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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2015, 07:59 PM
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Views: 802
Posted By E53inLA
Odd noise & steering pulls

I took a video and posted on youtube, hopefully this helps

https://youtu.be/XYHXDIkQ2YQ


The story...Day 1... decided to try a mobile mechanic service here in LA. Great reviews on Yelp, so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
Fair enough. I've been giving some thought to...

Fair enough. I've been giving some thought to the definition of "lifetime of an E53" and I'm thinking that maybe what BMW intended was "until XX common items on the car fail". I think at 98K miles,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
I tend to agree. I would share an...

I tend to agree.

I would share an experience. Back in 1998 it came down to a MB E320 and 5 Series. We bought the E320 and enjoyed it for 15 years.

Originally it came with "lifetime" trans...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2015, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,043
Posted By E53inLA
First, I want to thank everyone for their input &...

First, I want to thank everyone for their input & advice.

Next, I ordered a test kit from Amazon to check for gas in the coolant. I purchased a Lisle 75500 Combustion Leak Detector.

Finally, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,043
Posted By E53inLA
I tried to get some good photos. I hope they are...

I tried to get some good photos. I hope they are helpful.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,043
Posted By E53inLA
I don't think we ever changed the CCV, and based...

I don't think we ever changed the CCV, and based on what I read, that might be the likely culprit.

Generally no smoke or smell. We did have smoke after replacing the plugs, but it burnt off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2015, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,043
Posted By E53inLA
Thanks! will definitely check out your...

Thanks! will definitely check out your suggestions. We never had the mayo problem since it doesn't get cold enough here in LA.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2015, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,043
Posted By E53inLA
$1400 for new head gasket - Seeking advice?

Here's the background... 2005 3.0L E53 98K miles (stop & go, plus we live in hilly area)

Few days ago the X5 starting running rough and threw a P301 code. We pulled plug #1 and it was pretty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By E53inLA
I'm only taking a wild guess.... it might be the...

I'm only taking a wild guess.... it might be the ignition switch. Research it here. It seems to be the culprit for many electrical gremlins.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2015, 07:13 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
I'm trying to believe you, but having difficulty...

I'm trying to believe you, but having difficulty getting over the statement "Old fluid lubricates fine."

Part of the reason is my experience is similar to Lamby's:



On both the E320 and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 09:01 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
Fording creeks??? Is that a euphemism for car...

Fording creeks??? Is that a euphemism for car wash? :rolleyes:

I suppose during a flash flood we might actually drive through a deep puddle when a storm drain get blocked.

Joking aside, I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 08:40 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
Water in the diffs? Maybe in Vancouver.... but...

Water in the diffs? Maybe in Vancouver.... but in Los Angeles?
The fluid guide I downloaded from XOutpost in 2010 suggests every 30K miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 08:27 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
Well, where do people stand on changing other...

Well, where do people stand on changing other fluids? Transfer case & final drive for example?

I did the transfer case shortly after replacing the actuator, and final drive is next up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
Could that myth have been started by someone...

Could that myth have been started by someone working at BMW? :yikes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
HAH! My mechanic, who used to work at local BMW...

HAH! My mechanic, who used to work at local BMW stealer, told me almost exactly same thing. "Lifetime" in their eyes is the life of the warranty. Back when the X5 was under the maintenence plan,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 24,986
Posted By E53inLA
This issue first came up for me on my 1999 MB...

This issue first came up for me on my 1999 MB E320 with 90,000 miles which was having very slight slipping. I took it to a transmission shop, who drained the fluid, and put it back in and told me I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 02:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,964
Posted By E53inLA
I test the Aux fan by starting the motor and then...

I test the Aux fan by starting the motor and then pressing the Max AC button. The car is parked. The fan should turn on in 10-20 seconds.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,584,090
Posted By E53inLA
Today is... New Air Intake Boot/Hoses;...

Today is...

New Air Intake Boot/Hoses; Throttle Housing to Air Boot; - Cracks in the hose.

New AC Belt tensioner and new belt.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,584,090
Posted By E53inLA
Today... New Coolant Reservoir. 2nd time...

Today...

New Coolant Reservoir. 2nd time it's been replaced.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,584,090
Posted By E53inLA
Ignition switch - bought a small offset...

Ignition switch - bought a small offset screwdriver to remove that upper torx bolt. Removed the ignition switch and squirted it a couple times with CRC contact cleaner and exercised the switch with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,294
Posted By E53inLA
I'm jealous! My cousin who lives in CT drives a...

I'm jealous! My cousin who lives in CT drives a 5 series and tells me he is still on original pads. He added that he does a lot of highway miles. OTOH, we live in the hills, and a couple of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2014, 02:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,294
Posted By E53inLA
I have very little trust in the brake pad wear...

I have very little trust in the brake pad wear sensor system. When our X5 was still young, and within the initial 4 year maintenance period, the passenger front side started making terrible noise...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,223
Posted By E53inLA
+1 - You beat me to it. Same issue here in LA. ...

+1 - You beat me to it. Same issue here in LA. More stop & go than highway driving... and then often the highway is stop & go. I change oil every 6 months or 6,000 miles, and I have to check often...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,584,090
Posted By E53inLA
New transfer case actuator yesterday. We...

New transfer case actuator yesterday.

We tried to repair the old(original) one with a new gear, but something was wrong with the electric motor also.

Knock wood, she's running fine now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2014, 09:57 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 74,035
Posted By E53inLA
We ended up drilling a hole in a corner of the...

We ended up drilling a hole in a corner of the metal cover, and then we could get a screwdriver under that corner and pop the cover off.

Glad to hear it worked out OK for you.
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