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Updating this... Unfortunately, 6 months and 5,000 miles later, I have discovered a coolant leak in cylinder 6...I am going in again !!:banghead::banghead:
I have been chasing a coolant leak the last week.. I did a pressure test on the cooling system, no luck. I then did a compression test on all cylinders and it passed (ea cyl w/in 10 psi of each other), with spark plugs looking normal. I then put UV dye in the system and still couldn't find it. Today, I swabbed all cylinders with a q-tip taped to a piece of ethernet cable. Cyl 1-5 looked great, and my hopes were high..Then I found it in Cyl 6. The swab was covered in coolant. Not sure what happened, might be a crack in head I missed, or I might have gouged the head on install, I'll report back if I find something. I also didn't know much about the reconditioned head I bought. I have another one. Since I believe the block is good, have already time-serted the block, have a different, known-good head, have good access in the 3.0 engine bay, and have done it before, I am going to attempt another head gasket instead of an engine replacement. I'll use an engine hoist for head removal installation with exhaust manifolds attached. Quote:
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My condolences Effduration. Always a "pit of the stomach" feeling after a repair failure like that. I'm experiencing that a little currently with my wife's 6hp28x transmission.
I don't remember, did you have the head checked by a machine shop before installing? My bacon has been saved a couple of times on BMW engines by the machine shop. One M20 head and another on an M52. M20 had a micro crack and M52 was warped beyond decking. |
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i have a lag in throttle response wondering what it could be ? could it be a need of a computer tune like alpha n tune i seen some bmw owners do regain there Horse power numbers? can i do with pa soft bmw scanner to code it?
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Are you talking about a CHANGE in throttle response or just the normal fly by wire mapping of gas pedal vs thottle plate? Since I often drive over relatively big things at 0.2mph (think drive up onto a curb), I love the mapping curve that gives me control in the 0 to 3 mph range where a linear map is useless. If your mapping has changed there is likely a problem either at the pedal sensor or the throttle position sensor. |
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I once had a stuck idle air control valve (IACV) on my 6-cylinder E53 that had a similar effect. No codes or anything, just terrible lag when starting out. Easy to remove the IACV and do a gently rock / shake test to see if it is stuck or not. In my case, it was stuck because I had removed it while doing major engine work, and I cleaned out the IACV. But it seems I mostly loosened all the gunk rather than removing it, since it must have frozen solid, locking the valve in place. Solution, once I isolated the problem was just to do a much more thorough cleaning and it is still good. |
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I know cylinder #6 is a little tough to work on, just being so far back in there, so doing the TimeSerting and torquing, etc. are just a little harder to do with less clearance above the block. On the careful head inspection, even the YouTube star 50skid almost got burned by a cracked head in his M54 HG video series. Easy to miss, especially if it was maybe such a small crack that it did not leak for 5k miles. Hopefully things go well on the recovery. :thumbup: |
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I dont mind black badges but the plastidip looked very faded and it was very thin. I would actually prefer gloss black badges and grilles. At this point, I figured I can retain the factory look along with the new DINAN badge I will mount at some point without the need to redip everything...
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Yeah, the black looks good. What’s your opinion on those carbon fiber looking roundels, either color blue or black? |
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I picked up a black X5 trunk badge off ebay as soon as I got this thing.
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Was it a genuine roundel? Anytning under $40?
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I'll check around here in the Middle East. I may be able to pull one that hasn't become too sun roasted and let folks know the costs if anyone is interested.
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I’ve been needing one for the rear as well. It got punctured somehow. I was looking at the black ones. My front was so bad my indy replaced it for free. He chose the blue color. So I’ll probably just get a new blue for the rear.
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Do you guys take your cars to the dealer for alignments.
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I had my alignment done at Firestone. I got the lifetime alignment for $199. Not sure if they zeroed out the SAS but I have all the BMW software to do it as needed. I believe most if not all E53s just require a steeringnl wheel lock to lock and back to center to auto align the SAS. I have used that procedure for many friends who have had the SAS calibration error on their E53s including having the DSC light lit up only on the cluster...
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m-technic (sp?) on Broadway. Best alignment in town for a BMW probably. Not cheap though. ~$170 is what I paid for the wife's diesel after rebuilding the front suspension. Really knowledgeable guys.
