X5M Maintenance

StatenEye · 03-31-2015, 02:36 PM

Hey guys,

I'm at 40k miles and I'm thinking about getting the engine walnut blasted. Has anyone done this on the s63?

Thanks,

WallyM5 · 04-01-2015, 12:03 AM

Don't bother, I just did mine at 97,000 and they were pretty clean. I was hoping it would have been dirtier.

RickM5x3 · 04-01-2015, 07:32 AM

Seems like this is something to address only when driveability issues appear?

MRV99 · 04-01-2015, 08:16 AM

I would recommend getting the trans and diff's drained and filled. The techs and my SA recommends that (he is a friend). I had my wifes X5 50i done at 40k and I spoke to the tech after the drain and he said the fluid needed to be changed. I tend to be more aggressive on fluid changes because of my past with cars, It was a must. I will be keeping this X5 for a few more years due to the wife not in love with the new F15 and I have warranty for 3 more years so I am in no hurry yet.

135ivert · 04-01-2015, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RickM5x3

Seems like this is something to address only when driveability issues appear?

Yeah, but something like this usually degrades over time and you may not notice something's wrong until you get the service done and "HOLY COW WHY DIDN'T I GET THIS DONE EARLIER!". Think shocks & suspension.

HollywoodsX5M · 04-02-2015, 08:38 PM

You might be better off just getting some sea foam and pouring it in the gas tank and cleansing it. It worked for me at 70000 miles perfect solution to dirty engines.

RickM5x3 · 04-03-2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 135ivert

Yeah, but something like this usually degrades over time and you may not notice something's wrong until you get the service done and "HOLY COW WHY DIDN'T I GET THIS DONE EARLIER!". Think shocks & suspension.

That all makes sense, but the decision might be a bit aggressive at 40K with no known carbon build up issues on the S63 and no driveability issues.

MRV99 · 04-05-2015, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HollywoodsX5M

You might be better off just getting some sea foam and pouring it in the gas tank and cleansing it. It worked for me at 70000 miles perfect solution to dirty engines.

That does not work for direct injected motors. The seafoamay work for the injectors but will not do anything about the intake runners and valves. Without the fuel washing over these components, the build up carbon and walnut blasting is the only way to clean it back up.

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HollywoodsX5M Private 12 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 10 X5M Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson,AZ iTrader: (0)	You might be better off just getting some sea foam and pouring it in the gas tank and cleansing it. It worked for me at 70000 miles perfect solution to dirty engines.
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