Although I don't have an X5, I have been running an e46 330 for a while and would definitely recommend an extractor.
As mentioned already, make sure the oil is hot before extracting (while the extractor does its thing, you can change the oil filter :D )
There is the argument that it does not remove ...
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- Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:23 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Engine oil extractor for oil change - How good are they?
- Replies: 4
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- Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:17 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: X5, 3.0i petrol, poor fuel consumption on LPG
- Replies: 20
- Views: 7009
Re: X5, 3.0i petrol, poor fuel consumption on LPG
I am new to the forum (lurking and thinking about X5 ownership).
However, I currently drive an e46 330 on LPG (very similar engine). I had a slight MPG improvement when I changed my O2 sensors (the 2 pre-cat ones). Maybe this will help you too.
However, I currently drive an e46 330 on LPG (very similar engine). I had a slight MPG improvement when I changed my O2 sensors (the 2 pre-cat ones). Maybe this will help you too.