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Yes, this is how you can start the coolant bleeding procedure for the electric coolant pumps installed. This also activates the electric thermostat and opens a shut-off valve to the heater core to allow the coolant to circulate through the heater core and remove any air pockets. The low temperature AUX coolant pump (electric) will activate along with the high temperature turbo charger coolant pump (electric). This helps get most of the air from both systems, but starting the car is still needed to finish bleeding the high temperature cooling system. The main engine coolant pump is a mechanical belt driven pump. Start bleeding procedure with diagnostic mode (hit start/stop button 3 times fast without pressing brake pedal), turn both side temperature dials to max heat, use blower on lowest air setting and last hold the accelerator down for 10 seconds Hope this is helpful.

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Yes, the way the car comes into the screen is very cool. The car has two mufflers but only one is open at all times. The other side/muffler opens when the car is in Sport mode or if the engine is revved high enough. The muffler flap also opens up during quick acceleration. Having both mufflers open, frees up the exhaust flow, for better performance. Check out this video, the exhaust flap on this car operates the same way. ua-cam.com/users/shortsJpn5wRKOLkk Thank you for the question!

Idk if ur trying to hate but it’s not stupid tech it’s an automatic cleaner for the back-up camera and no it’s not gonna break bmw is to smart for that

@@BMWISKING975 its absolutely going to break, thats what all German shitboxes are known for.

Wrong. I don't have or like BMW, but it's a great idea. On both my Volkswagon Atlas and Jaguar Fpace, I need to get out and clean the camera in the winterall the time. This fixes that. Great idea indeed!

@user-px5bh8zt7s You are posting comments no one asked for. BMW has options and features you never knew you needed. German cars are some of the most reliable out there. Things wear out and break over time, no part will last forever. It will be years before this part goes out, will give you an update when it does. Don’t stay waiting, might be a while.

@@thatonebmwguy9925 yeah I was trying to tell him that it won’t break in a while

It is. It is a Lego, BMW M4 GT3. Was a gift. Will have small BMW cars in the background in future videos. Post a comment if you spot them.

@@thatonebmwguy9925 That’s really cool

The coolant hose from upper radiator to the coolant outlet pipe on engine block, was replaced about 2 months before the radiator started leaking. It was first the coolant outlet pipe on block was leaking. Then upper radiator hose leaking. Then high temperature (big) coolant expansion tank leaking. And last repair was the radiator leaking. Most coolant components are made of the same plastic type material and by 70-100k miles its normal for coolant parts to begin to leak and need replacement. All these cars on the road need to get fixed, thank you for your service as a Technician. Any BMW, any questions, please comment. On any video. Have 15+ years, BMW and ASE master.

I think my radiator hose is leaking because I can see blue and white corrosion on the tube leading to it and it smells like it’s burning

How much does it cost to replace the radiator?

@@CarlJohnson-kz5zpmy warranty covered the top hoses that were leaking no need to replace my radiator.

@@trishonya so is the radiator the called the secondary radiator? What is the secondary radiator that I need to replace for my A/C to properly work? If someone can explain.

The air flaps are automatically controlled. With a cold engine the air flaps will stay closed to help the engine heat up faster. While driving high speeds air flaps also remain closed to help with the aerodynamics of the car. Many things will affect the air flap control like; Coolant temperature, air conditioning condenser temperature, transmission oil temperature, catalytic converter temperature, charge air temperature, brake temperature and driving speed. Easiest way, with a cold engine, turning air temperature to coldest setting and a/c on, should make them open. Turning air all the way off should make them close. Thank you for the comment.

@@thatonebmwguy9925 I really appreciate your feedback! Thanks for your helpful info

When car is orange, it is used with the active cruise control option to show a vehicle ahead is detected. Orange car is also used with the 4 lines underneath (pyramid shape) for the distance control selection. When car is red, or flashing red, it is a forward collision warning. A beeping sound will also chime, for driver to hear, depending on distance from car ahead. Thank you for the comment.

@@thatonebmwguy9925 Thanks man! I couldnt find that answer anywhere'

@@thatonebmwguy9925how do I activate it?

