Hope you guys learned something new! Next up I will be gutting the car for a roll cage. Time is super tight with the first race starting June 11th and finishing June 13th! I have a lot planned so lets see how it goes! Here are some videos to expect: -How much weight can you get out of your car (weight reduction) -How to install a quick release steering wheel -How to install a battery cutoff -How to install a fire suppression system -What is it like to race for your first time EVER!
You’re not gonna believe me when I tell you that I was looking for one of these videos yesterday on your channel and I couldn’t find one and I’m like he really needs a power steering pump video because I got a leak on my power steering
its one of them things you might never need to do but then maybe you do come across it, do you send the car to the garage or do it yourself. Chris always makes it seem easier because he breaks it down but also shows you differences, but when you think about it these things really aren't that hard to do maybe just awkward at times in cramped spaces etc...
I'm starting my automotive service technician apprenticeship in about a year and a half and this channel has really helped expand my knowledge on automotive maintenance
True. I have been working on my 2001 e46 and I'm telling you - it's not simple at all, but watching him makes me wanna go down in the garage and start working on it again
True..! Watching this guy for almost 5 years now... Learned everything from the pro himself 😂.. And this shows he even has fans accross the world even from the god's own country kerala !❤️
Quick tip, put a jack under the front of the vehicle and take the pressure off the wheels. It's a lot easier to turn that way. Also, if you get some air trapped in there, like the Dodge/Chrysler setups like to do(particularly the old Cummins trucks), you may have to turn the wheel lock to lock without the engine running first to push some of that air out. Good luck all! Thanks Chris! Another great video!
@@denbyscott5745- I made slip pads by placing a folded plastic trash bag between 2 paper grocery sacks to put under each front tire. That puts pressure on the tires but they slip super easy. The pump needs a bit more pressure than being fully off the ground.
I’d like to take a minute to appreciate just how difficult it must be to get a camera angle on just about everything inside an engine. It really is a skill all on its own.
That’s what separates Chris from the other diy channels. They all know cars inside and out but Chris has professional level production. His shots and edits are unparalleled
Thanks a lot! I spend a lot of time making sure the camera angles are good so you guys can see what’s going on. Sometimes a simple shot takes a few hours.
Hey Chris, just wanted to thank you for your videos! Your info is short and to the point. You don't wonder off about who invented the wheel or about the history of the car. Stuff that has nothing to do with your video. The majority of mechanics or DIYers on UA-cam drift off the topic of the video, you don't do that! You stay on topic and to the point! Thank You and keep them coming! Blessings
"...about who invented the wheel ..." Sorry, had to snicker at this a little, considering how many wheels (incl. gears, pulleys, and the impeller core) are actually in this video and at least partially related to the process. More than even the average car repair video, I think. Also noting Chris coming back to read and comment two years later. Very nice.
Keep teaching dude. Your a hell of a teacher and I’m a newbie when it comes to doing any automotive work, I’m a carpenter and I’ve never cared to until I got my truck. You’ve taught me a shit load
@@arcuz7862 you’ve clearly never owned a bmw before what’s not to like about the e46 chassis it’s the best car I’ve owned coming from Toyota’s and Honda’s. Life’s too short to drive around boring cars talk about lowering your standards🤣
@@drummerdude100 no not really it’s just basic maintenance preventative maintenance is essential for all cars people really just expect a car to maintain its selves sometimes 🤣
it’s crazy to think there’s chris’s generation where the car enthusiasts were inspired by magazines and their families being car geeks, and there’s this generation where everyone is inspired by chris fix and donut
Holy shit! That noise demonstration saved me hundreds of dollars, I had the same squealing noise, a mechanic said my power steering pump or water pump is defective, I told him its probably the tensioner and try to replace it. turns out it was the tensioner! Thank you so much!
Thanks for keeping things like the stuck pully at 10:00 in the video. It makes the video last longer, but shows that's I'm not the only one that always has these kinds of problems when trying to fix my car.
I’ve been watching your videos for years now, before having my license even. I’m so glad you bought an e46 and are making content with it, it helps to know I can come to your page instead of scrolling through 10 low quality videos demonstrating something simple.
I’m pretty sure he preps everything before filming probably even use penetrating fluid to loosen the bolts and get ready to film or probably pre loosen everything that needs to be done to make the video makes it clearer. But yea what you see here is how the job gets done but in reality we deal with rust, bolts braking off or some stuff that doesn’t come undone. Just gotta know how to get around it.
Thanks. This job went extremely smoothly! I was impressed with how easy BMW made working on it! Just enough room for the tools and the fasteners were not stuck or over torqued!
Thank you, Chris. Honestly, thank you so much. In no small part, you are responsible for me methodically and slowly fixing small issues in my cars that only a few years ago I would have definitely paid a mechanic to fix. There are still bigger issues I go to a mechanic for. But that line is slowly moving up. Just literally yesterday I decided to check the vacume lines for my turbo before I sent the car to a mechanic to fix the turbo. Sure enough, there was a leak and all it took were two tubes of shrinkwrap over a small cut. (I'll change the line if it becomes a problem again.) I know for a fact that even half a year ago, I didn't have the courage, know how or self trust required to even attempt to check what could be wrong with a turbo. I know that, because the turbo has been acting funky for half a year before I finally gathered the courage to actually check it myself, thanks to youtubers like you, showing that fixing a car doesn't require years of experience or all specialty tools.
