BMW N20 Reliability And Engine Common Issues ??? Was The N52 Better ??? 

Just watched you provide about 4 minutes of N20 info then ramble on for the remainder of the video to get it over the 10 minute mark.. Great.

I have a 2014 f30 n20. Upgraded intercooler, catless down pipe, intake, bootmod3 and misc bolt on’s. Love the car, no major issues, reliable and sneaky quick.

Thanks for the info. What do you think to add a better intercooler to improve cooling inside? I have an 328i M-Performance 2014.

Keep it up Nathan and thank you for what you do. I’ve got an E90 with an N51 and an F10 with a N55. Please do some N55 videos. Us BMW fanboys will never go away

Very happy to hear you will be doing videos on the N20. I think it's a wise addition that will provide for a great return & spike in eyeballs. Just pepper your titles with "N20." I have a 2015 528i and love working on the car. Its super easy to maintain & work on. Everything is easily accessible with the exception of a few things, mostly on the side the Turbo resides, like the CO2 Sensor, etc. Troubleshooting however is were I lack the skills. I did give it a Transmission Oil change at 50k miles. But, I am looking forward having you demonstrated doing a Transmission Flush at home. You just keep doing what you do best and they will follow. Regards

Excited to see what new car arrives soon!

Your videos, and a live chat once, helped me do my gaskets in my N52. At the time I had never done anything past oil and brakes. I seriously thank you for all these videos.

Very informative. Thanks

One of our Bimmers is a 2013 F10 528i xdrive. Chain guides broke. POS Last BMW we will buy. Only ones to buy are ones under warranty or ones that have had all issues fixed already. Would like to see you do one. In middle of replacing the guides now, but can't find where to pin the crank, to take balancer bolt out.

I have a 2014 N20 and would love N20 videos just sayin. I think as the N20 is smaller than the N55 overall it has less of the issues you mentioned but maybe i am wrong.

I know I've said it before, but DAMN, I love that new shop!

Nathan Awesome vids, keep them rolling.

I have to agree that dynamics is better and fuel consumption is better. I was getting 25mpg where I'd get 20mpg with n51

Great video Nathan ! I have an f30 328i

I'm on the F30 forums all the time. The biggest thing I hear about regarding the n20 is the timing chain issue. All the other problems you mentioned exist, but they don't seem that common. The F30s must have set a new benchmark of reliability, for BMW -- there doesn't seem to be a lot of common problems, otherwise (aside from squeaks and rattles).

I have a 2016 F30, N20 engine, have any advice? I want to get the MST Inlet at least, it’s not too much. I would like the intake that comes with it, but it’s really unnecessary. It’s just for looks really.

Hey Nathan not sure where else i can ask this as you email is bombed ! LOL Have a strange issue M3 06 low beam is buzzing on key position 1 for just 1 sec coming directly from lamp housing ,engine runs off rough when i either have daytime running lights on or Lights activated ! Like it is interfering with DME . Final issue is driver side low beam is weak going on ! Looks like a light on it way out and or ballast? I have ordered Osram H7 low beams and help much appreciated !

Hi Nathan, I feel you make the best bmw videos on RU-vid. Thank you for producing honest videos.

Can you do a review of the (e82) 128i/135i coupe or convertible???

Yes time for newer BMW model videos. I want to see F10 5 series videos

Is there a typical mileage range that the timing chain guides need to be done? I'm looking at a 2014 X3 with 87k miles

Hey Nathaniel I have a single question for you. Where do you get your cars from or find them and where do you get your prices and values for them from please. Like I said I am trying to find a e39 to buy now and need some help please thank you

Would you consider doing an engine swap like a newer engine into a classic-older bmw?

I really like that you tell it as it is, and criticize BMW's design flaws. Somebody needs to push back, keep at it!

Great vid. I had a question. Currently have an n54 for 3 years and ownership wasn't as bad as people make it. It has its issues but always keep it in tip-top shape since I do all the work myself. Looking to upgrade to an f10 m5 with the s63tu. I know the n63/s63 has its own issues but a lot of them were fixed with the tu. Is the s63tu considered a more reliable engine compared to the n54?

Well I have a 2014 bmw 328 with 241,000 km - I really haven’t experienced any major issues but I do change my oil every 10,000 Km - I worry about never changing my transmission fluid but the transmission shifts great still - no leaks , nothing - the gas mileage is fantastic. Now I don’t t accelerate like a crazy person - I drive very moderately so I am not sure if it’s because of this - maybe I am not putting pressure on the turbo ? Not sure why I have had such good reliability - Changed under warranty - oil sensor , NAV screen , and some sort of pulley belts under the extended warranty. Is my car going to explode soon?

