaroo
Or you can additize your own fuel...which despite...

Or you can additize your own fuel...which despite being verboten by BMW may be some owners' only option to using high cetane fuel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-20-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,958
Posted By diesaroo
Just be careful when you do the vehicle/money...

Just be careful when you do the vehicle/money exchange that they're not driving an Audi S8 and the man carrying the briefcase full of money is not named Gregor...:popcorn:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2012, 01:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 36,219
Posted By diesaroo
I must say I'm glad I waded through all the usual...

I must say I'm glad I waded through all the usual idle threads about wheels and obsessing over what unpainted parts should be painted to match and how much the dealer charges for that...to find...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,035
Posted By diesaroo
Sorry it was a long day...brain fart:D ...

Sorry it was a long day...brain fart:D

Correction: washer fluid
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2011, 10:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,731
Posted By diesaroo
Well that was an entertaining rant but you forgot...

Well that was an entertaining rant but you forgot to neglect fuel mileage as part of the discussion as the OP had requested.

Also, before you start making assumptions about who has what education...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2011, 10:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,035
Posted By diesaroo
I'm sure it's not as "fancy" as OEM coolant, but...

I'm sure it's not as "fancy" as OEM coolant, but I have always been pleased with the orange Rain-x used year round. $2.50/gal at walmart.:dunno:
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