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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2015, 04:11 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,801
Posted By brian1950
In Australia 91 is the lowest octane rating, then...

In Australia 91 is the lowest octane rating, then 95. I use 98 octane in my 2004 X5 4.4i. Runs well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2015, 01:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,699
Posted By brian1950
Local Gas prices

We always have to pump our own gas, check oil and tyres ourselves in Australia. No driveway service anymore. It costs me about $140.00 to fill my X5 with 98 octane fuel. Approx. $170.00 A LITRE which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2015, 02:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,586
Posted By brian1950
What are the 25/30 mm spacers I hear about

I was also going to mention the hub-centric lips missing from the spacers pictured. There is no way I would attach spacers without them, as extra load is placed on the wheel nuts and bolts,and there...
Forum: Australia Forum 08-18-2013, 10:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,447
Posted By brian1950
Cold monitoring off for Angel Eyes -...

Cold monitoring off for Angel Eyes - KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_LV-nicht-activ; KALTUEBERWACHUNG_SL_RV-nicht-activ

Angel eyes still work when turned on but no longer flicker when engine first started.
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Forum: Australia Forum 08-18-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,447
Posted By brian1950
I'm sorry but you are going off on a tangent and...

I'm sorry but you are going off on a tangent and are completely on the wrong subject. I am not going to continue this debate with you as you are obviously convinced you know everything, and i am not...
Forum: Australia Forum 08-18-2013, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,447
Posted By brian1950
It is a well known fact that LEDs will not...

It is a well known fact that LEDs will not tolerate flickering. I have had several sets burn out or go brown in the centre and weaken in brightness after only a few months, so I do know what I am...
Forum: Australia Forum 08-15-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,447
Posted By brian1950
The flickering is caused by cold monitoring....

The flickering is caused by cold monitoring. Every time the car is started it cold monitors all lights to check if the bulbs are ok. This is standard, and usually is not noticed, but when LEDs are...
Forum: Australia Forum 07-17-2013, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,447
Posted By brian1950
cold monitoring

Hi Frozen Waffles. I have led angel eyes and want to stop them flickering when I start the car. Can you fix this problem for me, and if so, how much would it cost? Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 775
Posted By brian1950
Smile Problems at night

Thanks fellas. I will follow your advice and see how it goes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 775
Posted By brian1950
Problems at night

A couple of times now, and only when I have the lights on at night, my 4x4 light, abs, and a couple of other lights come on and the transmission goes into limp home mode. Last night the light came on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2013, 01:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Posted By brian1950
Thanks RickM5X3 for the information. You are dead...

Thanks RickM5X3 for the information. You are dead right. My X5 is at my mechanics now and he is doing up a quote for me. As a new crate motor is $26000 here in Australia, I will definitely go ahead...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2013, 02:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Posted By brian1950
Oil filter part

Today when I was removing the oil filter on my 4.4i a small spring and a tapered part about the size of a sewing thimble but with slots in it fell out. I replaced the filter but could not find where...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,584,443
Posted By brian1950
Whistle New Air Cleaner

I bought a K&N Air Cleaner from Germany for less than half the rip off price here in Aussie Land. Installed it in a couple of minutes. Will never have to buy another one as it has a lifetime...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 961
Posted By brian1950
LED angel eyes

Would someone please be able to tell me how to code my angel eyes so that the bulbs dont flicker on and off on startup. My new bulbs are now only about half brightness because of this process. Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2012, 12:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By brian1950
Yes Thats probably what happened. Thanks for...

Yes Thats probably what happened. Thanks for that, because I was freaked out yesterday. Lucky it happened at home and not parked in the street somewhere.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2012, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By brian1950
Windows and roof open

Yes, I guess that is quite possible. Thanks for your suggestion. I didn't realize a press of the remote could do that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By brian1950
Windows and Roof open

Yesterday I went to my car and found all the windows down and the sunroof open. It also did this a couple of years ago but hasn't done it since. Would anyone be able to tell me the reason this would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2012, 02:59 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,823
Posted By brian1950
In Australia we have 91, 95 and 98 octane. For a...

In Australia we have 91, 95 and 98 octane. For a bit of extra money and power I always use 98 in my 4.4i Sports. Better economy too. The majority of cars here use 91 octanre fuel, but BMW recommend...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2012, 02:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,152
Posted By brian1950
Question Speakers

Some of the speakers in my origional sound system distort or are hard to hear. I have balanced them to no avail. Can they be replaced with normal speakers or is there anything special I need to know...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2012, 04:21 AM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,584,443
Posted By brian1950
Fixed panoramic sun roof.

I put new led halo bulbs in my headlights. Bright white light now instead of old yellow light.
Did a five minute fix on my sunroof and then re-progammed it. Working fine now without the rear...
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