BEST Oil Change Tips for BMW Owners!
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- Опубліковано 2 лют 2018
- Changing the oil in your BMW is one of the most important things to keep your engine healthy. Being able to do it yourself will save you a ton of money, and sometimes it's just fun to open the hood and get your hands dirty. In this video, I share some tips that I've learned from 4 years worth of oil changes on my E90 BMW 330xi.
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You should loose the filter, do not remove it, before draining the oil. This will make the draining much faster, as there is no vacuum created by the oil leaving the engine.
You need to torque the filter cap. 18 ft lbs., same as the drain plug. Starting point and new o-ring can change the end position. Your blue dot may not line up when properly torqued. Also, Mann filters make the BMW filter. They just put a BMW stamp on the end. As far as oil, I prefer Liqui-Moly Special Tech 5-W30. I live in the south, so you would want to use a weight oil for the colder weather in your area. As long as your oil meets the LL-01 standard BMW recommends, you should be good.
The dipstick was hilarious! I had to rewind to see what was going on...lol
:D
I was half paying attention at that point and was like, wait, what? LOL. Good one!
Lmao when he said that I knew right away 🤣
I had to rewind too lol!
for like two seconds i thought "oh cool, i guess the the 330i's do have one..." lol can't believe i fell for it
Another good thing to always do is to prime the oil filter. I pour about a quarter of a quart into the oil filter before I install it. Might seem small, but it doesn't add any mess, and it prevents the engine from any extra wear saturating the filter might cause.
Nice vid! You got me with the dip stick 😅
Great video, my 325i oil change tips: 1.open engine oil cap and filter cap before drain your oil, gives you better flow 2. suck oil residual in the oil filter housing, allow more clean oil in the system
Old school mechanic here, I have a 2007 twin turbo 335i , I use casto synthetic, but lately I been using liqid Moly. And yes I can notice a difference performance, quite smooth, when driving. And the longevity in the oil as well.
Which type and grade of liqui moly do you use?
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0W-40 liquid Molly, if you can't get that then 5W-40 is ok. If not liquid Molly the Castrol or Moblil one is pretty good. As for the oil filter I recommend Man oil filter.
Just want to say thank you for the video, I now feel way more comfortable about changing my own oil on the beemer! Good video!!!!
Thanks man i been seen your vids since i got a 09 bmw 328i xdrive you help alot
I've been owning bimmers for years and I think it's time to get my hands dirty to work on some simple maintenance. Thanks for the tips.
This is perfect timing. I'm doing mine tomorrow for the first time at home and I've already watched the other videos and this is gonna help so much. Keep it up ! Great video man!!
Glad I could help!
I use quaker state 5w30 full synthetic on my ‘08 335i.
It’s pretty hot here in the summer, triple digit temperatures.
Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽.
Thanks for the video. Especially appreciate the acknowledgment of health effects with oil exposure. 🙏
I had to watch 5:04 about 10 times because I knew damn good in well there was no dip stick and trying to look at if you were really grabbing one or not. Then realized you were only pretending. Thanks for the brain fart👍
Yh same lol
lol he has got us all, I even have a E92
:D
I saw that too
Michael Mahas lol
Justin you are such a genuine nice guy and an invaluable member to the BMW community.
Just did the oil on my e46, I always stick with Castrol and a Mann filter. And u got me going with that dipstick lmao.
:D
I just got my first 06 bmw 325i. And you been a big help. Keep up the videos bmws are life.
Amazing... I was considering purchasing a BMW, but I was afraid about the maintenance... however you're making me feel more confidant about it !
It's not too bad. You do what you can at home, and then you will have money saved when you need to take it in.
Plenty of really good bmw repair channels on UA-cam. You can find anything you need. And I look around for the best quality part for the best price. Cheap parts normally suck!
Diamond Maddox I own a 5 series. Love it. I was worried at first but it’s not as intimidating as I thought it would be. Just like any other car but fancy
Go for it baby,All you have to do is buy some special tools and you can do your
own tune ups,oil changes,brakes,and coil and fuel injector replacement.Believe me,
if you buy a bimmer,you'll never even look at a Detroit
Special ever again.I have been driving BMW since I was seventeen so I know.
