Example carBattery boost for a 2005 BMW X5
Battery boost for the 2005 BMW X5: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2005 BMW X5 for battery boost
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2005 BMW X5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L | 4.8 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,146 | $5,146 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 BMW X5
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 82 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (16), electrical system (15) and service brakes (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V504000 | 2005-11-01 | power train:automatic transmission | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL GUIDE PLATE. |
| 05V367000 | 2005-08-26 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BRAKE LINE SUPPORT BRACKET WITHIN THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL WAS NOT WELDED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS. IT COULD LOOSEN AND OVER TIME THE BRAKE HOSE COULD RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2005 BMW X5: Battery boost
For battery service on the 2005 BMW X5, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your X5 and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the X5. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Its 3.0L 6-cylinder drives through a 5-speed automatic.
How the request works
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Between shop visits
Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for.
Make a request
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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