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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,147
Posted By roadfrog
FWIW: My wife drove 7 miles or so with NO...

FWIW:

My wife drove 7 miles or so with NO oil. No harm it would seem. No noise or otherwise. It's only been 3 weeks since, so maybe too early to tell.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
I suppose it's possible, but I have a feeling...

I suppose it's possible, but I have a feeling it's still leaking. I've re-wiped the area clean. We'll see.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2011, 05:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Well, I still have a leak at the back of the...

Well, I still have a leak at the back of the motor, albeit a small one. There is a drop or two off the sway bar and off the exhaust flange bolt/nut on the passenger side. Normally one would assume...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
Cheers! I'll go 12k, which will be close to 12...

Cheers! I'll go 12k, which will be close to 12 months anyway.:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
OK. So based on what info I have, what would you...

OK. So based on what info I have, what would you set the intervals at for changes? I was going to do the 15-20k km changes. The X doesn't drive more than that in a year anyway.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
Well it gets better and better! Just picked up...

Well it gets better and better! Just picked up my oil at Cambodian Tire. Turns out it's not SL or SM rated. It's SN rated! "exceeds API SN". Two 5 liter jugs cost me 59.60 including taxes,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
I didn't see anywhere on the bottle that it's LL...

I didn't see anywhere on the bottle that it's LL 04. And I could have sworn it was API SM. I'll have to go have another look!

ON EDIT: This is from Penzoil's website:

SPECIFICATIONS &...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2011, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
I have only used Mobil 1 once (we've only had the...

I have only used Mobil 1 once (we've only had the vehicle a short time) and it didn't see more than 500 kms because it puked all the oil out last week (a WHOOOLE other story). The Mobil 1 cost...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2011, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
No, it's definately SM rated (I have a bottle in...

No, it's definately SM rated (I have a bottle in front of me). It comes highly rated at BOTIG. A 5 liter (yes 5 not 4) jug cost me 33 dollars and often goes on sale for lees than 20. As mentioned...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2011, 09:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
Thanx Jeff. It was actually your LL 01 and 04...

Thanx Jeff. It was actually your LL 01 and 04 arguments that got me asking this question. Since purchasing our X. I've specifically sought out (with little success) Long Life approved oils, hence...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,170
Posted By roadfrog
Group 3 oils and extended drain intervals??

Let's not start a "which oil is better" thread. I just want to know a couple of things......

I can get Motomaster Formula 1 synth 5w30 (Shell oil makes it for Cdn Tire). It's lots cheaper than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Yep, that's no typo! 12%. They harmonized our...

Yep, that's no typo! 12%. They harmonized our provincial and federal taxes. Good times.... But hey!!! Free healthcare! LOL :rolleyes: whoopee

Now I gotta sort out my oil preferences. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2011, 12:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
I did the expansion tank myself about 4 months...

I did the expansion tank myself about 4 months ago as it was leaking. They did the valve cover gaskets in this job. Here's a breakdown of my bill:

diagnosis: 103.50
Valley pan gasket - 6 hrs...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
All done!

All done! Grand total: 1450 dollars plus tax. This included the CCV (insulated version), valve cover gaskets, valley pan gaskets, fluids, hoses, intake manifold gasket and all labor. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2011, 08:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
So I peeked into the shop on my way home from...

So I peeked into the shop on my way home from work and everything is going as per plan. They said that the OSV was leaking after all. A pipe/hose was split, allowing a large amount of oil to spill...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17,691
Views: 3,844,055
Posted By roadfrog
Had it towed it to the shop. :rolleyes:

Had it towed it to the shop. :rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Shop just called. They quoted me 1300 dollars...

Shop just called. They quoted me 1300 dollars for a valley pan job, replacing the OSV with the cold weather pkg version and valve cover gaskets. They said that they ran it on the hoist for nearly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,007
Posted By roadfrog
I dunno, but Ill trade your problem for mine! See...

I dunno, but Ill trade your problem for mine! See "Exxon Valdez" post......LOL
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Well, thanks all. Guess it's off to the shop. ...

Well, thanks all. Guess it's off to the shop. Normally I do all my automotive work myself, but clearly it'll be best to take it in. Guess I've been lucky, as I've NEVER spent more than 4 or 5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Yes there's definately antifreeze leaking as...

Yes there's definately antifreeze leaking as well, but it is not mixed together. I believe they're two different issues. Coolant has leaked at the rate of about a cup per month (that I've added to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Update; So i added 5 litres of oil and fired...

Update;

So i added 5 litres of oil and fired it up. At first, nothing as far as leak goes, but then it started to drip after 5 mins. I went under the vehicle and tried to trace the leak. It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Thanks for your responses. When I checked the...

Thanks for your responses. When I checked the oil level there was none on the dipstick - bone dry. There was a very minute amount of peanut butter at the end of the dipstick as well as a minute...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,959
Posted By roadfrog
Exxon Valdez - oil Separator? PICS ADDED!

Found a massive oil spill on my driveway when I came home from work where my wife's X5 4.4 was parked earlier. My wife had already left for her shift and when I phoned to ask her if her X drove ok,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2011, 02:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,607
Posted By roadfrog
Interesting, I just did an oil change using Mobil...

Interesting, I just did an oil change using Mobil 1 0W40 (as per BMW recommendations), and noticed just the opposite - as did my wife. :dunno:

Very happy so far!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,514
Posted By roadfrog
Well, it's all done. Dropped it off at 10 am and...

Well, it's all done. Dropped it off at 10 am and got it back at 6. $515 all in, for the Compustar Pro 1, with two upgraded remotes, (smaller, longer range, etc).

These guys are pros! Shop is...
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