Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2024, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,635
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-20-2024, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 33,363
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.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-19-2024, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 33,363
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-13-2024, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 33,363
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
02-08-2024, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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...
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
01-23-2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
01-18-2024, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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...
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
01-17-2024, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-09-2023, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 1,015
Views: 160,645
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...
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
08-29-2023, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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...
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
05-24-2023, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 58
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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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
05-23-2023, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
05-23-2023, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
05-23-2023, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
05-22-2023, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
05-18-2023, 03:20 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
05-18-2023, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
Rolled 100,000 miles finally and had to replace...
Rolled 100,000 miles finally and had to replace the valve cover gasket and leaking oil pressure sender. Got to the point I could actually smell the oil. Also installed the Akibono brake pads too. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-06-2023, 03:27 PM
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Replies: 276
Views: 33,363
After covid delays and technician shortages,...
After covid delays and technician shortages, we've finally got a running engine in the vehicle!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxDtH_76piU
The 350 stroker has just the right lope to it. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-17-2022, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 450
Views: 34,433
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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum
10-07-2022, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 5,638
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-19-2022, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 116
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-19-2022, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 35
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-19-2022, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 450
Views: 34,433
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-19-2022, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 111
Make absolutely sure your wiring harness...
Make absolutely sure your wiring harness connector at the transmission is totally clean and there is no debris or corrosion in the sockets. If you find any, clean it out, reconnect and check the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2022, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 1,015
Views: 160,645
I hate to predict doom and gloom, but you are...
I hate to predict doom and gloom, but you are murdering that engine with those short trips. Whatever you do, don't drive it like that in the winter or you'll plug up your CCV system. In addition,...
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