Kraut Wagen Note Log
2003 BMW X5
Property of BDC.
Added Aug 27 2016
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Mar 31 2024
Replaced gasket between MAF and intake pipe, and the intake boot connecting ring and gasket, vacuum cap, throttle body gasket, and replaced a missing hose clamp, trying to diagnose occasional unstable idle. $73.74 including a new driveshaft end bushing I will put on when I install the giubos and driveshaft spacer.
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134,800
Added by BDC on Mar 31 2024 at 9:55 pm
Mar 9 2024
Replaced starter with a new OEM Bosch unit ($247.99). Battery also failed but Costco gave me a full refund since it was only 2.5 years old. They didn't have any more AGM batteries in stock, only regular ones, so I paid $120 for the new one and they gave me a $176 refund. So my total out of pocket for new battery and new starter was $192. Tripometer was reset at 134452 odometer.
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134,452
Added by BDC on Mar 9 2024 at 5:12 pm
Dec 19 2023
Replaced E-brake boot ($93.99) and rear wiper ($26.69).
Added by BDC on Dec 19 2023 at 12:52 am
Dec 8 2023
Very cold out today which made the odo completely readable. Odo at 134240 while tripometer was at 238.5. Also the trifecta came on twice this morning but didn't seem to affect driving. Will investigate more if it comes back.
Added by BDC on Dec 8 2023 at 11:15 am
Nov 6 2023
Swapped tires at 133055, which makes for about 3,000 miles on these awful Toyo truck tires. I've put about 30,000 miles on them since buying them with the car in 2016. Time to throw them away. Snow tires only have 10,500 on them at this time. Also replaced fuse for 12v sockets, so I can finally charge things in my car.
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133,055
Added by BDC on Nov 6 2023 at 10:03 am
Sep 27 2023
Installed new FZV wireless entry module from junkyard ($18.00 from ebay). To my surprise, one of the keys synchronized and my keyless entry actually works again!
Added by BDC on Sep 27 2023 at 2:46 pm
Jul 2 2023
Replaced front tension struts, bushings, and ball joints. Had a lot of trouble since the previous owner torqued down the external Torx bolts with a normal hex-head wrench. New ball joints came with new internal-wrenching torx bolts. $242.58 total. Odo is 131xxx, tripometer is 160-something
Added by BDC on Jul 2 2023 at 8:56 pm
Apr 23 2023
Changed oil and filter at around 130280. Almost 10k on this oil, due to lots of highway road trips. Also swapped on the A/Ts. Hopefully my last season on these crappy truck tires. Makes for another 4500 miles on the snow tires this season, for about 10,500 total.
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130,280
Added by BDC on Apr 23 2023 at 10:24 pm
Jan 15 2023
Bosch alternator with barely 3 years of use failed. Replaced with a reman Valeo unit. $270
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126,740
Added by BDC on Jan 16 2023 at 10:07 am
Jan 2 2023
Replaced front brake pads, rotors, and sensor.
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126,500
Added by BDC on Jan 13 2023 at 5:30 pm
Nov 1 2022
Swapped on snow tires at 125724 miles. Grabbed Odo from BMW Scanner, dash is unreadable. Makes for about 3800 more miles on the A/T tires this year.
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125,724
Added by BDC on Nov 1 2022 at 10:33 pm
Jun 28 2022
Tripometer reset at 122606 odo, or something like that, almost halfway thru tank. Replaced rear brake pads and sensor. Rotors had enough meat left so I did not replace or resurface them. No squeaks fortunately. $53.26
Added by BDC on Jun 28 2022 at 6:05 pm
Apr 23 2022
Swapped on the all-terrain tires at approximately 121940 miles (pixels so bad it is hard to tell the 9 and 4 digits at all). Forgot to record when I put them on, but it was approximately 4,700 miles ago, so let's say 6,000 miles on the Blizzaks total. I rotated the A/Ts and there is a pretty good vibration in the steering now. Will need to see about rebalancing.