First time on your channel probably because just 2 months ago I purchased my 1st BMW. Now I'm older guy in my 60's and owned tons of cars and SUV's over the years most of the major brands American, Japanese and some Europeans ones. It just seemed in the past it was always the later that gave me the most issues - always loved the way they drove but hated the parts and labor cost when they broke. So I now like SUV's it just fits my life style. I found a CPO 2017 X1. It's not going to blow anyone off the road that's not what I'm going for at all. What do you think of that Engine? I've only owned one other turbo car prior which was a Saab 95 and the turbo later started leaking oil. So one much newer and only 50K so I drive my car long and many miles - well over 100K.

I personally like the n20 better it's smoother more powerful than the n52 I feel, bought a few with timing chain issues but never had one with piston to valve damage. But the n52 is reliable but I like the n20

I'm looking for a 2015-2016 M4 coupe. Been doing my homework on the car and all I can see negatively about the car is the crank shaft which can be replaced for $4-500. Am I making a mistake coming from a modded 370Z?

Hope things workout for you. This is one of the channels I went to for info when I got my 323i last year.

I'm an e46 owner.. and have been pondering a F30 but I'm kinda scared of 'em.. they look more hard to work on, and have issues that I don't want to live with...

Although not as refined as its 6 cylinder cousins, I firmly believe the N20 is the superior motor

BMW community needs motor swap videos 👍🏽👍🏽

Please help me guys to decide.... I'm intending to buy a 2016 F10. Which engine is better in your opinion n20 or n55?! All answers highly appreciated . Thanks !

Hope to see N55 on E70 soon.

I still here with my e30 patiently waiting on a video or maybe a tribute LOL

I wish u could do a no crank no start on 2002 745I.🤔🤔🤔🤔

2 halves 2 cylinders for each that’s exactly how it goes😊

Which f10 is the most reliable . N20, n55 or n63 . I presume the n20 but anybody know . Thanks

The question in your title you didn't answer, was the N52 better than the N20? Man half the video was just waffle about nothing.

E53 x5 3.0i videos are great just anything or make a video with a tip for alllllll

F30 cruise control malfunction that resets by itself, nobody can seem to give me an actual cause and fix, its just annoying when it happens and goes away about 30 seconds later. Posted the issue on a few forums, and the only answer that I get is that I have that problem too...so I know that I am not the only one.

I'm so tired of people saying N55's blow up randomly. If you tried hard you could probably find one failure that was an original owner, non tuned, well maintained car (not 10,000 - 14,000 oil change intervals) . All other failures people talk about online never offer any proof of the failure method and the dealers can't take apart the engines to find out why either . It's just internet nonsense. The N55 was produced in massive number compared to the N54 for example and even if you could find 10 documented failures that were prematurely on stock well maintained cars, it would be statistically insignificant.

So is n52 better or not?

Love your channel but I live in europe where most bmws are diesel. I appreciate most/all US cars use gas but if you can drop in some diesel content it would be great.

Nathan. What is the name of the Toyota channel? I'm in.

I have a 328i the low oil pressure came on along with power train malfunction what can it be it’s fine in oil I took it to a shop and they change a couple censors and it was fine for a couple days but came back on

The N55 blows up randomly 😳? Mines a 2014 I purchased new and is yet to explode on me 😂😂😂

awesome news, i own an F10 5 series.

I’m shopping for a Z4 2014-2016 glad you mentioned the N20 issues. I’ll get the N54 like my 335

I now somebody ho has a 2012 bmw xdrive n20 ho has that problem timing chain real

Hey, I enjoy the BMW videos and I will keep watching, but I gotta say that my biggest take away since they channel move more away from the e46 and e39 era cars to the newer models is that the newer stuff just doesn’t seem DIY friendly or as durable as the older cars. Seems like there is more interest creeping in on the ‘80s era e30/e28s through to the late ‘90s e46/e39 cars, which probably explains why the prices on these older cars are on the rise. They really are a joy to work on compared to the stuff made in the last 10 years and people who want to turn their own wrenches are starting to notice it. Not picking on the newer BMWs here ... its just they way the industry is moving; more and more computers controlling plastic parts that are just not designed and engineered to last. It just seems like BMW is now happier building the “ultimate leasing machine”; runs great, fast, fun to drive, dependable ... until the lease expires then the engine/trans/electrical system blows. It seems to be what its all about with more and more new cars. Very sad to me.

