Thank God i found this video....i think i can now....lol Was seriously considering having the dealership do this job, doesn't look bad at all after watching this. Thank you
First video I found for X5/n63 and it didn't disappoint. Two items: the "5mm Allen" are actually T25 and the bolts on the crossbars are 15mm I thought I heard 16mm in the video. Super helpful we'll done video.
You are correct on the crossbar bolts being 15mm. Too many other things on bmw suspension is a 16mm. So i go to that size too much, and it works on those bolts, but isn't technically correct. As far as the bolts on the cowl, I've seen them interchangeably use either 5mm Allen or T25. Not sure if it's a production year changeover or what but you can see either/or. I should've pointed that out in the video.
Thank You for sharing the info. My first car so I did not know how to get to the sparks plugs. require to remove some extra parts to excess the plugs. And your video is very helpful to the viewers
This is literally the 6th time i watch your video!! Amazing step by step// actually looking fwd to do mine as soon as my tools get here// question what spark plugs did you install ?? Brand etc etc ty!!
Great video thorough and clearly explained. Once you removed the airboxes out, were you able to see the engine mount bolt. I'm trying to remove the driver's side engine mount by lowering the subframe and raising the engine up a few inches. Thanks.
Hello! Thanks for your video! Would having this service done cause any stiffness in the steering wheel? Specifically when turning to the left. I just had this service done today and drove it home and had noticeable issues with the steering wheel.
great video. I have misfire in cylinder 7. I changed the spark plug. clear code 20 min later back on saying the same thing. is there a good chance that it’s the coil that is bad. hoping that would be the problem before bringing it to the shop
I would bet it's the coil. Starts to have issues once it's warm. Move that coil to a different cylinder and repeat that test of clearing it and seeing if it comes back on the new cylinder.
Most spark plugs sold now are pre gapped for their application. It doesn't hurt to check the gap on them with a spark plug gap tool. However, there are newer spark plug designs that can be easily damaged if you attempt to adjust the gap with the tool. Those are fine wire platinum and iridium designs. So, I would exercise caution if you need to adjust the gap on one of those.
Not sure of the torque of the 10mm bolts for the trim, I am unable to locate a torque spec in my information source. The 16mm bolts for the cross bars are 19nm and then 90 degrees of rotation.
Hi I have a miss fire problem when I start cold, when I stop the car and start it again everything becomes normal, when I accelerate we would say that I have a power problem, I scan the car and it gives me 1 cylinders , 2,3,4 missfire, thought you if I change the candles it will solve my problem and thank you
Thanks for the video, I have a check engine light on, that the engine is malfunctioning, reduced power, in my 2012 X6 Xdrive50i. BMW said that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. I replaced all my spark plugs by NGK laser iridium (DIY) but it still doing the same thing, I used my small scanning device and it says that I have 2 miss fires in cylinder 4 & 5, does that mean that the coils need to be replaced or should I replace all 8 coils, but not just for cylinder 4 & 5??? looking forward to your response. Thanks
I would take the coils from cylinders 4&5 and move them to different cylinders. After doing that run the car again and see if the faults move to the cylinders you moved the coils to. If they do then that indicates the coils are faulty.
If the issue doesn't move to another cylinder with the coil I would then swap the spark plugs around and recheck. If the issue still stays with that cylinder then yes it's something more.
Got everything broken down on my x6 only to find out the 14mm socket HAS to be a thin wall one. Definitely would’ve been good to know that at some point in the video.
I have 80K on mine and have been getting misfire codes. I was about to order the recommended "ignition service kit,", but decided to watch your presentation first. And I'm glad I did! Here's my question: is there any reason to pay $250+ for a kit to replace all 8 coils at the same time, even if they're fine? Thx 4 great video.
I don't think it's worth it. The coils do fail on bmw's, but not so frequently that I would replace all of them at once to prevent any kind of issue in the future. I have two bmw products, one with 200k and the other with 147k and both have the original coils in them.
Having issues getting the 14mm 12 point socket to loosen the spark plug. Are you sure it isn't a 16mm? How low on the spark plug should the socket fit?
It is definitely a 14mm. If you are trying to use a regular 14mm socket sometimes they are too thick walled to fit properly. The actual spark plug socket is thin walled. You can try grinding down the outside edge of the socket to make it thinner if you are trying to use a regular socket.
