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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,822
Posted By OlyS4
Anyone have issues with iPhone 6 integration for music?

I have an '08 and had no issues plugging an iPhone 4S in and charging/accessing music but just got an iPhone 6 and bought the corresponding Y adaptor and now the car doesn't seem to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,439
Posted By OlyS4
Joe, My wife had the exact same thing happen to...

Joe, My wife had the exact same thing happen to her. Went to the store, came back out and it wouldn't shift out of park. Turned it off and it wouldn't start, just cranked like the starter was going...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
Thanks to all who contributed tips and pics to...

Thanks to all who contributed tips and pics to this thread, I changed the oil today and it went really smooth. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,439
Posted By OlyS4
We had an '02 3.0 and got a CPO '08 4.8 with 36k...

We had an '02 3.0 and got a CPO '08 4.8 with 36k for the same reason you noted, not wanting to start dumping repair money into a 10 year old vehicle. We've owned it for almost a year and of course...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
Thank you for the picture, it's really helpful. ...

Thank you for the picture, it's really helpful. I'll wait for your write up, I want to do my oil change ASAP. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
It may even say how to do it in the owners manual...

It may even say how to do it in the owners manual like my E53 did, I hadn't gotten that far yet.

Thanks for the great info JCL, great to have people like you on these forums, it's why they exist!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
For those of you doing your own scheduled...

For those of you doing your own scheduled maintenance, how are you resetting your service light?

I know some of the code reader/OBD II diagnostic tools won't reset oil service and scheduled...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2013, 11:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
When it's dry and you can take a pic, I would...

When it's dry and you can take a pic, I would really appreciate it!

:beerchug:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
And on the topic of easy maintenance, how often...

And on the topic of easy maintenance, how often do you guys change your interior cabin air filters, and do you spring for the more expensive activated charcoal pair, or do you get the cheaper ones?
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2013, 09:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
When are you going to tackle yours, is it your...

When are you going to tackle yours, is it your first oil change in this vehicle?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2013, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
Thank you for the walk through, I'm glad to hear...

Thank you for the walk through, I'm glad to hear it's pretty easy. Are the filter cap and the oil pan drain plug both behind plastic panels underneath the vehicle or are they exposed? And are they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2013, 12:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
Thank you. I changed the oil regularly in our...

Thank you. I changed the oil regularly in our E53 3.0 and it was a breeze, just hearing that you have to drain the filter in the E70, etc, and would like clarification on where the access panels are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
Thanks! Even if you don't feel like taking...

Thanks!

Even if you don't feel like taking the pics, just a simple run down of how you did it would be very helpful for those of us doing it the first time.

Happy New Year!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
Is everyone paying to have their oil changed? ...

Is everyone paying to have their oil changed? There has to be someone on this forum that changes the oil themselves right?

Anyone have any info or tips to share?

Thanks, Happy New Year!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2012, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,819
Posted By OlyS4
DIY Oil Change 4.8

Hi all, Merry Xmas.

I've searched the DIY section and used the search engine to find info on changing the oil in my '08 X5 4.8 to no avail.

I previously owned an '02 3.0 and changed the oil...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,545
Posted By OlyS4
How many miles do you go between your changes? ...

How many miles do you go between your changes? Do you use Castrol full synthetic?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,219
Posted By OlyS4
Glad I could help. I received help in this forum...

Glad I could help. I received help in this forum to get started with this project, the tips about leaving the engine running. IMO the manual does not make this simple task easy!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2012, 01:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,368
Posted By OlyS4
Thanks for the write up. I actually have the...

Thanks for the write up. I actually have the exact same JL amp and sub, and also an '08 with premium sound and third row. I can't see in your pics and can't tell from the diagram exactly which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2012, 01:08 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 62,368
Posted By OlyS4
Thanks for the write up. I actually have the...

Thanks for the write up. I actually have the exact same JL amp and sub, and also an '08 with premium sound and third row. I can't see in your pics and can't tell from the diagram exactly which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2012, 12:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,039
Posted By OlyS4
Nice, looking forward to your update!

Nice, looking forward to your update!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,219
Posted By OlyS4
I'll tell you what I did, hopefully it will help...

I'll tell you what I did, hopefully it will help you.

1) Started the engine.

2) Pressed and held the left and right memory buttons on the bottom of the rear view mirror for 20-25 seconds until...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2012, 01:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,545
Posted By OlyS4
DIY 4.8 Oil Change

Anyone changing their own oil in a 4.8? I searched but can't find a DIY post for this. I change my own oil in all our vehicles and our previous E53 3.0 was a piece of cake and very inexpensive to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,912
Posted By OlyS4
I hear your frustration. I have owned quite a...

I hear your frustration. I have owned quite a few VW's, Audi's, BMW's and look at it like this; these cars are all engineered and built very well and are great fun to own and drive. Most of them...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,912
Posted By OlyS4
Thank you all for the feedback. Do I need to...

Thank you all for the feedback.

Do I need to determine if my battery is an AGM by looking at/checking it, or is it the only OEM battery in the '08 4.8l?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2012, 02:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,912
Posted By OlyS4
Which Battery Tender/Charger

1) Those of you currently using a battery tender or trickle charger to avoid the dreaded dead battery, which do you personally recommend? I am ignoring the fact that BMW sells one and hoping instead...
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