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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,569
Posted By sawastea
Yes, I had no idea that the BMW's after '98 can...

Yes, I had no idea that the BMW's after '98 can use regular oil.

I've been using Mobil synthetic.

Dave, thanks. The light that came on what the SES. I will talk to my wife today to see what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,569
Posted By sawastea
Guys, maybe you can expand on this. Instead of...

Guys, maybe you can expand on this. Instead of the low oil, the check engine light came on. There was a slight ticking sound from the area where the oil is put in (crank shaft?). The dipstick was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,237
Posted By sawastea
Along with Joe, I'd try Darien Auto off of post...

Along with Joe, I'd try Darien Auto off of post road and exit #13 (next to BP, same exit to go to Darien center. Instead of hanging a right from the north, go left, under the bridge and about 1/5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2012, 08:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
Yea, Cobra called me back and they felt it's the...

Yea, Cobra called me back and they felt it's the chain, as everyone was stating. Ordered a new chain for $100. Time to get to work!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 151,053
Posted By sawastea
Amazing!

Amazing!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
Fellas, many thanks and sorry for the ignorance.

Fellas, many thanks and sorry for the ignorance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
For those who have worked on removing the...

For those who have worked on removing the transfer case, how many hours of labor are we looking at here? Is this a two hour job or five?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
Notwithstanding, they still need to remove the...

Notwithstanding, they still need to remove the transmission to diagnose the issue right? There is no simple way to save on the asinine labor costs on this one? The only light of hope here is that the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
Interesting...I'm starting to look into it. From...

Interesting...I'm starting to look into it. From what i understand, there is a popping noise that is more correlated with this issues than a clacking sound. I called cobra transmission and left them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
Same situation. I'll be at 115K pretty soon. Did...

Same situation. I'll be at 115K pretty soon. Did you get a used tranny or did they rebuild the broken parts?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
Both shops drove it, and checked it. They lifted...

Both shops drove it, and checked it. They lifted the car and one kept it overnight. I'm not saying that they're lying, but I do respect their opinions. It's more like this...

Going from N to 1. If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2012, 11:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,692
Posted By sawastea
Exclamation Need to replace the transmission :\

I have a 2001 MT 3.0i with about 115K miles on it. The transmission, though it works, has cracking sounds when I shift gears between 1-2-3. It only happens when I rev or try to start fast. When I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,341
Posted By sawastea
Just had mine replaced today. $120 at a private...

Just had mine replaced today. $120 at a private shop in CT.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,226
Posted By sawastea
Cool A lot of issues with the 2001 X5 3.0i, eh?!?

Seems like everyone who has one has had issues. Mine have started this year, from replacing a busted axle and sway bar links, to my most recent debacle of it overheating and replacing the coolant...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2008, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,068
Posted By sawastea
I just had my truck overheat and had the coolant...

I just had my truck overheat and had the coolant reservoir replaced as well as the shift link. I was driving it today and it was fine on the highway until I got onto the backroads. The 'check engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,931
Posted By sawastea
I'm curious as well, as this happened to me last...

I'm curious as well, as this happened to me last night after leaving my truck at LaGuardia for four days. Drove it home to CT, and 1/2 it went to red, as I was arriving home, a red water pressure...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 01-14-2008, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,806
Posted By sawastea
Interested as well...

Interested as well...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,836
Posted By sawastea
My 2001 3.0 also is an oil guzzler. Comes with...

My 2001 3.0 also is an oil guzzler. Comes with the territory I guess :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2008, 11:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 21,015
Posted By sawastea
Cool ^^^^ Yup, did that last week and it worked well....

^^^^ Yup, did that last week and it worked well. You might have to try it twice befiore you get it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By sawastea
Red face Ohh Boy...Have to get frt axels and sway bar links fixed...

2001 3.0 with 95K miles on it. Bought it mid last year with 85K on it. No warranty and when I got my oil changed today at a local mechanic, he was looking over the car (front end noises when hitting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2007, 03:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,135
Posted By sawastea
http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/BMW%20X5%20Owner...

http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/BMW%20X5%20Owners%20Manual%20-%202001.pdf
Forum: Group Buys 12-13-2006, 09:29 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 50,283
Posted By sawastea
1. Asawadude 2. LeMansX5 3. Chuk01 4. Sax5 ...

1. Asawadude
2. LeMansX5
3. Chuk01
4. Sax5
5. SILENTx5
6. Paomien
7. Izzy
8. PDX5guy
9. WagnerX5
10. onelovebmw
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,034
Posted By sawastea
To that extent, and sorry for bumping this, but...

To that extent, and sorry for bumping this, but there is a loud hissing sound when I make a sharp left/right turn when the wheel is fully turned to either side. Mainly occurs on the right turn.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2006, 05:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 741
Posted By sawastea
Cool Any good independent shops in south Connecticut?

I recently bought a 2001 X5, 3.0 and was wondering if anyone had any good contacts in south Connecticut. I hate going to the BMW shop and they always hose you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2006, 02:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,229
Posted By sawastea
I'm in the same boat here. My dilemma is that the...

I'm in the same boat here. My dilemma is that the LED lights are not 100%. The volume is fine, but when you switch from station to station, not all the LED lights on the panel work. Roughly 60%.
...
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