Chris, I have been playing with mechanics for about 60 years and I would just like to compliment you on your informative videos. You try to cover most problems people encounter with the best solutions. Well done lad and keep up the good work.
Chris fix has saved a lot of people a lotta money, I click on his videos even if I’m not doing that specific thing. However he’s so good at explaining and interesting to watch that I’ll click anyway and it feels good to support his videos.
I spent a lot of money in my Honda Accord to fix the fluid leaking at maintenance shops. Each one told me a different reason. Now, I really know what to do. Many thanks Chris 😍😍😍.
Can we get a video showing us how to strap stuff to a trailer/ roof/ bed or trunk? Most of us know how already but we just want to hear Chris say “that ain’t going any where”
Hello Chris, After watching many of your videos I am convinced you are gifted. In addition, you are very thorough in the making of your videos. Thank you for being so thorough regarding your instructions. Being many years older than you, I have to say, it is a pleasure listening to you. Why? Many at your age lack the skills or inclination to use proper grammar or convey their presentation in a concise to the point manner.
You make working on cars look so much more fun than the experience I’ve had, probably cuz I’m always working with my dad. He’s worked on cars his entire life but he’s gotten sick of it so he gets pretty grumpy anytime he has to take something apart rather than a quick service. Perhaps it’s just his attitude that changes the experience.
It is. I don't have my own car but everytime i fix a car in cms i'm grumpy if i have been doing it for like the past 3 hours but when i boot the game up for the first time in a while i'm always excited
Time is running short. Biblical prophecies are happening before our very eyes. People tend to stumble across the prophecies. If you noticed maybe even your TikTok feed is now being filled with more Christian TikToks. I don’t know who needs to hear this but it’s time to turn to Jesus Christ now. The Rapture is coming faster than ever. Get to know Christ today, get saved. God loves you so much he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for us . This isn’t about “Religion” anymore it’s about knowing Christ before it’s too late.
Dear Chris. I'm amazed at how well you can explain everything down to the last detail. You show everything razor sharp on video so that everyone can see it well and really learn something from it. Precisely because you explain so well without errors, your videos are nice to watch until the end. Thanks Chris keep it up.
I just want to thank you for being here on this Earth. You are Teaching me a lot of things and is giving me the potential to be a mechanic in the future and is pushing me not to give up. Thanks again, Keep the videos coming much love and God Bless You 🙏🏾.
Did he actually do it to bleed the line while the car was still on the ramp? Perhaps if he jack up the car and let the front wheels loose, the job could have been easier.
Hey Chris, many thanks for this and a lot of great videos, saved me a lot $$$, stopped going to the mech, except for heavy stuff and lift, you really helped me get my 92 Crown Vic P71 Interceptor back in great shape. Retired DOD occasionally driven. The last video you saved me big was replacing the odometer gears, was told I could only get a whole odometer. You've encouraged me to keep it up and well maintained. Peace Bro, Good health and safety to your family and friends.
Even though he didn’t had to, he tries to take the wheel off without destroying it. That’s what that differs ChrisFix from any other “do it yourself guy” on UA-cam. His attention to details would have made me comfortable working on my own car if I had one.
I've been watching UA-cam for almost 14 years and this is the best tutorial for anything that I've seen. Thank you so much Chris. You saved me so many $$$$. Any chance you know pressure washer diameter?
I would definitely recommend to do the rear subframe reinforcement before that race. Those models had thin metal holding the subframe in. They make kits to weld in to stop it from cracking, tearing, ect.
Chris goes to great lengths to make his projects accessible, using the simplest tools and methods whenever possible. The fact that he does his projects on an imperfect, aged residential driveway, and not in a shop with smooth epoxy floor a lift and 50,000 watts of flourescent lighting, is an extension of that same spirit of accessibility and achievability. Chris is smart not to upgrade himself out of an audience.
My car: Squeals every time I turn to lock Chris: Replicates it and shows me it's just the belt. Not what I came to the video for but at least I know what to replace now.
Thank you Chris Fix. You saved me a couple of days without a car and $310 bucks, thinking it was a bad power steering pump. It was just low fluid. Decided to change out the fluid rather then add more. Thanks again.
I see that you used synthetic power steering fluid. BMW recommends using an automatic transmission oil. It even says so on top of the reservoir: "atf oil only". Is there any difference in those fluids?
I spoke to PEAK about this and they said that their fluid is the same as ATF but it has anti-foaming additives to prevent cavitation which is what probably caused this pump to fail. They also said their fluid meets/exceeds bmws specs. That’s why I used it. I always like to use the correct stuff so I decided to use my contacts to make a call! Great question!
@@chrisfix I know on older BMW's somewhere it states that "Use Castrol Oil Only". I do recommend using Castrol oil and the specs that they were ment to be only on BMW's. BMW's are little bit delicate when it comes to using upgraded oil specs. Was a big difference with the e46 316i when workshop swapped from BMW spec Castrol oil to unknown spec Motul Oil. Engine sounds more rough now. BTW Love the channel, everytime i need to do something on my car I check if you have a video about it, so I know what I am getting myself into :D
Recently found the channel. Working on a 90' chevy lumina. You work on fun cars. The last few videos are exactly the next part of fixing it. Love coincidences/(that french word wh where everything comes together). I am forever watching you episodes. Plus your video editing is... human grunting noises good.
