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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-12-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,470
Posted By Mdavidthomas
Lao, I did not try the front 214 wheels on...

Lao,

I did not try the front 214 wheels on the rear. I basically started having issues with oil leaks from the intake manifold and oil cooler/oil filter housing at ~90,000 miles. So, I ended up...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,492
Posted By Mdavidthomas
Purchased my 2013 CPO BMW X5 x3.5i sports...

Purchased my 2013 CPO BMW X5 x3.5i sports activity with about every option including towing package with 45k miles for $41,000. Just hit 92,000 miles and started smelling burning oil real bad. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,470
Posted By Mdavidthomas
Yes, I have the rear wheel fender lip extension.

Yes, I have the rear wheel fender lip extension.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2018, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,730
Posted By Mdavidthomas
Ended up going with BMW gaskets from ECS Tuning. ...

Ended up going with BMW gaskets from ECS Tuning. Replaced oil filter housing, oil cooler, intake manifold, and valve cover gaskets. Currently, I smell no burning oil and the spots in the garage...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2018, 01:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,470
Posted By Mdavidthomas
20" x 10" Style 214 Front rims on Rear of E70 X5

Anyone have any pics of a X5 with the Front style 214's on the rear of the car? I would like to run 275/40/20's all the way around so I can rotate them and hopefully get better life out of the tires?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2018, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,730
Posted By Mdavidthomas
I had another question as well: Last week...

I had another question as well:

Last week while looking for oil leaks, I think I inadvertently left the Oil fill cap loose. When my wife came home after a ~20 mile trip, the oil fill cap was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,730
Posted By Mdavidthomas
Using Aftermarket gaskets

Anyone use aftermarket gaskets for the oil filter housing or intake manifold gaskets? Are they just as good as OE (corrected from OEM)?

BMW gaskets seem to be about 2 - 3 x higher?

I see the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2017, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,572
Posted By Mdavidthomas
I am extremely concerned if my 2013 BMW X5 with...

I am extremely concerned if my 2013 BMW X5 with 65,000 miles has suspension components worn that bad to cause this. BTW, it did this at 45,000 miles as well.

Thanks for suggestions,
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,572
Posted By Mdavidthomas
How about tracking grooves in the roads or...

How about tracking grooves in the roads or someone posted calling it tramolining??? Anyway on certain roads, I have to work to keep my X5 going straight.

Thanks,

mdavidthomas
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2017, 09:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,572
Posted By Mdavidthomas
Steering/Handling of 2013 BMW X5's Sports Activity with 20's

Looking for some advice/experience here.

I have a 2013 BMW X5 Sports Activity with 20" rims. Bridgestone Runflats. The ride and steering is awful. The vehicle tracks ruts badly and seems to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2016, 07:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,015
Posted By Mdavidthomas
Get home today and try the lift gate with the...

Get home today and try the lift gate with the external gate button and now the dang thing is working. Last two mornings it has been pretty cold for NC (22F) but not sure that's had anything to do...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 37,015
Posted By Mdavidthomas
I have a 2013 BMW X5 and the tailgate unlocks and...

I have a 2013 BMW X5 and the tailgate unlocks and moves up ~1" and then comes back down. It does not lock. I'm thinking one of the lift motors/spindles has quit causing the system to bind and go...
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