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by pete_g
Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Engine oil extractor for oil change - How good are they?
Replies: 4
Views: 1030

Re: Engine oil extractor for oil change - How good are they?

Although I don't have an X5, I have been running an e46 330 for a while and would definitely recommend an extractor. As mentioned already, make sure the oil is hot before extracting (while the extractor does its thing, you can change the oil filter :D ) There is the argument that it does not remove ...
by pete_g
Tue Jun 04, 2019 2:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5, 3.0i petrol, poor fuel consumption on LPG
Replies: 20
Views: 4768

Re: X5, 3.0i petrol, poor fuel consumption on LPG

I am new to the forum (lurking and thinking about X5 ownership).
However, I currently drive an e46 330 on LPG (very similar engine). I had a slight MPG improvement when I changed my O2 sensors (the 2 pre-cat ones). Maybe this will help you too.