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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2014, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,799
Posted By SilverFalcon5
I changed the Driver Door about three months ago...

I changed the Driver Door about three months ago and went with the FeBi brand unit have not had any issues with it. cost less then the BMW original part.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,313
Posted By SilverFalcon5
I found this and additional posts on other BMW...

I found this and additional posts on other BMW sites with the possible remedy ranging from, Bad alternator/voltage regulator, to oil soaked TCM wiring harness, speed sensor, bad transmission, to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,313
Posted By SilverFalcon5
P0735: Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio

P0735: Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio: 2003 3.0i with 171,200 miles

Has anyone had any experience with this code?

Three days ago was on the high way and bout 75 or 80 mph X5 went into "trans failsafe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,120
Posted By SilverFalcon5
Thanks RB for the reply, I will likely try the...

Thanks RB for the reply, I will likely try the Rotella T6 this time around. locally Wally-world has it for $21 a gallon, and I have several Mann filters on the shelf already.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2014, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,120
Posted By SilverFalcon5
Your using Rotella interests me, I ran Rotella T...

Your using Rotella interests me, I ran Rotella T in diesel trucks and tractors in the past but not gas engine. How does it compare to BMW spec?

I am coming due for an oil and filter change, with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,406
Posted By SilverFalcon5
Last month the driver side door handle carrier...

Last month the driver side door handle carrier mechanism went bad and while I waited for the replacement to arrive. my wife drove the X5 to work that day, she stopped at home to pick the kids up for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2014, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,663
Posted By SilverFalcon5
I cleaned mine this past week, I used the FJC...

I cleaned mine this past week, I used the FJC brand of A/C evap cleaner and odor control. I had to take off the cabin filter tape the hose from the can to a dowel rod and insert in the two openings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2014, 10:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,791
Posted By SilverFalcon5
Similar happened to me last fall, the clip worked...

Similar happened to me last fall, the clip worked out and sent fluid all down the street, luckily it was only 5 houses from my driveway. I replaced the 2 x-rings on the heat exchanger and pushed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 941
Posted By SilverFalcon5
if I remember when I pulled mine it located in...

if I remember when I pulled mine it located in rather snug, I think there is a boss located on on opposing corners of the mating surface, I do know it is very important to return the bolts to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,907
Posted By SilverFalcon5
My 03, with 165k did something similar this...

My 03, with 165k did something similar this winter. I was backing out of my garage and she was running really rough. I immediately shut it down then tried to restart. It would crank but not fire....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,040
Posted By SilverFalcon5
I replaced pads/rotors all the way around this...

I replaced pads/rotors all the way around this past weekend. I went with Centric Posi-quiet ceramic pads and Meyle Platinum rotors. Replaced all the hardware, slide bushings and caliper bolts. So...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2014, 11:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,436
Posted By SilverFalcon5
It is also a good time to refresh your oil filter...

It is also a good time to refresh your oil filter if you are near the middle of your oil and filter change cycle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2013, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,260
Posted By SilverFalcon5
I replaced the Oil filter housing gasket about...

I replaced the Oil filter housing gasket about 600 miles ago but nothing down that low.

I pushed it back on, filled and bleed the system got it back to operating temp and no leaking I will get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,260
Posted By SilverFalcon5
Heat exchanger came loose

Has anyone experience the Heat Exchanger coming detached from the radiator?

I was a few houses from my driveway and the "check coolant level" came on, I know I had some weeping around the o-ring...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By SilverFalcon5
The Gasket came out in two pieces and was really...

The Gasket came out in two pieces and was really easy to clean up the housing face
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By SilverFalcon5
it is a 2003 3.0

it is a 2003 3.0
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,108
Posted By SilverFalcon5
Oil filter housing Gasket and What I learned

Changed the oil filter housing gasket this weekend. I learned a few things;

after 163,000 plus miles the gasket becomes rock hard

disconnect the banjo bolt for the oil feed line to the...
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