You do not need to evacuate a/c with a 2018 530i xDrive. Procedure should be very similar if not exact same as this video. Front differential or front axles should not get in the way. I checked repair instructions (All Data) for the 2018 530i xDrive model, and it does not show work for a/c either before removal or after to recharge. Hope this is helpful.

540i B58 should not need to evacuate A/C. If the condenser/heat exchanger is coolant cooled, not air cooled (like the older vehicles) evacuating a/c is not required. The heat exchanger should allow for fan and radiator to get removed with enough clearance. The G30 with B48 and B58, A/C has the coolant cooled heat exchangers. G30 M550i model has, older style, air cooled condenser in the front of radiator. This one does need to have A/C evacuated. Hope this is helpful.

The exhaust flap opens automatically during heavy acceleration in "Hybrid/Comfort" drive modes. The exhaust flap stays open at all times when "Sport" drive mode is selected. If the engine is cold and in sport mode, the exhaust flap will not open until engine is warmed up. Exhaust flap actuator is installed on only one of the two exhaust tips. Hope this is helpful.

Hello. When bleeding coolant system try to switch between max cold for a few minutes and max heat for a few minutes, two or three times. Lifting the front of the car with a jack can also help get any air out of coolant system. The engine I believe has an engine oil/coolant heat exchanger and also a transmission oil/coolant heat exchanger. You can check both engine oil and transmission oil for contamination. If something is found cooler is internally leaking. Last, is possible the heater core inside the cabin is leaking and the coolant is dripping onto the underside of car through the A/C water drain. There might be coolant stains where vehicle is parked. Hope this is helpful. If you find cause of the coolant loss please update comment. Thank you!

@@thatonebmwguy9925 thank you my friend for the useful information I will check the steps up and tell you if I found the issue

This vehicle is capable of charging faster/quicker with a High-powered DC Fast charging station. The charging station used in the video; Max output is 62kW. In the cluster, charging speed is about 60kW, or about 1/3 the charging gauge.

For this vehicle its a hose that connects the main coolant radiator to a seperate/side external radiator on the right front lower side. The hose is part number 17 12 8 602 633. In the BMW diagram its not part of the main coolant system diagram, there is a seperate one with only 2 coolant hoses and a bracket. Hope this is helpful.

@@thatonebmwguy9925 yes thank you my dude

The back bolt is the same as all other bolts, to remove is counter clockwise and to tighten is clockwise.

In the video it looked like u we’re going the opposite direction that’s why I asked

yes, it is hard to tell in video. I checked with an extra set of starter bolts and confirmed the front and back bolts are the same standard type thread. Will try to get better view/angle in videos when removing bolts. Thank you for the comment.

Engine did not have the crank seal guard, got lucky the belt did not damage or enter through front main seal. I ordered the crank seal guard and will install next time work in that area is needed. Thank you for the comment!

www.bmwpartsnow.com had it in stock at the time i needed, all other places radiator was not available/sold out. www.ecstuning.com is also a great site for BMW parts.

Yes, for your m550i model evacuating and recharging the a/c is needed when replacing the coolant radiator. On the 530i model the a/c does not need to get evacuated, the condenser on this one is coolant cooled and uses a smaller heat exchanger that does not block the radiator from coming out. I pulled out the high temperature and low temperature coolant radiators at the same time. I searched for 2018 m550i and for that one it does show the a/c condenser is a normal air-cooled condenser, in the front, and system does have to get evacuated when replacing the coolant radiator. Evacuating the a/c is a listed previous step before removing radiator. Then shows, “Feed the radiator with the air conditioning condenser out through the top and remove it with the help from a second person." Hope this is helpful.

@@thatonebmwguy9925very helpful, thank you for your time, acknowledgment and information. I performed this on my own following practically all of your steps and the added step for my condenser and had no issues at all! Quoted at $1100 for labor without parts and this only took me maybe 2 hours.

