It always makes me laugh when the keyboard warriors tell people that have been doing the job for years, what they should, or should not be doing, simply because they read about it on the internet, or saw it on RU-vid. 🤣🤣
Why aren't the keyboard commandos running their own repair shops? I've been wrenching for almost 40 years and I learn new things from people like Car Ninja, Car Wizard, Eric O, Ivan at PHAD, John Ross, etc.
Honestly, Ninja, you and the Wizard have no need to defend yourselves. I think your knowledge and experience speak for the both of you. I'd just ignore the critics.
Do Not let the trolls get under your skin Ninja, we know that you are good at your work, and for the trolls if they dont like it don't watch it. We are plenty that Love your videos across the world. THUMBS UP TO CAR NINJA.👍
The extra steps taken to clean everything real well and being extra careful to make a good sealing surface separates a mechanic from a part swapper. Well done
Totally agree Mel, I can't speak too highly about the Car Ninja ! As for putting oil down the drain, moloono1, ... I think you'll find that it's going through a separator, through a filter, then into a storage tank, for taking to a recycling plant.
Because there is always someone that thinks they know better than a professional and it makes them feel better when they belittle someone else. (aka keyboard mechanic)
I love all the armchair quarterbacks, who make comments and know more than the car Ninja. Yet they don't own their own shop, have never done it professionally and don't make a living at it.
Very very few people in the world could even compare to Johnny let alone surpass his skill. He's a beast at what he does. Massive respect from one mechanic to another
@@melvingibson4525 I'm also an ex master ASE certified mechanic, and Johnny is a beast. I respect everything that he does. Honest, humble and he let's his work speak for itself.
Especially he bit where he claimed to have fixed a BMW..... He had no clue until Jon told him what the issue was. But kudos for seeking help from a BMW expert.
Glad to see a pro doing the intake manifold trick to get to that last OFHG fastener Johnny. Did this on our N55 X1 a month ago as the local dealer wanted $1200 to do the job: yes its a bit of labor but its not *that* much labor. Still SMH over how bad of a design this is that every 6cyl BMW will have this happen inside of 100K (or 75K...or 50K). We are auto-masochists. Keep the videos coming: gives us shade tree mechanics something to aspire to watching you :)
There is something oddly satisfying about watching filthy parts get cleaned up in a parts washer. How about a whole video with just parts getting cleaned, who's with me!? No one?! Okay, I'll show myself out
@@moloono1 which drain are you talking about dude? If it's the one at the bottom of the parts washer it goes into a drum to be filtered and reused. No fishy's are being killed, don't you worry.
@@stephencurry8552 Tbh you ain't wrong on that. Some of the most idiotic comments I've read have always been from people like that. And agree BMWs are what I started to learn on they aren't that difficult. Just different than what most people are used to. Case in point people like Scotty Kilmer who talks shit out of their ass on BMWs because they aren't competent enough to work on them and blame it on the car.
@@SuperJupiter33 Sarah is a little too hyper active for someone who thinks Ninja is calming...Car Wizard is obv the next choice for calming, and check out South Main Auto Repair LLC YT channel...Another soothing auto repair channel...
I agree there is something about this guy that's amazing. I'm kinda blushing watching the video bc I have no interest in car work. I think I'm just watching him use his hands.
I notice that the Car Ninja rarely use gloves. It may be more comfortable to work without them, but the amount of chemicals he touched and breathed in on a daily basis definitely won't be good for his health in the long term. Same goes with the Car Wizard, but at least Ninja never tasted the oil.
How can anyone question the work these guys do.... the level of professionalism and pride they show in the work shows you don't build a top quality business like he has by doing crappy work
Glad to hear you answer some so-called "comments." At least I realize -- and many of your viewers should -- that a lot of what is done on a car / engine does not make it into the video. BTW, Car Ninja, do you have an opinion on OEM engine block heaters?