As far as parts there's Beck&Arnley,Bosch,and Bremi.You do not have to get oe parts as they're pretty pricey.Best wishes.
When you drive one you just can't go back to anything below it, . Good luck on your search and purchase remember low miles ,.. peace 🤔😎🍷
I've been using Pennzoil since I had my 328i an still using Pennzoil on my 335xi! Seems to run great with it! I also had to replay the part about checking the oil level with the dip stick like 10x's 😂😂 Great video too! Love them! 😃
Tip / Hack I do for my oil change :: Right before you screw the Oil Filter Cap back on, I pour like 2 seconds worth of good oil in the main tank and let it drain back out. This kinda reassures me that no old black oil is being mixed in with my good oil and you can see how clean it looks underneath coming back out.
Mann filter....the best !!!. I'm always use mann filter in my audi A4 B7. Saludos from Spain
You have been doing oil changes on your car for years, you know what your doing keep it up 👍 and choice of oil your using seems to be working great
It gets easier every time!
Love the way your videos flow and just have a different vibe from others. Great job and continue the videos!
Thank you!!
What about resetting the intervals on the BC? Whould be really helpfull if you made a video about that. Nice work keep it up👍🏻👍🏻
Great tips! Same ones I always do 😀
Liqui-moly 0w-40 got winter and then Liqui-moly 5w-40 for summer here 👍🏻
Got LM LEICHTLAUF HIGH TECH 5W40 myself for summer. Hope it's good.
BMW Fanatic Can liquid moly be used in place of KY jelly
I been using castrol edge 0w-40. I've been considering to switch to liqui moly but don't know if I should keep using 0w-40 or change it 5w-30. I read somewhere that's what some swapped too
But why. Might aswel; just keep 0w-40 all year long no?
just stick to 0w40 all year long, changing the type of oil every 2 oil changes main have negative affects to the engine since it never gets use to a specific weight if you keep changing it, no to mention seals dont like that either.
Liqui Moly Molygen 5w40 in my n54. LL01 approved and reacts to uv light to help easily spot leaks.
How does it react to uv light?
It's floresent green.
I'll have to check that out. that would be helpful
same here. it costs more but worth it.
Can you use NOT aproved LL01 castrol gtx magnatec in 209 x5 n52 engine?
Your explanation is very clear and very simple. Keep up the good work buddy
Glad I could help!
@@justinbuice I'm having trouble finding the fuses location of all the cigarettes charger spots I replaced the fuse of the cigarette charger the one between the cup holders and it's working now but the armrest and the behind the armrest and the one under the box and the trunk they're all not working and my BMW is 2011 535i if you can help me I appreciate that buddy
I love it, when new oil is poured into the engine. I personally like Liqui-Moly or Motul oil.
Great video as always! The oil I'm using is: Lukoil Genesis Special C3 5W-40.
Always enjoy your video’s. Ready to try an oil change on my e90
Very true... Loyalty for motor oil brands can run deep. I have family members who have used the same brand for 20 plus years.
I use valvoline 20w50 racing and Bosch oil filter but of course I got an E30 with the M20 engine
Thank you for the important information. I have such a car and I am following you with all the steps that you take
Finally someone found the dip stick. See me a lot of time looking for it. Keep up the great work.
Thanks!
I use Castrol 0w40 since it returns great used oil analysis results and is BMW long life LL-01 certified. If I couldn't find that for some reason I'd use Pennzoil Platinum Euro 0w40, also an excellent oil. Always use the MANN filter also.
Thanks for the tip on the Mann Filters
I just go with the 5w30 oem BMW bottles, but mine is an N54 instead of an N52 like yours. I always go with the BMW branded bottles, so I'm always sure it's manufacturer approved and when it comes to price, it really is not more expensive than the other good brands like castrol, mobil, liqui moly, etc....so it doesn't hurt either the car and the wallet.