I’m emailing myself this video for 5,000 miles from now. I’ll be at 60,000 miles then. Question. What are those sensors right in front of the Mass Air Flow sensors? The ones with wires coming out towards the front of the car? I was changing my engine air filters last night, put just a tiny bit of pressure on one and heard a cracking noise. Now it wiggles.
Those wires are the connections for the oxygen sensors. The one runs underneath the airbox to the back of the catalytic converter. The other runs around the top and to the oxygen sensor you can see next to the airbox. The crack noise was from the bracket that holds those sensors. It breaks on literally every N63 because it gets so hot in that area and just destroys the plastic.
@@jhunter5606 all four oxygen sensors are on top on this vehicle. The catalytic converters are located behind the turbos and directly below the airbox assemblies.
S63 is going to be pretty much the same procedure. The air intake boxes are attached a little differently and I don't believe you have to take the cowl trim and crossbars out in order to get them out. Don't quote me on that though. It has been awhile since I worked on an X5M.
If it is a V8 then yes it is the same engine, this is an N63. The E70 also came with the 6 cylinder gasoline engine that is the N55 as well as the 6 cylinder diesel that is the M57 in that year. But if its a V8 then yes its the same engine.
Just did this with my X6, based off your very good video. The hook pick worked wonders. I’ve seen other people putting a screw driver laterally through the coil clamp holes to pull them out. How clumsy is that?? Hook-pick, much better. Although I was able to do this with the 6” and 12” ratchet extension, I see you were using something even longer? I could have used a 18” extension. Especially for cylinder 5 (front driver’s plug). Thanks for all your instruction!
I use a long extension on things like that because I'm not a fan of hitting my hands and the ratchet off of everything in the engine compartment. I like to have it out in the open so when I break the spark plugs loose I don't punch something with my hand. Then once they are loose I can spin the ratchet easier to get them out.
Love the positivity! Great upload bro! Going to do air filters pcv valves and now plugs... Thanks for the help! ✌️
Thank God i found this video....i think i can now....lol
Was seriously considering having the dealership do this job, doesn't look bad at all after watching this. Thank you
Thank you gr8 video. Keep the n63 e70 content coming 😃
First video I found for X5/n63 and it didn't disappoint.
Two items: the "5mm Allen" are actually T25 and the bolts on the crossbars are 15mm I thought I heard 16mm in the video. Super helpful we'll done video.
You are correct on the crossbar bolts being 15mm. Too many other things on bmw suspension is a 16mm. So i go to that size too much, and it works on those bolts, but isn't technically correct. As far as the bolts on the cowl, I've seen them interchangeably use either 5mm Allen or T25. Not sure if it's a production year changeover or what but you can see either/or. I should've pointed that out in the video.
Seriously. Very well explained step by step and you can actually see what he's doing.
Thank You for sharing the info. My first car so I did not know how to get to the sparks plugs. require to remove some extra parts to excess the plugs. And your video is very helpful to the viewers
This is literally the 6th time i watch your video!! Amazing step by step// actually looking fwd to do mine as soon as my tools get here// question what spark plugs did you install ?? Brand etc etc ty!!
They were NGK. They were factory BMW replacement plugs ordered from the dealer for this vehicle.
Last question// did you unplug the battery?
@@trubuLace I did not. But you can if you are worried about anything happening.
Great video thorough and clearly explained.
Once you removed the airboxes out, were you able to see the engine mount bolt. I'm trying to remove the driver's side engine mount by lowering the subframe and raising the engine up a few inches. Thanks.
Can you post a list of tools needed for this job?
Hello! Thanks for your video! Would having this service done cause any stiffness in the steering wheel? Specifically when turning to the left. I just had this service done today and drove it home and had noticeable issues with the steering wheel.
You did a great job with this video. Thank you sir.
was wondering, if the X6 has the same set up?
Yes it's the same setup.
How difficult is it to remove #8 spark plug.
Thanks for the video ! Subscribed👊😊
What scanner do you recommend for clearing codes and diagnostics? I have an e71
Would appreciate an F15 BMW. Thanks for the video!
great video. I have misfire in cylinder 7. I changed the spark plug. clear code 20 min later back on saying the same thing. is there a good chance that it’s the coil that is bad. hoping that would be the problem before bringing it to the shop
I would bet it's the coil. Starts to have issues once it's warm. Move that coil to a different cylinder and repeat that test of clearing it and seeing if it comes back on the new cylinder.