Hello Car Ninja, I was wondering if you have any videos on a 14 X6 3.5 ? I just bought one, 4x4, traction control and a yellow brake light is on. Also DSC malfunction. Any tips? Lastly the other day she sprung a leak somewhere under the coolant tank... all I could see from the bottom was a drip.... HELP... PLS😢🙏🏾
You absolutley DO know what your doing, and share your skills and knowledge so eliquently! It's a privelidge to watch you and the Team Johnny! Thank you :)
I’m glad I found this channel. There was a time when I was thinking about buying a well depreciated BMW or Mercedes but not anymore. The things that break and the difficulty and cost of doing the repairs will keep me driving what I know how to fix.
Where are you located? Can you fix mine? My X5 has leak which I believe is the same problem. The garage I took it to said it’s engine cover leak which cost $1300 to fix.
Because of hoovies garage I love how humble and nice you r and also car wizard. I REALLY WISH WE HAD HONEST TECHNICIANS LIKE YOU GUYS IN DA MASSACHUSETTS AREA. LOVE THAT U TELL DETAILS ON UR WORK
Random question but why not wear gloves at the shop? A good quality set of Nitrile gloves will protect your hands from a lot of little injuries, as well as keeping oil and chemicals off your skin.
Love your videos! I’m a master tech as well. I read a bulletin while back. After oil housing gasket replacement, they want you to prime the oil. Cranking it few times over before starting. Dealer had few cases engines locking up after replacement. Wondering what you thought about how true that is? Keep up the great videos!
you have to wonder what the lives are like for the critical youtubers.... just stop. these videos are for your entertainment. if you don't think they are up to your standards, stop watching. car ninja, great video and keep them coming!
How about an 08 x5 4.8i everything high is dry but when i look under the car i can c it dripping antifreeze right near the driver side tire. Whatever it is has to be low or somewhere i just can't c cause all easily visable areas r dry. Thanks for anyone who can help
I had a leak on my x5 4.8i same spot, turns out the coolant reservoir was leaking at the bottom. It may be the same for you or one of the connecting coolant hoses may be leaking. I bought a new coolant reservoir and made sure all hoses are tightly clamped and it fixed it. Pretty easy job but you will have a lot of coolant on the ground because removing the reservoir. Hope that helps
Most people just don't know...a good mechanic does not want anything to do with a BMW, people who can work on BMW's successfully are truly exceptional, and this is no secrete either cuz they are respected.
If you ever get lucky enough to find an expert technician, let him tell YOU how to take care of your car, including when to bring it in and what needs to be done to keep it running properly. Then just bring your credit card and figure out how you are going to pay for it. Not cool to insult the Ninja. If you are so smart, then do your own work, run your own shop, and make your own RU-vid videos.
Off-topic. I want to thank Jonny for recommending Eagle Grit Hand Cleaner. I purchased one gallon with the pump and now see why it's his favorite cleaner. Their shorts are nice too.
Hello Car Ninja. I love your channel. Your knowledge about BMW's is amazing and I love watching you wrench on them. I've been a BMW fan for decades. I was surprised to see you using a Scotch Brite pad on that oil filter housing gasket surface. GM has a TSB warning against using abrasive pads on/around engines. Apparently, the aluminum oxide abrasive grit comes off, gets in the oil and can cause premature bearing wear/failure ( it is too fine to get caught by the oil filter). There is also a theory that BMW bearing failures are exacerbated by dirt entering the "clean side" oil passages when changing the oil filter housing gasket. Take it for what it's worth... just an FYI for you. If you want to read the bulletin, search for: "00-06-01-012F" Keep up the good work. It's nice to see someone who isn't afraid to work on the "Ultimate Driving Machine".
Can I please make a suggestion. When using the solvent tank to clean parts, please make sure that your wearing gloves to prevent the solvent from soaking into the skin. I had a friend who rebuilt transmission for over fifty years. He would never wear gloves and washed the parts in Toluene. He did this for years and then developed bladder cancer when he was in his sixties. He survived and after that event he always would wear gloves and always kept his hands out of any solvents. He was convinced that the cancer was caused by not wearing gloves. Why take the chance.
