X5 F15 3.0D Msport - Preventative Maintenance

Hi Fanatics.

I have had my X5 F15 3.0D Msport since 2016. I have 177000km on the clock. Has been serviced at BMW since new.

I now stopped. I do the following:

Engine oil service = every 10 000km
Rear and Front Diff = every 50 000km
Gearbox and transfer case = every 50 000km
Fuel and air filters = Every second or third engine oil service (shorter intervals than when on motor plan.

My rear diff oil was much darker than the front and smelt terrible but no metal shavings.

I am in Durban (Ballito) and service the car with a mechanic who is a former head of mechanical at one of BMW dealerships, he also ran one of the mechanical departments at a JHB dealership. So well trained and competent and a passion for cars not just a job.

This last service was engine oil and front and rear diff oil service. Total price = R3100.

Mechanic uses BMW oils for the engine and the BMW hypoid axel oil for the diffs.

I do this for preventative maintenance as I plan to keep the car to around the 300 000km mark and then Ill assess again. For me it doesn't make sense to get rid of it as it is mechanically sound and the body work and interior is perfect except the handle of the inside passenger door is peeling but that is minimal. Family want me to sell it but I am happy to see 350 000km before I decide. Car is free hold and I don't want to deal with instalments again.

Looking forward to hearing more from other high mileage X models.

I will do the bushes next and mounts.

Cheers.

Welcome Mr X5, do post some pics of your ride.

Excellent 👌

Hi can you please share the details of your mechanic or send me a PM I'm also looking at doing a gearbox oil service but not with BMW
Thanks

Trevs said:

Hi can you please share the details of your mechanic or send me a PM I'm also looking at doing a gearbox oil service but not with BMW
Thanks

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Will PM you.

Trevs said:

Hi can you please share the details of your mechanic or send me a PM I'm also looking at doing a gearbox oil service but not with BMW
Thanks

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Can you send me a PM so I don't spam this thread? I don't know how to send a PM to you.

Welcome and sounds as if you are on the right track to ensuring your X5 takes you to 350 000km and possibly beyond!

Some other things to consider would be EGR delete, swirl flap delete and downpipe to remove the DPF to ensure there are no surprises later down the line.
If you are happy with the car and it's running well then why sell it. It does not make sense. Keep maintaining it as you are and see what mileage you're able to get her to.


That username is quite something, I hope you remember it when you need to sign in again or considering messaging the admin to assist in changing it for you.

Hi Fellow Fanatics.

Just an update on my Gearbox oil service.

I did this at 177 000kms. The oil was in good condition but needed changing (no metal shavings or anything found in the oil). I have done about 1900km in the last 10 days on a little trip and the gearbox is performing flawlessly. No gear slippage or any issues.

My advice, based on myself ad a few friends with the same car is get the Gearbox oil service done before you hit 200 000kms.

There is a lot of thoughts on this and getting a diagnostic done to ascertain the adaptations over time and all that. But its worked for me and 4 plus of my friends with the same car. The one friend having done his first gearbox oil service at 230 000kms and he hasn't had issues either and he is approaching 247 000kms.

You may not like it, but go get done.

Cheers!

X5 F15 30D (2016) said:

Hi Fanatics.

I have had my X5 F15 3.0D Msport since 2016. I have 177000km on the clock. Has been serviced at BMW since new.

I now stopped. I do the following:

Engine oil service = every 10 000km
Rear and Front Diff = every 50 000km
Gearbox and transfer case = every 50 000km
Fuel and air filters = Every second or third engine oil service (shorter intervals than when on motor plan.

My rear diff oil was much darker than the front and smelt terrible but no metal shavings.

I am in Durban (Ballito) and service the car with a mechanic who is a former head of mechanical at one of BMW dealerships, he also ran one of the mechanical departments at a JHB dealership. So well trained and competent and a passion for cars not just a job.

This last service was engine oil and front and rear diff oil service. Total price = R3100.

Mechanic uses BMW oils for the engine and the BMW hypoid axel oil for the diffs.

I do this for preventative maintenance as I plan to keep the car to around the 300 000km mark and then Ill assess again. For me it doesn't make sense to get rid of it as it is mechanically sound and the body work and interior is perfect except the handle of the inside passenger door is peeling but that is minimal. Family want me to sell it but I am happy to see 350 000km before I decide. Car is free hold and I don't want to deal with instalments again.

Looking forward to hearing more from other high mileage X models.

I will do the bushes next and mounts.

Cheers.

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You have the best car sir... a paid for car!! my 330d Touring has 330k km on it and I'd happily hop in that car tomorrow and drive to Cape Town from Durbs. Those 30d drivetrains are virtually bulletproof and with that maintenance program you are only doing it favours and likely will see 350k km without a hitch.

May I ask who did the gearbox service for you? If you didn't use ZF themselves, how did you test to see whether the oil was in spec or not?