Nice vid brother, excellent quality.
Your bmw videos is so much help thanks bro
Glad I could help :)
Hey bro good video.. I have a 2003 BMW e46 330ci with approximately 223,000 miles on it and i use Pennzoil Full Synthetic 5w30 along with Lucas Full Synthetic oil stabilizer. I switched from Vavoline and since I switched it doesn't use any oil in between oil changes. Before it used a quarter in between. I go 5,000 miles on oil changes... I enjoy your videos keep them coming
I caught the dip stick joke instantly! LOL. I use Liqui Moli SAE 5W-40 full synthetic. I noticed that my E90 330i oil level would drop slightly every 10,000 or 15,000 km which I understand is normal. A bottle of Liqui Moli motor oil saver changed that entirely. Thanks for another great video.
Have you had any issues since you started using LiquiMoly 5w40?
Dude could you do a video on changing blinker fluid. Literally just ran out and I’m going crazy 😂great channel man just recently bought a 2009 bmw 3 series and your videos have literally helped me so much
I like to use Mobil 1 ESP 0W40 in my BMW 120d. Read a lot of good stuff on it and also it's always one of the best oils in objective oil analysis. But since Mobil 1 doesn't offer a 5W40 LL04 that I personally like based on laboratory tests I might switch to the Motul x-clean 5W40 soon. My dad likes Castrol better, so I always put Castrol Oil in my dad's E90 and it also runs just fine.
That dipstick was crystal clear , love it
Hi Justin, great videos as usual! I'm a BMW 320d 2011 owner and I was wondering whether you would be able to explain what the difference is between castrol edge and magnatec is ? And which is better for a BMW
Great video. I use Bosch or Mann filters myself. Both good brands. When it comes to oil I'll use GM Dexos 2. Meets the LL4 specs and works perfect for me.
Thanks man. I own 3 BMWs. Never new filter wrenches existed. One is on the way now!
One tip is to pour the first quart or so of oil into the filter housing before putting the filter in. This prevents any possibility of the low oil warning coming on when you start it up.
Always 0w40 mobil1 regardless of season as it thickens or thins according to temp. I tried Castrol before a couple of times, it makes the valve lifters clicking on idle speed and also level goes down between changes but with mobil1 never
Mahmoud Masad mobile one has always been good for my bmw
@@joeacosta2290 I've been using Mobil 1 as well.
I use on my BMW mobil 1 5w40 oil and I noticed the difference well when I turn the engine on when it's cold, oil a bit expensive but if it's worth it!
I also lub up the filter with oil after I've reinstalled the drain plug. then proceed to fill the engine back up with oil. Makes it so on a cold start the oil filter housing already has frsh new oil
I learned something important that I did not previously know from this video. Thank You😁
I use liqui moly 5w30 full synthetic. its what we used at this bmw specialty shop I worked at, along with mann filters.
You are right I used a K&N filter, had to open filter for other maintanance only after few hundred miles. I noticed the slits in the filter were forced open.
The mechanic I use needed to change the oil in my 325i. He used Liquid Moly 5-30. I used Mobil 1 0-40 euro blend but, not anymore. The car got about a 100 extra miles per tank with the thinner oil. My next change I'm using a good synthetic 5-30. Color me convinced.
Great video like always, btw I use Mobil 1 05-30, never had any problems and the engine runs really smooth. Also I the same brand of oil filter Mann ! Keep up the good work !
How do you know if the oil needs to be changed? It only shows oil level.
5w-40 Castrol Edge in my 540. HUGE difference between Castrol Magnatec and Edge. Edge lasted much longer and the engine barely burns any oil when using Edge (Magnatec burned, a lot)
For my N55 engine: for winter BMW oil which is Shell Helix or Pennzoil Euro Platinum 0w30, 0w40. All these 3 oils are the same oil produced by Shell under different brands name. If you do a lot of city driving sitting at the traffic lights or crawling bumper to bumper for length of time, is better to use the 40 viscosity grade.