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Next time Red needs an alignment, it will probably be with M-technic. If for nothing else to compare the job they do, with Firestone's work. |
I’m with crystalworks and purplecty, lifetime Firestone alignment and they have always done a supremely good job [emoji106]
And I can confirm - it IS lifetime. I redid my front suspension - alignment = free, redid my struts - alignment = free, swapped tires (not wheels) - alignment = free. And each and every time it has driven laser straight and handled like a dream when they were done. Now I talk to the guys who do it, tell them what I want and how I want it setup and I never get any hassles, it has been super easy. Sent from my iPhone using Xoutpost.com |
For most of my E53 ownership I was receiving subpar alignments. It wasn’t until I moved to Houston and had Bavarian Machine Specialties align the X after installing the H&R’s, that I realized how poor the previous alignments were.
Now that it has aligned correctly, the difference is night and day. Especially, with the 285/325’s and the H&R’s. It’s why is so hard to contemplate letting her go. There is not a vehicle of yet, that I have driven that compares. The cornering is amazing in this tank! |
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I like Plasti-Dip There is a learning curve to get right coat thickness, right, time between coats, and most importantly preparation. I had problems until I started going through the prep stages twice and only using their prep and care products.
Always use a regular automatic carwash. no problems. Painted wheels and emblems about 4 or more ago. Always go through an automatic carwash. No problems. Have also painted engine cover, radiator support, top of airbox and some other plastic pieces about a year and a half ago. No problem there either. |
^ Yep. The stuff sticks incredibly. Does have a rubber feel. Washing doesn't adversely affect the finish. Drying it sucks though. Best to use air as almost any cloth has a tendency to want to be grabbed by the plastidip. Microfiber, waffle weave, etc.
Put about 65 miles on Red today. Had to boost her to start so either the battery is fading.... Or I am mistreating it. Probably a little of both. |
Bought a can of liquid moly motor oil saver. Gonna pour it into the M62 in my 4.6is. Hoping it would reduce the small but consistent oil leak on the engine.
Has anyone tried this product with good result? Want to combine this can with another liquid moly product, the Mos2 engine oil treatment to reduce the lifter noise. Any recommendations? |
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Changed the subframe bushings. Been chasing a deep rattle back there. This didn't fix it. Time to start replacing all the rear suspension parts. Only 60,000 miles on them, but they're from FCP so I can replace them for free. Thinking of putting poly bushings in back there as well.
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describe the rattle or better take audio recording. The very use of word "rattle" would usually exclude the subframe which will make thud or thump.
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Use vibration analysis:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vibrat...o/id1089589547 You can determine if it is in the drive train like worn guibo etc if it's periodic vs causes when you hit bumps. If you have air suspension let out the air when you have car on jack stands and give things a solid thump with a big motivator. Something like a 4# hammer wrapped in leather. |
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Previous owner had a dog and OMG is that furr hard to remove! Not with this thing! This rock is magical! Removes the furr from the carpet effortlessly!
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i have a 2003 bmw x5 4.4 with factory xenon headlights will these work direct plug and play please see link.... easy install nothing needs to be wired or pregramed? anybody have any ideas? |
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well i wouldnt but the lenes look like shit and a semi tire blew and hit my grill busted a clip
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Suggest buying a used xenon unit off eBay To replace the broken one. Then sanding/polishing the lenses.
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Broke her out of quarantine and drove the X5 for 30 miles. Her first time out in 5 weeks! Felt strong and hard throttle sounded great in the tunnels. Came back and presto the rotors are nice and clean again. Gave her a wipe down and put the covers back on!
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Essential worker, no quarantine for me, so, changed oil and filter yesterday, washed & waxed her too.
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They definitely disappear. Nice, subtle mod as mentioned.
I must be the only person in the world though who prefers the egg yolk look to clear turns. :) |
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+1 Count me in on the egg yoke look. Both my cars have clear corners and amber bulbs. Just a matter of preference. :thumbup:
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I changed my oil and put the radiator fan back on after driving without it all winter. I ran out of time to replace the differential fluids. And then got stuck with BMW scanner not connecting, which wasted the rest of my time.
I pulled an oil sample and I think i will send it off for an oil analysis. I've had this car for four years of towing a trailer in the summer now (that is almostall I do with it) and I'm really starting to wonder how many more years I should keep it or if I should sell out before it blows up. It only has 111k miles. Edit: I just did the math and I have only driven it 4800 miles in the past 17 months (the last time I changed the oil). |
And last night, I changed the rear diff oil which I have been meaning to do since I bought the car 4 years ago.
