Any members here with high mileage E60
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Louisville, Kentucky
My Ride: 2008 Deep Sea Blue 535xiT Sports Wagon
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I bought my 08 535xiT a month ago with 72K miles on the clock. A little scary but after reading some of the posts on this thread, I'll sleep better now.
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 952
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From: San Diego
My Ride: 2015 535D M Sport
If I were to own AT w/ 90K miles and want to keep the car longer, I'd still flush it before it even hits 100K then flush it again maybe after abt 15K to clean the remaining sludge?
Email Mike Miller : techtalk@roundel.org
And ask for Old School Maintenance Schedule.pdf
He has done a extensive write up on maintenance of BMW and on page
Once you get that file then you can see his thought abt flushing ATF on non-maintained AT cars on page 18
I can't post the file as it's copyrighted and he will ask me to take it down
Email Mike Miller : techtalk@roundel.org
And ask for Old School Maintenance Schedule.pdf
He has done a extensive write up on maintenance of BMW and on page
Once you get that file then you can see his thought abt flushing ATF on non-maintained AT cars on page 18
I can't post the file as it's copyrighted and he will ask me to take it down
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 115
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From: Washington, DC
My Ride: E60
Model Year: 2004
Engine: N54
What is your conclusion? My 04 530 now has 95k miles on it and I'm still unsure what to do. Leave it to cause less problems or flush it now. Indy shops have told me to leave it alone due to the plastic pan/filter and a BMW dealership won't touch the tranny fluid!
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,680
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My Ride: E60 530i
I did my pan and then drove it for 2K miles and did another flush at 98K.....what's the problem? if you use the OE fluids you shouldn't have an issue. Check the DIY section. Repalce the pan/filter combo and use OE fluids. Napa carries Pentosin ATF+1 for around $14 liter. Dealership will do a flush for you for like $800 LOL
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Nottinghamshire, England
My 2005 E61 535D has done 124K miles without major problem. Just had the MAF meter changed as she was hunting between 1,300 and 1.900 revs. Will know tomorrow if it has been cured!
I sold my 2002 E39 530D Sport a few months ago and she had reached 256K miles and was solid (I've regretted it ever since). All 6 injector pressures were within 1.5% of each other even at that mileage.
I just hope the 535D can log up a quarter of a million miles also.
I sold my 2002 E39 530D Sport a few months ago and she had reached 256K miles and was solid (I've regretted it ever since). All 6 injector pressures were within 1.5% of each other even at that mileage.
I just hope the 535D can log up a quarter of a million miles also.
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Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 573
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From: Buffalo, NY
My Ride: 2004 530i
My 2005 E61 535D has done 124K miles without major problem. Just had the MAF meter changed as she was hunting between 1,300 and 1.900 revs. Will know tomorrow if it has been cured!
I sold my 2002 E39 530D Sport a few months ago and she had reached 256K miles and was solid (I've regretted it ever since). All 6 injector pressures were within 1.5% of each other even at that mileage.
I just hope the 535D can log up a quarter of a million miles also.
I sold my 2002 E39 530D Sport a few months ago and she had reached 256K miles and was solid (I've regretted it ever since). All 6 injector pressures were within 1.5% of each other even at that mileage.
I just hope the 535D can log up a quarter of a million miles also.
impressive!!!
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Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Austin, TX
My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport Carbon Metallic / Black
Traded in:
2005 BMW 545i Sport Black/Black
I love my car, but...
I might bail before I hit 100k mi
I think I have a pissedoff gremlin in my 545
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extended warranty)
82,470 Oil Leak: Leaking Timing covers, Replaced gaskets.
82,470 Squeaking from Engine at idle: Failing belt tensioner and pulley, Replaced.
82,470 Clicking when turning wheel: Worn Strut bushings, Replaced.
82,470 Heater not working: Failed Exchange water pump/ water valve, replaced.
80,986 Cooling System Leak: Upper Radiator Hose torn, replaced.
80,986 Steering Malfunction iDrive: Steering angle fault in SZL. SZL Control unit replaced. Active Steering Re-programmed
80,986 Recall (SIB 34 04 10) Brake Booster Line, replaced vacuum tube.
80,986 Oil Leak: Valve Covers leaking oil, replaced gaskets.
80,986 Oil Leak: Alternator Bracket leaking, replaced gasket.
