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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-11-2021, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,718
Posted By Thecastle
It was probably a bad battery.

It was probably a bad battery.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 891
Posted By Thecastle
I did on my 335d couldn’t tell any difference. ...

I did on my 335d couldn’t tell any difference. Also tried it on my 7.3 psd and no difference. Most additives are unnecessary, except anti algae if you store the vehicle and your fuel has water...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-03-2020, 08:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,815
Posted By Thecastle
P.s. I had the upper and lower oil pan baskets...

P.s. I had the upper and lower oil pan baskets replaced, alignment, oil change and all parts done at the dealer for $2600 on a n63tu v8. Covered by extended warranty. Lol, it took the mechanic at...
Forum: X ///M Forum 02-02-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,757
Posted By Thecastle
Yes, unless someone has removed them. They are...

Yes, unless someone has removed them. They are there to reduce intake noise.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2020, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,713
Posted By Thecastle
lol �� tons of unique tools make a big difference...

lol �� tons of unique tools make a big difference on these cars.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2020, 09:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,988
Posted By Thecastle
Lol. I’ve owned both the 4.8i and currently an...

Lol. I’ve owned both the 4.8i and currently an x5m. While the 4.8i is no reliability champ, it’s been down right cheap to maintain compared to my x5m. Never ever ever buy a used x5m without a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,928
Posted By Thecastle
I have the 510, and find it works with older BMWs...

I have the 510, and find it works with older BMWs fine. However, never could get it to work on my F10 550i. Even after updating the firmware. So Carly was my solution for that car.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,441
Posted By Thecastle
P.s. don’t bother with seafoam, it was a...

P.s. don’t bother with seafoam, it was a chemicals designed in the 1950s to help clean outboard 2 stroke boat motors carburetors and provide a lubricant protectant while storing it. It’s wasn’t...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2019, 05:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,289
Posted By Thecastle
The e70 in general is average to above average in...

The e70 in general is average to above average in reliability. But expensive to repair if you can’t diy.

Specifically the diesels... the m57 engine itself is fairly reliable, but it does have...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2019, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,520
Posted By Thecastle
Try some at-205 to stop the smoking. If the...

Try some at-205 to stop the smoking. If the seals aren’t torn, it will fix it up to make it a few more months or years without smoke. At this point you don’t have anything to loose. It stopped my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2019, 03:55 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By Thecastle
Whistle Agreed, I have one! There is no way to visually...

Agreed, I have one! There is no way to visually tell you have overloaded your trailer or tow vehicle. I suspect this is a major cause of blow outs and bad handling.

the cat scale is how I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By Thecastle
I too drive my X5 while towing a 22ft travel...

I too drive my X5 while towing a 22ft travel trailer at 80mph (sometimes more) while towing. Most of the time I'm at 70-75mph and I've switched to hartland tires on my TT which are speed rated at...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,118
Posted By Thecastle
So if you wired your 7 pin connector properly and...

So if you wired your 7 pin connector properly and used the BMW wiring harness then the brake controller is plug and play.

a 7 pin connector provides 12V - 15 amp service to power the trailer...
Forum: X ///M Forum 02-11-2019, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,838
Posted By Thecastle
go at least a size smaller on the rims to 18's or...

go at least a size smaller on the rims to 18's or 19s
Forum: X ///M Forum 02-11-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,214
Posted By Thecastle
I purchased the car at an autonation toyota...

I purchased the car at an autonation toyota dealer, and bought the autonation gold warranty at the time of purchase.. totally worth it for me! Its covered everything I can ask for.

3/36K mile...
Forum: X ///M Forum 02-11-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,214
Posted By Thecastle
AutoNation Gold 3yr/36K mile warranty. I've...

AutoNation Gold 3yr/36K mile warranty.

I've had the following items covered;
Alternator
Turbo Oil Return Block Seal
Valve Cover Gasket
Rear Main Seal
Manifold Air Pressure Sensor
Turbo Oil...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,163
Posted By Thecastle
Have you checked the battery? Usually when I...

Have you checked the battery?

Usually when I see random errors if the alternator is fine then it’s the battery.

On my x5 my alternator would die about every 30-40k miles....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By Thecastle
Agreed, self leveling suspension is great! ...

Agreed, self leveling suspension is great!

The one issue I've noticed though is it can mask any visual indicators of overloading the car. I had a recent trip to Colorado where I had about 850lbs+...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By Thecastle
With that much weight the trailer should have...

With that much weight the trailer should have brakes. Most states require trailer brakes for trailers greater than 3500-4500lbs. I've towed that much 5K without trailer brakes on my X5M, and it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,242
Posted By Thecastle
Since its an X5 the alternator could be tired as...

Since its an X5 the alternator could be tired as well :-(. They can go without any warning, or only a warning that your having increased battery discharge. Replace your battery 1st, however.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,969
Posted By Thecastle
Here's my log info on my 2008 X5 4.8i When I...

Here's my log info on my 2008 X5 4.8i

When I sold it, it still had bad valve stem seals, a leaking front differential, a broken sunroof that would not close from the vent position, leaking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2018, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,969
Posted By Thecastle
Thats a good choice. My experience has been that...

Thats a good choice. My experience has been that both V8's I've owned have cost a ton of money to keep going. I spent more than 8K in 6months on my 4.8i (N62) and more than 10K in 12 months on my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,065
Posted By Thecastle
Having done exactly this repair, I'd say. ITs...

Having done exactly this repair, I'd say. ITs probably a 5 for a newbie, and maybe a 2 for a pro.....

Yes your valve steam seals sound bad, get some AT-205 and see if that stops the smoking, I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,969
Posted By Thecastle
Youtube is a great place to go and find car...

Youtube is a great place to go and find car repair videos. Let's be frank here, it's full of people who have no credentials to actually give a real car review just view bait. So they can make some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 50,084
Posted By Thecastle
Nice mods! We are seriously considering...

Nice mods!

We are seriously considering lithium for the weight savings. We're running 430ah of golf car batteries which weigh 242lbs+case (4x60.5lbs) So for that weight we have a usable...
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