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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
You are entitled to your own opinion, remember...

You are entitled to your own opinion, remember there is GM europe and GM usa... an example in EU tons of GM diesel manufactured cars roaming.
we dont get them here.........
I'd pay the extra $$ to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
:iagree:

:iagree:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
you DA MAN...Thanks

you DA MAN...Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
YOU ARE RIGHT- buying from dealer- aint messing...

YOU ARE RIGHT- buying from dealer- aint messing around Thanks X5 Meister



Pelican Parts Sales Department to me
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This is a 4 liter container....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
I hear you , unless the dealer does not know...

I hear you , unless the dealer does not know exactly what inventory they have and the difference between a liter and 4 liters - then they're on drugs. I called 2 stearlerships already and price was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
[QUOTE=X5 Meister;753214]3. P/N -114 is Dexron VI...

[QUOTE=X5 Meister;753214]3. P/N -114 is Dexron VI which retails for $72.89 for 4 liters. See me post #42.
4. Thus it costs $18.22 per liter retail,
QUOTE]

Unless I heard wrong I thought dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
Yes sorry - 1 digit less -pan says 83 22 0 024...

Yes sorry - 1 digit less -pan says 83 22 0 024 359 and doing trans service. Does transfer case also take the same fluid? I had the impression it was different- pls clarify . Also if 359 is old and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 70,056
Posted By martz
With everyones indulgence would like to revive...

With everyones indulgence would like to revive this thread---- with that said is DEX VI basically Texaco ETL 8072B and or BMW part # 83 22 024 359 fluid ?

Wife owns a 05 X3- with 50k miles on it...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-18-2009, 07:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,339
Posted By martz
TC as torque converter? how do you get to the TC?...

TC as torque converter? how do you get to the TC? is their a drain plug? Thanks
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-09-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,339
Posted By martz
Thanks. No drain plug for the torque converter? ...

Thanks. No drain plug for the torque converter? probably 30K intervals then after my first 50k would be ideal.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-08-2009, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,339
Posted By martz
Transmission service

Dealership will probably indicate that it is a lifetime fill and no need of maintenance,( big disaster with mercedes benz) but at what mileage do you guys recommend doing a Trans filter and fluid...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-03-2009, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,948
Posted By martz
SAY what !!!!My understanding is an Oil filter is...

SAY what !!!!My understanding is an Oil filter is to filtrate the Oil and thus allow it to lubricate the internal parts of the engine. You are saying that an OEM filter holds the oil in it's...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-01-2009, 01:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,948
Posted By martz
but how can they tell what symtoms are they...

but how can they tell what symtoms are they experiencing- there is No oil pressure gauze on this SAVs ?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-01-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,017
Posted By martz
Did you do it yourself? Can you share the...

Did you do it yourself? Can you share the procedure?
Trans filter, trans fluid, and how do you measure proper level as I dont think my 05 model has a trans dipstick to measure level .
Is there...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-01-2009, 12:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,123
Posted By martz
I replaced mine to ceramic Euro Akebonos- AWesone...

I replaced mine to ceramic Euro Akebonos- AWesone - no brake dust in 2 weeks of use and stopping power is great.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-01-2009, 12:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,948
Posted By martz
How would one know without an oil presuure gauze?...

How would one know without an oil presuure gauze? Does the idiot light come on upon start up? Isnt it's purpose is to solely filter the oil only? Btw since I do 4 k oils changes ( and I most likely...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-22-2009, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,948
Posted By martz
Choice of oil filter on the M54 engines

Mann
Hengst
Mahle/knecht
Bosch

Wondering what is the preferred brand you guys use of the 4...thanks much.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-09-2009, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Posted By martz
Road side Assistance

Received mail from BMWNA indicating that our (free 4 yr) road side assistance will expire by the end of the month and that I can renew $69.90 for an additional year. My wife is the primary driver of...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-11-2009, 03:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,571
Posted By martz
Unsprung weight is that portion of a vehicle that...

Unsprung weight is that portion of a vehicle that is not supported by the suspension .(i.e. wheels, tires and brakes)
Also by reducing the weight of the vehicle's rotational mass (unsprung), it...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-07-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,571
Posted By martz
Thats great info Steve! Care to elaborate, how'd...

Thats great info Steve! Care to elaborate, how'd you narrow it down as the vanos causing the poor consumption?
Was it noisy during start up? Or was it the slight sputtering/vibration , like foul...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-04-2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,757
Posted By martz
ck your fuel pump relay or fuse

ck your fuel pump relay or fuse
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-04-2009, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,571
Posted By martz
No, its a 5 spd auto. So you guys think going to...

No, its a 5 spd auto. So you guys think going to a higher profile tire wouldnt help? I see it this way - smaller wheel, taller tire,- easier to roll= increase in MPGs

I have always done the plus...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-25-2009, 08:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,571
Posted By martz
The Rant was welcomed!!! It is an X3 we...

The Rant was welcomed!!!

It is an X3 we drive, 3.0-in line 6, German engineered transplant with variable valve timing. In other words it translates to a Efficient, (Economical), Robust...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-24-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,571
Posted By martz
I would love to have a manual transmission X3. I...

I would love to have a manual transmission X3. I recall one of the members of this forum tracking the e83 and loved the handling of the SAV.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 02-24-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,571
Posted By martz
I guess I am not alone!

I guess I am not alone!
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