BMW 6-Series - How to keep it perfect for ever! 

I own a 2005 645ci Cabriolet with 6 Speed Manual. 56000 miles. I love every minute driving that car.

“Where’s that watermark ? I GET him” 👍🏻😆😆

Further comments on my BMW650I 2007 convertible, has 129,000 kilo meters. The AC was not cooling well, took it to AC specialist. I thought the gas was less. The checked the AC and the bad news it will need new compressor replacement at cost $550. For those interested to buy used BMW650I make sure you have it checked as it might cost you to repair more than the actual cost initially. Despite the facts the BMW650I is a fantastic car to drive, very safe and comfy but it’s an expensive. SO you are warned to be prepared to have a good budget. My advise get the car we’ll checked even if you need to spend more to get it check well. I guess in cold climates places AC cooling won’t be a major issue.

I aspire to be at your level of car maintenance! This video is going straight into my Favorites. Impressive audio quality as youre driving as well! Cheers from NYC!

THIS IS SO PERFECT, I just picked up a 6 speed, 2006 650i, with 115k miles. I’m so happy I found the channel 😎🔥

great respect from japan

I want to swap my 630 for a 650...... on the look out. Window shopping! I’ve had many newer BMW and Audi. The 6er is like nothing else. Yes they are getting older now but I think they look fantastic, good engines, built well and I rarely see another on the roads. A fair few of them have been ruined by the tuning crowd or wrapped or M6 parts added to a standard car. Finding a good one is difficult and from what I can work our prices seem to be creeping up

My garage has many many bottles of this, polishes for that, sprays, gels..you name it.. but no ‘rubber gummi fit pflege’ so I have corrected that, and ordered some! 👍🏼 Appreciate you putting these videos together for us E63/64 owners.. It’s so rare I ever see another on the road these days. They deserve to be looked after.

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

Just waiting for my 650 to arrive . First thing when it comes is to follow the steps that you recommended . Great videos ,love it ! Waiting for more on this beauty ! Greetings from Bulgaria ✌🏼

Thankyou, all very helpful and easy to understand👍

Great video Timm. This is a gem of a video

Lovely car you have there, great videos too!!

Hey, i have watched many videos of yours over the last few years because i always loved the 6 series and wanted to buy one but never found one (always had something else like 335i, 135i, z4‘s and so on) Now i bought one and ill rewatch all your videos, subscriber as well👍🏻

Like this guy. He seems very thorough.

Hi Tim! Great videos overall! I am about to buy a 2010 650i 78k miles from a close friend that unfortunately passed away recently, and that car it means a lot to me, and it will remind me of my friend every day. I am watching all your videos in order to keep the car in top shape. Thanks again.

Don’t have a 6 series but your advice is excellent. Thank you.

Hi Timm, thank you for your great 650 videos! We bought an older but pristine 2009 650i convertible today with only 25k miles on it. Used your tips on determining a diamond vs a lemon, and hope ours turns out to be a diamond too! Will follow your maintenance directions here too. Much appreciated from North Carolina!

Great advice! Thanks!

Great video, very helpful

Thank you Tim 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

Bang on Timm, i think people have lost the 'Art' of maintenance these days

Cheers timm. She’s looking great. By the way my falkens are ace on my e46 👍🏼

Another well thought vid; thanks! Another problem I know ( with my E63) is I have a rear fog light & rear reverse light blown (differing sides) BUT to change them its a BUMPER OFF job... I can't be arsed to do that until both bulbs have blown... Think this could be an interesting vid if/when yours blow?? as a garage would charge an arm & a leg no doubt!! Keep up the great vlogs √