Anyone know if you can replace the front diff oil without removing the stiffener plate? And can anyone recommend a reasonably priced transfer case fluid? |
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Freed up the X from a fallen garage roof panel. Would have been two weeks next Saturday but now that I have a new panel to pickup at hardware store tomorrow I had to clear the area. There is very light scratches on the X roof but that should buff out easy.
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Design calls for screw every eight inches. Doesn't look close. I'm curious also what was the cause.
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Black. But I'm a little biased. ;) The wife has those BMW black ones on hers and she LOVES them. Sets off the vehicle nicely and is a quality frame. $35 quality even. :yikes:
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Where can I get DINAN ones? I got a few off a guy I knew who sold his BMW. I got 2 chrome ones I put on my dads 2013 X6 3.5, this black one, a carbon fiber one and another black one that is peeling for a whopping $15 he even threw in a random NEW BMW center cap haha...
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16 good years. Goodbye old girl. |
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Got rid of the old wrong clutch and blades(appears to be E38 or E39 clutch and blades) that the PO had installed for some odd reason and installed a proper 4.6iS clutch and blades. Got it from eBay for $50 and looks to be practically NEW. It even has the BEHR HELLA stickers to confirm. Oh and also installed an interior LED kit which brightened up the interior nicely...Attachment 77884Attachment 77885Attachment 77886Attachment 77887Attachment 77888Attachment 77889Attachment 77890
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Funny, I just reinstalled my fan as well. I had left it off since January just for kicks (also partly laziness).
Then, coincidentally, my AC didn't work this weekend. It was the first time I used the AC this year so I wonder if it was something I did (maybe bonked or yanked a sensor or something while reinstalling the fan) or if it has been broken for a while. Regardless, I ordered a used Bentley manual from ebay to try to diagnose it. Camping season is coming up and I need the AC while towing my family and the trailer through the hot summer. It's a non-negotiable... |
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I was a little worried about how hot the acoustic cover got though, especially near the EGR pipe etc. at the front - almost too hot to touch after town trip at slow speeds... I've seen pictures of these covers melted away at that point.... My EGR pipe is not water-cooled - just a bare pipe, so maybe that adds to the heat radiating from it, compared to the water-cooled EGR pipe I see on euro cars. Fitted the new (OEM Hella) viscous coupling once it arrived from the UK and the acoustic cover is much cooler... :thumbup: |
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I have been doing an anal process as always. It sits under a cover quietly waiting for me to wrap it up. Roof is next then she is completely done except the wheels. Going to pull them off, buff them inside and outside add a coat or two of wax and reinstall. I try to do this annually but I am behind with everything going on and one too many car projects. Need a helper for the next projects!
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You indicate what you tried in your opening post. My AC didn't work when I first bought my car. After evacuation and attempt to refill the "freon" I eventually determined the low pressure sensor wasn't plugged in all the way.
With foxwell NT510 or similar you can command the compressor on to make sure it's working. If the compressor won't kick on from the dash, more often than not you've leaked enough freon your low pressure sensor is preventing self destruct. |
Thanks for the tip. Unfortunately I don't have a Foxwell, but maybe I can do it with my PA soft if I ever get that working again. (I got it talking to the car once, and then it's never worked again.) I'll have a little time tonight to troubleshoot some more.
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I got my Foxwell 510 for $115 shipped brand new with BMW license off fleaBay. IMHO, you need Foxwell, INPA and PA Soft along with a quick Bluetooth ELM 327 generic scanner if you want a full set of tools.
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Replaced both Xenon bulbs in my wife's 3.0i. Oil and filter change, detailing, and replaced the passenger front door handle carrier. Recorded a DIY on the Xenon change out:
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took out the fog light that is giving me error messages. Buld was still good, cleaned the unit and the connectors and reinstalled.... no more fault code.
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Replaced left plate and left rear fog light bulbs (no corrosion or burns) 2nd time and short not found [emoji36]
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I swear that the light issue happens then my MAF goes to hell.
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Finally! Got something done to the E53. Hopefully anyway. Today I replaced the control valve for the air suspension that resides next to the accumulator tank under the truck. What a PITA to remove the plastic shield! Super tedious, and I need to buy more one time use push pins as I can't seem to find my stash of them. Got to use the Foxwell also, as it is needed to depressurize the accumulator before removing the air lines. And then again to repressurize after completion, as well as manually inflating each air spring individually, per the TIS repair procedures.