This is awesome, I watched this video years ago but recently bought a $400 325ci 2003 that has no power steering, went to watch your video on how to do the pump and happened to be a fellow e46 so same parts/bolts, just minor differences.
@@chrisfix Yep,if you don't know you can learn,but sadly the biggest problem (for me at least) is that i have no where to repair my car,no garage,no lawn (i am not in my home country where i have so much space) in the Netherlands as far as i know its not legal to work on your car when on the street :(
Next time when you’re bleeding the power steering fluid raise the front wheels off the ground. It makes turning the wheel a lot easier and is better on the new pump
Or drive the car (carefully ofc) if you don't have a way to lift both wheels at the same time, it will also be a bit easier to steer and won't damage your driveway (if the car in on the ground) or risk moving the ramps.
best is with the wheels completely off the ground. Then if you can't do second best that being an empty lot so the car is moving when you torque on the steering wheel, you can use dish soap on the steel ramps.
One other thing, you should also allow the pump to get filled with some fluid before u start the car. Otherwise, if you can damage the new pump as it heats up, even with the turning if the wheels. For example, before tightening the high pressure line, allow gravity to pull fluid downwards. As soon as you see fluid dripping out of the high pressure fitting, then you can tighten to spec.. Cool video!!
@@jayasmrmore3687 if you check the lemon car video it's like two or three before this he fixes the rough idle in this car you might be able to try that
@@jayasmrmore3687 also note the scanner he uses had reviews of people having problems with showing advanced codes on non us domestic/na domestic vehicles
As always nice video, well made, and simply explained! The only thing you might want to consider are self tightening springy hose clamps (don't know if there's a actual name for those) as screwing type clamps don't account for temperature changes during engine operation and different times of the year ...
Great video. The exact same thing happened on my car, which is exactly the same car as in this video. But one comment, once you have even a little bit of forward speed, there's almost no difference between power steering on/off in E46's. This is why they have such great road feel, you are getting almost direct feedback from the wheels. It just helps out when you're stopped and trying to park. And yes, turning at a stop without PS is a workout. My GF liked me better when the PS was broken. Oh well.
Thank you very much Chris for all the information you give us all the time and today you just saved me 350 dollars the pump cost me 200 at AutoZone and the mechanic was going to charge me 150 to change the steering pump but after I saw your video I changed the old fluid for new fluid and the noise went away. Gracias gracias gracias 👍👍👍
Excellent instruction Chris, you rock! The very detailed step-by-step walk through leaves nothing to chance, this video gave me useable information to replace the power steering pump and lines on my E90 335i.
21:35 When I was young we didn't have power steering but the steering wheels are designed so you can turn the wheel easier than the modern versions like this one.
Hi Chris, I have a couple of potential ideas for new videos. One idea is how to install an after-market air conditioner to an older/classic car, a potentially viewer-friendly idea considering it's getting into summer. The second idea I had is converting a car to run on batteries; showing how simple these vehicles are, especially during the current high gas prices.
Seriously. His editing skills make these videos so smooth and watchable. I don't think there are any other videos that I watch/ an interested in all the way through that are longer than 2 or 3 minutes.
@@matthewbell1968 _Very_ close to being the most subscribed auto channel on YT. Top Gear has a pretty solid 160K lead but Chris has been nibbling that down. He deserves it.
Imprint on the reservoir: Use ATF only. ChrisFix: nah, I’m gonna put some shady European full synthetic power steering fluid in. Also: when you bleed the pump, you actually don’t want to have your wheels on the ground. Makes turning easier and your steering components will thank you.
Actually in E46 all you need to do is step on the gas, and then the pump will prime itself and start to circulate. No need to wrestle it left to right like that.
Something I've never had to do, and don't have to currently. But if I ever have to, I feel confident I could after watching. I imagine a lot of mechanic garages must feel like you're giving away all their secrets with your easy to follow diy videos. Makes a lot of work seem much less intimidating!
Hope you guys learned something new! Next up I will be gutting the car for a roll cage. Time is super tight with the first race starting June 11th and finishing June 13th! I have a lot planned so lets see how it goes! Here are some videos to expect:
-How much weight can you get out of your car (weight reduction)
-How to install a quick release steering wheel
-How to install a battery cutoff
-How to install a fire suppression system
-What is it like to race for your first time EVER!
Oooooh i am so excited!!! 11th june is the day which i finish my exams
woohoo thx for the information:)
i will stay tuned for all of those upcoming vids!
You’re not gonna believe me when I tell you that I was looking for one of these videos yesterday on your channel and I couldn’t find one and I’m like he really needs a power steering pump video because I got a leak on my power steering
Excited..😍
BTW, are these torquing specs from genaral bolt specs or special auto specs ?
Thanks.👍👌
Time for me to watch something I’ll never do but since it’s Chris Fix we watch 😂
Most relatable comment 🤣
I already know how and have done it and I still watch lol
I don't even own a car.
its one of them things you might never need to do but then maybe you do come across it, do you send the car to the garage or do it yourself. Chris always makes it seem easier because he breaks it down but also shows you differences, but when you think about it these things really aren't that hard to do maybe just awkward at times in cramped spaces etc...
