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by wolfgang
Fri Feb 06, 2015 5:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heavier oil to reduce consumption ?
Replies: 23
Views: 7435

Re: Heavier oil to reduce consumption ?

I run an E53 (115,000 miles) on Mobil 1, Extended Life 10-60 oil. Before this, when the car was getting oil services through BMW, I got a top-end rattle on start-up if the car had been stood a few days - now there is no such noise. Looking inside the filler hole (into rocker covers) the chain and ...
by wolfgang
Fri Feb 24, 2012 6:13 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hi Everyone!
Replies: 6
Views: 2038

Hi Everyone!

I stumbled across this site from a link posted on the X5Outpost. I have a 2001 E53, 4.4i Sport. I also own an E31, 1999, 840ci Sport. I tend to do my own repairs whenever possible to save money and ensure the job is done thoroughly. I'd be interested in any recommendations for a local Indie close to ...