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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
doesn't take a full-throttle punch to get the...

doesn't take a full-throttle punch to get the smoke; medium throttle will do it too. I first noticed it while annoyingly sitting in traffic. Pulling away & seeing the smoke for the first time.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 11:54 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
you're correct: a few of us have narrowed this...

you're correct: a few of us have narrowed this odd occurrence to a leaking intake manifold seal(s). If the dipstick is removed (good logic to follow there), there's another air intake source for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
My blue smoke started right after I towed a heavy...

My blue smoke started right after I towed a heavy boat up a huge long hill, floored the whole time. I'm thinking since one of my CVV's was torn, I worked up some crank case oil into my intake & it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
Ok: no disconnecty the harness :) I thought...

Ok: no disconnecty the harness :)

I thought there was a breather pump besides the CCV to help scavenge oil & vapor from infiltrating the intake.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
IS there a vacuum pump that I've heard very...

IS there a vacuum pump that I've heard very briefly mentioned on this forum that needs to be checked for operation? I guess I'll try to pull the throttle body and clean out the intake, see if that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
Any updates on this thread guys? My slightly...

Any updates on this thread guys? My slightly thicker Castrol 5w-40 oil and new CCV's did not alleviate my smoking. :(

M.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2013, 06:09 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
I'm beginning to think my mechanic slightly...

I'm beginning to think my mechanic slightly over-filled my engine by 1/2-3/4 quart or so. Will drain and fresh-fill tonight. Bought new CCV's to install just to be sure all basics have been covered....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2013, 10:21 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
Anyone have any updates to the smoking problem? ...

Anyone have any updates to the smoking problem?

Just this am I noticed that my 4.8is is now smoking after long idles. It's 100d here, 80 in the am and I have the OE Synthatic 5w30 BMW oil in my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 117,368
Posted By Porschesolutions
Anyone have any updates to the smoking problem? ...

Anyone have any updates to the smoking problem?

Just this am I noticed that my 4.8is is now smoking after long idles. It's 100d here, 80 in the am and I have the OE Synthatic 5w30 BMW oil in my...
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