Then for summer Pennzoil Euro Platinum (again a Shell rebranded oil). They got all the best approvals from BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Audi and Ferrari.
Or Liqui Moly 0w40 and 5w40.
Thanks for this vid.
2011 328i.
I live in Texas
Should I use 5W40 or 5W30?
I just had one oil change done since I bought my car. I got Pentosin High Performance 5w40 I believe, and Mann filter from FCP Euro.
I always use castrol edge, it's what bmw recommends for my e60 and the prices are so similar that I don't see a reason to "cheap out".
Liqui Moly 2332 Leichtlauf High Tech 5W-40 is excellent. It meets BMW approval and Merc approval. First hand I can attest that in my 07 Merc AMG 63 when I used Mobil 1 Formula M 5W40 I would have clatter on start up and ticking from the lifters if the car sat over 3 days. With Liqui Moly Leichtlauf 5W40 clatter on start up is gone and it stays in the lifters over a week...rarely do I have ticking. Good stuff and good in both my E90 and F30 BMWs.
Love your vids man! What do you currently do for work? Just curious as you seem to have a lot of car knowledge!
Great video man! I just picked up a 2009 328i with 96000km. Love it so far. Do you know if all 6spd e90s have hill assist feature?
I did not notice the model of your car, but I drive an M5 and M6 -- both V10s -- with a slightly different procedure. The oil filter rides on the passenger side near the oil cooler. I use Ravenol 10W60, a G.group V oil.
You can also put some oil on the gaskets and washer when you put them in and it gives you a great seal.
Used the mobile 1 high mileage for e90 only because autzone deal. Comes with funnel and plastic oil pan to drain the oil into for $5 more. Will try the Castrol one you used possibly next time.
Subbed as a new bimmer owner. Thanks for the information
hey Tara! I saw that you have style 230 wheels in the background. Are you keeping them or do you want to get rid of them? Great videos by the way!
I'm a dealer mechanic in a northern state. Any engine newer than 2015 we use 5w30, any 4 cylinder after 2015 or b series uses 5w20. 5w30 is still used for n55 and n63s.
I couldn’t find the 1 gallon at my local Walmart so I just bought 6 bottles of 1 quart. Is there a difference with the oil sorry this will be my first time doing an oil change on my 2006 325i:)
Have you changed transmission fluid in your car yet? I've just passed 100k and the service manual says I need to change auto transmission oil change and spark plugs. BMW dealer ( 2 separate guys) told me that I shouldn't do the oil change unless I feel something in the transmission. But 2 separate independent mechanics stressed me the importance of changing the transmission fluid. What do you think?
Hi Justin, its hard to get Castrol now because BMW is recommending Penzoll oil now, i am going to use Liqui Moli which is a oil made in Germany and is a High quality oil based on some of the reviews i have read.
I recommend you bizol green 5w40 or motul 8100 x-cess both motor oils are so good one Made in France and the other Made in Germany and meets the LL-01 specification for BMW I used both on my 2010 X3 and I have no problems 👍🏽
So glad I found your channel! I'm on the fence about getting a 07 Acura TL Type-S or a 2010 328i, been doing a ton of research on both cars and after finding your channel and seeing all the DIY videos you put up along with other informative videos, I think I'm gonna go with the 328 or 330. Been wanting a BMW for ever! (the TLS is a good looking car too though)
Snow Owl get the 330i.
I think either one would be good, but BMW has a much bigger online community (especially if you get a 3 Series). There are tons of DIY's for these cars between my channel, BMW Fanatic and many more. The N52 engine which is what I have in my 330xi is one of the most reliable engines that BMW made in recent years
That's one thing that pulled me to BMW. The huge online community and the fact that there much more common. For the Acura, it really was quite hard to find info on them. Very excited for the day when I can officially say I own one haha.
Now as for going through a dealer or buying private party, do you have a opinion over the other?
I had an '08 Acura TL Type-S w/ 6-speed manual for a year. It's a good car for sure, but it needed to lose 200lbs up front, and be rear-drive, both of which can't happen. Also, TL lacked personality.
