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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2016, 03:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,588
Posted By mferek
+1 to all of the above! so +....12?

+1 to all of the above! so +....12?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,588
Posted By mferek
Yeah, might as well replace it while you're in...

Yeah, might as well replace it while you're in there if it's old. Make sure you check the water pump pulley. Mine had a big crack in it and was probably ready to fly apart. Pretty sure it was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,347
Posted By mferek
You definitely have to take the door panel off to...

You definitely have to take the door panel off to put the sun shade in, and you might need a different door panel altogether. I don't know what the non-shade versions look like, but there needs to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2016, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,253
Posted By mferek
I had a failing steering pump on my 328 and the...

I had a failing steering pump on my 328 and the steering was only heavy when the RPMs were low. When the RPMs rose, the steering went back to normal. It was never related to one direction or the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 15,886
Posted By mferek
here's a thread on e46fanatics about it. it kind...

here's a thread on e46fanatics about it. it kind of devolves, but there's some decent info there.
ECS Schwaben Scanner Tool Review - E46Fanatics...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 72,852
Posted By mferek
I've had the "check engine oil" warning come on...

I've had the "check engine oil" warning come on as well. After putting a quart of oil in, the dipstick reads right about halfway up the oil level indicator. I've never had the actual oil light come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By mferek
12.0 Volts is actually a bit low. The below table...

12.0 Volts is actually a bit low. The below table shows measured battery voltage and approximate charge. I had a fairly young battery that consistently had a low charge, and I've read about other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,795
Posted By mferek
On one of my previous cars, the electrical...

On one of my previous cars, the electrical contacts on the sending unit got dirty and caused the gas gauge to malfunction. Just cleaned it off with a Q-tip and it worked fine after that. I haven't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,263
Posted By mferek
My car's been doing this for a while now. It only...

My car's been doing this for a while now. It only happens in certain RPM ranges and in certain gears (usually ~2200-2450 RPMs and 2nd/3rd gears). I've checked the transmission fluid level a couple...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By mferek
A few places I have experience with: G&C...

A few places I have experience with:

G&C tire and auto in Chantilly: I haven't had anything major done there but they've always been honest as far as I can tell.
RRT Racing in Sterling: Lots of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,860
Posted By mferek
Probably either the right front or right rear...

Probably either the right front or right rear since the diff is on the front left. Leaving one in is a pretty good tip though. getting that thing back on sucks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2015, 01:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,271
Posted By mferek
There's a shop called RRT in Dulles, VA that does...

There's a shop called RRT in Dulles, VA that does good work. They're very smart on BMWs and race cars in general. I've gone there a couple times and been happy with their work. website: RRT ::...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 12:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,454
Posted By mferek
oh wow, that's far easier than I was expecting....

oh wow, that's far easier than I was expecting. thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,454
Posted By mferek
What's a throttle body adaptation and how do you...

What's a throttle body adaptation and how do you do one? I'm neck deep in a CCV replacement and have never heard of a throttle body adaptation before.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2014, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,278
Posted By mferek
Nice! Thanks for the follow up!

Nice! Thanks for the follow up!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2014, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,278
Posted By mferek
you ever get this stuff put on?

you ever get this stuff put on?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By mferek
Oh, well that's a bummer haha. Take that thing...

Oh, well that's a bummer haha. Take that thing off then!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,372
Posted By mferek
Congrats. I wish I had that many pixels working...

Congrats.
I wish I had that many pixels working on my dash!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By mferek
You might still be able to get the instrument...

You might still be able to get the instrument cluster out even with the steering wheel on. I forget if my wheel was on when I did it... Worth a shot if you don't want to mess around with taking the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,494
Posted By mferek
And you used OE fluid, right? (I forget if you...

And you used OE fluid, right? (I forget if you mentioned this earlier)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 21,494
Posted By mferek
I have a vibration/shudder that sounds similar to...

I have a vibration/shudder that sounds similar to what you're experiencing. For me, it only really happens in 2nd and 3rd gear when the car is warmed up a bit. And the harder I press the gas, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By mferek
I've always assumed that people who type in all...

I've always assumed that people who type in all caps have no idea what they're talking about. I haven't been wrong so far...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,235
Posted By mferek
Very informative StephenVA! I agree that the...

Very informative StephenVA! I agree that the thin, open end wrench is a must-have. With a regular wrench, you will likely damage the rubber boot on the end link joints. Just as a heads up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2014, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,235
Posted By mferek
Yeah, sounds like it might be sway bar related...

Yeah, sounds like it might be sway bar related then. Bushings or end links seem like the most likely culprits. End links are easy to swap out and are pretty inexpensive, as I recall. I'm not sure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2014, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,235
Posted By mferek
Where exactly does this thump come from? Left...

Where exactly does this thump come from? Left side? Right side? Both? Does it change when turning? Torn CV boots can cause a thump, obviously localized to whatever side the noise if coming from....
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