I hear ya
lol
I’m convinced that there simply do not exist any person who is better at explaining stuff than Chris.
There was and he's no longer alive.
It's Hitler.
Check out buddy’s diy he’s good like Chris
Zach Jobe from donut media is great at explaining too
Chris would make a great automotive instructor.
The old lady that sits and reads the newspaper on her porch next door is probably an automobile genius by now watching him do this for so long
@officerchrisfix2 bro thought he was slick
Yeah
She's stealing his material and putting it on Facebook
The diagnostic portion is always as valuable as the actual repair! Well done.
It’s so satisfying to see the old rusty parts get replaced with the new ones.
I agree
And so maddening to see them rust again after they get wet.
Keep up the good work
Your channel is basically a UNESCO world heritage site now. It’s like a virtual dictionary on all things car maintenance. Thanks Chris :)
Haha that’s the goal!
I'm starting my automotive service technician apprenticeship in about a year and a half and this channel has really helped expand my knowledge on automotive maintenance
How's that going so far? @@nuclearmelon7817
Chrix fix makes everything simple... :)
True. I have been working on my 2001 e46 and I'm telling you - it's not simple at all, but watching him makes me wanna go down in the garage and start working on it again
Vandipranthan Uyir 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
True..! Watching this guy for almost 5 years now... Learned everything from the pro himself 😂.. And this shows he even has fans accross the world even from the god's own country kerala !❤️
@@HiRaN123 same dude. I’ve been watching him well before he hit 1 million subs, and that was in 2016. Chris has came a long way!
Hii
I am vaneet from India I want learn and do work with you
Quick tip, put a jack under the front of the vehicle and take the pressure off the wheels. It's a lot easier to turn that way. Also, if you get some air trapped in there, like the Dodge/Chrysler setups like to do(particularly the old Cummins trucks), you may have to turn the wheel lock to lock without the engine running first to push some of that air out.
Good luck all! Thanks Chris! Another great video!
also helps avoid flat spots on the tires, low consequence but good practice
@@denbyscott5745- I made slip pads by placing a folded plastic trash bag between 2 paper grocery sacks to put under each front tire. That puts pressure on the tires but they slip super easy. The pump needs a bit more pressure than being fully off the ground.
@@donoimdono2702that’s important to know! Thanks, I’ll just muscle it over, I need the exercise.
@@flintdavis2 - it requires very little muscle.
@@donoimdono2702ooh slip pads, nice! never thought of using that before. gonna remember this in case my civics power steering pump will go bad
Chris getting a new gf: out with the old, and in with the new.
I was about to like this but saw it was at 69, let’s keep it like that
@@EpicMel0ns welp that didnt happen cuz its at 78 now soo
Damn you people oh well take my like now🤣
Out with the old
And in with the new
And never forget to lubricate the o-ring
I’d like to take a minute to appreciate just how difficult it must be to get a camera angle on just about everything inside an engine. It really is a skill all on its own.
IIRC an early video showed he went to college for videography. I could be mistaken, but his product gives me no reason to doubt it.
That’s what separates Chris from the other diy channels. They all know cars inside and out but Chris has professional level production. His shots and edits are unparalleled
Chris's face is a camera
Thanks a lot! I spend a lot of time making sure the camera angles are good so you guys can see what’s going on. Sometimes a simple shot takes a few hours.
@@stealthk4190 He face revealed (probably didn't want to) quite a few times now
You made this video specifically to turn the wheel and show you’ve been working out, don’t lie.
I’m actually looking for a GF but forgot only dudes watch my videos haha
@@chrisfix lmaooo
@@chrisfix lol
@@chrisfix 🤣 LMAOOOO
@@chrisfix same here man
Hey Chris, just wanted to thank you for your videos! Your info is short and to the point. You don't wonder off about who invented the wheel or about the history of the car. Stuff that has nothing to do with your video. The majority of mechanics or DIYers on UA-cam drift off the topic of the video, you don't do that! You stay on topic and to the point!
Thank You and keep them coming!
Blessings
Thanks a lot!
"...about who invented the wheel ..." Sorry, had to snicker at this a little, considering how many wheels (incl. gears, pulleys, and the impeller core) are actually in this video and at least partially related to the process. More than even the average car repair video, I think.
Also noting Chris coming back to read and comment two years later. Very nice.
Keep teaching dude. Your a hell of a teacher and I’m a newbie when it comes to doing any automotive work, I’m a carpenter and I’ve never cared to until I got my truck. You’ve taught me a shit load
Thanks a lot man! That is the goal! I want people to learn enough to start working on their cars.
Seller: how mant bottles of threadlocker you need?
Chris:**yes**
I'm surprised there aren't comments 😂
@@alexmartinez8857 ikr
Medium to be specific
@@killshot7041 yes.
You better do it right buddy 😉
As proud e46 owner nothing makes me happier than seeing Chris own one for the channel!
I just sold mine all white even custom white rims on 360 limo windows 😢
You're proud at such a hunk of junk? Damn, talk about lowering your standards.
