5 BMW Maintenance Tips To Keep You Car Like New 

1) oil change 2) cooling system maintenance 3) brakes 4) suspension parts 5) salt or gravel clean car asap (prevent rust) BONUS TIP FOR TURBO gotta watch .... YOUR WELCOME 😉

As a Bmw Tech you are the Best BMW RU-vidr.

"Lots of times it comes down to basic care." The most true and best line in the whole video. Basic maintenance, basic care, are essential to keeping it running.

I wish i found this video TWO ENGINES AGO 😂😂

i always say, if you're buying a used bimmer at least have 1,000$ bucks on the side for the car

Great tips! Especially letting the car warm up a little and driving it lightly until properly warmed up and also letting it cool down for a few minutes after a drive. I do this religiously and never have any turbo related problems and I’m running a set of upgraded turbos

I have a X3 and it has 198,000 miles. I never went to the dealer ship. All I did was oil changes since 130,000 miles. It’s running just great

This is great advice I’ve pretty much learnt to do this through DIY maintenance of my own vehicles Just got a 6 cylinder Z4

Speaking fro 10 years of ownership of an N54, everything this man says is completely true. 1000000%

You've nailed it! I've being doing all of this over the latest 35 years on all my cars and must say it works! Pure common sense. Congrats, keep up the good job!

Very informative... I need to get a few of these things done now and wasn't sure how important some of them were, thanks.

I will absolutely make these changes. Just bought a '13 328i with 68k miles and I don't think the thermostat or water pump have been changed yet. However everything looks immaculate and I drive slowly too. But I will start warming her up and allowing the cool down asap. Thank you sir!

Excellent video! I learned a lot here. I especially appreciated the turbo advice!

thank you for the amazing advice, comes in clutch (no pun intended) as I just bought a 330xi with a B48

Your knowledge is invaluable...if you ever gave a class on preventive maintenance checks services...I’d definitely be one of the first to sign up. Thank you

great advice mark well done as always

Thanks Mark for another precious video!

I really love your channel Champ I’m a big BMW fan I own one myself your channel is real informative and helpful so thank you champ

Thanks for the tips

Thanks for those hints Mark..

Again, love the positive, friendly attitude and vid was very informative!!! Glad to be here! Thanks Mark!! - 1999 BMW 323i owner

Very good and helpful advice - thanks

In my family we’ve had our bmw 1995 3.2.5 TD since it came out, and the only time it broke down was because of the alternator that had to be replaced, apart from that we never had any major issues with the car. I believe the car is a limited edition ( I’m not completely sure though) since it’s a manual transmission and also a turbo charged Diesel engine. It has 230000 miles on the odometer, and still runs great!

The dealer told me I needed to replace the engine mounts. I'm skeptical because I have never been told to replace mine on any car I've owned. My current BMW is my first one, and I absolutely love it. I just don't know whether I should believe the dealer or not.

Mark, appreciate much your help wih the basics. Starting to handover the bemmee to my son. Keep safe too.

Lawd! So glad I live in Austin, TX and that whole snow/gravel thing to me is not an issue!

Thanks for sharing☺

Thanks for these tips, definitely appreciate the last one about caring for your turbos

Been watching alot of your videos, bought a 2012 528i and was very apprehensive now feeling alot better. Your videos are great for first time BMW owners. Thank you from Texas!!!

Thank you especially for the info on turbo chargers as I just purchased a 2016 328i xDrive. I didn’t know I should allow time for turbo to cool down a little before turning the vehicle off. You saved me $$$ and headache Awesome 👍🏻

Great Video Mark, All really good points especially on the bonus round and the Turbos.

Terrific video. Don't forget about cosmoline on the undersides to deal with salty environments. Differential fluid is also easy to change and takes a ton of pressure.

Really great video for ppl interested in buying these type of cars !!

Very good tips, some of them I already knew but the Turbo info I didn't it would have been very useful when I had a Turbo Beetle. THANKS.

My 550i now has a replacement engine due to an injector going kookoo and blowing the cylinder… Your tips will help me maintain the new heart! Thank you

Great advice

Hey mark this is one of your best video, very informative information on the bmw machines

Great information, thanks!

Good advice!

Luckily I’ve own my second BMW, 2014, 328i Sport, so far 368K Miles, only high pressure fuel pump, fuel pump modulator, just changed timing chain guide, with rod bearing since it crosses over in repair cost, also belts, just changed suspension as well, only thing out of those listed that was a must was high pressure fuel pump and modulator. This F30 has served me well seeing I had a Dinan Stage 1 tune since it’s first 3k miles onward till now. Amazing 🤩

Great content my friend keep it the good work. Helped no end with my BMW. Love from the UK

Thanks for the video, I literally just bought my first bmw today. I got a 06 750 li

good advise on cooling down the turbo.

