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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2019, 11:53 AM
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Posted By bcredliner
Spraying potential locations for a vacuum leak is...

Spraying potential locations for a vacuum leak is always worth a try but it doesn't always work. In my experience, it is at best a 50-50 chance. A smoke test is a much better way to locate vacuum...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 247,243
Posted By bcredliner
If you mean the CCV mod by I did this, check your...

If you mean the CCV mod by I did this, check your work, Lots of suction at the oil cap can be a symptom of CCV problem. The sound could also be a vacuum leak. A smoke test is the best way to see if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2016, 05:53 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 247,243
Posted By bcredliner
It might be better, it's easy to innovate if you...

It might be better, it's easy to innovate if you don't know it can't be done.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 247,243
Posted By bcredliner
It has been documented that this mod can stop oil...

It has been documented that this mod can stop oil consumption. Has it been documented if the practice is good or bad for the engine? Anybody checked if there are downsides elsewhere? Anybody know if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 247,243
Posted By bcredliner
IMO there is no connection to eliminating the oil...

IMO there is no connection to eliminating the oil consumption and that it is good, or bad, for the engine. Would anyone do this on a new car?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 247,243
Posted By bcredliner
The majority of those that do some type of...

The majority of those that do some type of modification or workaround have a CCV system that is malfunctioning, in need of repair. IMO, if there is excessive oil consumption with a properly operating...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 247,243
Posted By bcredliner
That's the potential downside when the CCV is...

That's the potential downside when the CCV is removed. and when the engine RPM returns to an idle after reving one of the highest likely circumstances to generate your symptom. FYI- I think if stop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 247,243
Posted By bcredliner
There have been a few threads where a catch can...

There have been a few threads where a catch can was part of modification to the CCV system.
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