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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Apparently, I must really love this car because I...

Apparently, I must really love this car because I just dropped some major coins on it (more than 4x of what the car is worth according to Carvana)!

It all started with my wife coming home from a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2021, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,743
Posted By dkl
Wow...that's very nerve racking for a new water...

Wow...that's very nerve racking for a new water pump to go bad so soon. What brand was it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,520
Posted By dkl
I just past 150k and felt a slight vibration back...

I just past 150k and felt a slight vibration back at about 100k. It's actually getting changed out as we speak. My indie indicated that it looked squished, but hasn't failed yet, but I'm getting it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,213
Posted By dkl
I would be extremely happy if I got 17mpg...

I would be extremely happy if I got 17mpg average. As with OP, ours just turned 150k miles as well and it's averaging between 13-14mpg with mostly city driving :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2021, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,007
Posted By dkl
Unfortunately, Not. Since the posting, I've...

Unfortunately, Not. Since the posting, I've tried Kumho ECSTA STX, Toyo Proxes ST II, and now Bridgestone Dueler on all 4 corners. I still got the error with the Kumho and Toyo. I actually forgot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By dkl
...so an afternoon is plenty of time ;)

...so an afternoon is plenty of time ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2021, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By dkl
Agree that the first one will take more time, but...

Agree that the first one will take more time, but it should be fairly simple after that initial learning curve.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,373
Posted By dkl
It's not a fun job, but it's very DIY. I usually...

It's not a fun job, but it's very DIY. I usually don't like to tackle the more difficult jobs (I don't even like to do brakes...and I don't), but I was able to do all 4 window regulators in an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,150
Posted By dkl
^Agreed with mD. Most of us are overly attached...

^Agreed with mD. Most of us are overly attached to our E53 and occasionally have the same bad thoughts => https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/113488-bad-thoughts.html

Our 2004 E53...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,743
Posted By dkl
FYI - adaptive headlights came after 04/04...

FYI - adaptive headlights came after 04/04 production. I remembered this vividly because my car was built just 2 month shy of getting it :mad:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 651
Posted By dkl
HVAC foot actuator replacement?

Has anyone attempted to replace the HVAC foot actuator or any actuators in the HVAC? It appeared that my foot actuator is faulty as I can't direct any air to the foot well. I can't seem to find any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
^Your ride still seem to be in excellent shape -...

^Your ride still seem to be in excellent shape - Great to see some old-timers still hanging around!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Seeing your car do give me hopes that I can hang...

Seeing your car do give me hopes that I can hang onto mine for a good while! BMW does use some great quality paint - I haven't gave it a good "waxed" in the last 4 years and it's still cleaned up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2021, 10:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Ahhhhh...that makes more sense. After seeing...

Ahhhhh...that makes more sense.

After seeing those egregious offers, that's what I'm leaning towards. I'm probably going back to making the X5 my daily and "save" some mileage on the M Coupe as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2021, 01:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Great advice! All the bimmers (at...

Great advice!



All the bimmers (at least around my neck of the woods) are actually fairly new. I haven't seen too many older bimmers, especially clean ones running around. Most bimmers are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2021, 01:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Good to hear from you mD! Great to hear you're...

Good to hear from you mD! Great to hear you're doing well and enjoying retirement life.

Carvana low balling is right! The quote is at least $1.5K lower than KBB's trade in value!

If I have a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Got a quote from Carvana just for kicks and this...

Got a quote from Carvana just for kicks and this is what they'd offered...lol. At that price, I would keep it until the wheels falls off. I just put in 3x what they offered into the X (new tires,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,754
Posted By dkl
Rod bearings on BMW engines of this era are made...

Rod bearings on BMW engines of this era are made up of:


Lead - top sacrificial layer
Copper - middle layer
Steel - base layer


All 3 of those metals are elevated in your sample...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,754
Posted By dkl
Wasn't sure if your question was for me...if so,...

Wasn't sure if your question was for me...if so, there was no knocking of any sort. Caught it in time, there were no crank damage. The 3 oil analysis (attached) following the bearing change...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,754
Posted By dkl
OP already got 4 analysis to be able to see a...

OP already got 4 analysis to be able to see a trend - not sure if another one will yield any more useful info. I'm not sure I understand the logic from Blackstone's recommendation for cutting back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,754
Posted By dkl
Haven't seen too many M54 with rod bearing...

Haven't seen too many M54 with rod bearing issues. Perhaps, it's caused by the oil being contaminated with iron, thus, also caused excessive lead (bearing wear)? You can see that your bearing wear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Do you only put the cover on if the car is...

Do you only put the cover on if the car is completely clean? If I use the car once in a while, it will pick up some dirt and putting the car cover on will also cause it to pick up those dirt and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2021, 12:44 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Thank you for the input/suggestion. Putting...

Thank you for the input/suggestion. Putting on/taking off a car cover on the X5 won't be that fun. I would imaging it would probably be OK for a normal size car.



Make me an offer that I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2021, 08:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Good and fair point. Although, I've read mixed...

Good and fair point. Although, I've read mixed reviews regarding car covers causing more damage (scratching, trapping moisture, etc) than help. Any truth to this?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2021, 04:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,674
Posted By dkl
Bad thoughts

I've been thinking about letting my beloved X5 go recently, but having trouble writing a "For Sale" ad. I need some convincing either way.

I had saved up a long time for it and was finally able...
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