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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,901
Posted By Antus
the $85 is for a 3 series. (which use only 6Qt...

the $85 is for a 3 series. (which use only 6Qt oil) if you have a V8 X5, u might need 8 or 9 bottle of oil.

i live in midwest, though. when i check the invoice, the dealer charge 0.5 hour labor...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,901
Posted By Antus
generally, the rule of thumb is every 1qt of oil...

generally, the rule of thumb is every 1qt of oil per cylender. thus, for 4 cylender engine, 4 qt, 6 cylender engine, 6qt, and 8 cylender engine, 8qt. prepare one extra bottle to top it off when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2007, 04:10 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,532
Posted By Antus
yes, it's different. here are some example i...

yes, it's different. here are some example i known of.
when i watch "ultimate factory, BMW" one of the workers said there are 2 type of firewall pad for Z4(one thiner, the other thicker) He...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,309
Posted By Antus
u need to add 50/50 mix. do not just add water....

u need to add 50/50 mix. do not just add water. when the light is on, the coolent level is quite low.

just drive to the dealer, ask them to top it up. I did it when my light was on, the local bmw...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,032
Posted By Antus
ya, i kinda agree with you. some of the design on...

ya, i kinda agree with you. some of the design on new X5 is just not user friendly.

technology should make people's life easier, not make things more complicated.

for example, the grove...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-23-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,134
Posted By Antus
although i don't believe bmw will introduce 5.6L...

although i don't believe bmw will introduce 5.6L onto E70. however, i do believe that bmw need to up their engine lineup to compete with Mercedes and Audi.

Mercedes basically put AMG on every...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-23-2007, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,280
Posted By Antus
I think a detuned 3.0L on X5 don't make sense. X5...

I think a detuned 3.0L on X5 don't make sense. X5 is a heavy SUV, a detuned 3.0L will make it almost unacceptable in performance. besides, a detuned 3L engine is not going to reduce carbon much. My...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-18-2007, 01:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,703
Posted By Antus
I think the following things are going to happen...

I think the following things are going to happen sometime in the future, just don't know if all will be in 08
1.maybe a more efficient x-drive like the new 5 series.
2. direct fuel injection for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,179
Posted By Antus
I think bmw play safe in the E70 generation. They...

I think bmw play safe in the E70 generation. They change very little considering it's a all new model. When the E53 first introduced, there were not many competitators and E53 actually owned the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2007, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,866
Posted By Antus
in addition to the first year run for E70. the...

in addition to the first year run for E70. the factory in SC just went through a major renovation in late 2006, early 2007. I will assume some of new associates(workers) are not yet familier with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2007, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,778
Posted By Antus
If you are worried about first year production...

If you are worried about first year production problem. Perhaps you can wait few more month for the 08 model year. (perhaps start production in Sep, 06.)

I haven't seen a production level X5 yet....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,624
Posted By Antus
My guess is we will have both 3.0d (one turbo)...

My guess is we will have both 3.0d (one turbo) and 3.0d (twin turbo)
In europe, X3 have both engine, i don't see any reason why we shouldn't.

However, the interesting thing is, some people said...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,310
Posted By Antus
thank you, so i guess BMW will further improve...

thank you, so i guess BMW will further improve the twin-turbo diesel and put it on X5.

another question for those in europe. What's the price difference between a single turbo diesel to twin turbo...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,310
Posted By Antus
No, the magazine is called "Car Magazine" I...

No, the magazine is called "Car Magazine" I believe it is published in England, but most Barnes & Noble have it. It is January 2007 issue, by the way.

No, it didn't say when the new engine will...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2007, 04:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,310
Posted By Antus
Car Magazine article on X5

While i was at BN today, i read the Car Magazine has an article on X5. There are some interesting points i never saw on this forum.
1. The chief project engineering Albert Biermann said the new 4.8i...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-07-2007, 09:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,334
Posted By Antus
ya, i know in normal case, Inspection II will be...

ya, i know in normal case, Inspection II will be out of the 4 year/50K. but in extreme case, there is a chance.

if someone drive very aggressively, the light might be up at 12K miles, instead of...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-07-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,334
Posted By Antus
it seems strange to me that BMW is offering the...

it seems strange to me that BMW is offering the free maintainance for years and they still don't have a standard proceduare on this.

in my opinion, they should do the one year or 15K miles and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,540
Posted By Antus
the current X5 3.0d has only 1 turbo.

the current X5 3.0d has only 1 turbo.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2007, 06:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,949
Posted By Antus
iDrive, yes it is a BMW first Sunshade, not...

iDrive, yes it is a BMW first

Sunshade, not sure.

panoramic moonroof, def no. Mercedes has it for long long time already. MB has it for all cars, S, E, C, M.. etc.
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