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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,945
Posted By BimmerDude
Rear Tire problem!!!

Hello to all, just wondering why the inner part of my rear tires are going so fast versus the middle and outer part? I know the way the suspension is and the tires sit some what in an angle. But is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,413
Posted By BimmerDude
I agree, my sport X is bumpy, but that is the...

I agree, my sport X is bumpy, but that is the reason I bought it. It handles like its on rails. If I wanted a smooth ride, I would have bought an Escalade. To each his own. Smooth ride would be nice...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2007, 12:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,858
Posted By BimmerDude
LOL, that's the way I feel. Thanks guy.

LOL, that's the way I feel. Thanks guy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2007, 10:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,858
Posted By BimmerDude
Hey Steve, have you done a tranny flush yet? I've...

Hey Steve, have you done a tranny flush yet? I've got an 01 4.4 with 91k on it. Just wondering what to expect after 100k. Thanks. As for the oil, I've decided to go with BMW HP OIL, and leave it at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2007, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By BimmerDude
Right, my bad. I was referring to my 4.4i. Thanks...

Right, my bad. I was referring to my 4.4i. Thanks for the heads up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,135
Posted By BimmerDude
The T-stat is right next to the water pump. Since...

The T-stat is right next to the water pump. Since he is removing the water pump it would be extremely silly not to change the T-stat. Plus, you have to remove the water pump to change the T-stat....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2007, 12:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,858
Posted By BimmerDude
So what I'm hearing is that I should go with...

So what I'm hearing is that I should go with either BMW HP oil, or Mobil 1 0w-40? Is this correct? By the way, thanks to all for your help...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2007, 02:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,858
Posted By BimmerDude
What type of Engine oil brand???

Hello again, I was talking with my buddy today about what type of engine oil brand name is a good one to use for my 4.4 X. So we came up with 3 types that should work great. I just wanted to know...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,849
Posted By BimmerDude
Update! Went to dealer today, and it turned out...

Update! Went to dealer today, and it turned out to be my sway bar links. Replaced both and no more noise!!! :rofl: At the same time, I took out my original three spoke wheel, and upgraded to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2007, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 994
Posted By BimmerDude
Whats so different? Unscrew oil filter, unscrew...

Whats so different? Unscrew oil filter, unscrew oil cap, get ramps to put X up or just jack it up. Unscrew hex screw to drain oil. Now do it in reverse and just add oil filter back and pour some oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2007, 03:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,217
Posted By BimmerDude
Also, is Castrol Syntec any good? And I've done...

Also, is Castrol Syntec any good? And I've done the flush and my oil is looking good, but like I've said, I use the Full BMW Synthetic. Do you think that I should change? Does it really matter since...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,217
Posted By BimmerDude
Hawk, my mechanic has been saying this since I...

Hawk, my mechanic has been saying this since I bought my X. He told me that semi-synthetic is better then Synthetic because it helps to coat the engine internals better then Synthetic. But he said to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,849
Posted By BimmerDude
So what was the problem? I need to know before I...

So what was the problem? I need to know before I go to the dealer on Friday. This way I can give them some idea's so that they wont try to screw around with me. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2007, 12:14 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 25,849
Posted By BimmerDude
Sorry to bring this thread up again, but I'm...

Sorry to bring this thread up again, but I'm experiencing the same symptoms as everyone else. Kucak, did replacing the tension strut, ball joint, control arm, and sway bar link help? I'm going to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2007, 01:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,441
Posted By BimmerDude
Everyone has a valid point here. But I've heard...

Everyone has a valid point here. But I've heard the knocking of other X's and I truly understand what this man is talking about. Look, try the flush, at the same time, drop some fuel cleaner in there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2007, 01:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,441
Posted By BimmerDude
Everyone has a valid point here. But I've heard...

Everyone has a valid point here. But I've heard the knocking of other X's and I truly understand what this man is talking about. Look, try the flush, at the same time, drop some fuel cleaner in there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2007, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 831
Posted By BimmerDude
So your talking about the 4.8 X, not the 4.6,...

So your talking about the 4.8 X, not the 4.6, right? If the 4.8, this has happened to my cousins 4.8, he took it in, dealer said it is a computer thing. Sometimes when you shut off the car after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,441
Posted By BimmerDude
My personal opinion, drop some oil flush in the...

My personal opinion, drop some oil flush in the engine, let it run for about 15 min or so. Even better, drive it around the block a few times, drop the oils, let it drain till there is no more drips....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2007, 11:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,441
Posted By BimmerDude
Is it Knocking all the time? How many miles? What...

Is it Knocking all the time? How many miles? What type of gasoline are you using? Do you do in between oil changes? Does it just knock upon start up? Lets start with these questions, and narrow it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,217
Posted By BimmerDude
I've got the Dice kit in my X. I love it, there...

I've got the Dice kit in my X. I love it, there is nothing wrong with it. The Dice turns off after 30 sec. of shutting off your X. I leave it in all the time. So far no problems after 4 months of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,217
Posted By BimmerDude
I believe sludge happens when you don't do in...

I believe sludge happens when you don't do in between oil changes. I had a previous post about this. I even had pics to back up what I was explaining. Either way, my mechanic had this one customer,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,217
Posted By BimmerDude
Yes sorry, Gold Eagle. All you do is pour it in...

Yes sorry, Gold Eagle. All you do is pour it in the engine. Let the engine run for about 10 min. Then turn it off and flush your oils. What I do, is drive around the block a few times. For some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2007, 11:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,217
Posted By BimmerDude
Eagle Gold engine flush. I've use it every other...

Eagle Gold engine flush. I've use it every other oil change. It does wonders. When I first bought my X, I did my flush. You should have seen the gunk that came out of the engine. I like this stuff....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2007, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,370
Posted By BimmerDude
Anyone with a 4.4 or higher that has an AFE CAI?...

Anyone with a 4.4 or higher that has an AFE CAI? All I can say is with the 4.4, you feel a big difference with torque and HP. Right from take off and at mid level. There is a lot of info about this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,158
Posted By BimmerDude
Nice lift guy! How much did that cost you? I've...

Nice lift guy! How much did that cost you? I've always wanted a lift. There is so many things that I could do to any car if I just had the lift...
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