Great information as always my friend

I have BMW650I convertible model 2007. Had issues with the transmission valve body. Unfortunately I replaced the whole transmission with used one as per the local garage recommendation “which was not a wise decision” I should have replaced the valve body only with remanufactured available on line at a cost of $500-600 including shipping. However had leakages etc since the replacement of the trans. Your video footage is an absolute fantastic. Although I live in hot climates SO We have issues with dust rather than 🌲 leaves. It’s an expensive car to maintain BUT fantastic safety and fast. The maintenance rather high with these type of cars. Oil recommendations from the BMW agent W5-40 which does give around 10,000 up to 15,000 kilo meter at the most. BMW650I tend to burn oil every 2,000-3,000 kilo meter SO adding one ltr as you go along will still give the required oil conditioner to the engine. I replaced the engine oil every 10,000-12,000 kilo meter. The battery won’t last more than 1-2 years. Preventive maintenance as you have explained is critical. The tire I replace every 3/4 years regardless. Electronic modules seems are very expensive to replace. The steering box tend to start leaking after a while. I have been reading so much, watching videos about the BMW650I they issues are spread throughout the world. When I had the transmission issues one sign of oil leaking was the sound of the transmission in reverse or shifting from first and second and metal in the gear box. My advise to anyone if you have issues with engine or gear box have them repaired better rather than getting used stuff. To end this message I would like to say thank you and well done for this footage video excellent 👍

Good point on batteries on 650i. Didn’t realize it was causing my gear box to glitch. Had to get a new transmission at $7800 USD….and a new battery!

Thank you, sir

Hi Timm this is Alvin your number one fan. This is by far one of my favorite videos from you. How to keep my 6 series looking good and preforming Great. 🕺🕺🕺🕺🕺😀😀

Great video !! Thanks Timm !! I have the E63 630i. Looks the same, slightly slower, lighter by around 160kgs, better mpg and the engine is more reliable overall. I instantly paused the video to order the Gummi pflege and also the Wynns Stop Leak. This shows how much faith I have in your recommendations. The other recommendations I mostly adhere to myself anyway. TRULY FANTASTIC CARS. So well built it begs the question ; "why buy a new one ?".

I was told to change my thermostat and the sport cooler valve and the diverter valve to to keep from burning of the oil and overheating

Hi Timm, do you have dynamic drive active sway bars on your car? Virtually every car that has it seems to be leaking at some point. Any tips on repairs? Seems an awful lot of money to replace not just the bar itself but the labour of removing the subframe for the rear stabilizer!

Nice one

If this depressing weather decides to stop raining then i will do a deep clean on my x5 40d. Not done a deep polish clean for ages.

Hi Timm, again a superb and highly valuable video. You are really my favorite and also mainly responsible for my latest car purchase. Please allow me one quick question: Are you keeping your beautiful cars outside all the time or do you park them in a weather proof garage, especially interested about your E64? Thanks

Hello Timm, another great job. Have you ever experienced a read issue with the CCC navigation in the E64? I only have the problem in hot weather >80F.

Hi Tim love the videos ..just bought a 650i that seems to smell really warm after a long drive of any sort. Nothing is leaking but the warm smell worries me. Do u know if this is a common problem or have you experienced it before? Thank you

Are the 635d worth looking at as a daily driver?

Hey, Timm. Thank you for all the help, recently bought a 645ci 04 with smg transmission. Loving every second of it so far. Will follow your guidelines like bible. Can you please share some tips on how to keep smg in good shape? Love the paddle shifters but the auto shifting can be really laggy when I'm driving with a heavy foot. I hardly use it thought. Still would appreciate some feedback. Cheers

Went to take the wheels off my 650 to clean them and check suspension, I knew there was no spare tyre but no jack or wheel nut brace either! Only a locking nut.

Hi Tim I’ve recently come across your channel and it’s abundance of info. I’ve recently bought a 2003 540i sport, having had auto box scares in the past with my 330d I was considering buying a spare autobox for the 540 and I was just wondering is it the same zf auto that was used in the 535i too, just so I can broaden my search, any help appreciated, thanks!

cheers tim . thinking of selling my my e38 750 and getting an m6 :)

I will flush my automatic transmission in august, very curious how it will work

See below..footwell module suggested , didn't know it existed!

Hi Timm, really excellent videos. Just bought a 60000 mile, 1 owner from new 2004 645ci. Have used your checklist and car passes all the tests. I do have a slight juddering when moving very slowly in drive or reverse though. Have you any experience of this? Any input would be most appreciated.