76,107 Oil Service 5W-30
76,107 4-Wheel Alignment
75,916 Tires: F - 245/35R19, R - 275/30R19
Avant Garde 310 19x8.5/ET-15 19x9.5/ET-22
75,642 Replaced Rear Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
75,642 Brake Pad Sensor, AXXIS Deluxe Pads, STOPTECH Sport Stop Slotted&Drilled Rotors (F/R)
74,615 Vehicle Check iDrive
72,091 Replace Front tire
66,669 Oil Leak: Oil Pressure Sensor Leaking Oil, Replaced Sensor
65,157 Oil Service 5W-30
Replaced Microfilter
63,569 Replaced Front Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
62,413 Check Engine Light: Fault in DME - Engine Wire harness,Replaced. Vehicle reprogrammed and Software Updated.
62,413 Coolant Leak: Replaced Water pump
61,516 Injectors Serviced
61,282 Coolant Leak: Cracked Expansion Reservoir, replaced.
60,318 Recall: Seat Heater
60,318 Check Engine Light: Thermostat Stuck, replaced.
56,125 New Rear Tire
55,310 Check Engine Light: Crankcase Vent torn, Replaced
55,310 Oil Leak: Vacuum Pump, replaced.
55,310 Steering Malfunction Idrive: Active front swaybar hydrolic pump failure, replaced.
55,310 Steering Noise: Front Thrust Rod bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Steering Clunk: Front lower control arm bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Coolant Leak: Lower Temp Sensor Leaking, Replaced.
55,310 4-Wheel Alignment
54,676 Mount new Wheel/ Tire
Driver Rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
53,437 Oil Service 5W-30
53,437 Standard Scope
53,437 Brake Fluid Change
50,441 Balanced Tires: Driver rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
49,806 Rubber Trim around rear window cracking
45,000 Replaced Driver Rear Tire 275/35R18
42,000 Acquired vehicle
I might bail before I hit 100k mi
I think I have a pissedoff gremlin in my 545
(
extended warranty)82,470 Oil Leak: Leaking Timing covers, Replaced gaskets.
82,470 Squeaking from Engine at idle: Failing belt tensioner and pulley, Replaced.
82,470 Clicking when turning wheel: Worn Strut bushings, Replaced.
82,470 Heater not working: Failed Exchange water pump/ water valve, replaced.
80,986 Cooling System Leak: Upper Radiator Hose torn, replaced.
80,986 Steering Malfunction iDrive: Steering angle fault in SZL. SZL Control unit replaced. Active Steering Re-programmed
80,986 Recall (SIB 34 04 10) Brake Booster Line, replaced vacuum tube.
80,986 Oil Leak: Valve Covers leaking oil, replaced gaskets.
80,986 Oil Leak: Alternator Bracket leaking, replaced gasket.
76,107 Oil Service 5W-30
76,107 4-Wheel Alignment
75,916 Tires: F - 245/35R19, R - 275/30R19
Avant Garde 310 19x8.5/ET-15 19x9.5/ET-22
75,642 Replaced Rear Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
75,642 Brake Pad Sensor, AXXIS Deluxe Pads, STOPTECH Sport Stop Slotted&Drilled Rotors (F/R)
74,615 Vehicle Check iDrive
72,091 Replace Front tire
66,669 Oil Leak: Oil Pressure Sensor Leaking Oil, Replaced Sensor
65,157 Oil Service 5W-30
Replaced Microfilter
63,569 Replaced Front Brake Pads, Rotors, Sensor
62,413 Check Engine Light: Fault in DME - Engine Wire harness,Replaced. Vehicle reprogrammed and Software Updated.
62,413 Coolant Leak: Replaced Water pump
61,516 Injectors Serviced
61,282 Coolant Leak: Cracked Expansion Reservoir, replaced.
60,318 Recall: Seat Heater
60,318 Check Engine Light: Thermostat Stuck, replaced.
56,125 New Rear Tire
55,310 Check Engine Light: Crankcase Vent torn, Replaced
55,310 Oil Leak: Vacuum Pump, replaced.
55,310 Steering Malfunction Idrive: Active front swaybar hydrolic pump failure, replaced.
55,310 Steering Noise: Front Thrust Rod bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Steering Clunk: Front lower control arm bushings torn, replaced.
55,310 Coolant Leak: Lower Temp Sensor Leaking, Replaced.
55,310 4-Wheel Alignment
54,676 Mount new Wheel/ Tire
Driver Rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
53,437 Oil Service 5W-30
53,437 Standard Scope
53,437 Brake Fluid Change
50,441 Balanced Tires: Driver rear Rim Cracked, Replaced.
49,806 Rubber Trim around rear window cracking
45,000 Replaced Driver Rear Tire 275/35R18
42,000 Acquired vehicle