@@arcuz7862 you’ve clearly never owned a bmw before what’s not to like about the e46 chassis it’s the best car I’ve owned coming from Toyota’s and Honda’s. Life’s too short to drive around boring cars talk about lowering your standards🤣
@@thelegendaryredx7710 good cars if you don’t mind fixing something every couple of weeks haha
@@drummerdude100 no not really it’s just basic maintenance preventative maintenance is essential for all cars people really just expect a car to maintain its selves sometimes 🤣
The way he always has the best camera angles
I spend a lot of time trying to get the best shots for you guys!
Am I the only one who is just a kid, doesn't have a car and just watches these videos for fun
I have been watching chrisfix SINCE i was a kid!
im with you
im with you but actually no cuz im 12
nah
i don't have a car yet and im still considered to be a kid, so, yeah.
it’s crazy to think there’s chris’s generation where the car enthusiasts were inspired by magazines and their families being car geeks, and there’s this generation where everyone is inspired by chris fix and donut
No definitely not Donut, pack of hard to listen to ‘Donuts’
James is my favorite
MCM and ChrisFix top 2 i reckon
@@auroaxz3564 yea i was talking about donut media
@@StalesGaming i rarely watch mcm but i guess i’ll start watching it now, never seen too much of their content tho i hope it’s good
Holy shit! That noise demonstration saved me hundreds of dollars,
I had the same squealing noise, a mechanic said my power steering pump or water pump is defective, I told him its probably the tensioner and try to replace it.
turns out it was the tensioner!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for keeping things like the stuck pully at 10:00 in the video. It makes the video last longer, but shows that's I'm not the only one that always has these kinds of problems when trying to fix my car.
It amazes me the production quality on his videos and for so many years he still keeps up with doing it all by himself pretty impressive
I am a mechanic apprentice and I am learning a lot from your videos!
Go on! You are the best!
I’ve been watching your videos for years now, before having my license even. I’m so glad you bought an e46 and are making content with it, it helps to know I can come to your page instead of scrolling through 10 low quality videos demonstrating something simple.
Maybe it's just the editing, but that's the cleanest and most fuss free messy job I've ever seen
When I went to bleed my Malibu's brake lines, I found that Chris made it look 100 times easier than it actually was.
@@trevorappleby8855 Well if you know how to do it, it'll be an easy job so the same as him.
I’m pretty sure he preps everything before filming probably even use penetrating fluid to loosen the bolts and get ready to film or probably pre loosen everything that needs to be done to make the video makes it clearer. But yea what you see here is how the job gets done but in reality we deal with rust, bolts braking off or some stuff that doesn’t come undone. Just gotta know how to get around it.
The power of editing
Thanks. This job went extremely smoothly! I was impressed with how easy BMW made working on it! Just enough room for the tools and the fasteners were not stuck or over torqued!
Thank you, Chris. Honestly, thank you so much. In no small part, you are responsible for me methodically and slowly fixing small issues in my cars that only a few years ago I would have definitely paid a mechanic to fix. There are still bigger issues I go to a mechanic for. But that line is slowly moving up.
Just literally yesterday I decided to check the vacume lines for my turbo before I sent the car to a mechanic to fix the turbo. Sure enough, there was a leak and all it took were two tubes of shrinkwrap over a small cut. (I'll change the line if it becomes a problem again.)
I know for a fact that even half a year ago, I didn't have the courage, know how or self trust required to even attempt to check what could be wrong with a turbo.
I know that, because the turbo has been acting funky for half a year before I finally gathered the courage to actually check it myself, thanks to youtubers like you, showing that fixing a car doesn't require years of experience or all specialty tools.
Wow
I love the Soapy wooder advert on the ebay listing printout. Love that attention to detail!!
;)
I never thought someday I grow up and have the knowledge and ability to change out a power steering pump...this is insanely awesome!
Chris, I have been playing with mechanics for about 60 years and I would just like to compliment you on your informative videos. You try to cover most problems people encounter with the best solutions. Well done lad and keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot!
How on earth Chris managed to get all these camera angles and work on the car at the same time is beyond me
It takes a lot of time but I do it so you guys can actually see what’s going on!
Chrisfix: “get a pry bar”
Also Chrisfix: *whips out a screwdriver*
On a "real" (metal) pulley you would need one (at least)...
The “prydriver”
Honey the neighbor is taking to his car again
😭😭😭😭
I have electric power steering, so... I'm still gonna watch this video.
Pretty sure i have an electric one too. The car has park assist so it would only make sense.
That's a whole other video in itself for Chris to take apart! Good idea :-).
@@milk-it i dont think he owns cars with electric steering. Also theres not much you can do, trace wires and replace the motor or the entire unit
@@D3nn1s His dads Maserati probably got electric steering.
*i have no car but.... Still gonna watch this one lol*
Chris fix has saved a lot of people a lotta money, I click on his videos even if I’m not doing that specific thing. However he’s so good at explaining and interesting to watch that I’ll click anyway and it feels good to support his videos.
I wish Chris was my math teacher. He just explains everything amazingly.
lmO
Lmao*
Dldlldldld
Lmao*😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmao*
I spent a lot of money in my Honda Accord to fix the fluid leaking at maintenance shops. Each one told me a different reason. Now, I really know what to do. Many thanks Chris 😍😍😍.
There is a reason that you get so many views Chris..... Great filming and perfect explanations. Thanks so much and hi from the UK.