What have all these things got in common, folding roof, rear window, horn, folding mirrors, boot latch...they all fail at the same time and then start working again for no reason on my 2007 650 convertible. Must be an electrical fault somewhere, but where! Fist sign its happening is when red light flashes on the folding roof button.

these cars are great value if you know how to look after them and what to buy

Another great video - thanks. Just so you know, your products link is not working.

just bought a 2005 bmw 645ci..... 149,000 klms pristine condition. See how i go. enjoyed your video

Hi Timm, Love your videos, I own an e39 5 series 167k miles and I’m not sure if it has ever had its automatic transmission serviced. Would you recommend that I get it changed or leave it as it is because it’s still working as it should. Thanks!

Does anyone know where I can purchase custom BMW colored calipers plz

Hi Tm, great video by the way, and great tips, could you tell me what product you would use to condition the soft top, I've got a 2015 F12 with the black/ silver fleck top Thanks from JP

Hi timm my bmw got drowned last winter bought a 5 for now till I can get enough for another six do you think the n47 is that bad as long as you change the oil regularly just curious on your thoughts as your very knowledgeable and I value your opinion ps your cars look great can’t wait to get another one

Amazing care to this beautiful Ultimate Driving Machine!!! I have a 2012 BMW 650i and I would like to know the name of the wax you use for care. Thanks for Kansas, USA

Hi from NZ, A couple of questions, do you have the CTek device perminently connect to the battery and does the car need to be disconnected from the battery when charging? After removing the run-flats, do you have a spare or an inflator and a can of tyre weld/sealer? Regards Ric

What would you suggest i can do with my SMG on 645ci to keep it in good shape ? Is it normal that it changes gear a little harsh ?

Do these engines generally use oil? I used your buying guide and did the checks. Happily a recent receipt for coolant hose change and a load of gaskets etc. But it's using a quart of oil every 1000 miles or so which I wasn't expecting?

Interesting you mentioning get rid of the run flat tyres and replacing them with Falken FK510's, but what do you do for a spare?

If I store my 650 in winter is it better to start it regularly even when its very cold or leave it for 3months if valve seals get brittle in the cold?

Hey timm i got a question i have a 2001 bmw 740i e38 and my coolant system keeps going into air lock i just replaced the waterpump the thermostat the radiator all the major hoses and used a air puller kit for the coolant system and added new coolant at first it was great hot heat and wasnt over heating at all then i drove it lost heat and started to over heat and turned it off and air was trying to escape through the expansion tank cap and thats why i think its a blown head gasket i dont have oil in my coolant or coolant in my oil if you cant give me some info before i take it to a shop and spend 2500 to have the head gaskets replaced and just gotta say love your videos and beautiful car you have

Hi Tim, I'm looking to buy one with 105000 miles. It is smoking on drivers side. The owner is going to add some oil additives but not sure if I sold buy...

Hello I'm considering buying a used 2006 M6 with almost 120k miles clean title! It has no check engine light or strange noises but I'm still concerned something could break soon and I would have to spend 100s or 1000s of dollars in repairs! :( do tu think is a good idea to buy a used 2005 M6 V8 coupe??

Timm what do i use to keep the roof fresh

Hello tim i have bmw 645 i got my oil changed first i used to put Mobil 1 0w-40 this time they recommended me to put 5w-40 Meguin which i did after some drives a started noticing after idling my car is smoking i check my PCV valves one was torn changed it checked its hose they were fine got them cleaned and it still smokes please help what to do will really appreciate it. Thanks

Can you pressure wash the engine or just hands wash?

Bought mine at 120k, have a steep drive way, feel like my control arms have been destroyed over the bumps.

Can you make a video trouble shooting the ccc? My 2006 e64’s ccc is stuck in a reboot loop.

I think runlflats aren't as bad when the car is brand new and so is the tyre, after a very short time they quickly ruin the car

I have a F10 with run flats, so far I have not noticed any noise at speed or difference in handling compared to my E46.