Bob Loch

Aye, it starts from cold instantly with no issues :)

Hi, looking for some assistance here if possible please. My 2004 X5 3.0d emits large plumes of white smoke on cold start up, and when accelerating very hard emits clouds of black smoke!! It has been suggested the oil seperator may be the culprit, can anyone shed some light on this please? Many thanks Bob

Serviced about 2000 miles ago at M3 BMW specialist in Midlothian, indicates fuel filter renewed at that time (Sept 10) Think i will do a basic service and then see, quite alarming though!!

thanks for the reply why are they said to be good on fuel then, reading press and adverts for them would have you thinking they were reasonable? its quite discerning to be honest, whilst i didn't buy it with economy in mind i had hoped for better than that, does the very cold weather have an impact?

Hi, just joined the forum after buying a 2004 X5. Having owned several BM's in the past thought it was time to try the X5. What a car, first class drive, usual build quality. One thing though.......fuel consumption! I did loads of homework before choosing the 3.0d model as it was said to be reasonable on fuel (given the size of car), so fills it up on picking it up. Reset trip, I have now completed just over 300 miles to one tank! Average mpg around 15. Whilst it has been freezing up here (Perth) i did expect it to be better than this. Is this the norm for the 3.0d in very cold weather, the Webasto heater looks new and the car has a full service history. Any hints, info would be much appreciated Bob