@@MunkysGarage so I replaced plug and coil. cleared code, Still cylinder 7. any other thought before I have no choice to bring it to the shop
is it necessary to tap the spark plugs first. i see some people tap on their lugs to close gap. any recommendations for that?
Most spark plugs sold now are pre gapped for their application. It doesn't hurt to check the gap on them with a spark plug gap tool. However, there are newer spark plug designs that can be easily damaged if you attempt to adjust the gap with the tool. Those are fine wire platinum and iridium designs. So, I would exercise caution if you need to adjust the gap on one of those.
Thank you guy, you are very clear. kises from France :-)
Do iridium spark plugs work on a 3.0i x5 e53 engine
You can use them if you'd like to, but they are not necessary. Platinum would work just fine.
Really informative video bud!
Great video! How much torque to tighten the 16mm bolts on the cross bars and the 10mm bolts on the trim? Thanks so much!
Not sure of the torque of the 10mm bolts for the trim, I am unable to locate a torque spec in my information source. The 16mm bolts for the cross bars are 19nm and then 90 degrees of rotation.
@@MunkysGarage thanks! So tighten to 19nm and then rotate another 90 degrees. I guess hand tight on the 10mm. Thanks again!
Hi I have a miss fire problem when I start cold, when I stop the car and start it again everything becomes normal, when I accelerate we would say that I have a power problem, I scan the car and it gives me 1 cylinders , 2,3,4 missfire, thought you if I change the candles it will solve my problem and thank you
Sounds like it could be spark plugs. I would start with replacing them. I also wouldn't rule out there being a faulty ignition coil or two as well.
Thanks for the video, I have a check engine light on, that the engine is malfunctioning, reduced power, in my 2012 X6 Xdrive50i. BMW said that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. I replaced all my spark plugs by NGK laser iridium (DIY) but it still doing the same thing, I used my small scanning device and it says that I have 2 miss fires in cylinder 4 & 5, does that mean that the coils need to be replaced or should I replace all 8 coils, but not just for cylinder 4 & 5???
looking forward to your response.
Thanks
I would take the coils from cylinders 4&5 and move them to different cylinders. After doing that run the car again and see if the faults move to the cylinders you moved the coils to. If they do then that indicates the coils are faulty.
@@MunkysGarage
If after I switch them the problem persist... that means I have a bigger problem, right?
If the issue doesn't move to another cylinder with the coil I would then swap the spark plugs around and recheck. If the issue still stays with that cylinder then yes it's something more.
Very informative video, I'm going to save a lot of money! Thanks so much, great video!
Got everything broken down on my x6 only to find out the 14mm socket HAS to be a thin wall one. Definitely would’ve been good to know that at some point in the video.
I apologize. I pointed out that it took a special socket. But didn't emphasize it had to be a thin wall 14mm and that's my mistake.
I have 80K on mine and have been getting misfire codes. I was about to order the recommended "ignition service kit,", but decided to watch your presentation first. And I'm glad I did!
Here's my question: is there any reason to pay $250+ for a kit to replace all 8 coils at the same time, even if they're fine? Thx 4 great video.
I don't think it's worth it. The coils do fail on bmw's, but not so frequently that I would replace all of them at once to prevent any kind of issue in the future. I have two bmw products, one with 200k and the other with 147k and both have the original coils in them.
Hello my friend what is the best type of spark plug x5 e53
Bosch or NGK are my go-to with BMWs. Any other brand I've seen have too many issues.
@@MunkysGarage Is the best platinum or iridium spark plugs? My car is x5 e53
Having issues getting the 14mm 12 point socket to loosen the spark plug. Are you sure it isn't a 16mm? How low on the spark plug should the socket fit?
It is definitely a 14mm. If you are trying to use a regular 14mm socket sometimes they are too thick walled to fit properly. The actual spark plug socket is thin walled. You can try grinding down the outside edge of the socket to make it thinner if you are trying to use a regular socket.
Oh, do you use any dielectric grease on coil boot?
I do not. But it won't hurt anything if you do.
Do I have to worry about gapping spark plugs
No they are normally gapped correctly out of the box.
