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Why is my X5 smoking so much

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:06 pm
by ozzyhufc
My X5 smoke's alot when first run everyday for about 30mins even on tick over it smokes bad for 30mins and the smell is killing but after that no smoke at all for the rest of the day, i have a BMW E53 X5 3.0d manaul.

Re: Why is my X5 smoking so much

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:29 pm
by bullethead
It's buggered :?


Sorry no idea, but whores the post count so someone sensible will be along soon.

Re: Why is my X5 smoking so much

Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 8:53 pm
by jap scrap
Sounds like turbo problems a bit of oil getting into your turbo has the oil breather filter been changed in the last few services