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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
I’ve always thought meth injection on N/A was a...

I’ve always thought meth injection on N/A was a good idea. Just a bit of added security for the tune, but also the benefit of how clean it keeps everything. When I took that DISA out it was super...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Here is a scenario that I have experienced. It...

Here is a scenario that I have experienced. It might be different circumstances, but at the end of the day it’s all the same.

Anybody?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Yeah, the M52 has different rings. The one...

Yeah, the M52 has different rings.

The one good thing I have going for me is, the amount of water/meth passing through my head is steam and chemically cleaning any contaminates from my top end. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Yes actually, low oil level. I’ve always...

Yes actually, low oil level.

I’ve always been a Mobile 1 guy, but the sticker in my engine bay says, “USE ONLY BMW SYNTHETIC HIGH PERFORMANCE ENGINE OIL”. So I was like, ok I am new to this and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Another confusing oil thread: Mobil Super Syn Euro vs M1 EP HM?

I’ve got a few jugs of old stock Castrol.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/e64382b6ff3bb3dd1ea59b59b599ac8e.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Previously I would get the oil to temp for 30 or...

Previously I would get the oil to temp for 30 or more minutes. Where I was lacking was getting the oil to temp during warm up.

I never hit 15000 miles on the oil. The most 6000, but I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 12:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Ahh yes, the fiasco. Haha, I think it was a few...

Ahh yes, the fiasco. Haha, I think it was a few things things.

This E53 is my first BMW, so I was following their service protocol.

The 5-30w probably was not that much of an issue when she...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
I had the same tapping issue as well. I used STP...

I had the same tapping issue as well. I used STP Oil Treatment every oil change until it stopped. I figured if it worked for the Corvette guys what could it hurt. My tapping was pretty bad,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2019, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Another confusing oil thread: Mobil Super Syn Euro vs M1 EP HM?

bc, in your opinion if mileage was only 2000-3500 per year, how often would you suggest changing out the oil and filter per year?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/27ff280a...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191022/27ff280a70ab655fd3a6b2956f20a092.jpg

The highways here in Texas have limits at 80 mph. When E53 manual owners are at those speeds rpms are at 4000 and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
After the rod bearing fiasco, I believe the M54...

After the rod bearing fiasco, I believe the M54 should use 5-40w.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,878
Posted By Happy
Here is an option: Pennzoil Platinum Euro...

Here is an option:

Pennzoil Platinum Euro 5-40w
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