The Gang Buys a E70 xDrive35d

wasnt m3

Where did you find production numbers? One of one in that color combo? If so, that's really cool.

YoungCR

GunMetalGrey said:

Which one?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/6-cylinder-diesel-additive-kit-step-1-liqui-moly-lmk0009

So I used the Pro-Line Engine Flush and CERA TEC oil additive in conjunction with the liquid moly oil change kit and added the diesel additive in this tank. We got 27mpg roundtrip to the twin cities this past weekend with the wind so I was pretty happy. Im curious on BMW's official stance against diesel additives, the fuel door has a sticker stating not to use them. Given North American diesel quality can vary wildly, I've always ran additives.

wasnt m3 said:

Where did you find production numbers? One of one in that color combo? If so, that's really cool.

I don't know any of the production numbers but I would love to find out. The CompNine vin decoder will tell you production numbers for GM vehicles, would be cool if there was an equivalent for BMW or maybe the BMWCCA Foundation archives might know. I don't remember if it was a 2013 but this same color combo diesel came up for sale on a CoPart auction a few days after we bought this.

Jdesign

I have to use one of those extractors to change the oil on my boat and I hate it. LOL

In other news, I still want a diesel X5.

timmer

I use hot shots diesel extreme additive regularly. Supposed to keep the injectors happy, and it boosts cetane levels. I can definitely hear a difference at idle when it's in the tank, it's much quieter.

Others have had luck freeing up a stuck injector with a strong dose of this stuff also.

Other than that, it's just regular maintenance with liquid moly products in the old girl!

I do 30k mile transmission fluid changes just because of the added power of the engine and trans tune with the higher fluid pressures. I only put about between 8-10k miles a year so it's no big deal.

I want this thing to last, they're getting hard to find!!

P_Roloff

Jdesign said:

I have to use one of those extractors to change the oil on my boat and I hate it. LOL

In other news, I still want a diesel X5.

Thread jack, but if you want the pro strat for boat oil changes, the next time you do it buy or make a drain hose kit. My parents inboard came with this setup from the factory and it’s slick as shit, and so easy. Just snake the tube out of the boat drain plug, put a drain pan underneath, and pop the cap off. Easiest oil change I’ve ever done.

Example of a kit: https://www.wholesalemarine.com/sierra-18-7891-oil-drain-kit.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9PmkLjb9wIVBezjBx3cYQ45EAQYAiABEgKgXfD_BwE

Jdesign

P_Roloff said:

Thread jack, but if you want the pro strat for boat oil changes, the next time you do it buy or make a drain hose kit. My parents inboard came with this setup from the factory and it’s slick as shit, and so easy. Just snake the tube out of the boat drain plug, put a drain pan underneath, and pop the cap off. Easiest oil change I’ve ever done.

Example of a kit: https://www.wholesalemarine.com/sierra-18-7891-oil-drain-kit.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_9PmkLjb9wIVBezjBx3cYQ45EAQYAiABEgKgXfD_BwE

I have one of those. My big gripe is that it takes a good 20-25mins to suck all the oil out and you have to continuously pump it to keep it pressurized even if there are no air leaks.

YoungCR

timmer said:

I use hot shots diesel extreme additive regularly. Supposed to keep the injectors happy, and it boosts cetane levels. I can definitely hear a difference at idle when it's in the tank, it's much quieter.

Others have had luck freeing up a stuck injector with a strong dose of this stuff also.

Other than that, it's just regular maintenance with liquid moly products in the old girl!

I do 30k mile transmission fluid changes just because of the added power of the engine and trans tune with the higher fluid pressures. I only put about between 8-10k miles a year so it's no big deal.

I want this thing to last, they're getting hard to find!!

Personally I've always used Power Service in the burb and semi's because they have winter and summer versions. Additives work though, I've seen .5-1mpg decreases when I don't add it in, which is huge something that gets 7.5mpg on average lol. Anytime you're doing fuel filters too just use diesel additive instead of straight fuel, it'll prime the system much quicker.

