Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-25-2016, 06:47 AM
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-24-2016, 11:45 PM
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Problem Solved!
Had a chance today to run the X5 out on the highway for 30 miles. HUGE difference in power and pickup. Now the IDrive controller shows an average of 22MPG instead of 11MPG being the best!!! More...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-24-2016, 02:01 AM
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Replies: 15
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I decided tonight just to open up the driver's...
I decided tonight just to open up the driver's side of the engine compartment and "see what I could see". Gave me a chance to look over the intake "bellows" (far, far better design, far more robust...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-17-2016, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 15
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Mr. Meyer...isn't that a built-in part of the...
Mr. Meyer...isn't that a built-in part of the fuel pump inside the fuel tank? As I mentioned...on occasion when in the garage, I hear something "kick in" and run for about 5 seconds and then stop. ...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-17-2016, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,337
Thank you for your replies fellows! They are...
Thank you for your replies fellows! They are greatly appreciated. Both replies focus on the automatic. That worries me as I know little about these complex units. All I have ever done is change...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-17-2016, 01:01 AM
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Replies: 15
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Will Road Test on Highway Tomorrow (no trailer)
See by reading by post, you learned a couple tidbits about your M54 engine (same as in my wife's 330i) as well? They are famous for leaking oil at the oil filter housing base. Just a small simple...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-16-2016, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 15
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Yes... I did, many times.
Thank you for your replies! Yes... I Tried a myriad of combinations of manual shifting and time and again trying full regular automatic. Finally getting back on the Florida flat lands, I was...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-15-2016, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 15
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Engine Bogs Down at Highway Speeds
New member here, thank you for your knowledge and experience.
2008 X5 3.0si (6 cylinder N52) 110,000 miles
We just ran a trailer full of goods up North to our cottage in a brand new Haulmark...
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