Stop Wasting Money On BMW Maintenance With These Tips! 

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Nick.

That is an awesome comment and very much appreciated Nick. Have an awesome day.

most underpaid. yes, he is excellent, informed, thorough, if i had the money i would add to my BMW with a few of his recommends.

Agree with that. Seems like a great dude.

I need my head light fluid topped up and my windshield wipers balanced my good man..

That sounds like the quick and shifty move. Glad you caught it.

I am from Europe and BMW parts, aftermakert, not OEM are at the same price as any other parts. Quite affordable. So as long as you don't go for dealership and OEM stuff, your BMW cost as much as a Toyota in maintenance. Heck, toyota and lexus are actually quite pricy to maintain around here. Just like Ford or Chevy, lol. All the US and JP imports. Cheers!

i wanna shake yr hand

Not anymore.

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been driving multiple cars for 62 years and never once have I got a alignment lol

@@Alycanj You must live in an area where there are zero pot holes and the roads are in perfect condition. Granted you don't need to get an alignment. But your tires will ware quicker on some parts.

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I appreciate that! Thank you very much for your support.

True or at least have a very trustworthy mechanic available so you do t feel like you are getting the shaft.

Yeah but for most intricate issues the particular scan tools the dealerships use could cost thousands of dollars. Most general scanning tool will not pick up a model's specific coding, especially on a German car of a late model. There are close to a thousand processors on the car regulating specific functions. Access to all of them is accessed by BMW's specific tools. Your local repair guy will not have that tool, and will not have expertise on the latest 3 series that the dealerships train their mechanics in year before a model comes out. In the end you're either going to a BMW specializing mechanic which work with local dealers anyway, or go to the dealer. These cars are extremely complex with very specific coding that BMW trains their mechanics in. This is how they stay in business. This is why mechanics do not buy new German cars. They're simply unfixable due to lack of software knowledge for at least several years from the date a specific model is out.

And that’s why smart *everyday* people don’t buy German cars. They’re money pits. Even if I was rich, I’d still stay away from anything German.

Automotive mechanic here, this is one of the stupidest comments i've ever seen upvoted in a car video. If you think all dealers and shops are out to "stab you in the back" then ride a bicycle, you have no idea what youre talking about.

This is a BIG WOW. I work at a mechanic shop, and give almost 50% discount on Loyal Customers.

Thank you very much David for watching. Hope it helps.

For sure Jeff. Maintenance is important but there is always some fluff thrown in there too which can easily consume a persons paycheck

Exactly the same case here> owner of 2006 320d I have my set of basic tools, code scanner and do everything myself. Cost of repairs is basically cost of replacement part (if I need one at the first place) :)

@@MihailoZoric hey..could you assist with a list of the other 'basic tools' you are referring to?I just bought my first car,a 2006 320i and as you can imagine,quite excited 🙂... Definitely embarking on DIY for the basic maintenance.

Hey what’s your mileage and call you tell more about your experience with this car, because I’m interested in owning an 08 328i

My car has 130,000 miles on it and I bought it with 98,000 and I've changed the valve cover gasket, trans fluid change, I keep extra ingition coil packs handy (common issue), put in new belt and pulley, new spark plugs and got a scanner tool. I recommend watching vids and bimmerposts on the net. They pretty much tell you what is going to need to be done to keep your car going..my car runs great, I love it.

I recommend watching vids from Justin Buice youtube, he has an e90 and does diy

Many thanks and I really appreciate your kind words. I am glad you like and I certainly will try to provide value in my content.

You are very welcome

Thanks a lot for watching

Thank you very much

For sure anything a person can do is just dollars in the pocket. Cheers

Wow good example of how to avoid getting hosed

Thank you very much

Absolutely, thanks Jody. Cheers

Awesome thanks a lot for your support it does mean a lot to me. Cheers

Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

Thank you very much

Totally agree

For sure they will stuff the shop vac hose into your pocket

@@ECPP and that's why I don't go to the dealer

@@ECPP haven't heard that one before and it's funny but the reality of it is not.

You misspelled the word. It’s “STEALERSHIP”

Sounds great, thanks for sharing.

Thanks a lot Jesse. Have a great one. Cheers

Glad to help

That is true and is always a risk.

Thanks a lot and good to hear from another Canadian. Cheers

Thank you for so much for the support.

Thank you and welcome to the channel

Thanks for watching Kevin

It’s part of the fun, just be sure to get lined up with a good parts supplier

ExoticCar PlayPlace haha true...thank you! There are a few popular websites I’ve already heard of

Aussie Shane haha cool thank you FR!!!! It means a lot to me for you to comment that honestly ❤️

Better get ISTA software for coding on anything 2006 up

Thanks

Education and experience are very valuable and helps people make good choices.

