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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-25-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,055
Posted By Big Smoke
Do double check that tire goo in your 911. It has...

Do double check that tire goo in your 911. It has an expiry date. It can separate into two liquids, rendering it useless.

https://slime.com/pages/shelf-life-of-slime

“Stored in a cool...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,380
Posted By Big Smoke
If your doing an expansion tank? Some come with a...

If your doing an expansion tank? Some come with a new cap included. Some don’t. But make sure you replace both the cap and tank.
As above, not a difficult job. Worst part for me was getting that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-05-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,528
Posted By Big Smoke
While doing some front lower control arm work. ...

While doing some front lower control arm work.
I noticed my brake heat shield was loose.
One of the bolts had rusted through. A larger washer fixed the problem.
I will hunt for some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-05-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,779
Posted By Big Smoke
Center cap area peeling. I bet that is from...

Center cap area peeling.
I bet that is from balancing the wheels?
Those pit crew, ham fisted, tech's throw the wheel on the balance machine shaft,
sliding it along the the shaft. That will damage...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,612
Posted By Big Smoke
Better the devil you know ... Keep em. ...

Better the devil you know ...
Keep em.
Anything can go wrong in an out of warranty car.
You know your cars history. And you have enough desire, and the ability to seek the answers. If the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,561
Posted By Big Smoke
What size tires are on the Jeep? Are the rims...

What size tires are on the Jeep? Are the rims scuffed?
If I were doing it again? I would go square set up and 18" rims.
Two row, with a spare tire. And ditch the expensive run flats.

What I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By Big Smoke
Yonge street? I'll take you for a ride in my...

Yonge street? I'll take you for a ride in my 2011. Tho there is some snow tire NOISE.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2019, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By Big Smoke
My 2011 n35 oil cooler leak @92,000 kms. five...

My 2011 n35 oil cooler leak @92,000 kms.
five hour job, from what I was told. 30 dollar part from amazon
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,381
Posted By Big Smoke
I chased this issue as well. Dealer replaced door...

I chased this issue as well. Dealer replaced door handles. I believe a total of five of them over three trips.
It was found as battery drain, and codded to Comfort access. The car was not going to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Posted By Big Smoke
Have you been in another X5 for wind noise...

Have you been in another X5 for wind noise comparison? Before you pay 400-1000 for a seal. Have you had someone masking tape the door closed, and see if the noise goes away?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-09-2019, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,334
Posted By Big Smoke
I have had 7 replaced under warranty. Comfort...

I have had 7 replaced under warranty.
Comfort access fault. Short, not letting the car go to sleep. draining battery.
Door handle was warm.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,979
Posted By Big Smoke
X2 - for ard BMW has replaced 7 door handles...

X2 - for ard

BMW has replaced 7 door handles on my 2011 X5 for excessive battery drain. I will support ard's comment on warm door handles. Car was in the garage, it was cool. Rear door handle was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-15-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By Big Smoke
My 275/315's are neatly stacked in the garage,...

My 275/315's are neatly stacked in the garage, all clean and ready for spring.
My silly looking square 255/55/18 blizzaks are ready for
"roads should be closed" trips to the ski hills.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,517
Posted By Big Smoke
My leak was tank. Twice into the dealer while...

My leak was tank. Twice into the dealer while under warranty? They could not find any issues. @$195/hr. Topped up the closed system and sent me on my way.
Two weeks out of warranty. Leaking and my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,767
Posted By Big Smoke
My X5 threw #1 rod bearings 200 kms after an oil...

My X5 threw #1 rod bearings 200 kms after an oil change and oil cooler repair. You know that leaky oil cooler on the 3L's.
I asked head office to step in. BMWNA wanted nothing to do with it. It was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,887
Posted By Big Smoke
2 year stealership part, should have a two year...

2 year stealership part, should have a two year warranty? No?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2018, 04:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,216
Posted By Big Smoke
No spare in your car? Toss a small air...

No spare in your car? Toss a small air compressor, tire plug kit and tire goo, or a can of tire repair in your back storage.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,216
Posted By Big Smoke
I was getting 1 1/2 summers out of my...

I was getting 1 1/2 summers out of my bridgestones. I'm now 3 summers on my DSW's. With lots of tread left.
DSW's are 30 pounds lighter than the Dullers according to tire rack site. Very happy with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,506
Posted By Big Smoke
Entropy- When measuring pads, take a look at the...

Entropy- When measuring pads, take a look at the outside pad AND the inside pad. They don't necessarily wear at the same rate.
Do measure the rotor thickness.
Lots of pad? A little feathering on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-07-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,155
Posted By Big Smoke
https://youtu.be/zPrI8db74kA

https://youtu.be/zPrI8db74kA
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-07-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,155
Posted By Big Smoke
Any story you can tell is a good story. Car looks...

Any story you can tell is a good story. Car looks great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPrI8db74kA
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-07-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,284
Posted By Big Smoke
warm, not hot engine. Simple green, gentle but...

warm, not hot engine.
Simple green, gentle but firm warm water rinse.
30 years, 6 times a year, per car, 3 in the fleet currently.
I have had two issues. Datsun 280zx cracked distributor that i...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2018, 12:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,687
Posted By Big Smoke
are the drain holes clear at the bottom of the...

are the drain holes clear at the bottom of the rear door? They should be on the outside of the seal? I'll try and take a picture of mine tonight.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,689
Posted By Big Smoke
Beer time. Job well done.

Beer time. Job well done.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2018, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,018
Posted By Big Smoke
minesapasty- My front driveshaft removed itself...

minesapasty- My front driveshaft removed itself from my 2011 X5.
In searching, The BMW site only shows USA vin numbers for recalls. The BMW site showed. "not a valid vin". It could have been...
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