Thx for the tips

I became an owner of a BMW just today, and it was awesome. It's an '08 328i with the bells and whistles included. A lucky find at the local lot, for sure at less than 10K. The dealer showed the cost of the additional packages this has and it was worth that alone, almost. Thanks for the advice and for your page. I have been looking forward to owning one since I knew what a car was.

Thanks for that vital information!!!

nice video !

Great tips!! 👍👍

Thanks for your kind advice on maintaining our BMWs. Simple and useful, regards from Mexico.

Taking away the Turbo cooldown procedure! Thanks ! Great vid

Great tip regarding hot shutdowns on a turbocharged engine Many years ago (back in the 70’s) Mack had a plate on the dash for their Maxadyne Diesel that said “idle engine 3-5 minutes before shutdown to prevent turbocharger damage”

Thanks Mark, I am new to your channel and definitely subscribed for more BMW videos. I have a 2013 M6 and I hope it will last a long time. Keep up the great work!

You forgot to mention to change the engine air filter and clean mass flow sensor as well. Also that was a cheap shot on Scotty. I love him. He's really one of the best!

Great advice, thanks! I’d also like to add that if you have a car with auto transmission, you should change the auto trans fluid as recommended. Sadly the newer BMWs do not have a physical dipstick for their auto trans, and you have to check it electronically with its computer.

Great Tips

Fantastic Edification!

Also very important do not go full throtle on cold engine, let it run for a min or two then go slow until it is warm.

Helpful summary. Your video cuts through all the detail in the BMW manuals.

I bought the Maintenance package on my 2020 X5 for until 2026. Covers brakes, flushes, belts, oil. I bought maintenance package on my Audi too.

Mark, watching this video made me do a coolant flush and having my entire front end axle inspected.

Well done. You would think the manufacturer would do a video like this....

Good tips

Love the help you give for luxury cars . Can you make one for Jaguar ? Lol

I'm glad you mentioned the car warming up and especially allowing a few minutes on turbo cars for them to cool some before turning the car off. I always let my n54 idle for a few minutes before shutting her off.

Good deal i just bought my baby !!!! 2017 330i certified bmw

very helpful tips, thank you i have an m3 and 2020 330i i will keep it running before i turn off the car.

One of the great things about living down south is the lack of salt and road grime my folks up north in snow climates have to deal with. That stuff is downright destructive to metal!

Thanks bro

I enjoy watching your videos sir I have a question I like the 2018 Nissan Pathfinder is that good choice

Bmw E90 M47 engine, 211000km so far, without any problem. My advices are: Don’t skip the service intervals. As a matter od fact I prefer to change oil a few thousand km before the book says, or if you don’t drive a lot you should change it one year maximum after your last change, use the quality oil, use the quality fuel, and do not drive it in high rpm before the engine warms up. Just to mantion that it is much better to drive the car on highway instead of driving in the city, this affects diesels expecially. Also you should wash and clean your car regulary, specifically you must wash it during winter time, when the salt is on the road, that’s how you should prevent any possible problem with rust or with paint.( Don’t forget to wash your car from below from time to time) Good luck, and most importantly, enjoy driving!

You’re completely correct. I had to replace my water pump, so I did the thermostat and ALL of the coolant hoses, any O-rings, mickey mouse flange, serpentine belt, idler pulley, tensioner. I ended up replacing the boost solenoid, OFHG and OCH. BMWs are reliable, however American owners are not. These care are well engineered with maintenance in mind. Yes, there’s a crap ton of plastic under the hood. Those parts are cheaper to replace when they fail or when it’s time to service or replace them. They are mostly disposable cars in North America because most BMW owners cannot work on their cars and have to pay huge labor prices and use parts that have been twice marked up, through their dealer or shop. BMWs depreciate very quickly and it only takes a few deferred maintenance items to make an older car cheaper to replace with a newer BMW than to repair. All BMWs will need the following large maintenance items before the first 100,000 miles: water pump and Tstat, oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket, valve cover and gasket, plugs and coils, serpentine belt, tensioner, and idler pulley. If you have to pay a dealer or shop to do these, you can save money by combining some of them, as said in the video. Other general maintenance items include oil pan gasket, trans and diff fluid, brake fluid flush every 2 yrs, suspension bushings, coolant hoses, etc.

