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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 05-16-2025, 05:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
Well 10,000 miles went by so it was in for an oil...

Well 10,000 miles went by so it was in for an oil change, brake fluid flush and 4 wheel alignment. Handling was getting a little squirrelly with a trailer tongue load. Everything went well until it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2024, 08:52 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
I'm glad I've got a mileage warranty on those...

I'm glad I've got a mileage warranty on those tires because I keep finding a lot of black dust on the rear quarters that matches the color of the tires. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2024, 08:51 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
Had a great weekend Joe and always appreciate the...

Had a great weekend Joe and always appreciate the time. That was a good shakedown trip for the car. Next time, it will be ready for you to take for a drive.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,686
Posted By srmmmm
My '02 had 389,000 miles on the original...

My '02 had 389,000 miles on the original injectors when I sold it. I only ran Shell gasoline and never used any fuel system cleaners.



Currently have 130,000 miles on my '16 F15 and 105,000...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2024, 07:55 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
After a long 6-1/2 year restoration journey, "The...

After a long 6-1/2 year restoration journey, "The Bird" is finally home. The House of Hotrods in Mansfield really did an outstanding job of body, paint and reassembly work, readying the car for...
Forum: Other BMWs 12-17-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 15,093
Posted By srmmmm
F32 Perfect for 100K Miles - Then!

The CEO's 2014 428i has been close to perfect for 104,000 miles. The last service visit though included replacing the driver's door lock actuator and inner door pull. I could accept those items as...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 12-17-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
Just an oil change this time around, but I have a...

Just an oil change this time around, but I have a little gremlin visit with the Parking Brake warning every now and then. It only seems to happen in the presence of moisture or a cold temperature,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2024, 12:21 PM
Replies: 599
Views: 107,452
Posted By srmmmm
It's going to take more than air freshener to get...

It's going to take more than air freshener to get rid of that smoky odor now!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2024, 12:19 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
I've had a Yakima tilting carrier for about 15...

I've had a Yakima tilting carrier for about 15 years, only needing to replace the rubber bungee straps twice as they age and crack. Carried up to four without any problem as long as I sequence them...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 05-17-2024, 04:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
I now have a formal engineering complaint on the...

I now have a formal engineering complaint on the F15. The need to remove the right front fender to gain access to the windshield washer pumps. $1536 quoted.


This is not a case of...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 05-15-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
Time for an oil change this week. Since I'm at...

Time for an oil change this week. Since I'm at 118,000 miles I'll go ahead and get the lube changed in both differentials and the transfer case as well. The ever-popular leaking windshield washer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By srmmmm
With the transmission in park and emergency brake...

With the transmission in park and emergency brake off, get either the rear wheels off the ground so the front drive shaft cannot turn, then try to turn the rear one by hand. If it moves, you've got...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,743
Posted By srmmmm
Looks like foreign item damage to me for that...

Looks like foreign item damage to me for that degree of cylinder wall gouging.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2024, 04:07 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
Well they got the air cleaner modified so the...

Well they got the air cleaner modified so the hood will close and front end alignment was completed, so it was time for some road testing. Do you know that you can drive 7 miles without any oil in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,871
Posted By srmmmm
The first drive back to Arlington after picking...

The first drive back to Arlington after picking it up from the broker in Houston. I knew I had made the right choice and was stunned at the 25mpg I was getting.


Great trip with my dad to take...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
Definitely old school, but it lets me build a...

Definitely old school, but it lets me build a custom console with adequate space for a planned A/F ratio meter, temp gauges for engine and transmission oil, and those all important cup holders.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2024, 06:29 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
"The Bird" returned from the upholstery shop and...

"The Bird" returned from the upholstery shop and the hood went on, but won't close all the way. The twin snorkels are going to have to come off the air cleaner housing. One hits the A/C compressor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2024, 05:31 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 56,968
Posted By srmmmm
Finally getting close to road testing! Only need...

Finally getting close to road testing! Only need to get the hood on, shaker scoop assembled and a couple of electrical issues corrected.
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 02-08-2024, 04:21 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
Big learning experience this week - Oil add...

Big learning experience this week - Oil add warning came on (7000 on a quart is okay with me) so I proceeded to add a quart. 10 miles later the idle becomes extremely rough and the transmission is...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 01-23-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
I asked about what was being replaced and it is...

I asked about what was being replaced and it is the pump and control module as well. Amazingly, there are no pumps at any Texas BMW dealers or warehouses, so i have an X3 loaner for the week.

...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 01-18-2024, 01:36 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
Aarrgghh! The frickin' coolant pump went wacko...

Aarrgghh! The frickin' coolant pump went wacko and decided to run all the time. That's what ate up the battery. First major item I've had to address on this vehicle, now at 113,000 miles. It may...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 01-17-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
With the 10-12 degree weather in Texas this...

With the 10-12 degree weather in Texas this weekend, the original battery finally demanded retirement. So it was off to Autozone for a Duralast Platinum series H8 to replace the main battery. Of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 1,128
Views: 246,884
Posted By srmmmm
I've been watching this thread since I sold my...

I've been watching this thread since I sold my 2002 e53 in Jan of 2021 with 388,000 miles. Looks like it may still be the record holder. As far as I know, the new owner replaced the failed reverse...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 08-29-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 40,494
Posted By srmmmm
Went to the Trans Am races in Nashville as a...

Went to the Trans Am races in Nashville as a guest of Overboost and saw 27mpg while averaging 75.3mph from Arlington to Nashville. Can't complain about that kind of performance at all!


Now it's...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 05-24-2023, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 843
Posted By srmmmm
I would begin by checking battery voltage and...

I would begin by checking battery voltage and doing a load test. My experience with the E53 was that you only get 3-4 starts on the engine once the battery reaches failure point. There's very...
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