DSC Operation in Action
Message Title: Anybody know if the ’04s have ‘Open’ differentials Posted by: TurnAround on 2003-11-07 at 12:34:09 (228 views) (586 thread views)(posted from: Host: risxlr3.ris.lane.or.us IP: 199.79.41.254) Message:just like the ’03 (and on back) X5’s do? Or do the ’04’s come with limited slip differentials now? I finally got around to taking my X5 in to ask about the […]
Tech Tip: Reverse Steptronic Direction
For anyone with a 2001 or 2000 X5 who is annoyed by the incorrect direction of the Steptronic and would like it reversed. So that you pull back to up shift and push forward to downshift, along with the momentum of the car. The answer is yes, this can be easily done!!! This has been […]
Valvetronic
The Valvetronic engine is the world’s first engine without a throttle butterfly. Sponsored LinksBMW Parts. Specializing in new, OEM, genuine and aftermarket BMW parts and performance accessories. Save up to 60% off dealer prices. Satisfaction guaranteed, free technical advice, and free shipping for orders over $50. 4 CylMore… InformationValvetronic engines use a combination of hardware and […]
VANOS Variable Cam Timing
Sponsored LinksBMW Parts. Specializing in new, OEM, genuine and aftermarket BMW parts and performance accessories. Save up to 60% off dealer prices. Satisfaction guaranteed, free technical advice, and free shipping for orders over $50. InformationVANOS is a combined hydraulic and mechanical camshaft control device managed by the car’s DME engine management system. The VANOS system is based on an […]
THE 3.0 Engine
THE 3.0To those of us worshipping at the altar of performance, the new BMW power plant offers a new level of excitement and hightened performance. For some it stirs passion for a different reason, as they may see the value of their 2.5 and 2.8 liter engined cars fall. As the 323 is phased out […]
Dinan Supercharged 4.6is
kirkx5mLocation: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Got my Dinan-Supercharged 4.6is back!!!Here are some preliminary pics of my X5 4.6is with the Dinan Supercharger kit installed. I also added a BMW underside guard while the car was there…More pics posted at my home page at http://groups.msn.com/2003X54-6is/my2003bmwx546is.msnw. Hard numbers and DYNO will be posted as soon as I put about […]
Supercharged 4
A disclaimer before I begin….I am not associated with ESS Tuning. I also am not associated with Dinan and I do have their products on another car and love them. I also realize that the 4.6is in its stock form makes more than enough power than one could ever need. And to answer some people’s […]
SES Light Issue
Author: UCrewX5 Subject: SES light extinguished…..long story Message: I’ve been driving for the past several months with my SES light on. Today, no thanks to BMW, I was able to clear it on my own. First a little background. On a cold weekend back in January, I was […]
How to Reset Service Interval Lights
For X5’s produced from October/November 2000 and beyond: 1. Key in 0 or off position. 2. Press and hold odometer button and turn key to 1 or acc. position. 3. Keep button pressed until any of the following words appear in display: “oil service” or “inspection”, with “reset” or “re”. For vehicles with “high cluster”, […]
DIY – BMW X5 3.0 Oil Change
Oil Change – Do It Yourself2004 BMW X5 – 4.4 Valvetronic Engineby: TQ2K Here’s what you’ll need:– 8.5qts of 5W30 Synthetic Oil– BMW Oil Filter Element Kit– Oil Drain Container– Wheel Chokes– Heavy Duty Jack + Jack Stands OR Wheel Ramps– Torque Wrench– 1/2in. Socket Wrench– 36mm 6pt. socket OR 24mm 12pt. socket– 8mm Hex Screw Bit– […]