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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-25-2025, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 271,118
Posted By josiahg52
Mine is at the dealer getting ALL new suspension,...

Mine is at the dealer getting ALL new suspension, liftgate spindles, transmission service, fuel filter, EGR solenoid, brake fluid service, parking brake actuator and shoes, cabin and recirculation...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2025, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By josiahg52
When you say cage, do you mean the part that fits...

When you say cage, do you mean the part that fits inside of the filter? That part should stay with the cap. I completely unscrew the cap from the housing, just leaving it sitting in top of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2025, 11:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,026
Posted By josiahg52
Extending my 2011 X5 35d's operational life - 182k miles

It's time to address the many maintenance issues and start the service life extension of my X5. It has no third-row seat and S225A standard suspension. It has been a FANTASTIC vehicle and given me...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2025, 08:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 432
Posted By josiahg52
My diesel had Castrol dealership oil changes all...

My diesel had Castrol dealership oil changes all it's life until I bought it. I've used Mobil 1 since then. Engine looked and looks great. Castrol TWS was the "Gold Standard" for my M5 in the day....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2025, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 864
Posted By josiahg52
I did the exact same thing. I used a stick to...

I did the exact same thing. I used a stick to move the battery cables so they could contact the battery terminals and that restored power. A lesson learned. I just couldn't lever off the emergency...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-03-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By josiahg52
The ones I saw recently on eBay were entire...

The ones I saw recently on eBay were entire sensors, with the sensors, crossovers, and connectors and are listed for the X5 specifically. These are different than the ones I first saw years ago which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By josiahg52
Aftermarket/Unbranded NOx sensors - now SLE discussion

Any members have experience with these very cheap sensors? You can find them for less than $150 for the pair in various locations. Barring that, are there any verified good alternatives to sticking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-01-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By josiahg52
Has your FRM been replaced under the extended...

Has your FRM been replaced under the extended warranty? The scanner says both left AND right headlights. My fault was isolated to the left headlamp module. It's been intermittent for years and hasn't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2023, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,777
Posted By josiahg52
Pretty sure a 255/55R18 fits below mine. I...

Pretty sure a 255/55R18 fits below mine. I thought about carrying one. Or it was narrower? That was almost ten years go, I guess.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 271,118
Posted By josiahg52
Yeah, I'm going on eight years with some Philips...

Yeah, I'm going on eight years with some Philips 85415XV C1 Xtreme Vision bulbs and I'm thinking of replacing them after the hell it took installing those.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2023, 10:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,777
Posted By josiahg52
Depending on the package and options, a...

Depending on the package and options, a full-sized spare tire fits under the resr deck despite the battery location.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2023, 12:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By josiahg52
If I had my headliner and panels out, I'd...

If I had my headliner and panels out, I'd re-cover in black Alcantara.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 675
Posted By josiahg52
I thought it was the opposite, the X5s have only...

I thought it was the opposite, the X5s have only a HP EGR. The others have both LP and HP.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By josiahg52
For radio details, the CIC iDrive only shows what...

For radio details, the CIC iDrive only shows what fits in the right side of the split screen.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-05-2023, 01:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By josiahg52
If a receiver goes bad, the handle can get hot,...

If a receiver goes bad, the handle can get hot, melt, and render the CA system inoperable or malfunctioning.

Search comfort access problems and you will find a bevy of them that cause all sorts of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 707
Posted By josiahg52
So you have Comfort Access (you mentioned...

So you have Comfort Access (you mentioned changing the fob battery)? Door handle issues can cause mal-operation
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,073
Posted By josiahg52
Cats have a life expectancy, of course, but they...

Cats have a life expectancy, of course, but they are very durable. Poor mixture control can cause early issues. Related codes absent of other issues can be caused by vacuum leaks, exhaust leaks, bad...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-02-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 675
Posted By josiahg52
You used Valvoline but what about the level?...

You used Valvoline but what about the level? There is a specific procedure for checking and topping off the fluid level.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-07-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,417
Posted By josiahg52
I did the glow plugs and controller and some...

I did the glow plugs and controller and some other stiff at the same time just to not have to go down there again. Worth it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-03-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,417
Posted By josiahg52
That really has nothing to do with itself state...

That really has nothing to do with itself state or condition. I've had a battery fail in less than a year. The one in my M5 is ten years old. I replaced the original factory battery in my X5 at over...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,417
Posted By josiahg52
Not sure why the fuse blew but I'd look into the...

Not sure why the fuse blew but I'd look into the battery condition and FRM state.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By josiahg52
Assuming you have a diesel, the TB stays open a...

Assuming you have a diesel, the TB stays open a majority of the time. It only shuts briefly during engine shutdown to eliminate shudder and then reopens, will shut in a runaway diesel engine scenario...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-25-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,136
Posted By josiahg52
I have the base suspension, no third row.

I have the base suspension, no third row.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,526
Posted By josiahg52
It was a 10yr/120k mile extended manufacturer's...

It was a 10yr/120k mile extended manufacturer's warranty on the FRM. I only had about 75k miles on a three year old vehicle. You're out on age but BMW has done goodwill repairs if you're close on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,136
Posted By josiahg52
Awesome! This thread was worth posting for me....

Awesome! This thread was worth posting for me. It's giving me options I hadn't considered.

Monroe OE Spectrum
Koni FSD, now called Special ACTIVE
Bilstein B4
Bilstein B6 (w/taller top mounts...
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