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#266 of 678 BMW X5 Excessive Rear Tire Wear by janiex5

Mar 29, 2005 (11:22 am)

The rear tires on my 2000 4.4 wear out every 12k to 15k miles. The front tires last 35k. This is one of the first X5 built. Could the back differential be geared for a 3.0? The X5 was origionaly delivered with 3 front wheels and 1 rear wheel. The dealer exchanged the 1 incorrect wheel for the correct one after the first 15K miles when the tire dealer (replacing the warn out tires) noticed the error.

#267 of 678 homeouner by homeouner

Mar 30, 2005 (10:30 am)

My son is going to buy a BMW X5, W/ 4.2L v8 in spite of all the negative comments read in this post. Its loaded W/ 62,000 mls. We examined it top to bottom yesterday. The label on the radiator housing reads to use only BMW synthetic oil. We dont know what the previous owner used, is it ok to switch to regular oil? The low coolant lite is lit, but the bobber and visual inspection show proper coolent level? WE have not located the oil filter yet, Iam sure there is one. We could not find the dip stick to check the trans. oil, then we saw the label on the trans. pan where the oil is good for the life of the trans. If its not leaking on the ground you dont need to worry about it??? Looking at the battery there is a doomed container on top of the tire W/ a compressor and controls & tubing leading to 2 cyls. in the trunk area? Why?

#268 of 678 BMW Extended Warranty by ddelise

Mar 30, 2005 (11:05 am)

Hello -
 
My mother-in-law's X5 is about 2 months from being out of warranty. Do you know if it is possible to purchase a BMW extended warranty, and if so, what pricing should we be looking at?
 
Thanks - Damon

#269 of 678 Re: BMW Extended Warranty [ddelise] by homeouner

Mar 30, 2005 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: ddelise (Mar 30, 2005 11:05 am)
Re: extended warrantee. I looked into an extended warranty for a 2001 X5 W/ 62K, at a Virginia Beach dealer, they ask apx. $3000.00 for a 2 yr. 24,000 mls.

#270 of 678 Rear window regulator by hilo1

Mar 31, 2005 (1:16 pm)

On my 2002 X5 4.4, I've had to replace the power window regulators on both rear doors within the last 6 months. I have only 22K miles and the rear windows rarely got used. While raising the power window, there's a cracking noise and the motor runs and the window drops into the door unable to be closed. Anyone else with this problem?

#271 of 678 Re: homeouner [homeouner] by homeouner

Mar 31, 2005 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: homeouner (Mar 30, 2005 10:30 am)
This is a continuation post #267; during our exam. of the X5 we wanted to remove the four wheels to see the brake pads & get a better view of the disks and running gear. After removing the 5 lug bolts the wheels were staying in place? After much pulling- tugging -kicking, several good blows W/ a #10 lb. sledge on the tire, each wheel then fell off. The short pilot hub on the steel disk had rust build up against the snug fitting bore of the wheel. This is supposed to be a No. Carolina car. Any way, never saw this before.

#272 of 678 Re: homeouner [homeouner] X5 V8 by homeouner

Apr 06, 2005 (6:49 pm)

Replying to: homeouner (Mar 30, 2005 10:30 am)
The label under the hood on top of the radiator cover reads to use only BMW synthetic oil in the engine. Can regular oil be used without any problems.

#273 of 678 extended warranty by guntherhops

Apr 11, 2005 (6:18 am)

I have a 2001 X5 with 44k on it. The local dealer in Allentown, PA offers an extended warranty through GE for about $2800, would give 3 more years of protection to a total of 75k miles. Does this make sense? Anybody know of a better deal, either near me or on the net?

#274 of 678 BMW Warranties by kobayashi

Apr 12, 2005 (12:29 pm)

I believe the only way to get an offical extended BMW factory warranty is through the BMW CPO program (6/100K). You can by an extension of the BMW scheduled maintenance coverage as long as the vehicle is within the original factory warranty period when purchased.
 
Third party warranties are available though dealers and elsewhere, but they are not BMW factory warranties and need to be closely examined for coverage details and exclusions.

#275 of 678 Re: homeouner [homeouner] X5 V8 [homeouner] by kobayashi

Apr 12, 2005 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: homeouner (Apr 06, 2005 6:49 pm)
BMW's maintenance monitoring system computes oil change intervals on individual driving habits and other factors, but assumes synthetic oil is used. I do not think it would cause specific problems per se, but would effect the ability to follow the maintenance indicators.
 
The requirement for synthetic oil is not the place to economize with a BMW.

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