I really think Jonni is a nice guy who knows what he's doing. I would love if I had such a workshop nearby. Thanks for another great video, I think it's cool to see what's actually being done on the car instead of watching before and after a repair. Keep up the good work Jonni 👍
Hey Jonnie, what fluid are you using in your parts washer? Seems to work very well so I am guessing not "environmentally friendly" caustic based fluid. Also loved the way you socked it to those YT comment know it all trash talkers! Keep up the great work 😊
Jonny bleeding for his love of keeping Euros on the road! DIY BMW owners have all done one of these it seems. Still nice to see how it's done in a shop. Thanks for the video.
You were far too polite about the armchair engineers. Most of us who enjoy your work and videos realise how stupid they are, never done what you have done and couldn't change a spare wheel. To be honest I like the laughs (at them not you). Just keep doing what you are doing. 👍👏
Hi ninja, I would love to hear your opinion on the B48/B58 engines, and whether from what you’ve seen they will be more reliable in the long run compared to older bmw engines.
Sounds like a common problem with the BMW 3.0 Turbo Motor? Around what age and miles do they have these problems Sir?Thanks very much Sir. I currently own a 2020 & 2021 BMW X5 3.0 Turbo X-Drive. Rick. :)
Car Ninja, You will always have the 'Know All' So just ignore them as it's not worth even responding to their criticism. We know and can see you are an expert technician on German cars,especially BMW. Love your work ethic and video's.🇬🇧
Hi Jonny, I find it interesting that most of your work seems to be an endless line of BMW cars! do you get Audi or Mercedes Benz to work on? And even if you do I am just amazed at how crappy the BMW stuff is thanks for the show it is most interesting
@@Christoph-sd3zi Both of my BMWs have been out of warranty nearly 30 years. The oldest just went to the shop (Ninja's actually) for the first time in over 15 years! I used to road race it with the BMWCCA. BMWs hold up really well if you show them just the tiniest bit of love.
Nice job 👍 But for the oil filter, the hole in the housing were the pin on the oil filter goes in is a direct drain to the oil pan. Always put them in separately. It's a risk like this... You loose oil pressure when it's not correctly installed.
Go car Ninja! You tell them trolls/ so call bmw experts or so call enthusiasts. I would trust you with my BMW! You are the man! You are you never drive car on called start, I try to tell me friends that and they just think I am nuts. There always in hurry and will start car and drive. I live in Minnesota and I alway let my 2011 BMW warm up before driving. I have been very fortunate, but My BMW in town here have been great with service and good with prices. My service adviser and mechanic are down earth people and understand there BMW customer, which I hear is hard to find at BMW service dealership. So I am thankful. They made comment one time, that I am one of the fewest BMW customer that actually stays on top of there maintenance. So my car never has engine light on or anything wrong with. Some people get BMW for status. I got mine, because I love BMW’s and a big enthusiast! Keep up the good work ninja! Love your videos and have watch all your video, because I enjoy them and agree on what you say.
I know it's the customer's decision, but Jesus, why not just do the oil change now 1000 miles prematurely, and run your next oil 1000 miles further to make the next milestone? When a mechanic opens up the oiling system like that, it introduces a path for dirt to get in. There is no more critical time to at least change the filter if not all the oil.
Some videos state that the intake manifold needs to come off to remove the OFH. Glad to see the Ninja demonstrating the way to just raise the manifold a bit to remove the hidden screw o the OFH. This is probably how flat rate pay technicians do it and it seems the best way to go. I'm going to try to do my N20 this way.
quick question - i have heard on some forums that replacing this gasket means you should also prime the oil system by cranking the engine without fuel injection x3 times, do you normally do this as well?