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121,940
Added by BDC on Apr 23 2022 at 2:50 pm
Apr 14 2022
Replaced old aFe air filter with a new K&N, p/n RU-3130, which is the same dimensions as the old one.$39.99. Odo 121619, which means only about 13,000 miles on the last filter, but it was very dirty. Also added a quart of Valvoline euro blend 5w-40 ($7.99).
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121,619
Added by BDC on Apr 14 2022 at 8:29 pm
Jan 30 2022
Oil change at 120891 miles for a total of 5746 miles on this oil. New OFHG is holding up, but pan is still leaking a little. Rear brakes need replacing
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120,891
Added by BDC on Jan 30 2022 at 6:22 pm
Dec 30 2021
Added 1 quart of oil at 120100 miles. $5.38
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120,100
Added by BDC on Dec 30 2021 at 8:57 pm
Dec 19 2021
Finished service: replaced all PS lines, changed PS fluid, replaced OFHG, replaced front differential fluid, and repaired DISA valve, at 118959 mi. Tripometer said 129.3 when it was reset. No significant sludge found in CCV system on inspection.
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118,959
Added by BDC on Dec 20 2021 at 11:24 am
Dec 13 2021
Replaced battery at 118830. Cost $175.99 for Interstate H7 AGM. 37.8 miles into tank.
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118,830
Added by BDC on Dec 13 2021 at 10:40 pm
Dec 12 2021
Replaced spark plugs at 118794 miles. Price included in previous total
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118,794
Added by BDC on Dec 12 2021 at 6:09 pm
Dec 2 2021
Ordered parts for service: all power steering hoses, new oil filter housing gasket and VANOS oil line, oil filter, spark plugs, and German Auto Solutions DISA repair kit. $415.51 total.
Added by BDC on Dec 2 2021 at 12:32 pm
Oct 9 2021
Replaced both front turn signal sockets. $65.78.
Added by BDC on Dec 12 2021 at 6:12 pm
Apr 24 2021
Swapped the Toyo A/T tires back on. These A/Ts are garbage. Odo 113468. That makes 1135 miles on the Blizzaks this past season.
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113,468
Added by BDC on Apr 24 2021 at 8:16 pm
Apr 18 2021
Replaced driver door mechanism with Febi replacement. $50.99 Also ordered used towing module and repro wiring harness & trailer connector (4/7 pin combo). $250
Added by BDC on Apr 18 2021 at 7:06 pm
Sep 23 2020
New tires: Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 235-65-17 (stock size). $564 installed. Odo 112333
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112,333
Added by BDC on Sep 23 2020 at 10:14 pm
Sep 13 2020
Purchased a second set of 17" OEM style 57 wheels, for snow tires. $160
Added by BDC on Sep 13 2020 at 8:11 pm
Aug 16 2020
Passenger front window failed. New URO regulator and some extra door clips was $142.75 from Pelican.
Added by BDC on Aug 16 2020 at 5:55 pm
Jun 4 2020
Discovered that the AC problem was caused by a blown fuse, which kept the auxiliary fan from running, which kept the AC from running. The BMW factory wiring diagram was wrong and said a different fuse powered the fan. After I figured that out I replaced the fuse for $3.50 and everything is working again. I also had to replace the passenger rear window regulator for $100.75 in parts (I tried URO this time).
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110,922
Added by BDC on Jun 5 2020 at 9:21 am
May 28 2020
While diagnosing a failed auxiliary fan, my engine control unit and immobilizer became misaligned, resulting in a tow to my local indy. It was only a $99 bill, and the tow was covered by insurance. First fail to start in 4 years of ownership, which is probably quite good.
Added by BDC on May 28 2020 at 10:45 am
May 6 2020
Changed rear differential oil at odo 110760. Old valvoline synthetic 75w90 I had lying around.
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110,760
Added by BDC on May 6 2020 at 11:19 pm
May 4 2020
Oil and filter change. Mobil 1 Euro blend full synthetic 0w-40 with Fram extra guard filter. $30.25. Odo 110760. Only 4,796 miles on this oil in 17 months! Also put the radiator fan and intake cowl back on. I left them off when I replaced the alternator since it was wintertime.
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110,760
Added by BDC on May 3 2020 at 4:19 pm
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