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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 05-25-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 771
Posted By tahoechallenger
WTB: 2018 x5 XDrive35d Blue

I am looking to buy a nice blue 2018 35d. Brown interior is preferred. Tow package would be nice.
West cost.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,247
Posted By tahoechallenger
Close to 70k with this mod with zero oil...

Close to 70k with this mod with zero oil consumption. On two occasions the CEL came on with misfire codes. Both were vacuum leaks. One was from a plug that developed a crack in it. The other was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2017, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,739
Posted By tahoechallenger
I replaced the brush and voltage regulator...

I replaced the brush and voltage regulator assembly on our 3.0i X at 150k. It has the Valeo alternator. The brushes were worn down to nothing and would not have made it much longer. The bearings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2016, 01:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,330
Posted By tahoechallenger
We had Safelite replace the windshield on our car...

We had Safelite replace the windshield on our car last fall. The car has the rain sensor. So far so good. The only thing I noticed was a missing clip on the interior windshield pillar molding. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2016, 10:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,665
Posted By tahoechallenger
I replaced both front carriers with URO ones...

I replaced both front carriers with URO ones about a year and half ago. So far so good. They were purchased from Autohaus. I remember having a little trouble getting the outer handle to line up...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,247
Posted By tahoechallenger
I don't think that is a good idea. You don't...

I don't think that is a good idea. You don't want to put the oil water mix back into the engine. The oil stays a lot cleaner with the catch can. You will see for yourself the first time you drain...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 06:29 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,247
Posted By tahoechallenger
I posted a photo of what I drain out of the catch...

I posted a photo of what I drain out of the catch can every 6 weeks or so. If there was no catch can that 4 ounces of oil and water would be sucked into the cylinders and burned with gas. Oil mixed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,247
Posted By tahoechallenger
Let's see if this works:

Let's see if this works:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,247
Posted By tahoechallenger
I use a catch can too. I have been using a pcv...

I use a catch can too. I have been using a pcv valve for a year and about 20 thousand miles. There has been zero oil consumption and no negative effects.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,247
Posted By tahoechallenger
I followed Bavarian's example, with the addition...

I followed Bavarian's example, with the addition of a catch can. Prior to the modification the car was using a lot of oil. 5 months and 10,000 miles later, the car has not used any oil. I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,599
Posted By tahoechallenger
I would take a look at the oil filter housing. ...

I would take a look at the oil filter housing. On my car the oil was accumulating under the bell housing as well. A new oil filter gasket fixed the leak.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,995
Posted By tahoechallenger
I was having oil consumption problems with my...

I was having oil consumption problems with my car. It was using around a quart every thousand miles. We put at least 2 thousand miles on the car every month. I had to do something, and decided to go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,689
Posted By tahoechallenger
:iagree: I just replaced the original battery on...

:iagree: I just replaced the original battery on my 05. It had 102k on it. The symptoms were slow, and long cranking before it would start.
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