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What exactly in the US? BMW X5 35d is rated to tow up to 7,700 lbs. There were versions with a hitch which supported 6,000 lbs, however, the drivetrain (engine, transmission) was the same.

I think a HPFP is in gas engines.

Relax guys, the car is rated to tow 7,700 lbs. Thank you for the suggestion to use a truck. I am not a truck guy.

Thanks! I am towing an RV, approx. 7,000 lbs. Good suggestion to stop towing and check the oil. I am around 1,200 miles after the oil change out of which 800 was towing (unfortunately).

Yes, all numbers are from Blackstone

Thanks. I didnt cut the filter as i was not expecting any surprises with the test results :) Total miles on the engine is around 80k. So 3k is kind of minimum mileage to get a reasonable oil sample? I will take me months to get there. Is this OK to suck the oil through the dip stick?

Hi Guys, Below is oil report for my BMW 35d (diesel). Around 8,000 miles on the oil, probably 80% towing a heavy trailer, oil not changed for approx. 18 months. I am not using this car often. Sometimes, it is parked for 3-4 weeks. The iron resulting from the oil test is very high (copper and...