Job wasn't too bad. Purchased a used accumulator and valve off Ebay for $100. The manufacturing date on the "new" valve was the 17th week of 2006 and the original unit that I removed is the 35th week of 2005. So at least it's a younger valve even though it looks like it's lived a harder life than mine. Why replace the valve? Well, both front air springs were losing air at a similar, if not identical rate. So, before committing to replacing the front bags, I figured I'd replace the only component that ties both of those front springs together. And for a relatively small sum, it's worth testing my theory. Took about 3 hours to do. Mostly because of having to fiddle with the rubber standoff mounts/suspension for the valve. They are very fragile and tear very easily. Destroyed 2 of them between removing the two valves. Galvanic corrosion had also taken its toll on the mounting posts that are attached to the rubber standoffs as well. But with a little penetrating oil I got it all done and back in the truck. I replaced all the O-rings on the lines because why not. Originals did not look too bad, but that plastic shield sucks to remove, so I replaced em. So far, been about 5 hours, the truck has not sagged and is sitting at 27" (685.8mm) from the bottom wheel flange to the bottom of the fender arch. BMW specs show 708mm using the stock 20" wheel. I'm guessing the discrepancy is due to my aftermarket wheels and over sized tires. Will measure again in the morning and see how successful my repair was. https://i.postimg.cc/xTr730QD/Air-Su...n-Repair-1.jpg Going to take apart the old valve to see if I can see anything obvious in terms of a failure. Will update with findings and update my air suspension thread with solved (fingers crossed) if the X5 does not sag anymore. |
Installed slotted and crossdrilled rotors and ceramic pads and bled the brakes on my 2001 X5. The old rotors and pads were at least 10 years old judging by the date on the pads.
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Installed slotted and crossdrilled rotors and ceramic pads and bled the brakes on my 2001 X5. The old rotors and pads were at least 10 years old judging by the date on the pads, and the inboard pads were down to a fraction of an inch, it was definitely time for an upgrade.
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I buttoned up the front end on Saturday. Got the axle in. Rotors and calipers on. But I decided to replace the reservoir and both hoses to it so I was waiting on those parts. Then I just have to top off coolant and burp that system. Then flush the ps system and I can call it good. Put her on the ground and torque the suspension bits. Then take it in for an alignment.
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After getting my front suspension issue sorted (hopefully, been holding 24+ hours) I got all excited to clean the truck up like so many of the members have done. Gave it a wash/spray wax/armor all treatment. Nothing too crazy. Really need to polish and buff it, but so many projects on other cars and the house prohibit it. But, I did remove the wheels and deep clean and then nano coat them. They still look pretty good for 4 years old and ~30,000 miles.
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So what you missed the gas cap. My Indy cleaned mine. He has so muck love for my E53, that when I got Her back he put a brand new oem roundel, restored my headlight lenses, and cleaned my gas cap, free of charge. It’s a shame some one else had to put in the elbow grease. LoL... I just get tired sometimes. Gotta love an E53, always got you on your toes! |
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I did clean the inside of the gas cap! hahaha. no waxng though, just a little tidying after the car wash. I live near a steel mill at the coast, I can literally wash my car every day if I were OCD... still waiting for the driver side cat.... had a 4 hour drive the oher day, this thing really goes when you put your foot down. |
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I haven't gone to see it in person yet. Still trying to get a glimmer of hope from the Boss. Don't want to waste the seller's time. Want to at least have the go-ahead for a low ball offer. :)
Not a great ad by the seller. He's asking a reasonable amount if reasonable recent maintenance has been done (plugs, coils, cooling system, etc). Would still expect it to need valve stem seals, front suspension, etc at the price. Ad says he has maintenance records, but at it's current mileage it's due for it's second cooling system overhaul, second suspension overhaul. Yada yada. I'm interested because of that estoril blue (looks brighter than lemans) and aero kit. :mmm::luv: |
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There are different "secret sauces" to mitigate valve stem seal issues. I use Lucas oil treatment and At205 along with slightly heavier oil personally. My VSS need to be done at some point. I'll probably do it when I do the Xover pipe and valve cover gaskets. I have all the parts for a major engine service including those mentioned above sitting here ready to go in a giant box. Sooooo someday it will all get done. :D |
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I had error for over a year on wife's until I finally figured out where that unconnected plug by the right headlight was! Stupid system still lights up the auc light on the button when non functional that's a pretty big miss on the programmer's part! I have monitored auc live when driving through construction zone and it does in fact do exactly as designed and closed the fresh air flaps within moments of getting near fresh asphalt. (also I did not smell it at all). I think it will close for 3 minutes at a time with heat and 10 with AC. May have that backwards. |
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The scanner I use (foxwell) will show realtime values of the AUC. You can bring up the air flap and auc at the same time and when voltage on the sensor is over 2.5 I think the flap closes. You could probably open a can of paint thinner near the "nose" to trip the sensor and watch the process live.
