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2001 X5 4.4i Radiator flush??
Hello out there,
I just bought a 2001 X5 4.4 with 49k miles and wanted to start doing normal maintenance. Because of the age of the vehicle, I wanted to flush the radiator, replace brake fluid, etc. The vehicle looks well cared for and virtually brand new, but I bought it from a Mercedes dealer who took it in an a trade and I have no history of service. Any help would be greatly appreciated Thanks, John Pasierb |
recommend doing it all now....
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I would also start a binder with all the service that is going to be done on the vehicle in the future. Service history to me is a must have!! Start now and you'll have something for later. Did you buy it with a safety? How are the cv boots? check for cracking because they are sure to go! Also read over the articles here, there are some good write ups. You be sure to replace the common problems, Final stage resistors, cv boots, water pumps, oil seperators, window regulators, and other issue's aswell. The X is a great vehicle with lots of up keep. Hope your up for a challenge at times!! Good luck and welcome to the forum!!
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Details???
Thanks for the input,
I was basically looking for details like: where's the drain plugs are on the engine block for the coolant. Detailed procedures. Are there any good books or web-based technical manuals? Where are these resistors you speak of??? Thanks for all your advice, John Pasierb |
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Good Book = http://www.bentleypublishers.com/ima...rs/cv_bx56.jpg Web Based Technical Information = http://www.xoutpost.com/ |
Thanks for the info on the book and oem website.
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Amazon.com is a good place to buy the X5 manual. Free shipping too.
Good luck, Dan |
Call your local BMW dealer and give them the VIN number. They will be able to tell you all the stuff they did under warrantee. If the original owner continued to take it to the dealer after warr was up, they will have those records as well.
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....BMW owners from the same tree!
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I guess, gone are the days when we incurred a few (if any repairs) and just drove!!?! In my new X5, I know to change the water pump, thermostat, 'oil separater', air filters and check the CV boots, but what is a 'Final Stage Resistor', is there another name for this part? I've just fore-gone the option of purchasing a 3ard party extended warranty due to lack of quality coverage, shady contracts and high premiums and have decided to do it the 'Jeep' way and try to do as much maintenance/Rx as I can. I'd really appreciate it if you could list any other components that you think I may need to attend to and any other preventative maintenance that I should perform outside the mfgrs service schedule? Thanx! |
John: Make sure you look on the X5World home page, all the DIY articles are listed there.
Limo: There is not another name for the final stage resistor, it is not a preventative maintenance item, and you don't need to worry about it unless it fails and you get the common symptoms of the heater fan continuing to run. You may want to check the home page for the articles as well. Welcome to the forum to both of you. |
Final Stage Resistor.......
.......Ah-hah!
Once again, I got it! It's like the blower resistor motor switch component that I had to replace at the same time in both my '95 Ford Windstar and my '93 Jeep Grand Cherokee late last year. In both vehicles the fan continually operated at their highest speeds........ Thanx again! |
Thanks to all
Thank you all for your inputs. It sure is nice to have a group soo willing to share information. I will be doing a brake job on my X5 soon and will attempt to take some pictures and post the part numbers and results.
According to the Zeckhausen website, it appears that the front rotors and hubs underwent a change around 8/2000. Up until 8/2000 the rotors had additional mounting holes. These mated with dowels which were mounted in the hubs. If my car has these. I'll take some pictures. My X5 was manufactured in 6/2000, so it may very well have this hub type. |
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Would you post it up how to change thermostat for x5 w/ pics Thankyou |
Thermostat, Water Pump and Radiator flush - DIY
Hey,
But the best one: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...iy-photos.html but someone removed the pics....why? I have no idea. This one: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ment-pics.html, though a Water Pump DIY, will take you to the Thermostat itself. I'm ready to order and install a Stewart water pump and also change my thermostat and drive belts at the same time but I, too, would like to see a comprehensive DIY posting that covers replacing the Thermostat, Water Pump as well as the proper procedure to flush (or at least drain and replace) the coolant..... If you or anyone comes up with anything, will you post it for all of us? Thanx! |
We have thermostats and coolant availabe as well as everything need to do a cooling system overhaul:
BMW E53 X5 M62 4.4L > Engine > Cooling > Thermostat - ECS Tuning Inc BMW E53 X5 M62 4.4L > Engine > Cooling > Coolant - ECS Tuning Inc |
Still looking for step-by-step DIY articles on replacing a water pump and thermostat
....but do you guys have any step-by-step DIY articles (for newbies) on replacing a water pump and thermostat on an E53 M54 3.0i? That's what we're looking for prior to buying the replacement water pump, hoses, belts, fan blade, idler pulley and drain plugs.... :dunno:
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Goto www.e38.org. We share the same motor, so all techniques are the same and we've even found solutions for things (that it seems) most X5 owners haven't quit gotten familiar with.
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....thanx a million! That's a cool site with a lot of useful info. I'll be making it my dual 'BMW machine' resource!! :thumbup:
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Glad to help...have fun, it's a messy job :popcorn:
Oops, sorry...I just noticed you have the 3.0 :D I'd check websites like www.e46fanatics.com or www.bimmerforums.com then, i'm pretty sure they've got a write-up on it somewhere. For E53 specific things like body mods/kits, rims and offsets, certain stereo upgrads, etc...i'll only come here. For engine specific maintenance/upgrade stuff (V8 at least) i'll goto 540/740/840 forums since we've been doing things to the 3.5/4.0/4.4/4.6/4.8/5.0 V8 motor before the X5 was even being produced....4.8 swaps, auto to 6spd conversions, etc. Since we share the same block/motor, MANY things are interchangeable. For example, no one specifically made headers for the 540/740, but being that the M5 is the same block, eventually people figured out they'd bolt right up. For those w/ the 3.0 motor, i'd go straight to 3 series forums as they've been modding, upgrading and maintenance write-ups longer than all of us put together. |
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