Can we get a video showing us how to strap stuff to a trailer/ roof/ bed or trunk?
Most of us know how already but we just want to hear Chris say “that ain’t going any where”
"That's not gonna budge!"
Especially when washed with soapy wooder, torqued to spec and threadlocker added
Ttg
After watching some dash cam videos, some individuals need that video
I think he did a video where he went to a drift meet and towed his supplies with the driftstang and of course he said “that ain’t going any where”
Love that Chrisfix takes the editing to next level and smoothly shows us a bad powersteering pump on a good unit absolute Legend
I get a sense of calm everytime i hear the torque wrench click over at the right torque. I dont know why but its satisfying.
Me too ❤
mom : “why does the turkey taste like power steering fluid?”
I do have a question how does mom know how power steering fluid taste like
@@CrispyMustard who even taste power steering fluid. Lol
@@tgnm9615 you guys don't taste power steering fluid?! 😳
@@KensleyInnocent wait…. That’s not normal…?
@@tgnm9615 I drink power steering fluid after leg day
Chris actually made this video as an excuse to flex his forearms.
He does have nice tone to him though without being disgustingly ripped
Biceps are hot on him. Yeppers
Thinking the same thing
@Ye Old Geezer missed out on the heart bud
@Ye Old Geezer 🤣🤣🤣
20:25 He got very excited over the mass airflow sensor being SECURED and I absolutely love it
Hello Chris, After watching many of your videos I am convinced you are gifted. In addition, you are very thorough in the making of your videos. Thank you for being so thorough regarding your instructions. Being many years older than you, I have to say, it is a pleasure listening to you. Why? Many at your age lack the skills or inclination to use proper grammar or convey their presentation in a concise to the point manner.
Thanks a lot! It takes me many takes to be concise and to convey the information like this and comments like this always remind me it's worth it!
Doug Demuro: "Caaars & Bids"
eBay Motors: **Wakes up and sponsors all car UA-camrs**
VVVVVISSSSSS is war
@@modifire6418 Even Donut reacted to his auction site
They wanted to work with me before Cars and Bids but the pandemic hit. They are def not competing with Doug. Two different types of sites.
hi Chris :)
Never in my life has these tutorials been relevant or useful. But every time he uploaded I can’t miss it.
i dont even have a power steering issue i just watch for Chris lol
same and now if we do ever have one we know how to fix it
Nobody does , Just keep watching.
Makes me wish I had a power steering problem just because now I know how to fix it 😂😂
Same
i dont even have a car im just watching
You make working on cars look so much more fun than the experience I’ve had, probably cuz I’m always working with my dad. He’s worked on cars his entire life but he’s gotten sick of it so he gets pretty grumpy anytime he has to take something apart rather than a quick service. Perhaps it’s just his attitude that changes the experience.
It is. I don't have my own car but everytime i fix a car in cms i'm grumpy if i have been doing it for like the past 3 hours but when i boot the game up for the first time in a while i'm always excited
Chris Fix saving people’s lives out here 😭
Time is running short. Biblical prophecies are happening before our very eyes. People tend to stumble across the prophecies. If you noticed maybe even your TikTok feed is now being filled with more Christian TikToks. I don’t know who needs to hear this but it’s time to turn to Jesus Christ now. The Rapture is coming faster than ever. Get to know Christ today, get saved. God loves you so much he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for us . This isn’t about “Religion” anymore it’s about knowing Christ before it’s too late.
Rrrr
@@unsettled_5 please shut up about religions and let people believe in whatever they want
@@slipknotfan2217 I agree
@@unsettled_5 but jesus was a street magician and made a bunch of retards believe he had superpowers
Dear Chris. I'm amazed at how well you can explain everything down to the last detail. You show everything razor sharp on video so that everyone can see it well and really learn something from it. Precisely because you explain so well without errors, your videos are nice to watch until the end. Thanks Chris keep it up.
I just want to thank you for being here on this Earth. You are Teaching me a lot of things and is giving me the potential to be a mechanic in the future and is pushing me not to give up. Thanks again, Keep the videos coming much love and God Bless You 🙏🏾.
Chris fix fixing what you need to fix is good.
Him fixing it on the exact same model and year you have is God smiling at you.
Let's talk about the muscles chrisfix has when he turns the steering wheel.
More like Chrisflex
He be ripped asf 🥵🥵
Chris is a buff guy. Breaking all those rusted bolts is hard work 💪
Did he actually do it to bleed the line while the car was still on the ramp? Perhaps if he jack up the car and let the front wheels loose, the job could have been easier.
@@jendralhxr he has to show off all that muscle duh
You're giving me the confidence to buy an old car and work its problems out on my own without worrying about finding a good mechanic. Thanks Chris!
Do it!!!!
Seriously. Do it. I’m in the process of it right now. I love every second of it despite some of the things I may say when I can’t get a bolt loose.
@@qazqa5 I will, looking for a good candidate as a first car 👍
Man, I can't thank you enough for these detailed car and truck videos. God bless and keep posting.
While am enjoying Chris video very educative and informative!who else is watching and enjoying this video???
