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by Shortie
Sun May 16, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 30d transfer box oil
Replies: 4
Views: 1790

Re: 2010 E70 30d transfer box oil

Thank you x5sport :thumbsup:
by Shortie
Sat May 15, 2021 4:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 30d transfer box oil
Replies: 4
Views: 1790

2010 E70 30d transfer box oil

Hi. Getting the transfer box oil changed due to the usual start of transfer box vibrations so going cheapest option first. What oil do people use and how much is needed to change it. Does it need a replacement top up / drain bolt? I have read one forum that suggests BMW use a different oil in the tr...
by Shortie
Sat May 15, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.
Replies: 6
Views: 8525

Re: X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.

Had the suspension arm replaced which resolved the issue. :)
by Shortie
Fri Jun 26, 2020 7:25 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.
Replies: 6
Views: 8525

Re: X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.

Hi guys. So I have changed my sway bar link ends but it hasn't resolved the issue. If the front nearside wheel goes over a speed bump or pothole I get a loud clunk. I also get it low speed turning sometimes going from one lock to the other. Everything looked ok when I change the sway bar link ends. ...
by Shortie
Sat May 16, 2020 10:41 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.
Replies: 6
Views: 8525

Re: X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.

Hi X5Sport.

I'll have a look at real OEM now.

Thanks for the advice.
by Shortie
Fri May 15, 2020 1:49 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.
Replies: 6
Views: 8525

X5 E70 Front near side suspension clunking.

Hi. My 2010 BMW X5 E70 has a low speed turning clunking noise coming from the nearside front suspension. Also sometimes at speed going over a pothole etc. Looking online suggests swaybar link ends. Is there a way I can rule anything else out before replacing them? I have looked under the car but can...