How To Replace An Oil Filter Housing Gasket On A BMW N54 

I just did this job on an N54 (2011 335is) and have some notes and tips that can save you hours of work over how he does this job.

All you have to do is remove the intake manifold bolts, then lift up the intake manifold while moving it to the right just enough to get clearance to the bolt. You don’t even have to remove the charge pipe. It makes the job so much easier. Under and hour to do. This guy did extra lol. Sorry fc euro, I do buy parts from there tho 👍🏼

This oil filter gasket tutorial is by far the best I ve seen on RU-vid. No nonsense commentary from some guy driving while recording...

Thanks for the walkthrough! I did these two gaskets and the valve cover gasket too. Then I did the pulleys and plugs. Finally, I did a manual clean of the intake valves. Took me four days at home. Saved $2500 at least! 09 135i M-Sport N54 75K miles.

This guy doing so much extra work.

Y’all did this the longest way possible I feel like

Thanks so much for this video. Its my exact car and I was having trouble finding one that matched perfectly. Followed every step and car is back running. Again, thanks a million really helped me out.

Great video and very detailed. My car is in the shop for this exact reason and since I can't work a screw driver, I'll leave it to the pros. I just hope the serpentine belt didn't get sucked into the engine.

Thank you so much for this step by step DIY for dummies like me!!!

Great video!!

Thank you FCP Euro

Nicely done!

Thank you very much for this informative DIY video. Only one thing I would like to say here when you installed the upper radiator hose (

All of this to change a gasket that's literally RIGHT THERE in front of your face.

Thanks for the video!!! Mine is worst case senario..

I love my 2003 525i very easy to work on .

Nice Gareth! I just did this on my 2009 535xi last week! Bought all of the parts from you guys! The job was not to bad but figured out my slight coolant leak was NOT from the housing or top radiator hose as I thought, it was leaking at the water pump (probably the "U" hose) Just did that job (water pump, thermostat and associated hoses) and it was a total B1tch!! Also, unfortunately, after getting it back together turned out the brand new thermostat housing was leaking where the 2 halves came together! :( Had to rip it apart and just re-installed the original thermostat (additional 7 hours of work, yuk, BMW REALLY made it difficult on the E60s, you should do a how-to for that on the E60). All is good now so far! Just wish the new thermostat wasn't defective. Sent it back and got my refund already!! Awesome Company, I am recommending FCPeuro to everyone I know!

going to have to do this asap... mine is leaking really bad.. did not realize this was such an involved job!

Tie flashlight killed me😂

I have seen a post on the forum and on Reddit of someone who blew a crankshaft after a oil filter housing gasket replacement due to a oil starvation. Any advice on n55 oil change and priming the oil and how to properly do it? Thank you so much!