Think you bro god bless

I was so surprised with your answer to replacing spark plugs. My 3 series is at 115k and I was thinking abt replacing but I haven’t had a misfire since I got it at 73k.

Good video

Do this VERY valuable info to for the 7series as well? If not can you please do a review like this on the 7series?

Fantastic advice, especially on Turbo care. Loving the channel too!! Any advice on spotting badly worn Turbochargers when inspecting a used BMW....any obvious signs?

Bought me a 2006 650i , looking forward to proving the unreliability rumors wrong with the right upkeep !

Thanks for the information! I really wanted to get a used 435i series and was willing to pay for whatever the maintenance costs would be. But then when I found out how much it will cost to replace the turbo I decided not to. A local BMW shop gave me a price of about $4,000. My local BMW dealer gave me a price of $4,500. That’s with labor and parts. That is just crazy!!! For the 428i they quoted me about $2,300.

Good, down to earth, common sense video. I just picked up a 2017 BMW M2 for $18000 and the first question I asked was "What's wrong with it?" The car as a dealer serviced 1 owner documented history but it has done 138,000km's (85,000 miles) so my first question was obvious. I know what needs to be done but it's a bit daunting because I don't want to be constantly be chasing my tail with this thing.. it could get ridiculously expensive! The basics aren't that much though so prevention is obviously better than cure!

1 reason to change plugs is to help ensure they don't seize themselves inside the cylinder head. I've seen a few that wouldn't come out of aluminum head engines after they've been in the head for 100k mi or more.

I just bought a 07 328iXI and the brakes are so bad they have really bad rust and I took the wheels off and try to clean them as much as I could with hot water and soap and a scrubber while I get money to change the whole brakes setup I plan on modifying it but like you said maintenance first before modifications.

No turbo on my E82, no automatic, no infotainment idrive system, no digital gauge cluster, no sunroof, actually built in Bavaria, zero issues. Ahhh glorious reliability. Putting thousands into parts, rims, a tune, lights, suspension, not because I need to, but because I love it & believe it will last a very long time. Im definitely rust proofing the underbody as best I can. My B6 Passat had many issues so I've seen the dark side.

I had 13 cars in the last 17 years. Yes I have a problem. The 520 F10 is by far the best car I ever had. Also use to work in a car dealership and I can tell you its very hard to beat the BMW overall value. Hope this helps.

Oh crap, i never intentionally let my turbos cool down before shutting off on any car I have owned. I do let my car idle for a bit after I drive but not that long and not every time.

Just picked up a CPO 2015 435i and it's my first turbo car. Turbos always seemed fun to me but I held off for a long time cause they also scared me with maintenance. I'll be viewing your videos much more now.

Just bought a 08 535i 🙏🏾

Amazing advice. I was taking car of all those issues on my 7 series. I just took my 2005 645ci out of storage and I notice the oil temp always go to 250°. Is it suppose to do that. I been doing my research and I’m thinking of getting a low temperature thermostat to make the car run cooler but it also stated that during the cold days the car won’t get hot enough. Should I get a water pump and replacement expansion pack?

Legit! Thanks man!

oil change 6 000 km transmission flush 30 000 km brake flush premium unleaded fuel filters 70 000 km sparks

Dont expect to be cheap when you decided to date a supermodel

I am an owner of F30 335i xdrive with MPPK for over a year and half now. I have clocked it 0-100 in 4.8, wish it was faster yes but it still smokes camaros and mustangs on a red light. Hope it lasts for another 4 years!

Great content Mark! How often should engine oil be replaced on a M340i ? I believe BMW just recommends top off until 7000 miles. This seems insane!

What’s the best oil for bmw ? I don’t have experience with this brand but I like it, thanks

I do run the hell out of my cars but try to stay on top of the maintenance and wear on my bimmer. I love my 328i but will probably get a beater to commute to work to keep it tip top for my daughter who will be driving in a few years.

Can you do an in depth video on the new B48 and B58 engine. Good and bad about them.

I got a used bmw and the first thing I’m doing is looking up maintenance on it I’m not and idiot and gonna but a tune or some power upgrades first ima get her maintenance up perfect

He showed a picture of Scotty!!! 🤣🤣

I use liqui moly oil it is very good oil for BMW.

Should I change coolant once a year or more often? 2019 430i Gran Coupe...

Thanks good stuff. Do new S63 engines in 2021 X5M need the cooling systems For the turbos as you mentioned? 5min wait? I noticed my car makes loud noise for 2min after shutting down , sounds like fans running on max speed