thanks for giving me the power to maintain my vehicle. I appreciate it man. MOney I save is money that goes into my kids mouth. God Bless you brother..
Really appreciate the video man. I've always changed oil in my vehicles but being my first beemer I was nervous after hearing people tell me not to work on it myself Lol. After this video Im feeling just fine to change my oil now. Thanks!
I'm an "old lady" that has never done any car work in my life but you do a great job of explaining stuff! Almost makes me wish I had the nerve to try it on my own beemer! But at least you gave me an education about changing oil. Thanks!
Very helpful Bruh, I use the same filter tool to remove my filter housing cap! BUT! I just ordered a BMS oil cap that has a hex nut at the top which makes it much easier to remove! Keep up the good work Mane!
Its fine to do it your way, but you could save yourself some headaches. Correct tool for that N52 motor is 86mm by 16 flute oil filter cap (Applies to all current generation, since E90, E60 and second gen X cars). Goes for around $6.8 shipped on ebay (or spend under 20 bucks for a better quality one). A 17mm 3/8" socket, 8mm 1/4" socket. Cheap hook and pick set ($4.50 shipped). Or if you want to be very tight, a small flat blade screw driver for prying off the oil filter o-rings. Washer can be any copper washer about the same fitment to your plug at any hardware store. Start it by hand till it bottoms out and give it a small snug (25nm of torque for both filter cap and sump plug).
Hello Mr.Collins: Don't know if you'll ever read this since it's been 4 yrs since you posted this fine tutorial, but it's cathartic for me to post a reply. Lest I be presumptuous, I don't know your American background, but mine is such that I grew up during my wonderbread years (age 4 - 15) in the last house on the south end of Grant St., South Vallejo, CA. (VHS, Class of 74' baby!). I understood your articulate description and enjoyed your helpful video. I worked with hand tools for 30 years before I retired and the old adage of the right tool for the right job is vitally important to maximize the R & R efficiency and minimize damage to material; at home the adage is the ideal to pursue based on individuals needs/circumstances. I would not have used the BMW wrench nor the respectable Mack wrench (which BTW makes it possible for the other tools to get to their retail destinations). I already have a pair of 460 Channel Locks (which I never used on the job b/c it wasn't on the tool list, but I used it at home) that works fine for getting the lid loose. Ideally it's nice at home to have an o-ring hook tool, but I didn't have that, although the thought of my dangerous tartar scraper in the med chest quickly entered and left my mind. A toothpick is a good idea, but I had this, so I made a careful diagonal cut with a razor knife. I appreciate your honesty shown by not editing the video for it showed that if something doesn't work, then step it up to something that does. Making a mess? Not my mess, no skin off my nose. It boils down to having TIM around, which is an acronym for tools, info, and material. If one area is lacking, then the job is that much harder to complete. I will add another letter, S, which stands for skill. All four areas of TIMS work together and are a function of each other. So if I'm lacking the tool of an o-ring remover, the skill/knowledge of using a razor knife compensates. Occasionally, it just boils down to the fact that I prefer various shades of the primary colors to other colors on a car body, for example. Finally, after having said all this, if anyone says I SHOULD be using all the right tools regardless, I say fuaak you, b/c you don't pay my taxes.
7:51 if you use a really small flat headed screw driver would come of easily as I always use it on these type of O Rings Oil Filters , Nice video very helpful . Stay Blessed Brother
Hey D. Nice clean clear cut "How To Video". One observation, in your video you didn't install the tiny O-ring in your new oil filter housing. Thanks for the info its was very informidable.
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period! The greatest place to buy any parts for your BMW with the most amazing warranty included for them is at "FCP Euro".... These guys truly stick to their word!
Thank you Laloman. The 535i is my wife's car. The final straw that caused me to start servicing her car was when I neglectfully brushed by her right, front wheel after just putting a clean pair of dress pants. So got 4 pairs of ceramics from Rock Auto, but for future I'll remember FCP Euro.
Fcpeuro is a good place also I ordered a man oil filter made in Germany from Walmart locally and RockAuto also carries the fcpeuro brands as well so be sure to keep those item two things in mind because you have an additional two sources for OEM filters
There is a PCV valve recall from BMW on this particular model 528i 3L engine which is a freebie so for anyone that's got this model engine you need to get it over to BMW and get that recall done they replace the PCV the hose the heater element going all the way to the back and around the backside I think it plugs in to the valve cover on the back right side, that recall needs to be done as soon as possible
Just a quick FYI: AN OIL FILTER WRENCH (like this one) m.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-filter-wrench/surebilt-3-7-16-in-to-3-3-4-in-standard-oil-filter-wrench/72322_0_0?aqs= .... will do you much better.... More evenly distributed pressure on the cap = less warping = less chance of future oil leaks, costs less $15 (seen them low as $6-$7). I have a 535i xdrive (turbo) and it only takes about 7qts. (Not 9)! .... ...and finally recommended oil weight is 5w30 or 5w40 (not 0w unless you live in the north pole lol). Anyway, Thanks for the video.
Great vid. You speak well. You can buy correct sockets 1 at a time at Ace hardware. I don't recommend using SAE on Metric nuts, etc. No need to do that.
You can use SAE on Metric nuts as follows: (5/16 = 8 mm) (7/16 = 11 mm) (9/16 = 14 mm) (5/8 = 16 mm) (3/4 = 19 mm) (15/16 = 24 mm) (1" = 25 mm) (1-1/4" = 32 mm) Tolerances are very close for above stated and usable. Most other sizes will strip the nut. There is a Millimeter to Inch Conversion Chart online you can print and use as a guide.
I have a 2012 bmw 528i 2.0 L 4 cylinder twin turbo. Are all the things I need to do my oil change in this video like is it the same filter? The same oil?
So you only use the two rubbed rings for telter not the little metal one? I got a new one for my 07 525i and looks lyk the previous owner never changed the filter after they did the oil change i noticed the oil was starting to leak from the filter and noticed there was no seal on the cap. I will be doing an oil change tomorrow so i know if i only need to use those two rings and not the metal one
Also make note that any oils or any type of fluids that you're using and type of your car BMW whatever series it is they need to be shaken well because all the additives end up on the bottom of the jug and if you end up pouring in your oil or whatever fluid you're replacing you're leaving your additives that you're paying for and the bottom of the judge so make sure you get it shaped up quite well sometimes it's better to stand The Jug upside down for a few minutes and then write it back on his bottom make sure it's well shaken and mixers additives in before you pour that fluid in your engine! Make a note of that
The purpose for replacing a Crush Washer is self-descriptive their washer is crushed as soon as the plug is toward down to specification just like the ones that you use on spark plugs same thing, so be sure to replace that washer each and every time you do an oil change! That should be self-evident
my bmw 535i hard over heating and when i change the water pump. the car wont start . i change cramt . but engine start and shorting power and won't even pull and acceleration won't come on. can any body help
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period! and for the most amazing place to buy any BMW parts with the most amazing warranty included is at "FCP Euro". This guys stick to their word!
