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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
I have a feeling they are referring to this, But...

I have a feeling they are referring to this, But I also have a feeling that they replaced 5 if not 4 before already and want to do it again (Have to check previous repair invoice):
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
Thanks For Helping Me out!! I have been going...

Thanks For Helping Me out!! I have been going crazy trying to get this fixed :)

It looks like I forgot to highlight 15 but I got it. I got the Sway Bar Bushings Diagram Attached Number 2 on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
I Think I got everything:

I Think I got everything:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
Is this what you are referring to? Thanks...

Is this what you are referring to?

Thanks Again :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
Thanks For The Reply flatlander:thumbup: I...

Thanks For The Reply flatlander:thumbup:

I think that makes much more sense, I had an issue with them saying what it seems to me like a tie rod end because the crunch was very consistent with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
Hey Paulk1, I am not too sure, your best bet...

Hey Paulk1, I am not too sure, your best bet would be to call the dealership and find out what they use on diesel engines. But as it looks you are still under warranty so in my opinion I would just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 04:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
So after bringing to Paul Miller BMW in Wayne and...

So after bringing to Paul Miller BMW in Wayne and their Body Shop (Which is The Worst to Deal With), the Third time they tell me it's the front left ball joint. The funny part is that this was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
I Have to agree with you there, after careful...

I Have to agree with you there, after careful inspection you are right. It's a third party facility that belongs to Champion Labs; Clever marketing ploy. The one thing that I give credit to Royal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
So now its at the dealership and their tech tells...

So now its at the dealership and their tech tells me that the front can do that but the back can't?? OK this is getting strange... Must do some more research.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
Thanks for the response JCL, So It looks...

Thanks for the response JCL,

So It looks like I have a problem then. I had a feeling that was the way it worked as in the 325xi. In park I can spin them in any direction individually, specifically...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2011, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
I did figure out that we have variable torque...

I did figure out that we have variable torque split on the 04+ models but that still does not answer the independent wheel spin aspect of it.

For the suspension issues I did check all of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2011, 12:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
I have to agree with you regarding the costs, but...

I have to agree with you regarding the costs, but I was told that their membranes are made of better quality with finer micron filtration as shown here: Royal Purple State-of-the-art Oil Filter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2011, 12:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
Just Received A Response From Chris Over at Royal...

Just Received A Response From Chris Over at Royal Purple Regarding our filters:

Hi SLK_X5,

This comes up almost every time we meet about the filter line. Unfortunately, we have not yet...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
I know exactly what you are talking about with...

I know exactly what you are talking about with that smell, I know Royal Purple has one but its not really that great, smells like fresh grease...lol. Never used or even heard of Motul, are they any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2011, 01:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
Can Anyone Throw Me An Idea?? Anyone? I'm really...

Can Anyone Throw Me An Idea?? Anyone? I'm really stumped.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
When I spoke to them they said that supply was...

When I spoke to them they said that supply was trickling down to their largest distributors. I would actually just wait for a few more weeks then check out Amazon. Typically, the price should be not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,890
Posted By SLK_X5
What Compelled me to buy the car was not really...

What Compelled me to buy the car was not really the fact that it had poor gas mileage or low hp, it was the fact that the car was really designed quite well inside and out. The power train was a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
Absolutely JCL, Good point in emphasizing the...

Absolutely JCL, Good point in emphasizing the fact that older Base Royal Purple Oils Manufactured before and including May 2011 are not Rated Higher then API SJ, and any of their Street, HPS, XPR or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
My Pleasure, They make a great product that I...

My Pleasure, They make a great product that I have been using in my Toyota 4 Runner for the past 8 years or so and the immediate benefits are very noticeable, I got an extra mile and a half of fuel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,890
Posted By SLK_X5
Knock on Wood No Issues Just Yet romeokc10...lol....

Knock on Wood No Issues Just Yet romeokc10...lol. Hopefully Just the design flaws with the sunroof and some minor electronics.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,890
Posted By SLK_X5
I Totally Agree with what you said there Weasel,...

I Totally Agree with what you said there Weasel, Mine was a 6 spd MT, They did almost everything right on it, only if they put a little more thought into the drive train that would have been an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2011, 01:23 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,890
Posted By SLK_X5
My first car was a 2004 Velocity Red Mazda RX-8,...

My first car was a 2004 Velocity Red Mazda RX-8, Was Great Only If it weren't for all the CELs and Tranny Issues I would still have it. Had to Get Rid of Her at 6500 miles... http://vts.us/8/1.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2011, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,477
Posted By SLK_X5
Smile X5 Has A Bunch Of Problems, Need Some Input...

Hey Everyone, I had some Problems with my 2004 E53 3.0i and I need some help with them:

1.) Major Water Leak in driver side foot well: I read all over the forum and the net about our sunroof...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2011, 12:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
Thumbs up This Should Clear Things Up...

I just had a Chat with a Great Guy Named Chris Barker over at Royal Purple and he explained to me exactly what they did with their oil formulations and their new oil product lines so this should...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,888
Posted By SLK_X5
Talking Royal Purple is now API SN Licensed Motor Oil...

Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone knew that Royal Purple Upgraded their licensing to make it API SN compliant Link: http://www.royalpurple.com/motor-oil-sn-sae.html...
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