Thank you everyone for your feedback.

henrym3 - You are quite correct in the "Other Things" that need sorting lol. The head unit is on the list, but not until after xmas I think. Need to get the autobox oil done next before anything else...

Greydog - I'll have a look at those

Good morning all I own a 2002 X5 E53. Only had it a month and loving it, but I really feel that the original audio system (Business with Tape!) needs updating. I'm after any and all advice really. Recommendations, what to watch for, don't does etc As above it has business edition with tape and 6 CD ...

Thank you for that

It's a local transmission specialist that will be doing the oil change and Diff oil change.
He's previously done my Merc auto box, with good results.

No No No. Use BMW ATF or ZF. Likewise with the filter. Expensive, but it’s not like you’ll be doing it again soon. Unfortunately you’ve waited till you got problems before changing. If your lucky new oil will cure but don’t hold your breath. Sorry to be blunt. Of course mine is one several opinions ...

henrym3 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:30 pm Also read sleepyfolks thread in "problems" as to what was found or not in his gearbox when stripped.

I'll have a look

I'm prepared for a recon box soon, but was rather hoping oil/filter change on it would prolong its life a little longer.

With 136k miles on the clock, and no evidence of my newly purchased X5 3.0d, i'm also looking at having the transmission fluid changed as there are a few gearbox issues going on.

Can the Diff and transmission not be filled with the bog standard red ATF?

Thanks for the welcome

There's a few bits that need to be done to the old gal, but expected. Look forward to adding some more miles on her

Good afternoon!

I have arrived here after recently coming into ownership of a 2002 BMW x5 e53 3.0d chugging along on 136k miles
Had a look through some of the forum posts, and the wealth of information held within and thought it only fair to register and say hello