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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2026, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By X5chemist
Speaking of positive comments, when are meeting...

Speaking of positive comments, when are meeting up BBQ in Lockhart? We can meet in Austin. Hit the toll road for a cruise at 85 MPH! The drive to Lockhart is short at 85 MPH!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2026, 08:45 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 134,527
Posted By X5chemist
Cool looking bird.

Cool looking bird.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2026, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,026
Posted By X5chemist
After handwashing my truck from a 1000 mile trip,...

After handwashing my truck from a 1000 mile trip, I moved over to the X5. All the body trim was restored. Cerakote wipes were used. Using a leaf blower to blow out dirt, two buttons flew off the HVAC...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2026, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 333
Posted By X5chemist
Definitely a rare color around here. :bmw: Mine...

Definitely a rare color around here. :bmw:
Mine caught the attention of someone at a stealership. We were shopping for a new truck. They offered $3k as a trade in. I replied, $5k and I'll walk home....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2026, 11:33 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,540
Posted By X5chemist
Percent readings for post cat efficiency are not...

Percent readings for post cat efficiency are not common. Can you change to voltage? Anyway, 99.2% should indicate the cats are working very well. LTF fuel negative readings are not ideal yet. Extra...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2026, 11:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By X5chemist
The logo and raised lines are not white. What's...

The logo and raised lines are not white. What's the correct color? On vehicles with only electric cooling fans, I remove engine covers. Mine runs both mechanical and electric fans. The logo lines...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2026, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,026
Posted By X5chemist
Sounds like an electrical glitch or power spike....

Sounds like an electrical glitch or power spike. I would check electrical connections.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2026, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 287
Posted By X5chemist
Engine cover finish

My :drunk: one day used brake cleaner on the engine cover. Only the top portion. Yup, the white paint flaked off. How do ya'll refresh paint? I'll be installing new upper O2 sensors soon. Parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2026, 07:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,032
Posted By X5chemist
I won't complain about $10k+ on parts for mine....

I won't complain about $10k+ on parts for mine. :bmw: I've got plenty to go to catch up. Luckily, I can do most of the work. I get in it and go!

If it was not black, I would consider buying and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2026, 08:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,032
Posted By X5chemist
Don't give up! I see crowd sourcing is already...

Don't give up! I see crowd sourcing is already picking up! We can find a solution.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2026, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By X5chemist
Check the wire side plug. I had a bad low coolant...

Check the wire side plug. I had a bad low coolant warning for months. I finally traced it to a broken wire at the connector. Check the door through wire loom. It's a likely place for a wire break....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2026, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By X5chemist
Misfires can cause all kinds of unrelated...

Misfires can cause all kinds of unrelated problems. I know a guy who replaced a transmission due to a broken spark plug! The ECM never read a misfire. Only under load would it act up. It felt like a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2026, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,144
Views: 276,557
Posted By X5chemist
<1000 miles for an oil change. :thumbup:

<1000 miles for an oil change. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2026, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 288
Posted By X5chemist
Is there power there? Can you test if ground is...

Is there power there? Can you test if ground is okay?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2026, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 279
Posted By X5chemist
Nice! I want to see all the configurations side...

Nice! I want to see all the configurations side by side race down 1.6km!

Might as well add E53 favorite videos. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qwiPu5egeY)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2026, 05:10 PM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,026
Posted By X5chemist
Removed one of my best X5 purchases. :bmw: ...

Removed one of my best X5 purchases. :bmw:

Picked up my X5 after parking it for a week. I had to test drive my niece's 2006 Jeep Liberty. I replaced a bad heater core. Installed a new evaporator...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2026, 10:53 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,540
Posted By X5chemist
Most rich trims are caused by oxygen sensors,...

Most rich trims are caused by oxygen sensors, high fuel pressure, or a dirty air filters. Maybe old injectors are an issue? Trim limits at -9 are almost passing. What are the short fuel trims?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2026, 07:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 514
Posted By X5chemist
Don't forget to add a seat extender. ...

Don't forget to add a seat extender. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2026, 08:34 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,540
Posted By X5chemist
Confirmed. :thumbup: The Ford tool fits BMW...

Confirmed. :thumbup:
The Ford tool fits BMW Oxygen sensors. A little tight, but I'm sure both upper oxygen sensors can be removed. :bmw: Once I order two upper sensors, I'll replace them. The A/C...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2026, 12:07 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,540
Posted By X5chemist
I'm almost sure the tool is 22mm. I like its...

I'm almost sure the tool is 22mm. I like its thick crow foot. Plus, its a flex head type. I've used cheater pipes to get out stuck O2 sensors. I'll test it out this weekend and report back.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2026, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17,761
Views: 4,152,026
Posted By X5chemist
Took the X5 on its first out of town trip with...

Took the X5 on its first out of town trip with new rear wheel bearings. Ran up it up to 80 MPH to keep with traffic! It ran nice and smooth. MPG was bad with 105-107F temp readings! A/C temps reached...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2026, 11:31 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 134,527
Posted By X5chemist
Here's a nice conversion video. ...

Here's a nice conversion video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67zkYxPFxyw) Short nose to long nose clutch conversion. Go to time mark 1:50.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2026, 09:42 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,540
Posted By X5chemist
Does a Ford O2 sensor tool fit BMW sensors? ...

Does a Ford O2 sensor tool fit BMW sensors?

I've used mine several times on other vehicles. A cheater bar or mallet help too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2026, 09:07 AM
Replies: 672
Views: 134,527
Posted By X5chemist
The 3.0i mechanical fan is 16.5". The above...

The 3.0i mechanical fan is 16.5". The above Explorer fan is 17.5-18". A shroud would need to trimmed to fit a "truck" neck clutch/fan. The IS shroud would likely need to have the fan cut out. A front...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2026, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By X5chemist
If I was closer, I would go grab a full board...

If I was closer, I would go grab a full board liner. I need to pull mine off. The sliding roof part has the worst hang. It's at the bottom of my to do list. Eventually, I will get to it.
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