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by Nictrix
Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Adblue
Replies: 24
Views: 3767

Re: Adblue

[quote="Horizon"] Adblue is  used to reach Euro6 diesel emissions, 2016 +. My 66 plate van has it, I t says 5000 miles range on the dash but starts to remind me when it gets to 1500 miles. 2010 is still Euro 5 emissions, so before Adblue was needed / used. [/quote] Thanks, I just seen X5Sp...
by Nictrix
Tue Jan 30, 2018 10:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Adblue
Replies: 24
Views: 3767

Re: Adblue

This is the first I have heard of adblue.
I know this is the F15 section, is this only on the newer models or would my 2010 E71 need this?
I havnt heard or read anything about this before.
by Nictrix
Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Performance in the snow.
Replies: 9
Views: 2077

Re: Performance in the snow.

A slightly different car (2010 X6) but I was out today and travelled around 60 miles through all sorts of snow, from 4 inches deep to hard packed on top of ice and the car only slid about when I wanted it to. Not once did it spin when driving normally and I was even travelling in the outside lanes o...
by Nictrix
Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:40 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Front brake disc retaining screw
Replies: 8
Views: 1574

Re: Front brake disc retaining screw

My new discs that I fitted a few months ago came with new screws.
And the discs for our Z4 came with new screws too.
Maybe different brands of discs give you screws, mine were Brembo.
by Nictrix
Mon Jan 15, 2018 6:39 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: X5 e70 40d Active Sound Exhaust Booster Experience
Replies: 9
Views: 2270

Re: X5 e70 40d Active Sound Exhaust Booster Experience

Sounds pretty good but excuse my ignorance, what exactly has been done to get the sound?
Is it a new exhaust or something that is controlled by an app?
by Nictrix
Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2009 rear camera gone green
Replies: 4
Views: 1213

Re: 2009 rear camera gone green

Have they opened it up to check that it has water damage?
If it was me I think I would take all the trim off and remove the camera and give the connections a clean and refit. It will only cost you a bit of your time and possibly even fix it.
by Nictrix
Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:50 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: New interior trims!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 4041

Re: New interior trims!!!!

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/
Look here. Find your model of car and then start searching through for each part.
by Nictrix
Sat Jan 06, 2018 3:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: DAB Stations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1155

Re: DAB Stations?

Im sure the USB is only for charging or for using a memory stick. You would need to use the 3.5mm jack plug which is the AUX on the stereo. Not sure about the DAB, its pretty poor most of the time anyway. Can you rescan for stations the same way you can rescan for tv channels and maybe it will pick ...
by Nictrix
Wed Jan 03, 2018 5:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Locking wheel nut keys
Replies: 12
Views: 2288

Re: Locking wheel nut keys

Had to order one of these today as when I was swapping the wheels the locking socket seemed to go at an angle when tightening the last one. There is a couple of cracks in the inside next to the squiggly shape?? so thought it best to get a new one now rather than when I am desperate. All they need is...
by Nictrix
Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:30 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: Z4 or SLK
Replies: 14
Views: 14364

Re: Z4 or SLK

We have a 2010 2.5L Z4 and have had it for 4.5 years. Its great. I think it will all depend on what year/model/engine in each car you are looking at but I prefer the Z over the SLK. As said above the Z4 forum that has a link at the bottom of the forum here will give you more than enough info on the ...
by Nictrix
Thu Dec 21, 2017 3:25 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: E83 3.0d Dash lit up like a Christmas tree .
Replies: 3
Views: 1453

Re: E83 3.0d Dash lit up like a Christmas tree .

Our old Mini had the thermostat housing changed that came with a new temp sensor.
After fitting and starting the car the fan would come on straight away.
Swapped for another sensor and it was fine.
Maybe somewhere to start looking.
by Nictrix
Tue Dec 19, 2017 3:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Carly coding, resetting....
Replies: 3
Views: 1046

Re: Carly coding, resetting....

[quote="snrbrtsn"] No need for Carly Whilst it can be done, it’s a paid service Try the link below, resettable through the odometer reset button https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OKd5q0Im4sA [/quote] Yep, I changed and reset the front and rears on our X6 a few months ago with no problems follo...
by Nictrix
Wed Dec 06, 2017 3:28 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 40d Air Filter Housing Missing Part?? Bypass Valve
Replies: 32
Views: 6400

Re: X5 40d Air Filter Housing Missing Part?? Bypass Valve

A lot of money for a small bit of plastic.
At least you know that you can buy the part.
Shame you don't know why yours doesn't have it when others do, with or without cold climate option.
by Nictrix
Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 40d Air Filter Housing Missing Part?? Bypass Valve
Replies: 32
Views: 6400

Re: X5 40d Air Filter Housing Missing Part?? Bypass Valve

Just to add that my car is June 2010 so is also an early car.
From BMWs point of view your car is correct and ours are wrong as they dont have the cold climate option.
It could well be what X5Sport says and our cars were an oversight and had it fitted by accident as thats what they had available.
by Nictrix
Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 40d Air Filter Housing Missing Part?? Bypass Valve
Replies: 32
Views: 6400

Re: X5 40d Air Filter Housing Missing Part?? Bypass Valve

[quote="neo61uk"] [quote="Nictrix"] [quote="neo61uk"] [quote="Nictrix"] Checked my X6 40D today and it also has a plate. [/quote] Any chance for a picture mate? There will be a part number on a plate. Could you tell me what it is please? Many thanks [/quote] I...