Lots of fun for sure. Similar on my N54.

Thanks a lot for watching

A little diy can save huge dollars at times

Absolutely, no point in being intimidated by your car. Get er done. I do. Cheers.

700 USD?

Thanks a lot for watching. Have a great one.

@@ECPP you too! I own an Audi q7 sport edition and I do my own maintenance so far so good

Thanks for watching

@@ECPP I am torn between buying a CPO 2018 330i or a brand new 2021 330i. Is the warranty and 3 year maintenance and having a brand new car worth the extra 20k?

@jason0joon What did you get and how it's going?

@@jehvaughnigrant684 lmao fuck BMW got an Acura TL 2006. I love it so much. Amazing car. Crazy reliable

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100 percent

ExoticCar PlayPlace keep up your videos love your content, no bs real deal

Thanks a lot. Cheers.

Thanks

Welcome

Hope it helps

Ouch is right

With warranty, I would let them tackle everything

No if you have warranty, definitely take it to the dealer. It depends on what the warranty works. Some warranties cover basic maintenance, some dont

I would say definitely replace the coolant, it is now eight years old. The anticorrosion properties don’t last forever. As for the differential oil, I would do that as well just for peace of mind as it is not that expensive to do it yourself.

Thanks a lot. have a great day.

@@ECPP so the f10 will be a good deal ?

2013 3 has an N52 engine, bulletproof, go to bimmerfest forum's they will def help you, a few things you need to watch out for, ANY luxury car is going to be expensive, but I'm on my 2nd BMW, a 128 and now a 230

Perfect

For sure

Definitely don't buy the branded fluids if you can find an equal alternative

Agree about BMW fluids, I use Pentosin and they are identical to BMW's. One time I went inside a BMW dealer shop and while I was walking around I noticed they were using Pentosin transmission fluid in a 3 series so maybe even they don't use BMW'S fluids in some cases.

Roberto Gómez they make the fluid and bmw just puts their logo on it

Anthony Molina Indeed, even Pentosin Engine Oil is very good grear heat resistance the only problem might be that your MPG would decrease between 2% and 4% compared to Castrol Edge but you won't have to refill in a 7,000 mile OCI.

Get the X3 28i (4 cyl) or 35i (6 cyl)

Juan Two 3 ISTA+ anything else is a waste of money

Hi, thanks again for watching, it is much appreciated. Fortunately the car you are looking at has the improved N55 engine and has addressed so e of the issues with the early turbo model in the n54. Generally that engine has been quite durable, but being direct injected I would be curious on carbon buildup and injectors and high pressure pump and whether they have been addressed or not, although that’s not a show stopper if it’s a well maintained car otherwise. Cooling system woes can be something to watch for and higher mileage cars can have issues with leaks so I would buy a lower mileage car or have a close inspection for leaks. Service history is important for these cars as neglect or abuse can ruin an otherwise great car.

ExoticCar PlayPlace thanks man, very informative. So is the warranty worthwhile or not for the price? (Based on the year and Milage aforementioned)

@@Luminary2024 The warranty is questionable. If its aftermarket, it's a farce. Lots of legal terminology to reduce your coverage. You will need some with contractual knowledge to sift it first otherwise it's a money trap as well as you might only get up to 50% of your repair bill. The most important point is never trust a dealer they are out to get you. You are a walking money bag to them.

Louvendran Chetty it’s a Bmw dealership and they’re giving a Bmw warranty, does that make it better? (No third party)

@@Luminary2024 Definitely, again the contract must be between you and BMW. I'm not sure about their legal name. Moreover, a standard BMW Motorplan is 5yrs or 100 000km of whichever comes first thereafter you can extend to 180 000km or 7 years whichever comes first. Their cover only excludes top up oil, tyres and fuel. Any variation from this implies that it is not BMW cover but aftermarket. Also bear in mind as Mark discussed, you should do your own oil changes every say 9000km yourself as they will do theirs every 25 000km which is not good for the longevity of the engine. Good luck with your purchase.

Yes with 18,000 km oil changes which is WAY too long.

Liqui Moly

Very good points, thanks

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Daniel N 10 years time, moisture and air will find way into lines. I change the fluid myself. Better brake pedal results. Things vary depending on the car and environment.

James Medina complete BS, I’ve had 3 BMW and many thousands of miles past the brake fluid change and NEVER, not once, had any issues with brakes.... total and complete BS

Rob Hughes Don't quit your day job buddy. As a racer or a technical reviewer you are not going to convince anyone that your car will be tip-top braking for 15 or 20 years on original fluid. Not gonna happen. I never said that its a regular service item. I said it depends on the car. I have not driven every used car out there. But I suggest you ask real drivers who drive cars hard what they think.