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What you are proposing will work. You can use distilled water, filtered water or even regular water. Distilled is the highest quality water you could use. You can use 50/50 concentrated coolant or pre-mixed coolant. What ever is available.

A full flush is about 9 liters. That includes the engine block.

Very good description. I think that is what happened in the first place in addition to not having enough lubrication from the factory. I used silicone brake grease and ensured the sleeves were installed correctly. I also replaced one as it was torn.

I am using approved European (BMW) coolant. Please go to your local automotive parts store and ask for BMW coolant.

@@drive-chriscapredoni thank you for your response !

I removed the fan so that I could see the delicate hose clip and release it carefully. It was also easier to release the hose from above. Removing the rad fan only took a few minutes and was well worth it.

@@drive-chriscapredoni my apologies I have an E70 and an e66 and while working on the e66 I had to remove the bottom hose and did not need to remove the fan and that's the vehicle I had in mind while watching your video..

@@waynehazard-ql5sv I understand. I still feel it a better course of action on the E70 to remove the rad fan so you can see the hose clip on the plastic fitting to ensure it is released and re-installed correctly. I do not like the fact it is plastic and very prone to damage and therefore leaking. I still stand by my actions. Safer approach :)

Not familiar with the Enclaves but I am sure they are under the steering wheel possibly covered by a plastic panel. Keep looking

@@drive-chriscapredoni I got off the phone with Buick earlier. Apparently it is attached to the blower through the passenger side and half the front dash on both sides has to come out. I’m furious right now. Warranty went out in June 😫

@@jamiechiriboga2393 Before you do anything let me do some research...

Hi Jamie, I am unable to send you photos but if you go to RockAuto.com, click on Buick and then select 2018 and then the Enclave it will bring you to all the parts they offer. In the search box type in blend door and it will give you the actuator and a few other options. Click on it and it will provide the price, which is not much, and you can click on the photo on the right to see what it looks like. You are interested in the look from the back side (has a round area dominating it) The back side is what you are going to see when you removed the lower plastic panel under the steering wheel and look up towards the center console. Use a flash light to look for this component. Probably held in place with 2 maybe three screws. The plastic panel need to be carefully removed by removing several plastic clips and I think some torx-bit screws. Be very careful and patient removing this lower panel so you do not have to replace it. GM will charge alot. Please try and locate it. You may have to get on your back with your legs outside the door to actually see up in that cavity below the steering wheel. Let me know how it goes.

@@drive-chriscapredoniI was hoping there was a way to “sneak” in! I’m going to give it a go! You’re awesome; I wouldn’t have thought to look at rockauto schematics!

I only put brake grease on the back of the pads where they mate to the caliper piston.

I apologize. One of my goals is to keep making the videos better. I will work on a step by step set of instructions and post them in the description section. Again very sorry for any inconvenience.

*Parking Brake Instructions at **9:44** into the video* ; 1. Install/insert the parking brake expanding lock. Insert the end of the parking brake cable, into the expanding lock, before inserting it. Make sure it is sitting in the location as per the photo. 2. Install both brake shoes and attach them with the pin/spring. You will require either a 5mm or 6mm Allen bit to push the tip of the pin in the square slot in the dust shield and then turn it 90 degrees to lock them in place. 3. Install the expanding bolt on the opposite sides of the brake shoes. Screw down the expanding bolt to it's lowest/shortest setting, insert it between both brake shoe ends, with each end of the bolt coming into contact with the slots/notches on the ends of the brake shoes. Then lengthen the bolt by rotating/screwing-out the expanding bolt until it fits snuggly in place between both brake shoes.

I currently do not have a video demonstrating rear pad, rotor and ABS sensor. Please provide me with more detail. Did you touch or engage the parking brake? Did you touch the ABS sensor on the rear passenger wheel? These may be the issue.

@@drive-chriscapredoni it is not the parking brake light, as that one is different. It's to the right above the oil temp gauge. I only replaced pads though. Not the sensor. Does that have to get replaced also?

@@MidKnightriderR6 Yes I recommend replacing the sensor.

Did it myself

If you have something that will remove baked on adhesive, please go ahead. Make sure it does not damage the defroster veins. I am demonstrating removal of very baked-in adhesive and what actually works that also causes no damage.

@drive-chriscapredoni ok , thanks. I'm just thinking bout what can be non toxic

As long as you do it in a ventilated area, like outside or an open garage, you will be fine :)

I have an upcoming video on serpentine belt replacement.

Why? What has happened? Can I advise you in any way?

Bad Plugs = possibly; Check Engine Light = possibly; Traction light = no

@@drive-chriscapredoni the engine light blinks and traction light comes on.

Yes it is a fine balance to not use too much but also not use to little that the brake heat bakes the grease. Also inspecting them on a regular basis is important.

Thanks for the compliment. I have never worked on a Verano but yes that may be the way forward to purge the transmission of old fluid.

While an additional degree of rotation, after the initial torquing, is not required to stretch the aluminum bolts, it is still recommended to use new bolts.

I think it would be a good investment is it was taken care of. Inspect the vehicle and ask about maintenance. Diesel engines are very good and the emissions on the X5's is acceptable.

Sorry not yet.

If it has the N55 engine and not the hybrid set up, the answer is yes.

Go onto eBay and buy an ECM, immobilizer and fob combination. That is the best way forward. At the least get an immobilizer and key combination.

@@drive-chriscapredoni alright thanks man, also if i get a new key do i need to get a new key slot where my key goes to start it at?

@@isnthatrd You do not need a new ignition lock cylinder. Just have a new key cut to match the original.

@@drive-chriscapredoni hey man i got the ecm and the other goodies, is there any places to reprogram the ECM been looking around and have found nothing so far but maybe thought you would know not sure. (inland empire area) if not thanks anyway man you’ve already helped a lot!

Look on the internet for European car tunes and ask if they work on BMWs. If you cannot find anyone local, a BMW dealership should be able to assist you. Speak directly with the service department.

The real problem is removing dried glue.

Nope. No glue on window either

Just like any ICE vehicle you need to keep up on scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Glad I could help

Thanks for you comments. I use a ratchet extension instead of a rigged up hose. Anti seize is not a good idea in this case as it changes the torque spec. The new plugs were pre gapped but yes that should be checked on some plugs

I respectfully disagree. Silicone brake grease is necessary to maintain functionality.

leave it on so you dont have to have a vice.

The difficulty in replacing the X5 belt is not relieving the tension or slipping off the belt and slipping on the new one. It is being able to access it. The focus was on how to access it by removing the rad fan so you have access to the tensioner and belt. Sorry you missed the intent. Most people don't need to see a belt being slipped off and use the video to learn how to create access.

Not a good idea to guess. Transmissions are very expensive to repair.

Hate when things like that happen 😕

Depends if we are talking about the 6 or 8 cylinder engines. If the 6 cylinder, the procedure I showed. If the 8 cylinder, it may be different. Have not performed this procedure on a 4.8L engine.

Umm no that might be an A/C problem not an actuator issue.

Yes I think it does.