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by IanP
Fri Mar 28, 2025 11:00 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: This is different (dealer)
Replies: 7
Views: 917

This is different (dealer)

After I decided to do any work that is required on my x6m by myself, it was interesting to note the appalling work that had been carried out by a main dealer after they had removed the engine.
This was after they had dropped an injector tip into a cylinder while changing said injector.
Told me the ...
by IanP
Wed Mar 05, 2025 3:32 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: X5M Tyres - non existing
Replies: 11
Views: 4816

X5M Tyres - non existing

pvr wrote: Tue Mar 04, 2025 6:31 pm Yes, I can see I can get Pirelli again and that is the only * rated. I just didn’t like the wearing on it, they lasted 15k miles only :x
If you want to play you have to pay :thumbsup:
My X6M is about the same
by IanP
Thu Feb 27, 2025 6:47 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: I seek knowledge from the wise ones
Replies: 26
Views: 15910

I seek knowledge from the wise ones


If it was not reggening it would be blocked solid within a few 1000 miles..Its hard to spot a regen sometimes it holds a higher gear but its not obvious though if you get out mid regeneration you can feel the heat from the back of the car and slight burning smell at times I find.
The dpf could be ...
by IanP
Mon Feb 03, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Just Had The X6 Detailed
Replies: 9
Views: 26553

Just Had The X6 Detailed

:thumbsup:
by IanP
Mon Feb 03, 2025 12:04 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Just Had The X6 Detailed
Replies: 9
Views: 26553

Just Had The X6 Detailed


Cost was £400. That was with a 25% discount as one of the xmas offers. It was originally £350 with a 3 year ceramic protection but I opted for the 5 year protection which should have been another £100 but he did it for £50. He had the car for 4 days.

I see your profile says Sunderland, are you ...
by IanP
Mon Feb 03, 2025 12:03 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: New guy with x5 e53 is
Replies: 7
Views: 25771

New guy with x5 e53 is

Chri5v8 wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 8:58 am
IanP wrote: Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:15 am I loved mine until the cam chain tensioner went...
Oh great that’s something to look forward to :tumbleweed:
Unfortunately it was fairly common. Bmw plastics that don't like hot oil
by IanP
Mon Feb 03, 2025 7:15 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: New guy with x5 e53 is
Replies: 7
Views: 25771

New guy with x5 e53 is

I loved mine until the cam chain tensioner went...
by IanP
Fri Dec 27, 2024 12:12 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Battery "Increased discharge"
Replies: 10
Views: 6017

Battery "Increased discharge"

On my X6 this alarm came up regularly if the car hadn't been used fir a couple of days. Turned out that one charge air cooler pump was continually running (pump fault) and the main engine relay was staying on .
Only way to find those problems was with live diagnostics.
by IanP
Fri Oct 04, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Ride height discrepancy
Replies: 1
Views: 2927

Ride height discrepancy

I've just done this on my E71 after changing the air bags. I have access to dealer level gear but I would have thought any indy could do the job. Only takes a few minutes.
by IanP
Wed Sep 11, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Nissens Turbo e83
Replies: 5
Views: 7239

Nissens Turbo e83

Check the banjo bolt and oil feed lines are completely clear.
by IanP
Sun Aug 25, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Post Your MPG Here
Replies: 14
Views: 14178

Post Your MPG Here

Not the right section of the forum I know but my x6m does between 10 and 25 mpg
by IanP
Thu Jun 13, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Parking Brake Fault
Replies: 14
Views: 8476

2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Parking Brake Fault

Mine had the nasty habit of re-engaging even when it was off
by IanP
Mon May 06, 2024 7:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Air-con not getting cold
Replies: 3
Views: 6103

Air-con not getting cold

Sounds like a system leak. Any good air con company should be able to put fluorescent dye into the system to find any problems before putting expensive gas back in
by IanP
Mon May 06, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: X5 F15- intermittent Chassis Restriction Fault
Replies: 11
Views: 9209

X5 F15- intermittent Chassis Restriction Fault

Mine used to randomly drop or stay up for days. Problem is if it has a slow leak then the pump will be running a lot and it's not really designed for that.
As for changing one or both, if one has a leak and they are both the same age, then I would doubt the second one will be far behind in failing....
by IanP
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Wheel Hub Corrosion
Replies: 6
Views: 4372

Wheel Hub Corrosion


Only the wheel centring ring itself is supposed to have any lubrication. The official instructions are that the mating surfaces should be cleaned to ensure no dirt, grease or debris lies between the surfaces. BMW even have a special tool to ensure this is done - they would wouldn’t they

I agree ...