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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 334,058
Posted By Bobby G
I used Pentosin ATF1. So did my tranny mech....

I used Pentosin ATF1. So did my tranny mech. Google BMW part # 83229407807. Pick your poison. Much better price than dealer price. BMW Seattle wanted $42.00 per liter. Local VW dealer was $24.00 per...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,087
Posted By Bobby G
Torque Converter

Glad to hear that its still working well. I'm taking mine to the shop next week. It will be interesting to find out exactly whats wrong with the tranny.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2011, 12:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,087
Posted By Bobby G
torque converter

Glad to hear all is well. Please check in and let us all know how its running after you get a few thousand miles on the trans.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,973
Posted By Bobby G
Tranny Oil

If you have a ZF 5hp24 tranny (check the green sticker on the drivers side rear of the tranny) , then the fill plug is the one on the passenger side towards the rear of the tranny. It faces out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2011, 06:44 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 34,087
Posted By Bobby G
Jgood, do some research on that Wolfs Head trans...

Jgood, do some research on that Wolfs Head trans fluid and make sure that it meets the Esso specs. $15.00 a liter for the Esso is cheap. Local BMW dealer charges $42.00 per liter. Audi charges 22.00...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2011, 12:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,154
Posted By Bobby G
Fail

Mine did the same thing last year. It was the alternator. I wasn't lucky enough to be close to home. 200 miles away. As luck would have it, my warranty expired a week before it happened. Cost me...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,965
Posted By Bobby G
UDM, contact me and maybe I can help you. I'm off...

UDM, contact me and maybe I can help you. I'm off for the next few weeks again, so I'll be home and available. Sent you a PM yesterday.
Forum: The Lounge 05-26-2011, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,925
Posted By Bobby G
Great post. It brings back memories of some long...

Great post. It brings back memories of some long uncomfortable flights across the pond.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,649
Posted By Bobby G
A/C Odor

Try to BMWtips.com, tips & tricks, maintenance section, #12 Foul A/C smell.
Found it last night. I'm going to have to give it a try.
Forum: X ///M Forum 05-01-2011, 04:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,290
Posted By Bobby G
X5M

Dealers are getting incentives monthly and quarterly sales, so getting another unit off the floor helps them out.
Of course the dealer is going to make a profit from the sale. People have to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,847
Posted By Bobby G
If it is your gas cap door, I'm sorry I don't...

If it is your gas cap door, I'm sorry I don't know how to fix that. Put out a posting. I'm sure someone here has an answer or can steer you towards one.
You can always go to the dealer, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,100
Posted By Bobby G
Dealer

I know times are tough but thats a hard way to "EARN" your business. If its cosmetic at least you have many more options available to you to get the work done.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2011, 07:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,847
Posted By Bobby G
RE: Key

The built in battery may not be charged up if you have not used the keys in awhile. Go for a long drive and see if it charges back up.
Check to make sure that your gas cap door is fully...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2011, 02:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,735
Posted By Bobby G
I don't know about the hissing but it sounds like...

I don't know about the hissing but it sounds like the air ride pump may have gone out. Mine went TU last year and once all the air went out it rode like a 5 ton truck. When mine went out I did get a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2011, 01:19 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 334,058
Posted By Bobby G
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,754
Posted By Bobby G
Gerry, Did you have any warning lights or...

Gerry,
Did you have any warning lights or codes? How did you figure out it was the alternator?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2011, 10:22 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 334,058
Posted By Bobby G
Thanks. I've been under the car but I haven't...

Thanks. I've been under the car but I haven't seen any leaks. Also in looking thru the threads would using dexron vi be the correct ATF?.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2011, 08:51 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 334,058
Posted By Bobby G
OBD2 code P0731

I am in need of your collective expertise.

02 X5 4.4 sport 95 K

Last week I was pulling out of a parking lot the SES light came on and the trans went into failsafe mode. I limped it home,...
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