The Beast Note Log
2012 BMW X5
Property of WarGawd.
Added Mar 13 2020
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Feb 28 2021
144025km 1L oil topped up this morning - 5w30 Castrol edge full synthetic. Was at 70-80% prior to milano shift yesterday, then came home from SF and did a short errand run this morning before needing top up. 3L left in jug.
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89,493
Added by WarGawd on Feb 28 2021 at 11:15 am
Feb 13 2021
143257km oil @~ 20% lvl; added 1L 5w30 Castrol Edge full syn from new 5L jug
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89,016
Added by WarGawd on Feb 28 2021 at 11:06 am
Feb 4 2021
oil top up using the last 0.3L of motomaster 5w30 synthetic from 5L jug - level now reads ~ 80%, uses more oil when idling during work
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88,731
Added by WarGawd on Feb 28 2021 at 10:59 am
Jan 29 2021
142382km 1L oil top up at fill - uses more when idling during work, had to buy a 1L 5w30 Castrol edge full synthetic at the gas+ convenience store - EXPENSIVE!! (Usually get 5L for ~ $30 + tax)
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88,472
Added by WarGawd on Feb 28 2021 at 10:53 am
Jan 20 2021
oil topped up at 141835km with 0.2L 5w30 full syn castrol edge
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88,132
Added by WarGawd on Feb 28 2021 at 10:36 am
Jan 7 2021
140901 km oil at 50% lvl IND, topped up with 0.5 L 5W30 full syn Castrol edge
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87,552
Added by WarGawd on Feb 28 2021 at 10:31 am
Dec 23 2020
0.25 L oil top up at 138191km just prior to trip to Durham for Christmas
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86,141
Added by WarGawd on Jan 3 2021 at 6:58 am
Dec 10 2020
138000 km - changed oil & filter, engine air filters, cabin filters, installed and registered Canadian Tire 105AH AGM battery.
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85,749
Added by WarGawd on Jan 3 2021 at 6:56 am
Nov 22 2020
136790 km oil top up 0.8 L 5W30 full synthetic, oil change due soon, will move to 5w30 again for the winter, had some spare.
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84,997
Added by WarGawd on Nov 22 2020 at 7:33 pm
Nov 19 2020
Brought summer rims to Alloy Wheel Repair for removal of old coating, strip, blast and powder coat satin black, and a new set of staggered Pirelli Cinturato to be installed $175/wheel, +$50 x 3 for straightening 3 inner drum bends with 0.065" avg runout due to previous owner(s) hitting potholes. M badges were able to be saved on removal for re-application
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84,506
Added by WarGawd on Nov 22 2020 at 7:50 pm
Nov 10 2020
135727 km oil top up 1.2L 5W40 full synthetic
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84,337
Added by WarGawd on Nov 22 2020 at 7:29 pm
Nov 8 2020
Swapped over to winter tires @ 135600km
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84,258
Added by WarGawd on Nov 22 2020 at 7:44 pm
Sep 19 2020
Vehicle put in to Otto's Tues the 15th in prep to begin work Wed 16th. Expected to be 2 days, rented Mercedes @ Turo (UGH!) Picked up vehicle Sat Sep 19th. Warranty covered most of the work that has been completed - Thrust rod bushings, turbo oil lines, control arms, alignment. I had to cover initial inspection, extra diagnosis fee of t-case, and t-case fluid change mandated by warranty company as an interim step in final determination of whether t-case actually needs replacement. My share $746, warranty paid $4866, W/) remains open pending 300km+ of driving with new t-case fluid before re-evaulating
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80,927
Added by WarGawd on Sep 27 2020 at 10:39 am
Sep 2 2020
Vehicle submitted for thorough final inspection at 129541km Sep 2nd, just prior to warranty expiry @131000km/Sep 18th Otto's found issues with alignment, thrust rod bushings, lower control arm/ball joint play, oil lines to turbos leaking some oil into engine valley. As well I requested they check and inspect (for additional diagnostic 1 hr labor fee), a slight driveline shudder/tire chatter when accelerating slowly from dead stop while also having wheel turned. Suspected possible transfer case issue, had been already preparing to change fluid. Also noted was uneven outer edge wear on front tires, attributed to loose suspension components and alignment. Battery tested @43%, recommended replacement, I will do myself. Observed air and cabin filters dirty, I will replace myself, already planned in prep for winter. Oddly, rattle clips missing from both rear calipers, I installed personally in Feb/March...will have to replace.