I don't plan on regularly towing with this so gonna stick to the 50k fluid changes. Did you do the Solenoids? Guessing I should order those too given the higher miles and assuming original lifetime fluid. I have the full service kit already from FCP and was gonna buy this aluminum bridge seal somebody on the FB group recommended. https://www.ebay.com/itm/273799403855

Jdesign said:

I have one of those. My big gripe is that it takes a good 20-25mins to suck all the oil out and you have to continuously pump it to keep it pressurized even if there are no air leaks.

Yeah it is annoying but I've spilt enough oil in the driveways and shop floors that this is still preferred. Don't you have an air compressor at the shop? Upgrading to a full pneumatic when I have shop air again is my plan.

Jdesign

YoungCR said:

Don't you have an air compressor at the shop? Upgrading to a full pneumatic when I have shop air again is my plan.

Yeah that makes way more sense. I didn't even think of that

YoungCR

151625 mi already. I'm not happy about it but it is what it is. Need some other road trip vehicles back in rotation...

Finally got a scan tool, intermittent check engine light is back on for emissions, found a few other things I luckily bought parts for already.

00452A DTC Description Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE), information - particulate filter system. Time to do the permanent fix.

0054C6 VTG (Transfer Box), Oil wear. Drive line fluids still need to be changed and apparently there's a sensor for the transfer case fluid.

004BDC DTC Description Digital Diesel Electronics (DDE), fuel presupply pressure control Fault Description Monitoring of fuel pre-supply pressure control: Power consumption of electric fuel pump too large for current pre-supply pressure. Fuel filter needs to be changed and perform liquid moly fuel system clean.

Cleared all the codes as some were quite old but also had faults in the following modules, will compare tomorrow with details after about a 2.5hr round trip.

12TRSVC (All Round View Camera) Fault | 1

14CA (Comfort Access System) Fault | 1

15CBX-MEDIA (ComBox Multimedia) Fault | 2

17SINE (Siren And Tilt Sensor) Fault | 1

20TCB (Combox Emergency Call) Fault | 1

29FRM2 (Footwell Module 2) Fault | 1

YoungCR

non update update, all those module codes stayed clear.

YoungCR

Used the pocket book wrench today to tick off those immediate concerns. Was happy with the service today from VL Performance here in Appleton.

12/30/2022 151,852mi

VL Performance Performed:
- Liquid Moly Leichtlauf high tech 5w-40 x6l & STP Oil Filter P983
- Transfer Case flush with fluid and drain plugs provided from FCP kit
- Replaced fuel filter with provided Mahle filter
VL Performance Recommends:
- Air Filter
- Brake Fluid Flush
- Transmission Pan Gasket

YoungCR

Bought a Otofix BT1-Lite, same as a Autel MaxiBAS BT506 for 1/2 the price, to help with some charging system issues on other vehicles but I tested everything in the driveway for fun. Failed the first test but I didn't know the rating on the battery and the terminals in the engine bay could use a cleaning. Pulled the trunk cover to find a OEM battery and tested again from there directly. I don't have any records of it being replaced. Its state of charge is still 100% if it is a 570 cca like I think it should be so thats cool but certainly will keep a close eye on its heath. Starter & Alternator passed

20230210X5BatteryTest.pdf

YoungCR

Crawled under the X5 for the first time to get the the main parts list off the transmission. Also installed the K&N VF3019 cabin air filters.

Below is a cross reference for the Tune My Euro E70 100k restoration/maintenance list to FCP OE or OEM parts for better prices/warranty. Certainly needed at 150k now and many are while you're in there with the intake manifold off and added power from the tune.

timmer

PXL_20230313_213620433_TS.mp4

Fun stuff!!! I also accumulated some parts this winter for a maintenance rally this spring! Lol.

Most notably is the glow plug module that failed on me about a month ago... Makes for a smoky/sweet sounding cold start!

The Malone 2.5 is a safe and fun tune, I've been running for 4 years now without a hiccup.

Consider a trans tune from https://sutphintuning.com/ also! It made a huge difference and Rod will customize it for your needs. He also has all the parts for the 6hp. He's is a genius with these transmissions, he's even fitted an 8 speed in his E90.

YoungCR

timmer said:

Fun stuff!!! I also accumulated some parts this winter for a maintenance rally this spring! Lol.

Most notably is the glow plug module that failed on me about a month ago... Makes for a smoky/sweet sounding cold start!

