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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 653
Posted By blaubenz
Did bmw ever listed the fluid requirement for the E53

Hi all,


Did BMW every listed the official fluid specification for the X5 E53 either in the manual or in a service publication.





If any of you of you folks have it please publish it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2025, 01:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By blaubenz
So, what is the solution? Replace of the gear...

So, what is the solution? Replace of the gear assembly or rebuilt via salvage parts or rebuilt kits? Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2025, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By blaubenz
Folding Mirror Reviseted. Hoping for new insight.

I know it has been done to death in fact I started a treat about it in 2010.



But the problem have evolved and what to see if I can tap into the wealth of knowledge here.


So back in 2010...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2022, 01:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,142
Posted By blaubenz
On 2005 E53 Nav can you turn off display

Hay have driven my 2005 E53 for a while.



I can't remember. Is there a way to turn off the Nav display. I am pretty sure I have a MKIII.



The display have not problem firing up when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,641
Posted By blaubenz
Can you disconnect a e53 battery for storage???

Dead battery again 2005 X5. I think the last time it was on the charge was Thanks Giving (maybe before that). Battery reads 1.6V it is really dead.



So question 1. If you are storing an X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2019, 09:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,285
Posted By blaubenz
Do you need a special seal battery for a e53????

Do you need a special seal battery for a e53. Because the battery is inside the cabin? (in the back but connected to the passenger area). Or all car batteries rated to be usable inside the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,214
Posted By blaubenz
Dead battery what to do? what is this beeping?

O.K so this is what happen. Have not been driving my e53 for a while. Been charging my battery every month or so.



So I unlock my door no problem pop the hood plug in battery tender. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By blaubenz
In reply The reason I say something is...

In reply

The reason I say something is frying #4 coil and the reason I ask what could be frying a coil is. I took the new coil just installed in bmw x5 5.0 that cleared the code and check...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2019, 03:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By blaubenz
What could be frying an ignition coil on a 2013 5.0i

I have an 2012 e70 5.0i. This is what is happening. It is getting a check engine light. Pull the code and it gets a P0301. Turbo not not kicking in (tell me if that is normal if I have the check...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,170
Posted By blaubenz
not to dish on anyone or on any thing. but why 4.6 an not a 4.8

Not not dish on anyone or anything but if were collecting a e53 wouldn't you go for a 4.8is it is the best and last iteration right. Or am I just missing something here. thanks
Forum: The Lounge 05-19-2019, 12:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 801
Posted By blaubenz
Is there more of a down side in buying a use car from canada

hay folks.



I notice a few late mode bmw and other late model high end use cars at dealerships that were imported from canada.



I mean carfax said they cars were own and operated in BC...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2019, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,276
Posted By blaubenz
I am going with what I know about general a/c...

I am going with what I know about general a/c (not specific to e53) but...



well if the wire(s) to the clutch is disconnected the clutch will not engage and the light will still many be on. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,276
Posted By blaubenz
I would said it could be releated to the work you done.

First check a few easy things first. Is the outdoor temperature about 60 deg f (a lot of European cars a/c will not turn on unless is is about 60 deg). But on the my e53 the ac light will come on...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 04-10-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,672
Posted By blaubenz
I know this thing is sold but did this have shift paddles??

I know this thing is sold but did this have shift paddles on the steering wheel.



If so is there a link or instruction for the modification.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,798
Posted By blaubenz
to close thread out and hope it help people in the future.

I was able to add more oil to the tranny by pumping it though the cooling line.



Background I changed the tranny oil years ago on a 2005 4.4i but was not able to add back the amount of oil I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,340
Posted By blaubenz
Does the E70 have shift paddle or buttons on staring wheel if so which trim

Does the E70 have shift paddle or buttons on staring wheel if so which trim and year?



I know the M have it but does any of the other trim have it as well if so which years and which trim. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,485
Posted By blaubenz
how do you work the steptronic transmission again?

ok. I don't dirve my e53 often. I only drive it in the winter to go skiing.



So if you are in drive push the shifter to the left and you are in sport mode. At that point if you push up and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By blaubenz
thanks guys but this does not give me the warm & fussy

Can't mix ATF anf CHF does not give me the warm & fussy.

I though I saw someone posted a BMW spec sheet (maybe not this one here) saying for certain power steering use this fluid and you can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2018, 02:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,329
Posted By blaubenz
O.K about the change some of my power Steering hoses so need to know what PS Fluid

o.k. about to change some of my PS hoses and while am at it I want to change my fluid. So the questions what PS Fluid should I use for my 2005 X5 4.4i.

Now on the cap it said ATF only. Some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2017, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,255
Posted By blaubenz
Answer to more of the questions you folks asked of me.

1. The zf video is great that is essentially what I used to fill the tranny.
2. And yes I was running the engine while filling and checking the level of the tranny.
3. I did not use ZF parts I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,255
Posted By blaubenz
thanks for all your comments for all of your...

thanks for all your comments for all of your comments. I want to answer some of the questions that were asked here.

1. What prompted me to change the tranny oil in the first place. The tranny...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2017, 02:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,255
Posted By blaubenz
What is this plug circled? Is this another fill plug???

The first pic is what my 2005 x5 4.4 tranny look like from the right side looking a little forward. Notice there there is a "plug" on the right side with a black dot on it. Conventional wisdom...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2017, 02:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,924
Posted By blaubenz
Old problem revisited. Still trying to solve this problem.

I have the common problem hard shift from 1st to 2nd but only when cold as described in this xoutpost link. But only when cold and never if let the engine warm up to operating temp (middle of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 727
Posted By blaubenz
Auto tranny at gentle driving what speed are you at at 6th gear

For a automatic at gentle driving what speed are you at in 6th gear. thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2017, 04:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,266
Posted By blaubenz
I think that is it. I remember seeing the noise icon.

I think that is it. I remember seeing the noise icon. thanks
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