I don't think there are parts that wear over time since both ours are still working. I love the feature and often notice not smelling the fresh asphalt as I drive past construction. Extremely easy to access on M54. It locks info the side of the fan shroud on the right side near the headlight and above the AC compressor. |
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But I have been thinking of doing more diy stuff as the kids are getting older. Maybe I'll post some videos. :thumbup: But won't count on making any money. :D |
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Found this information from QSilver for the e38 and found these pics in another thread. I may just try the filter replacement because why not?Attachment 78012Attachment 78013Attachment 78014Attachment 78015Attachment 78016Attachment 78017
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There filter update not a bad plan.
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Buy some Shell Rotella T6 5W-40 Full Synthetic oil! :rofl:
FYI, www.fleetfarm.com is running Shell Rotella T6 this week with the mail in rebate comes to $22 for 2.5gallon jugs or $2.20/Quart! https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/she...8?Ntt=t6%20oil If you are near a Fleet Farm, stock up if you can and are fond of this oil. I run it in all my vehicles. Enjoy! Mike |
Isn't that diesel oil?
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Engine oil choices are like noses and anuses, everybody's got a different one :rofl: I've done the spec comparisons against the AMSOIL I was using for 20 years and I'm happy with my move to the T6 and the annual mileages my vehicles are used. After tens of thousands of miles on T6 in my vehicles, nothing has blown up or changed in oil consumption (there is none in my vehicles) or any new leaks materialized. I have observed nothing untoward in engine oil related items. Enjoy your research. Mike |
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A number of years ago shortly after T6 first debuted, there was a lot of enthusiasm for it in the auto community. I did research of T6 specs and posted it here: https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpo...2&postcount=48 :thumbup: :thumbup: Mike |
What did you do to / for your E53 today??
https://youtu.be/rPLrknPf3Do
The best unbiased review of oils. This guy is awesome. Subscribe you probably can't get though all his videos before CV over https://youtu.be/hTyrc1zjKEA |
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Found something new today...
Is this when you're lucky that's all that happened or unlucky that it happened? [emoji848]https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...093fd835c9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...17874840cc.jpg Sent from my SM-A730F using Tapatalk https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b8ad0aa332.jpg |
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It was raining so i decided to install my rain guards .
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I had a super clean Integra GSR sedan. Let me tell you about perfect timing. A dust devil whipped up and came off of the shoulder and began to cross the freeway. Right when it when it hit my lane, it whipped up a flattened soda pop can, and right in to my radiator it went. :dunno: |
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That's a killer deal, unfortunately it looks like fleet farm isn't anywhere close to me. But if it was I would pick some of that up. It's excellent oil. |
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I do, but not for those prices. |
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I run T6 in my X5 and I pay $24 - $26 most times. But I have paid $21 a couple times. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk |
T6 is great stuff! I remember it having alot of zinc which engines love? I have used it a few times in an old Non vanos M62 but I have been sticking to Castrol 0w40 in both of my M62TUs...
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Replaced front/rear windshield wipers. Now I anxiously await my bc racing coilovers.
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I've been using only Mobil 1 in my cars since I've owned cars. Apparently they changed formula and lost BMW approval not too long ago so I started buying Castrol but with that head to head from project farm I think I'd be very likely to use either depending on sale price at the time.
And with that extra zinc some prophylaxis to help keep my BMWЯ safe from cv19 |
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Although the nice thing about BC stuff is they have normal/standard valve parts so if they need a rebuild just about anyone can do it. BTW not sure about the X5 valving but the Z4 was near perfect set right in the middle of the range |
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Installed poly bushings on my lower front control arms. I have them in the thrust arms. Just put a set in the rear guide links. Will be putting them in the rear wishbone and replacing the swing arm bushings. Lifetime warranty. :thumbup:
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