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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By rds0812
Battery Registration or Reprogramming of Computer?

I've got an 03 4.6is, manufacture date of 11/13/02, and planning on replacing dead battery with AGM Duracell.

Question - Do you have to register the battery, or program the computer when swapping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,047
Posted By rds0812
I put a used GM3 in my 2003 4.6is to alleviate...

I put a used GM3 in my 2003 4.6is to alleviate the Power Steering issue I was having (not engaging). Purchased from Ebay and installed, no issues since (2 years ago).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By rds0812
Good Car Cover

Any recommendations on a good car cover for the e53? My 4.6is is about to go full garage queen and want to keep the dust off her.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2021, 07:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By rds0812
Intermittent Power Steering

Read up on some possible causes of my power steering going heavy from time to time, seems to correct itself once she is turned off and back on again. Makes me think its an electrical issue, opposed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,751
Posted By rds0812
Achilles Desert Hawk UHP - I found these at...

Achilles Desert Hawk UHP - I found these at Walmart.com of all places $425 shipped to the house. Did some research, folks had nothing but good things to say on X5s and other heavy trucks/ SUVs. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,235
Posted By rds0812
Facebook Marketplace is a helluva deal - forget...

Facebook Marketplace is a helluva deal - forget BAT
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,840
Posted By rds0812
I hear ya on the Air suspension delete! In fact,...

I hear ya on the Air suspension delete! In fact, I got the "Self Leveling Suspension Inactive" warning on a few weeks ago, luckily it was just the 30A fuse in the trunk :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,840
Posted By rds0812
I could be talked into selling my 4.6is. She will...

I could be talked into selling my 4.6is. She will command a premium given the nature of the maintenance ans upgrades. Details below:

Maintenance/Service Performed since 2015 (All new components):...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2020, 09:39 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 42,311
Posted By rds0812
LN79869

LN79869
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,392
Posted By rds0812
Sorry to hear it - how many miles did you have on...

Sorry to hear it - how many miles did you have on her?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,455
Posted By rds0812
2003 4.6is - New Transmission Fluid Change Interval?

I recently sold my E39 M5 and bought an immaculately maintained 03' 4.6is, including a remanufactured ZF transmission, fuel filter and torque converter with approx. 25k miles and 3 years since...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By rds0812
Joshdub - anything else that you've had to do...

Joshdub - anything else that you've had to do maintenance wise, outside of what I described in my post??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By rds0812
Thanks guys... my logic is that with 180K miles,...

Thanks guys... my logic is that with 180K miles, every other suspension /mechanical part that typically fails had to have been replaced by now.. otherwise its the rarest and most reliable X5 ever......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2016, 10:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By rds0812
This is great advice! I was wondering about the...

This is great advice! I was wondering about the suspension aswell... I have not driven it or even seen it yet - I plan on seeing/driving it this weekend... I plan to give it the suspensions a solid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By rds0812
Should I Buy this well maintained 2004 X5 3.0 - Manual Transmission???

I'm a noobie to X5's, as I've been an E39 V8 snob for as long a I can remember :) - but I need some thoughts on a potential purchase...

2004 X5 3.0i - Premium & Cold Weather PKG w/ MANUAL 6 speed...
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