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Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-24-2013, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 554
Posted By shark715
Brake pad life

We have a 2011 50i with 21,000 miles. The truck has the original brake pads. The vehicle info display claims that the rear brake pads have about 29,000 miles left to go, and the front brake pads have...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-19-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,424
Posted By shark715
Perhaps I'm just lucky, but I have my winter...

Perhaps I'm just lucky, but I have my winter tires mounted on the aftermarket wheels, and after more than 10k miles and some pretty whopper potholes (I live in New Jersey) I've had no issues at all. ...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-18-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,424
Posted By shark715
Someone PM'ed me to ask how these wheels worked...

Someone PM'ed me to ask how these wheels worked out. I'm happy to report no issues whatsoever. It would be completely foolish to pay BMW's crazy prices for these!
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 06-10-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 860
Posted By shark715
Oil Change Interval

It's only been 5 months and 5000 miles since my truck's first oil change, but the CBS is saying my oil should be changed again in 350 miles. I use the truck mostly for commuting to work, one way, 12...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-19-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,872
Posted By shark715
No doubt 18's or 19's will be better in the snow...

No doubt 18's or 19's will be better in the snow versus the wider 20's, but for me I like the look of the 20's...that's why I paid the extra $ for them to start with, and I would prefer to have that...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-18-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,872
Posted By shark715
There are several different non run flat all...

There are several different non run flat all season tires in our size, but the only winter tires that I've seen in our size are Pirelli Scorpions, and they are run flats...have them on my '11 50i. ...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-08-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By shark715
The music is on my Media Card, but nothing on my...

The music is on my Media Card, but nothing on my Blackberry is encrypted. When I connect the Blackberry to either USB port it does go into "nightstand" mode as yours does, and it asks me if I want...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-07-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By shark715
Thanks for responding, Hyde. I was not aware...

Thanks for responding, Hyde. I was not aware that you need to be in Mass Storage Mode. But now I have Mass Storage Mode turned on, and the vehicle still does not seem to realize that the Blackberry...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-06-2012, 12:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,424
Posted By shark715
Check out Direct Performance in Deerfield Beach...

Check out Direct Performance in Deerfield Beach FL. They have a store on Ebay. I bought 20 inch wheels to mount the winter tires on my '11 50i, I was extremely pleased, and the price was terrific. ...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 02-06-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By shark715
Storing Music from Blackberry 9300

I have an '11 x5 50i, and I want to store music from the Media Player on my Blackberry 9300 to the truck's music collection. Is a Blackberry 9300 a "suitable" USB device for this? Pursuant to page...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-30-2012, 03:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By shark715
I agree the narrower tires would likely have a...

I agree the narrower tires would likely have a bit more traction in the snow, but I like the look of the 315's on the car...winter or summer.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-29-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By shark715
Well, two more weeks have passed and I have not...

Well, two more weeks have passed and I have not have to add coolant again, so I'm guessing that when they replaced the hose they simply neglected to get all the air out of the system.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-29-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 654
Posted By shark715
I'm also in New Jersey with an '11 50i. I bought...

I'm also in New Jersey with an '11 50i. I bought Pirelli Scorpions, which are the only winter (not all season) tires I could find in the sizes we need, RFT or non RFT (they are RFT's). I had some...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-14-2012, 08:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By shark715
The truck is so new BMW shows no previous...

The truck is so new BMW shows no previous service/repair records for the truck at all...just had the first (free) oil change done when they replaced the hose. I don't see any indication that the...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 01-14-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By shark715
This has developed into a real issue. I'm having...

This has developed into a real issue. I'm having to add coolant to my truck regularly, not much, just a cup or two, but it should be rare that I should have to add coolant, correct? I bought my...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 12-09-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,773
Posted By shark715
Michael, I sent you a PM.

Michael, I sent you a PM.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-26-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By shark715
Thanks, btw, how often does BMW specify the...

Thanks, btw, how often does BMW specify the coolant be changed? I don't see anything in the manuals at all.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-26-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 945
Posted By shark715
Coolant

Just noticed the coolant needs to be topped off on my '11 50i. What kind of coolant do I need? In the owners manual I see that BMW recommends their own brand, but the BMW dealers here are closed...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-26-2011, 05:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 399
Posted By shark715
TPMS Installation

I'm buying new (BMW OEM) wheels for my winter tires, so I need to get sensors for them. I think I will order them from Tire Rack as they are far less $ than the dealer price. Can I assume that any...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-25-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By shark715
DIY Oil Change for 50i

In order to lengthen engine life, I'm thinking of performing an extra oil change on my 50i in between the ones the CBS system calls for. I like to let it drain overnight to get as much crap out of...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-25-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By shark715
Even worse is that I called the service...

Even worse is that I called the service departments at 4 nearby dealers, and received three different responses. The first told me the oil does need to be changed annually irrespective of mileage as...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-25-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 490
Posted By shark715
Oil Change Schedule

Just picked up a used '11 50i with 5700 miles. The manufacture date of the truck was December 2010, and it was initially put into service in January 2011. The Service and Warranty booklet says that...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-24-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 308
Posted By shark715
Wheel Locks

Hi, we picked up a used '11 50i this week with 20" wheels. Any suggested sources for wheel locks? Thanks in advance for your help.
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-23-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,817
Posted By shark715
On one of the Mini Cooper forums a couple of...

On one of the Mini Cooper forums a couple of members reported "wandering" (both to the left and right) after switching to the DWS tires. Not sure if that's what's happening here, or if it's a "pull"...
Forum: X5 E70 (2007 - current) 11-23-2011, 09:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,954
Posted By shark715
I didn't know that the plan was overpriced (price...

I didn't know that the plan was overpriced (price was one of the questions I asked). Even though i can't buy it, just curious, what does it cost? Thanks.
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