Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-01-2016, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 20
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All OEM filters are not created equal.
I get...
All OEM filters are not created equal.
I get my filters from the BMW dealer to ensure the OEM manufacturer has produced the filter to BMWs design/materials/processes/tolerances, in an ISO...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-31-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,729
This is similar to what I do.
I hot drain...
This is similar to what I do.
I hot drain the oil for around 10 mins, add a clean Qt of oil (to "push" the used oil out of the pan), then let it sit overnight.
Dealer sourced filters ONLY!
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-30-2016, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,743
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2016, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,233
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2016, 09:54 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 20,953
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2016, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,205
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2016, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2016, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2016, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Good to hear.
Check local recycle yards and...
Good to hear.
Check local recycle yards and Craigslist for part-out 4.8is E53s, these usually run in the 300 to 500 dollar range.
I've rebuilt a few Dana 44 Viper diffs, very tedious...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2016, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,354
Have you rebuilt a diff before?
Many...
Have you rebuilt a diff before?
Many specialized tools required (like travel indicators/mag bases, for setting hypoid gear backlash), shim sets in assorted sizes (to set side play clearance),...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2016, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 996
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-25-2016, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 996
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-24-2016, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,055
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-24-2016, 11:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 928
I went with the TUV approved, German made...
I went with the TUV approved, German made H&Rs....
H&R 30mm wheel spacers for BMW X5 BMB60757252 | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/381660646199?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true)
These are...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-24-2016, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 928
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-24-2016, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,420
If you are trying to get away from owning BMWs,...
If you are trying to get away from owning BMWs, "Last one I swear... (fingers crossed) (http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/104939-last-one-i-swear-fingers-crossed.html)", avoid the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2016, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,845
Looks good Jay.
Nobody has commented on...
Looks good Jay.
Nobody has commented on the tires, the Ultrac Vortis are like Michelin Sport Cup 2s/SuperSports.
Be sure to run toe/camber at minimums (or slightly below).
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-22-2016, 01:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,526
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-22-2016, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,078
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-21-2016, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,526
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-21-2016, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,526
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-19-2016, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,688
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-19-2016, 10:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 804
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-19-2016, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,515
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2016, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 24,688
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