Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-15-2017, 11:46 AM
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Bluetooth pairing issues
Hello.
I have searched and went thru all the Bluetooth threads found no solution.
I have a 2003 X5 30i all rigged up for Bluetooth from factory, however it did not have
the module in the trunk.
I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-19-2017, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,772
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-06-2017, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,772
Solution for this issue found
After driving with a check engine light on for one year, I finally fixed it.
It turned out back in 2015 I changed the fuel filter and used a Mahle filter I bought on Amazon for around $50 or so.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-18-2015, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,920
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-18-2015, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 10,833
If your engine ever overheats, NEVER put cold...
If your engine ever overheats, NEVER put cold water or cold antifreeze in it.
Chances are the aluminum cylinder head will warp thus causing oil and antifreeze to mix.
ALWAYS wait for the engine to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2015, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,627
Job
Yes, Chain guides
I have done one of those in my VW VR6 OMG! I hated that job so much. I bet in the X5 is just as bad...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2015, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 879
Intake
Nice work!
I personally do not like those K&N Filters. If they are too oily it sometimes messes up the MAF.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2015, 05:27 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,627
What do you hate most about your BMW?
What I hate about my SUV is the price for parts the dealer asks for.
I find parts online sometimes 75% cheaper than at the dealer.
I seems that the dealer thinks just because we drive a BMW we...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-16-2015, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 9,006
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2015, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,112
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2015, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,345
Front Diff
I just did mine 3.0i front diff.
Previous owner ran it without any oil.
Bought another Diff with 75K miles on it. installed it , replaced all the seals, refilled her.
Good to go.
(PITA) Job...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2015, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,112
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2015, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,112
Pentosin
I used Pentosin because that was what the manual called for, as well as the auto parts store system.
Below is a more detailed thread on these issue:
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2015, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,112
X5 Transmission service picture
I am catching up with maintenance on my X5 3.0i 2003. I bought her a month ago with 126K miles on it.
Saturday I did transmission work.
I dropped the pan, replaced transmission filter.
I used...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-08-2015, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 14,277
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-08-2015, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 14,277
Best Oil
I bought my X5 a month ago.
Here is how the engine looks after the previous owner only ran Castrol Synthetic on it, oil changed every 10.000 for 126.000 Miles as recommended by BMW.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-07-2015, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 813
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-07-2015, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,856
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-07-2015, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 6,933
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-07-2015, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 14,277
Best oil
Oil is guaranteed for 15000 Miles, I do an oil change every 6 months or prior to winter and prior to summer.
If you do an oil change every 10.000 miles your oil will still be good since it is made...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-01-2015, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,880
Oil Leak
I replaced my front differential seals and O ring. Only because, my differential was shot.
I had to replace it. I bought my X5 like that. (knowing the transfer case) was bad, in which ended up being...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-27-2015, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,186
Fluid Pump
5 years ago I made my own pump. I have used it innumerous time for all kinds of fluids.
Works like a champ. My cost was less than $20
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-14-2015, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,811
Thank you Roman.
Yeah, I attempted to fix the...
Thank you Roman.
Yeah, I attempted to fix the seal housing from the dent they put on it. My fix was successful, no leaks from the new seal I installed, but it was too late, diff is totaled.
I will...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-13-2015, 07:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,811
Front differential
Thank you for the parts link above. Much appreciated.
I got a lot done today.
The differential is all lose now.
My biggest PITA now is the steering rack on the way. I think I will have to remove...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-12-2015, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,724
I believe my issue has to do with the boots on...
I believe my issue has to do with the boots on the coils, not vacuum leaks, lean fuel mixture or anything like that. The car has 126K miles, it was running perfectly fine. I was doing a valve cover...
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