Just got one myself 2 weeks ago

!!Do not open cooling system if vehicle was just driven or if engine is hot. Wait until engine is cold before opening cooling system caps!! Start bleeding procedure with diagnostic mode (hit start/stop button 3 times fast without pressing brake pedal), turn both side temperature dials to max heat, use blower on lowest air setting and last hold the accelerator down for 10 seconds. The smaller expansion tank (low temp cooling) should start running the electic coolant pump and begin to bleed, showing bubbles or flow in the small expansion tank. I recommend doing ths first and then topping off if any more coolant is needed. Tighten small expansion tank cap. For the big expansion tank (high temp cooling), the vehicles engine has to get started to run the mechanical water pump driven from the engine belt. With the car cold, you can start the engine and let it run for a couple minutes at idle with the expansion tank cap off (You can place cap on the tank, but not twisted on, to help avoid coolant splashing out). After a couple minutes, or if engine temperature level gets to the middle in cluster, shut engine off and and add more coolant to expansion tank if needed. Tighten big expansion tank cap. !While the engine is on, keep an eye on temperature gauge in the cluster to make sure the vehicle does not overheat. If temperature guage starts to rise, past the middle, shut the engine off and recheck coolant level! Hope this is helpful.

@@thatonebmwguy9925 Its done. It worked thank you very much. Eventho mine is 540i, but it was the same thing. God know how long this new one will last. The 6 cylinder was a little harder of a job i had to use some one else help holding the radiator for me.

I got the same problem did you just change the radiator I'm thinking of changing the upper and lower hoses to save my self headaches in the future

@arosmytu2157 yep, when I took to the shop they said it was leaking from the radiator and needed replaced. I was hoping it was the coolant tank only but unfortunately not. Paid $1400 for new radiator, that's including parts and labor. All good now, except now my a/c isn't blowing as cold as it did before smh.

!!Do not open cooling system if vehicle was just driven or if engine is hot. Wait until engine is cold before opening cooling system caps!! The small expansion tank is only used for the Air to Water intercooler cooling (on this model/engine). I recommend starting the coolant bleeding procedure just to make sure the low temp cooling pump is turning on. You should see water flow or bubbles in the small expansion tank. Start bleeding procedure with diagnostic mode (hit start/stop button 3 times fast without pressing brake pedal), turn both side temperature dials to max heat, use blower on lowest air setting and last hold the accelerator down for 10 seconds. If the pump is running, cooling system is ok, and replacing the small expansion tank is the only fix. If the pump is NOT running, coolant will not circulate to the front (low temp) radiator and could cause same issues even if expansion tank gets replaced. Its normal for the expansion tank and other coolant hoses to require replaced from about 80-100k miles. The high temperature cooling system is a completley seperate system and is used to cool the engine, turbocharger, oil filter housing, transmission cooler and to heat the cabin. Hope this is helpful.

Very true for both. Steady maintenance and couple big jobs here and there, N54 is very reliable. As long as its not making 1000hp. Thank you for the comment!

I lift both front wheels using two jacks, one on each side. With jacks holding up the vehicle I also always use at least one jack stand underneath as safety (two jack stands is always better/safer if mounting points are available).

Ok thanks for the reply!! One last question. If I’m utilizing the plastic jack posts for the jacks, where do I put the jack stand?

Anywhere on the front subframe, with flat surface is ok. I will place them on edges near the lower control arm bolts (subframe side), or in middle sometimes near the oil pan (not on the oil pan!). I do not lower the car onto the jack stands at any point, I keep the car up with both jacks and raise the jack stands to highest point possible closest to frame. Hope this is helpful.

I’m installing my new radiator with the same part number but I noticed there is an extra hose attachment on the passenger side. Do I leave it open?

As long as it is not a pass through for coolant it is ok to leave open. In video mark 5:56 the bottom right, there is an extra atachment but it is not open for coolant to pass through. Comparing that one to the same attachment on the left side, the left attachment has a different circle outlet with space for coolant hose snap ring to secure to. Hope this is helpful.

Always BMW over Mercedes 👍. Style, performance, and vehicle options. BMW is always in the lead.

me too

It has plastic holding tabs on the left and right edges. I used a scrapping tool but a screwdriver in between should also work. Just have to separate the pieces enough and pull down the panel. (The metal screws do not hold on that trim, screws only secure the radiator to support). Hope this helps.

It has plastic holding tabs on the left and right edges. I used a scrapping tool but a screwdriver in between should also work. Just have to separate the pieces enough and pull down the panel. (The metal screws do not hold on that trim, screws only secure the radiator to support). Hope this helps.

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