Great video, haven’t seen one specifically for the E70 N63 combination. What’s your take on using anti-seize on the spark plugs? Yes or no?
You can use anti-seize on them. I never have but it can't hurt.
Just be careful not to overtorque because of less friction in thread contact area.
Great video thanks
What is the torque for tighten the spark plugs thanks
Torque spec is 23Nm or 17 ft lbs.
@@MunkysGarage thanks
Does an 2011 e70 35i. Have same process??
That is an inline 6 cylinder engine(n55). There is a few more trim pieces that have to come off but generally the same.
@@MunkysGarage replaced all 6 plugs and boots the rear 5 and 6 had moisture any clue on what could of caused it? It does have a bad cowl cover.
I’m emailing myself this video for 5,000 miles from now. I’ll be at 60,000 miles then. Question. What are those sensors right in front of the Mass Air Flow sensors? The ones with wires coming out towards the front of the car? I was changing my engine air filters last night, put just a tiny bit of pressure on one and heard a cracking noise. Now it wiggles.
Those wires are the connections for the oxygen sensors. The one runs underneath the airbox to the back of the catalytic converter. The other runs around the top and to the oxygen sensor you can see next to the airbox. The crack noise was from the bracket that holds those sensors. It breaks on literally every N63 because it gets so hot in that area and just destroys the plastic.
Munky's Garage Thanks for confirming my suspicion that it was just a bracket that cracked. And thanks for telling me what those are. Great video!
@@MunkysGarage is that the location of all four oxygen sensors or are some located underneath the engine as well??
@@jhunter5606 all four oxygen sensors are on top on this vehicle. The catalytic converters are located behind the turbos and directly below the airbox assemblies.
I got a x5m so should the s63 be the same
S63 is going to be pretty much the same procedure. The air intake boxes are attached a little differently and I don't believe you have to take the cowl trim and crossbars out in order to get them out. Don't quote me on that though. It has been awhile since I worked on an X5M.
This is the same motor on 2011 x5 e70?
If it is a V8 then yes it is the same engine, this is an N63. The E70 also came with the 6 cylinder gasoline engine that is the N55 as well as the 6 cylinder diesel that is the M57 in that year. But if its a V8 then yes its the same engine.
How to clear fault?
You will need a scan tool to do that. You can get one from most auto parts stores or Amazon for around $50
What do we do if we dont have the exact socket for the plug
Great job!
What spark ugs did you use or recommend?
I used bosch part # ZR5TPP33. I believe the OE is a NGK plug but I am not sure of the NGK part number. The OE part number is 12 12 0 037 580.
Thank you for the awesome video, yoi saved me bunch of $$$$.
Thank you sir
Good job ..well spline.
Just did this with my X6, based off your very good video. The hook pick worked wonders. I’ve seen other people putting a screw driver laterally through the coil clamp holes to pull them out. How clumsy is that?? Hook-pick, much better. Although I was able to do this with the 6” and 12” ratchet extension, I see you were using something even longer? I could have used a 18” extension. Especially for cylinder 5 (front driver’s plug). Thanks for all your instruction!
I use a long extension on things like that because I'm not a fan of hitting my hands and the ratchet off of everything in the engine compartment. I like to have it out in the open so when I break the spark plugs loose I don't punch something with my hand. Then once they are loose I can spin the ratchet easier to get them out.
@@MunkysGarage LMAO. You listed everything that happened. Picking up an 18” today for the next plug job.
Awesome video!!! Do you need to gap the spark plugs if so to what ? I got the Bosch they all are at 0.030
They are already set to the correct gap out of the box. No adjustment is necessary.
Awesome video! Thanks! Do you need to torque the spark plugs to any specific spec?
Torque spec is 23Nm or 17 ft lbs
Great job
Thanks needed this!! I’ll post my experience lmaoo
I replaced my factory plugs with NGK G Power plugs....runs better and smoother
I have 196,564 and I never did a tune up. Reason for not doing one is because it still drives great.
Yeah some vehicles are hit or miss. I've worked on some cars with high mileage and the original plugs. And I've had low mileage cars have plug issues.
You way too fast, had rewatch 4x.
Thanks for the video nun the less
Great video! Please don’t speed up through the work. I like to see everything!
Whats the oem plug for it?
Thank you very much