Me 😊
Hey Chris, many thanks for this and a lot of great videos, saved me a lot $$$, stopped going to the mech, except for heavy stuff and lift, you really helped me get my 92 Crown Vic P71 Interceptor back in great shape. Retired DOD occasionally driven. The last video you saved me big was replacing the odometer gears, was told I could only get a whole odometer. You've encouraged me to keep it up and well maintained. Peace Bro, Good health and safety to your family and friends.
Even though he didn’t had to, he tries to take the wheel off without destroying it. That’s what that differs ChrisFix from any other “do it yourself guy” on UA-cam. His attention to details would have made me comfortable working on my own car if I had one.
*Respect this man, he saving us from workshops that scam and make us learn.*
I'm glad you love the channel! Thanks a lot!
*Yes*
I've been watching UA-cam for almost 14 years and this is the best tutorial for anything that I've seen. Thank you so much Chris. You saved me so many $$$$. Any chance you know pressure washer diameter?
Thanks a lot! And it's saying it's 14x20mm (the part number is 32411093596)
I would definitely recommend to do the rear subframe reinforcement before that race. Those models had thin metal holding the subframe in. They make kits to weld in to stop it from cracking, tearing, ect.
That instant smoothness of the steering after several hard times trying to pump the fluid, was satisfying enough!
Someone start a go fund me so chris can get his drive way paved
i don't think this dude is short on money lol
@@DutchDukeMan I’m sure he’s working on buying them a house as well as one for himself too.
size doubled*
Chris goes to great lengths to make his projects accessible, using the simplest tools and methods whenever possible. The fact that he does his projects on an imperfect, aged residential driveway, and not in a shop with smooth epoxy floor a lift and 50,000 watts of flourescent lighting, is an extension of that same spirit of accessibility and achievability. Chris is smart not to upgrade himself out of an audience.
@@grahamd.8713 Only reason I watch, in the driveway with hand tools and all of the problems that come with that.
I'm genuinely surprised he didn't OCD about cleaning the brackets 😄. Love you Chris! I'm very happy you're finally making BMW videos
I usually would but that was not important at this time haha
ChrisFix is like the “dad how do I?” Of Motorheads
Yes!
chris is my dad
My car: Squeals every time I turn to lock
Chris: Replicates it and shows me it's just the belt.
Not what I came to the video for but at least I know what to replace now.
Me: chris my tooth hurts.
Chris: Dont worry you just need common hand tools
Common hand tools and soapy water and you're good to go.
@@raphprobably *soapy woader*
Thank you Chris Fix. You saved me a couple of days without a car and $310 bucks, thinking it was a bad power steering pump. It was just low fluid. Decided to change out the fluid rather then add more. Thanks again.
Every time I'm on this channel I learn something new
Keep up the quality content
Thanks a lot!
It's six in the morning. I never wake up this early even with an alarm. I woke up a minute after you posted, no alarm 😄
Dang your ChrisFix senses were tingling haha
I see that you used synthetic power steering fluid. BMW recommends using an automatic transmission oil. It even says so on top of the reservoir: "atf oil only". Is there any difference in those fluids?
I spoke to PEAK about this and they said that their fluid is the same as ATF but it has anti-foaming additives to prevent cavitation which is what probably caused this pump to fail. They also said their fluid meets/exceeds bmws specs. That’s why I used it. I always like to use the correct stuff so I decided to use my contacts to make a call! Great question!
@@chrisfix I know on older BMW's somewhere it states that "Use Castrol Oil Only". I do recommend using Castrol oil and the specs that they were ment to be only on BMW's. BMW's are little bit delicate when it comes to using upgraded oil specs. Was a big difference with the e46 316i when workshop swapped from BMW spec Castrol oil to unknown spec Motul Oil. Engine sounds more rough now.
BTW Love the channel, everytime i need to do something on my car I check if you have a video about it, so I know what I am getting myself into :D
I am so excited to see you joining Lemons, IMO the coolest amateur race series in the world. Good luck from Germany.
Chrisfix is a guy that you can chill, have a nice conversation with, and share a nice cold glass of medium-strength threadlocker with.
I prefer a Soapy Wooder on the rocks.
Recently found the channel. Working on a 90' chevy lumina. You work on fun cars. The last few videos are exactly the next part of fixing it. Love coincidences/(that french word wh where everything comes together). I am forever watching you episodes. Plus your video editing is... human grunting noises good.
I'm glad you found the channel and that is pretty coincidental! Thanks a lot and welcome aboard!
Yay, another video on the lemon race
This is awesome, I watched this video years ago but recently bought a $400 325ci 2003 that has no power steering, went to watch your video on how to do the pump and happened to be a fellow e46 so same parts/bolts, just minor differences.
This video got clicked faster than Arnold Schwarzenegger's torque wrench.
Chris fix: Makes it look so easy🛠️
You (feeling confident) : Open your engine bay and close it immidiantly after taking a look
It’s not hard when you have the methods down and know what you need to do from start to finish. Hence the reason I make the videos haha
some engines, especially newer ones are really hard to work on, because everything is so cramped up under the hood :D
@@chrisfix Yep,if you don't know you can learn,but sadly the biggest problem (for me at least) is that i have no where to repair my car,no garage,no lawn (i am not in my home country where i have so much space) in the Netherlands as far as i know its not legal to work on your car when on the street :(
Lol! This! My favorite is the rusty bolts... 5 seconds in the video... 45 minutes and skinned knuckles in real life
Next time when you’re bleeding the power steering fluid raise the front wheels off the ground. It makes turning the wheel a lot easier and is better on the new pump
Exactly.
