2001 BMW 3.0I E53 X5 Build date 08/2000 SOLD Because you are going to dump the X for transmission problem, worn valve seal problem, timing chain guide problems While the E53 X5 was BMW’s first ever SUV, it now has seven, with an eighth on the way. Still, the original might be the best. Thanks to its well-aged looks, simple but elegant interior, and Fill in the blanks. -Excerpts from bimmer fest (GM BMW Tran) GM transmissions in BMWs are made in France; they're a somewhat separate division to GMs in USA. Actually the GM transmissions made in the good old USA as used in a GM car are some of the most reliable trannies out there. The GM unit used in BMWs are actually made in France. For a start, you might run into problems in a legal and insurance sense because you’ve suddenly modified the car. To get around that, you should stick to the smallest wheel and tyre package that the manufacturer specified for that vehicle. In the case of a current model BMW X5 that’s a 19-inch wheel and tyre. That’s going to give a better Do not bother repairing the transmission because there is nothing to fix. This is a problem on all of the E53 X5's 4.4i. I have the exact same model as you and we have the same problem. Do not try to fix it the thing is this car does not handle those conditions well. I do not know why the car's transmission just doesn't like it. 04 X5 3.0 - Transmission problem!! As reported earlier I took my X5 in to the dealer to look at the hesitation problem, and they indicated they didn't have a fix. From a stop position, when you step on the gas it hesitates before going. Well, I got a call from the dealer, and they have to replace my transmission I only have 2000miles on it. The guys here at Bimmerfest say that its the Guibo/Flex Disc. But the other issue is the harsh shifting/downshifting and sporadic rpm spike by about 100-150rpm. The diagnosis came up with a bad Torque Converter. I asked for details and he explained to me that the torque converter is bad. The converter wears down and the shaving from it goes Change Transmission Fluid and Filter on X5 3.0i. Hi All, I just replaced the transmission fluid and the filter on my 2001 BMW X5 3.0i which has 122K miles and never had ATF replaced. I’ve always hesitate to do it because BMW said it’s a “Lifetime Fluid”. But after seeing some people have done it, so I wanted to do my. The process it’s Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan. Posts: 3. Transmission Shudder. Hi everyone! I just bought a 03 4.4i and it has some transmission problems. The first thing I noticed was that when driving at steady speed around 50mph the rpm slightly fluctuates. This doesn't happen when driving steady but faster 70 - 80mph. 3. Épinglée : Fiche occasion BMW X5 E53: Fiabilité et guide d'achat par BMW-Tech. 1. 14 577. 23-08-2017 16:20:37 par DaddyKool. 4. Épinglée : BMW X5 E53 : le premier SUV bavarois par BMW-Tech. 2. 10 335. vbb4KG.