Yes please a f30!

Nice shop

E60 and F10n20. You rock. 👍

I am thinking about buying a new BMW X3. I have owned BMWs in the past with the amazing 3.0 six and am concerned about the N20's reliability. Four cylinder turbos can be expensive to own. I owed an Audi A4 and had turbo issues constantly. Finally, at 50K miles, the turbo died--a $4,000 repair bill. Needless to say, I got rid of the Audi and will NEVER own one again. A friend of mine who is a veteran mechanic for Honda observed that no 4 cylinder turbo can be reliable over time. The combination of increased heat and wear to achieve greater performance works against long term reliability. My question is this: is the N20 turbo reliable? What's the track record for turbo failures? Cost to replace a turbo? How much oil does the N20 use between oil changes? I would really like to own an X3, but I'm concerned about the turbo 4 engine. Thank you!

Yes, yes, yes! I want to see an f30. I love my e90, but need something newer, too.

I wouldn't touch an N20 or N26 with a 10 foot pole unless you're comfortable with doing the timing chain. If the chain snapped, the motor is toast. The N55s are crazy reliable for a BMW. The first few years had issues with rod bearings. That issue was addressed in around 2013 when ALL N55s started using the S55 rod and crank bearings and the S55 forged rods. The 2014+ N55s also went to electronic wastegates along with a larger turbo. If you get an M235, you also get a forged crank and more cooling upgrades. Lastly, the 2014+ N55s have injectors that require no coding. Injectors rarely fail as well.

n26 f30 please

Mine has a n26, please do videos lol!!!

Why would you do some 4 cylinder video do some 4.8is n62 or n54 or n55

M62! How about a nice e38?

I have no problem with the lottery scratch off videos especially if you are making money on them and since I never buy them it's entertaining to watch you scratch and and not win or at least not win more than you spend. It's a better you than me thing. I do think if you could actually win a decent amount on a video you would probably get a huge number of views.

Twin scroll is essentially a twin turbo it’s no exactly a single if 1 part of the exhaust is being fed by 2 cylinders 😂

Suppose there's plenty of e36 stuff out there, but an E31 would be fun. What's with people so entitled that they expect you to make every video like you're doing it just for them.

Besides you and Dean, almost every other channel is ONLY doing E46 and E39

I'll keep my N52 thx

N20 engine coming soon??

You do "weird videos" because, well... Because you're just weird. LOL 😂

Basically buy the n52 its more reliable and not a money pit. Your welcome.

Please do a video on the N13 engine mate Ty.

Spoiler- Nathan bought an e60 m5. So maybe n20 or n55 is next on the car(d)s.

Hey Nathan, can you please do video on BMW 8 series from 90s?

So...is the N52 better? I’m none the wiser.

Gas Turbo = Issues + More Maintenance + $$$ + Headache Gas Turbo is the Automobile Manufactures answer for emissions, gas mileage and power.

Get car with M57 or N57 engine. :)

2/3 of the video is about how to make RU-vid videos.... you forgot to talk about the engine bud

The problem now with dean, he has said he is doing no more vids on diesels 😪 that's hurtful man ! He says the UK and Europe diesel community is not worth bothering with anymore due to you Americans being his biggest subscribers! 😪

N52 was definitely not better had both n52 something would go wrong every other day

How a-bought some E70 N 54 ?

first

Time for a lexus

Lexus.

I thought there would be some hot chicks in this video! lol.

dude what are you talking about? is this a car video or you complaining about how internet is gone bad etc.? first 2 minutes cars, rest crap

Whole video just ranting about RU-vid

Any BMW engine built after the M54/S54 inline 6 and the M62/S62 V8 engines are garbage.

At least the N20 is super easy to replace ;)

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So N52 is better??????

,,, and all the issues with BMW using recycled plastic, dumb dumb dumb. Major reduction in lifespan due to recycled plastic, especially with heat.

Waaaay too much babbling

Basicaly, the BMW is plastic piece of shit

4 cylinders and turbos sucks! Electronics sucks. I cant stand that you need a computer from bmw to a door or the battery and everything else, and not haveing a oil dip stick.....new cars sucks!