Or drive the car (carefully ofc) if you don't have a way to lift both wheels at the same time, it will also be a bit easier to steer and won't damage your driveway (if the car in on the ground) or risk moving the ramps.
Totally could do that. Wasnt worth the time and effort to get the jack and jack stands out.
best is with the wheels completely off the ground. Then if you can't do second best that being an empty lot so the car is moving when you torque on the steering wheel, you can use dish soap on the steel ramps.
One other thing, you should also allow the pump to get filled with some fluid before u start the car. Otherwise, if you can damage the new pump as it heats up, even with the turning if the wheels.
For example, before tightening the high pressure line, allow gravity to pull fluid downwards. As soon as you see fluid dripping out of the high pressure fitting, then you can tighten to spec..
Cool video!!
He printed out the webpage and there’s an ad for his product on it. Big flex. Love this guy
This hurts my heart seeing an e46 in that condition sheesh
She’s being put to good use now!
@@chrisfix ok
@@chrisfix my car is idling noisily and sputtering. What could this mean? I looked under the hood and couldn’t see anything wrong.
@@jayasmrmore3687 if you check the lemon car video it's like two or three before this he fixes the rough idle in this car you might be able to try that
@@jayasmrmore3687 also note the scanner he uses had reviews of people having problems with showing advanced codes on non us domestic/na domestic vehicles
Hey Chris thanks for all the effort going into these great videos great job keep it up man
As always nice video, well made, and simply explained!
The only thing you might want to consider are self tightening springy hose clamps (don't know if there's a actual name for those) as screwing type clamps don't account for temperature changes during engine operation and different times of the year ...
Great video. The exact same thing happened on my car, which is exactly the same car as in this video. But one comment, once you have even a little bit of forward speed, there's almost no difference between power steering on/off in E46's. This is why they have such great road feel, you are getting almost direct feedback from the wheels. It just helps out when you're stopped and trying to park.
And yes, turning at a stop without PS is a workout. My GF liked me better when the PS was broken. Oh well.
You're like the favourite teacher in every school.
21:00 helps to jack up the front of the car so the wheels are free moving.
ahhh I just commented the same thing haha
Someone would feel like the luckiest person in the world if Chris bought the same car they had
Lol me when I bought my 4.6 😂
Bro I got a 2000 Ford ranger and every video he’s working on his Mazda, I’m loving life!
I actually have a 2003 Mazda B 3000 and looking up repair videos is how I found Chris fix’s Channel 😎
Yup cause on my Hyundai everything is located somewhere else 😢
Thank you very much Chris for all the information you give us all the time and today you just saved me 350 dollars the pump cost me 200 at AutoZone and the mechanic was going to charge me 150 to change the steering pump but after I saw your video I changed the old fluid for new fluid and the noise went away.
Gracias gracias gracias 👍👍👍
Excellent instruction Chris, you rock! The very detailed step-by-step walk through leaves nothing to chance, this video gave me useable information to replace the power steering pump and lines on my E90 335i.
@Kudding Ej Kool
duzint rak, hee rolz ; )
Chris rock
21:35 When I was young we didn't have power steering but the steering wheels are designed so you can turn the wheel easier than the modern versions like this one.
Chris your 3/4 of the way to 10 mil! Congrats!
Bought my own E46 last week, i had the same problem. I did fix it today, never done my own maintenance. Thanks Chris 👍🏼
Person buying a car off Chris:
“Why wont any bolts break lose”
Chris:
“Now apply your medium strength thread locker”
I always learn a lot from Chris, keep them coming bro, love from Kenya
Hi Chris, I have a couple of potential ideas for new videos. One idea is how to install an after-market air conditioner to an older/classic car, a potentially viewer-friendly idea considering it's getting into summer. The second idea I had is converting a car to run on batteries; showing how simple these vehicles are, especially during the current high gas prices.
That's actually a good idea 😃
So many rusty cars on bmw fixit channels im seriously greatful to live in a dry climate. Awesome video just when i need it thankyou!👍
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Can we just appreciate how much effort Chrisfix put on every video
Seriously. His editing skills make these videos so smooth and watchable. I don't think there are any other videos that I watch/ an interested in all the way through that are longer than 2 or 3 minutes.
@@kylemarienthal wow that alot words I appreciate that
Absolutely and how much time he spends replying to messages. Top channel by a top guy 👍
@@matthewbell1968 _Very_ close to being the most subscribed auto channel on YT. Top Gear has a pretty solid 160K lead but Chris has been nibbling that down. He deserves it.
Imprint on the reservoir: Use ATF only.
ChrisFix: nah, I’m gonna put some shady European full synthetic power steering fluid in.
Also: when you bleed the pump, you actually don’t want to have your wheels on the ground. Makes turning easier and your steering components will thank you.
Actually in E46 all you need to do is step on the gas, and then the pump will prime itself and start to circulate. No need to wrestle it left to right like that.
Something I've never had to do, and don't have to currently. But if I ever have to, I feel confident I could after watching. I imagine a lot of mechanic garages must feel like you're giving away all their secrets with your easy to follow diy videos. Makes a lot of work seem much less intimidating!