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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2020, 12:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,325
Posted By EMT760RR
My brothers E90 had a oil pan gasket leak and oil...

My brothers E90 had a oil pan gasket leak and oil filter housing as did my BMW X-5 ( E70). On mine I replaced Valve cover gasket, oil plan, oil filter housing. Then all that brittle plastic on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,325
Posted By EMT760RR
Very common issue. I had mine replaced and I...

Very common issue. I had mine replaced and I looked down there recently for a oil change and it looks wet again. I hope it's just residual oil. It's not a BMW if it doesn't leak.... lol. I was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,318
Posted By EMT760RR
Broken engine bay partition.

I noticed my engine bay partition the 3 piece part literally crumbled and broke on my 08 X5 3.0 I was looking at older forum posts here and discovered this link below. Just wondering if their is any...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 763
Posted By EMT760RR
Now that I've thought about it again, it was just...

Now that I've thought about it again, it was just the oil cooler that was leaking.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 763
Posted By EMT760RR
Changed oil filter housing gasket.

I trackled the oil filter housing gasket on my 08 3.0 X5 this weekend. For me it was a PITA, that plastic outlet piping broke on the rad hose, had to change with an aluminum one from Amazon. Glad...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2018, 11:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 984
Posted By EMT760RR
cannot reset Transfer Case with INPA?

Tried to reset my adaptations after a fluid, after much research it looks that INPA cannot. My research says I need BMW GT1 or some other software like ISTA? Other's say to not even bother with low...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,588
Posted By EMT760RR
I found this along with a PDF with N55 diag...

I found this along with a PDF with N55 diag codes. Supposedly it's knock. See post # 5 Can you post the full hex code? 02XF x.x.x. If you reference the N55 document you can see a list for all the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,778
Posted By EMT760RR
Just to clarify. Dose has the ability to do it. ...

Just to clarify. Dose has the ability to do it. They made suggestions of independents in my area who they could vouch for. That wouldn't screw up with a software update. I literally only called...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-27-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,778
Posted By EMT760RR
Dose is the shop above. Who gave me the advice....

Dose is the shop above. Who gave me the advice. They didn't do the drain and fill. They're located 1 hour from my location in Northern San Diego. They came recommended by local european shops in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-26-2018, 11:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,778
Posted By EMT760RR
The shop that did the " drain and fill" was...

The shop that did the " drain and fill" was different than the shop that supposedly is " certified" by ZF. If you goto their website and see their youtube ads they claim they're one of 1-15 in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-26-2018, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,778
Posted By EMT760RR
clearing transmission adaptations after fluid change?

I recently had a shop do a drain and fill with an generic ATF which meets the M-1375.4 Shell Spec thankfully :yikes:. Initially, they said BMW fluid and realized they only had Total bulk on hand. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,205
Posted By EMT760RR
Understood. I mispoke, i mean't to say 75W90. In...

Understood. I mispoke, i mean't to say 75W90. In the past i've used Valvoline Syn power. Sounds like you'd recommend that over Lucas then.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,205
Posted By EMT760RR
75W80 diff oil

I found Lucas 75W90 on sale for 11.00 a quart. ( Pepboys) Cheaper than anything else ECS tuning has. ( liquid moly) my understanding that even though it has friction modifies. Which the highly...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-25-2018, 08:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 685
Posted By EMT760RR
Mechanic screwed up oil pan job? drive line bind now

I recently had my X5 with the 3.0 (N52) oil pan leak " fixed" under warranty. Upon receiving the vehicle, I noticed when turning the wheel sharp or lock to lock. I experienced " drive line bind" or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2018, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By EMT760RR
Yeah, apparently it can be anything from low...

Yeah, apparently it can be anything from low fluid, to a bad valve body seals or the mechatronic unit itself. I've gotten quotes to change the fluid ( OEM) with filter from 570.00 to 1,000. The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-18-2018, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,302
Posted By EMT760RR
At what mileage are you guys swapping out fluid?...

At what mileage are you guys swapping out fluid? I'm at 50k, some say too early or just in time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-17-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By EMT760RR
I took it in to get the battery checked. Sure,...

I took it in to get the battery checked. Sure, enough some idiot shop put in a old interstate battery but it was programmed to " AGM" instead of Lead Acid. So the battery wasn't being charged...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-16-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By EMT760RR
Odd shifting issues 08 X5

I recently bought a 08 X5 with a 3.0 N52 with 50k. I have a few issues going on. I know I have a oil pan leak that needs to be fixed. Oil drips near the back of the bell housing. You can see it run...
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