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80,493
Added by WarGawd on Sep 27 2020 at 10:15 am
Aug 28 2020
Tonight after work got the "1L low" oil notification from the iDrive, @130200km. Has been driven ~ 1100km since adding Liqui Moly Oil saver. My impression had been that consumption and occasional blue smoke after periods of idling had been reduced, but the mileages I have recorded seem not to show improvement - will continue to monitor, LM says it takes 500-1000 miles to see results (800-1600km). Topped up with 1L Pennzoil 5w40 synthetic the following morning before leaving for Smiths Falls
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80,903
Added by WarGawd on Aug 29 2020 at 8:16 am
Aug 27 2020
2nd drain and refill of power steering fluid. About 1000km drive since 1st exchange. Used balance of 1st bottle and ~700ML of 2nd bottle (~1L total this time vs 700ml 1st) Fluid removed was much clearer than the 1st round
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80,809
Added by WarGawd on Aug 27 2020 at 5:28 pm
Aug 11 2020
1st drain & refill of power steering reservoir. ~ 750ml removed and replaced. Purchased 2L of CHF11s from Bensons
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80,157
Added by WarGawd on Aug 27 2020 at 5:22 pm
Aug 10 2020
Ordered 2 bottles Oil Saver from FCP Euro when I got the Arnott air bags. Rec'd Approx Aug 10. Oil had been changed July 15 using heavier 5W40 synthetic in an effort to reduce consumption, but this seems not to have helped - oil was down a touch less than 1 L by this point - topped up with 2 bottles (600ml) of the Oil Saver and 300 ml 5w40 Pennzoil Synthetic @ ~ 129100km
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80,219
Added by WarGawd on Aug 29 2020 at 8:11 am
Aug 1 2020
Cheapo airbags from Prime Choice / Autoshack failed after ~ 2 mths. Obtained refund of $187 for lifetime warranty, and bought Arnot A-2642. Installed Wed Aug 12th at DIY, 1 hour total labor at DIY garage
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80,219
Added by WarGawd on Aug 17 2020 at 10:00 am
Jul 15 2020
Oil changed at 127000km July 15th
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78,914
Added by WarGawd on Aug 17 2020 at 9:35 am
Jun 23 2020
Received set of 4 black sapphire metallic comfort access handles from Schmiedman in Denmark last week. Cost of handles was $65 USD included complete harness. Total cost after shipping and duties was $200 CDN. Otto's had claimed swapping known good handles into the two locations that were not functioning resolved the problems, and verified vehicle electronics were OK. Pass side rear handle swapped with replacement with complete success. Leaves me one spare tested functional handle for Pass side, but has a small scratch in the paint that might buff out. On Drivers side front door, handle was taped to harness, harness disconnected, discovered broken pin in connector of vehicle harness. Otto's COULD NOT have tested a known good handle in this location. Raised the issue with David Young, service manager at Otto's. Brought vehicle in, David involved another person whose name I didn't get. He spent more time deflecting and defending than actually listening. I was not seeking any compensation, just awareness and future confidence in tech diagnoses. Came away unsatisfied. Will splice in connector from used harness. See additional info in invoices and pictures.
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77,438
Added by WarGawd on Jun 27 2020 at 7:50 am
Jun 2 2020
122500 km - Rear air bags replaced due to "Level Control System Malfunction" message. Not covered by extended warranty. Dealer quote was ~ 2500 (3 hrs labor + 749/bag + tax). I bought 2 bags with lifetime warranty for $182 and did the R&R myself in EXACTLY 1 hour for $30 DIY shop charge for hoist use. During diagnosis shop discovered leaky rear pinion seal which WAS covered by warranty - rear seal replaced and differential refilled with new OEM fluid. Had shop investigate / diagnose Comfort access handles at this time - shop quoted for 2 handles at $465 + tax each. Ordered complete used set from Denmark (Schmiedman). See future note for update...
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76,118
Added by WarGawd on Jun 7 2020 at 7:31 am
Apr 5 2020
Swapped over to summer tires and rims today
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74,223
Added by WarGawd on Apr 12 2020 at 8:37 am
Mar 7 2020
Rotors and pads BARELY below min OE spec for Ontario safety; replaced with PowerStop ESK6010 set Mar 7 2020 from RockAuto; Otto's BMW quoted $2500+;Parts $913; DIY shop charge $237
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72,700
Added by WarGawd on Mar 29 2020 at 11:21 am
Feb 28 2020
Purchased Feb 28 2020 in Montreal
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72,576
Added by WarGawd on Mar 13 2020 at 9:05 am
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