Thanks for your great insights! I have a comment and a question, the comment…everyone has two things, an opinion and a butt with a hole in it, if you get my drift. The question why do bmws seem to suffer from brittle gaskets but my Audi Q7 with 132k on it has never leaked a single drop anywhere. Is it a composition issue or a heat related issue where the bmw’s bake the seals? Thanks for your videos and I really enjoy watching your straight forward approach to maintenance and repair.👍👍
Great Video! Question (1) what type of socket/universal/ did you use to get at the difficult bolt underneath the intake (next to the oil filter housing) @7:06 ?? # (2) Did you use "Aftermarket" housing gasket..... or OEM/mahle/Felpro/Victor?? ty
Hi I have a question and I’m wondering if you can point me to the source of my issue so I have a 2005 X5 4.4 V8 N62 and I have a code saying check lights module where I don’t have no turn signals on the left nor right side can you point me in the right direction where I can find the mod that controls the signals Thank you looking forward to your reply
Johnny obviously a life time of automotive knowledge, owning your own shop ect ect ect are not enough for the RU-vid automotive experts ( Trolls ). LOL. I have just under 400 subs and I get people making comments on my channel about this and that torque specs lol. Little do they know in the real world 15 years dealership experience they only bolts worth torqueing were internal engine bolts lol. Keep on keeping on. the more they critique that means there watching hard lol which is good.
My 2013 e70 (50i) just started leaking bad... Was told either Valve seals or crankseal... Adding 1qrt every 10 days... Luckily i have a full coverage warranty. Just deciding when/where to get the job done.
No, Ninja, I am sure you built that shop without knowing what you are doing. Probably just watched RU-vid videos. /s/ (I think that's how you indicate sarcasm). If I were you, I wouldn't even justify the idiots' comments by answering. Anyone who has been around cars and watches you knows you are meticulous and masterful.
IMPORTANT QUESTION: Why do you not use some sort of gloves to protect your hands. I used to be a mechanic for a good number of years in the 80s and 90s, and I found that using surgical gloves was a big change. Otherwise the cleaning fluids especially were leeching the oil out of my hands, and I was also concerned about the toxic chemicals getting through the skin.
I’ve owned one BMW in my life,an E30 M3 best sports car I’ve ever owned but the biggest money pit I’ve ever owned. I will NEVER own another BMW for as long as I live!!!
Is it possible to change my power steering pump after I just disassemble the alternator? I was told by the shop that they need to drop the engine down, how do you think? My car is active steering X5 e70 4.8 2007
Hey Ninja I was wondering could you point me in the direction of the cause of a engine malfunction alarm/code? On a 2013x5 with the n63 motors. To my knowledge I’m assuming cam sensors.
Hey, I have the 2012 x5 xdrive 50i, oil is leaking from the passenger side front of the vehicle, excessive smoke and its grayish blue. The oil level drops faster than the norm. any advice? @carninja
Any n55 when you buy it have the oil pan gasket and oil filter housing gasket and variable esentric shaft actuator and timing chain and valve cover gasket and then the engine is bullet proof and then just cooling system (Mickey mouse hose) pump and thermo
Jonny, where are you from? I don’t think I have heard the backstory on how you came to the US (assuming you weren’t born in the US). I love this channel. Keep it up!
why why why would you not, replace with a new oil filter ? (nevermind change the oil entirely). filters are cheap, and you're right there, no extra labor.... ??????
'I am bleeding for this cars' 😀👍 i wish i knew a mechanic like you in my area...my bmw has an oilleak as well...even the first owner didn't choose it as an option...guess it comes as standard🤣😂🤣
For this particular family(N-series) of I6 engines letting this oil leak fester can cause the belt to slip and get sucked into the engine through the front crank seal. As you can imagine that's big $$$$.
Arm chair mechanics I love them oh you don’t do it like that you do it like this they say ,do people really think an engineer like ninja would blow drillings into an engine come on folks watch the videos and see the lads skill he’s not a half wit 👍👨🏻🏭🇬🇧
