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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,496
Posted By coachelladoug
Ditto on the MPG. My '06 4.4i gets about 14.3...

Ditto on the MPG. My '06 4.4i gets about 14.3 city, and about 18 highway. Yeah, I don't drive 55, if you know what I mean!

The 4.4i is a great SAV. Power when you need it, almost as comfortable...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By coachelladoug
Thanks for the info. I'll print it and find out...

Thanks for the info. I'll print it and find out if this is the only thing that's needed.

I don't think that it is all, 'cause I remember him saying something about the wheel bearing. I don't see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 980
Posted By coachelladoug
Part number for front left axle

I own an 06 X5 4.4i.

My indy found that the boot is torn, and it'd be cheaper to replace the axle, instead of just changing parts.

He quoted an OEM for about $600, or no-name for about $200....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,415
Posted By coachelladoug
Could the interested party just post a VIN for...

Could the interested party just post a VIN for everyone to check?
Just call up the guy and ask for the VIN. If the seller does not provide the VIN, you know you got some Chinese invention inside...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,155
Posted By coachelladoug
I've used Dr. Color chip on other makes, and it's...

I've used Dr. Color chip on other makes, and it's so-so. Takes about an hour to apply, blend, buff, redo.
If you look at the repairs up close, you will see, they are filled in. Nothing perfect,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,004
Posted By coachelladoug
Wipe New commercial says just wipe, and you're...

Wipe New commercial says just wipe, and you're done.
Is this one of those things that show one thing, but you have to spend an hour rubbing it in?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2012, 01:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,327
Posted By coachelladoug
Get an attorney. Your car was damaged in the...

Get an attorney. Your car was damaged in the accident. Other insurance must make the car 100% full. Get a BMW shop to specify all the things that are wrong with the car, even, if they were like that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By coachelladoug
Mrathell, If you have your original car...

Mrathell,

If you have your original car book, read up to see if your transmission is "lifetime" or if it needs to be changed every 100,000 miles. Under the service pages, it will tell you what to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By coachelladoug
If I've ever needed to replace two, I always put...

If I've ever needed to replace two, I always put them in the rear.
All tire places and dealers advise to place new tires in rear.
Don't go against the flow, or reinvent the wheel (pun intended)!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,643
Posted By coachelladoug
Older and hopefully wiser. I remember one...

Older and hopefully wiser.

I remember one trip I took with an uncle. He was in his 60s. It's supposed to be about 1 hour 20 minutes doing regular posted limits. My uncle would never go past 45...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2012, 06:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,643
Posted By coachelladoug
Off topic, but decades ago, I would get more...

Off topic, but decades ago, I would get more speeding tickets using passports/valentines/bells radar detectors, then now that I do not use one. I've not had a speeding ticket in over 15 years. And I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,724
Posted By coachelladoug
Hi guys, Thanks for the update. I've gone...

Hi guys,

Thanks for the update. I've gone ahead and ordered from hidbulbzrus on ebay.

I'll let you guys know how they look, and work after I install them next week.

By the way, I read up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,724
Posted By coachelladoug
Is this the correct low beam lightbulb for an 06 X5?

Need help in finding out if these would be a correct replacement. I know they may not be OEM.

I got the usual check low beam warning message. Seems that the right low beam is on its final days....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,852
Posted By coachelladoug
Found this about Lysol spray on the forum. My...

Found this about Lysol spray on the forum. My input in blue italics.

The Lysol method is done by:
1) putting A/C on with full blow & recirculate air button to off. "You want air to come in from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2012, 02:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,852
Posted By coachelladoug
06 X5 4.4i, funky AC smell out of vents

I bought my X5 about 4 months and 10 miles ago. Did the 100k service, tranny/diffs/tc, oil/radiator fluids, and replaced AC filter with a new OEM cabin filter (the one located in the hood, near the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,458
Posted By coachelladoug
BMW OEM from ECS Tuning. I've owned many cars...

BMW OEM from ECS Tuning.
I've owned many cars in the past, and found out through toil and hearbreak, not to use: similar, as good as, or better than OEM fluids.
If it's good enough for the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,458
Posted By coachelladoug
Did Tranny/Differentials, etc at 100k, UPDATE

I have an '06 4.4. Did not have any problems with engine/tranny, etc before doing fluid changes/100k service.

Bought from one owner about 6 months ago. Did the usual 100k miles tune up, ATF, all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,679
Posted By coachelladoug
TiAgX5, Would you point me to where I can...

TiAgX5,

Would you point me to where I can buy them for @ $25.

ECS has the bolts and washer for, set of 6, for $28.26
and nuts, set of 6 for $8.16 (part number 33306760587, flanged hex nut,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2012, 02:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,679
Posted By coachelladoug
Sorry for the confusion, but order new bolts and...

Sorry for the confusion, but order new bolts and nuts, or only the bolts?
And for the bolts, is the Mfg Part#31101096987, correct?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,679
Posted By coachelladoug
TiAgX5, Thanks. Would I need to order new...

TiAgX5,

Thanks. Would I need to order new nuts, or reuse the current nuts?

I was not able to remove the skid plate, because none of my ratchets or wrenches can fit in the small space and grab...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,679
Posted By coachelladoug
Skid Plate bolts, removal problem

Hi,

Last night, I tried to remove the skid plate, so that I could do the oil change, and coolant flush (old out, new in).

On my X5 4.4i, I had a hard time trying to get the skit plate bolts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,603
Posted By coachelladoug
Always get BMW OEM coolant. Specially formulated...

Always get BMW OEM coolant. Specially formulated for the engine. It should last 100k miles, if nothing else breaks and you have to do a new flush.
I got mine at ECS Tuning.
BMW E53 X5 N62 4.4L >...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By coachelladoug
I would suggest some time at an Indy, to get a...

I would suggest some time at an Indy, to get a straight answer.
Who installed the O2 sensors? I've heard they are a beatch to change, and some places tell you, and charge you, like they were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,360
Posted By coachelladoug
Daka, I found your problem. You wrote that...

Daka,

I found your problem. You wrote that you take it to Lauderdale BMW.
I used to live in South Florida for almost 20 years. Delt with BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Land Rover, from Boca down to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2012, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,977
Posted By coachelladoug
You are more than half way there. I stopped after...

You are more than half way there. I stopped after I read that a BMW computer is needed to reset the TC.

I hope to hear from others who did their transfer case, without any reset, and have been...
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