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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,155
Posted By dkl
OP, 13mpg sounds about right for our CA winter...

OP, 13mpg sounds about right for our CA winter blend and mostly city driving in SF. I have 147k on the clock on our '04 and it's averaging a bit under 16mpg with 60% Highway. I even rebuilt the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,851,907
Posted By dkl
Agreed with Andrew. When my T-Stat was stuck, it...

Agreed with Andrew. When my T-Stat was stuck, it never threw a SES. I just happened to found it on a random scan prior to my Smog.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2020, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,851,907
Posted By dkl
Keep an eye out for cracking the lense with PPF...

Keep an eye out for cracking the lense with PPF over them. I put Lamin-X on mine after the initial repair and it cracked my lenses! I had initially thought the cracking was in the wax under the PPF...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2020, 02:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,931
Posted By dkl
What's also weird is that the seller claimed...

What's also weird is that the seller claimed these to be compatible with Audi's, which use ball seat :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,250
Posted By dkl
Thanks - didn't know the Schwaben (Foxwell NT510)...

Thanks - didn't know the Schwaben (Foxwell NT510) can change settings. Always thought it was a scanner and resetter only.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,250
Posted By dkl
Did you do it INPA? I need to find out if I can...

Did you do it INPA? I need to find out if I can do it with bmw scanner 1.4.0 :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2020, 02:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,596
Posted By dkl
Thanks for the tip on the rebate :thumbup: I had...

Thanks for the tip on the rebate :thumbup: I had bought 2 Bosch batteries from them in the past whenever there's a 25% off, but never knew there's a rebate for them as it's very hidden. I'll need...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2020, 05:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,596
Posted By dkl
See post #10 above. The only difference between...

See post #10 above. The only difference between H5 through H9 are the lengths. But as Andrew indicated, the largest we can stuffed in our X is H8.

BUT, I can't say the same for DINxx specs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,250
Posted By dkl
Any big box local auto parts store should be fine...

Any big box local auto parts store should be fine - Advanced Auto, Pep Boys, O'reilly, Autozone, etc.

If I can get free shipping, ECS Tuning is a good source.

I don't like Rockauto that much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,250
Posted By dkl
Thanks for the info about Costco gas as I have...

Thanks for the info about Costco gas as I have been running it for the last couple of years on the X. Mostly trouble free until a few months ago with my sending unit, that was ultimately cured with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,250
Posted By dkl
Then it's >90% chance of it being fake...see this...

Then it's >90% chance of it being fake...see this => https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr9J3eQk-kE


I got a set of Laser Platinum plugs from Amazon for my M Coupe and they look like crap after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,635
Posted By dkl
My M54 have the same dipstick. ...

My M54 have the same dipstick.





Ditto that!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,250
Posted By dkl
OP, where did you buy these plugs? There are...

OP, where did you buy these plugs? There are lots of fake stuffs floating out there, so it's a possibility if you didn't buy them from a reputable source.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,302
Posted By dkl
There is significant less initial bite on the...

There is significant less initial bite on the Akebonos than stock pads (as is with all ceramic pads), but doesn't appeared to affect the overall stopping distance, from my experience. I liked that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,093
Posted By dkl
Where in CA are you located? My indie in OC...

Where in CA are you located? My indie in OC quoted me about $750 in labor and about $1k out the door including parts. It's still haven't bug me enough to spend that $1k :D

PM me if you're in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,509
Posted By dkl
It's toward the rear of the pan with the...

It's toward the rear of the pan with the stiffening plate partially blocking it (you can see it with the plate on, but you just can't access one of the bolt with the plate in place). Mine is bad too...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,596
Posted By dkl
I have the Bosch H8 AGM (also from Pepboys) in my...

I have the Bosch H8 AGM (also from Pepboys) in my 3.0i right now and is still showing strong charge retention after 5yrs+. I had noticed the Champion branded batteries are available starting sometime...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2020, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,851,907
Posted By dkl
8 years on a battery? :wow: Since the X5 is...

8 years on a battery? :wow:
Since the X5 is relegated to 3rd car duty, I may give that a try on my ongoing 5yrs+ old battery :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2020, 02:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,596
Posted By dkl
The H8 will fit without cutting. See pictures...

The H8 will fit without cutting. See pictures posted by "Qsilver7" - that's an H8 in there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2020, 06:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,302
Posted By dkl
I have this combo on the X5 and love it. The...

I have this combo on the X5 and love it. The Akebono is comparable to the Axxis Deluxe that I had on previously.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,596
Posted By dkl
You can get the Bosch H8 AGM for similar price -...

You can get the Bosch H8 AGM for similar price - I love how quickly it fires up the little 3.0.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,851,907
Posted By dkl
This can be said with most cars. My Honda indy,...

This can be said with most cars. My Honda indy, on a per hour basis, charges on par with my BMW indy. That said, I would try to do the simple stuffs so I can save enough to pay my indy to do the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,936
Posted By dkl
I agree with "zonefive" about repairing your...

I agree with "zonefive" about repairing your existing car. You shouldn't be too concern about the resale value since you won't be selling it once it's been repaired. What you should be more concern...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2019, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By dkl
Agreed - the M5 SMG knob is definitely much...

Agreed - the M5 SMG knob is definitely much better looking :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By dkl
IMHO, that looks worse than the OE knob. For an...

IMHO, that looks worse than the OE knob. For an automatic knob, the OE appeared to be the best option...at least to my eyes.
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