The Malone 2.5 is a safe and fun tune, I've been running for 4 years now without a hiccup.

Consider a trans tune from https://sutphintuning.com/ also! It made a huge difference and Rod will customize it for your needs. He also has all the parts for the 6hp. He's is a genius with these transmissions, he's even fitted an 8 speed in his E90.

Having records of glow plug issues but no records of replacement I figured might as well get her done while the intake is off. I'm more or less just going with what you've done given how much you've enjoyed it without issues. I contemplated other down pipe and exhausts but seems like the consensus on the Facebook group its the Buzzken fits the best as well. I'll be doing the install myself so just want things to be straight forward given all these parts going on. Trans tune is on the future list, suspension refresh comes first. I ordered new struts as well as they've failed and will tackle the rest of the suspension next fall after the tires are shot and ready for replacement.

timmer

I just did lower front control arms and thrust arms and it made a huge difference. I didn't realize how bad they were, they still felt tight.

I also changed out the upper/lower strut bushings as they were gone. No more clunks!

Just a heads up, I went with Lemforder control arms and I got a bad one that had a leaky bushing... Apparently there was a bad batch made last year. FCP Euro was awesome and made it right, and shipped a new one next day air.

GunMetalGrey

I did the delete on mine recently and am very pleased with how it turned out.
I would like to note that I would rather do rod bearings on the M3 again before doing another X5d delete... It was a lot of patience and odd body positioning.

I went with the VSRF down / midpipe and the fit-up was pretty decent. I saw you had the buzzken one in there which is over twice the cost.

YoungCR

GunMetalGrey said:

I did the delete on mine recently and am very pleased with how it turned out.
I would like to note that I would rather do rod bearings on the M3 again before doing another X5d delete... It was a lot of patience and odd body positioning.

I went with the VSRF down / midpipe and the fit-up was pretty decent. I saw you had the buzzken one in there which is over twice the cost.

Did you get the cat? What else did you need for install? I'd assume I'd just need these EGR block off's additionally. Forgot the VRSF has a resonator as well which I'd like, are you happy with the sound?

https://www.tunemyeuro.com/bmw-x5-e70-low-pressure-egr-block-off-plate/

https://www.tunemyeuro.com/bmw-e70-x5-lp-egr-coolant-block-off-kit/

GunMetalGrey

YoungCR said:

Did you get the cat? What else did you need for install? I'd assume I'd just need these EGR block off's additionally. Forgot the VRSF has a resonator as well which I'd like, are you happy with the sound?

https://www.tunemyeuro.com/bmw-x5-e70-low-pressure-egr-block-off-plate/

https://www.tunemyeuro.com/bmw-e70-x5-lp-egr-coolant-block-off-kit/

I did not get the cat, but doing it again I may. It's not bad but I like cruising with the windows open and spend time crawling around so I feel the smell may become a tad much. I may end up trying to get a catted one.
Sound is pleasant, lots of turbo noise and a tiny bit of engine with the windows open. With windows closed I can't tell a difference from stock which is nice.

I did the EGR racepipe at the same time (Bimmertune) and that came with the coolant blockoffs for that, and picked up the plate you linked above from a different source.

The turbo noises and power gains are very fun.

YoungCR

GunMetalGrey said:

Sound is pleasant, lots of turbo noise and a tiny bit of engine with the windows open. With windows closed I can't tell a difference from stock which is nice.

I did the EGR racepipe at the same time (Bimmertune) and that came with the coolant blockoffs for that, and picked up the plate you linked above from a different source.

Perfect, looking to be incognito unless putting the hammer down. I reviewed all the exhaust options again and the Buzzken and VRSF are the only two systems that have Cats mounted on the down pipe. Consensus being that the cat will always be hot in that location where the DPF used to be. I've breathed enough nasty zero emissions diesel fumes in my life already and would like to be able to load groceries with the car running haha.

Seems like all the complaints on the VRSF fitment were from earlier versions so given that its more or less the same system plus a resonator made with 304ss over 419ss its better for $1k less. ECS/Turner has it on sale right now too so shopping list updated accordingly. Forgot to list the EGR race pipe as well.

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