I have a 2010 128i w/manual now, and LOVE it. That N52 motor has this turbine/electric motor-like smoothness, and the car feels dynamic, and responsive.
Get the 328i.
As to that oil leak you had....I bet you a dollar that you had the O-ring in the wrong spot on the oil filter housing....if it`s all the way up top, you will get a leak. It has to be down in that second groove in the housing to seal properly (look @ 3:20 on your video). I use Mann filters too, also the same Castrol synthetic, changed every 7500 miles.
“Give me a thumbs up if you like the video.” Gave you a like since I enjoyed it. Where you faked the dip stick. Literally fell for it 😂😂😂
I find Castrol just tastes better.
same lol
Curtis Engel 🤣🤣
Mobil 1 cured my blinkers
They currently offer pumpkin spice castrol trans fluid I can’t stop buying It
Nice video. Subscribed! Nice one there with the dipstick! I had to look twice.
But perhaps you could virtually extract the oil through your virtual dipstick tube :-)
I have both an A4 and a 328i and let me tell you the oil change on the A4 using a Mityvac extractor is so easy. No need to lift the car and I can extract the whole 4.6L. But the oil must be hot to be easily extracted.
BTW I use Castrol. Simply because it's easier for me to find on sale. CA$35 oil change (with filter) on the A4. CA$50 with filter on the 328i. $100 cheaper than the stealership.
Are you planning to change the transmission oil and the front / read differentials? I think the transfer case is totally sealed on this model. My 328i is still too young for that but I did it on the A4.
Keep on the good work!
So true. I use a vacuum oil extractor on my Q5 and with oil filter on the top. There is no jacking the car up or getting down on the ground anywhere in the process.. I love my e93 but it's a bitch to do an oil change. My main jack is not low enough to fit under the car so I need drive the 328 up on boards or sand bags to fit the jack under the front, then put it on jack stands and crawl underneath to catch the oil. Why couldn't bimmer engineers have left the plugged dipstick hole like Audi did. On the other hand, at least they left a little door underneath so you can access the drain plug. Seems obvious but lots of newer cars now require you to take off the whole bottom windguard pan.
I worked for Pennzoil for over 15 years, first as Regional Technical Service Manager based in Oil City, PA, then at the Regional Headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. I was promoted to National Technical Manager at the Houston, TX HQ. I then went on to be the Product Manager for Pennzoil’s heavy duty (diesel) engine oils. Bottom line - I can tell you with absolute certainty that Pennzoil is the best oil, backed up dynamometer testing as well as field testing. I know because I know the data.
Keep up the great vids. 2008 528i with 130K. Is Castrol 5-30 high mileage a good oil to use? Also, what do you think of STP oil filters?
Hi JUSTIN ... as happy New Owner of a bmw (2011 BMW 5 series 550i), I saw my oil level turn on, so I read the oil type instructions and bought 1qt of the “synthetic” high mileage 5w30. The ONLY problem is that I bought a MOBIL 1 instead of Castol. Should I be worried? I already put it in my engine.
Which Jack Stand do you use? Which Jack stand adapter for the e90 Jack points? Could you do a video on properly and safely jacking the car for service...like oil? Do you jack the front center and then put jack stands, etc. Great channel.
You can just pour the oil with a funnel when done into the 6quart oil bottle sold at the autoshop +1more quart that is needed to make sure you're good on a 2006 325i 6cyl (e90). No need to take your container with you. Just drop it off and go 👍
Great video as always. I usually shake the bottle of oil before it goes into my BMW because when I don’t, I noticed a powder substance at the bottom of the bottles. It is more noticeable when it’s in a yellow container like Pennzoil has which is what I use. I was told that stuff at the bottom are cleaning additives and protecting packs from the manufacture. What are your thoughts? Out of habit, I now shake it not stirred every oil change and when topping off.
Cheers!
OW-40 Pennzoil Platinum Euro with pure plus technology. GTL oil. 2017 340i B 58
You saw a minor drop-up of some of the formulation’s additives. Not to go too far into organic chemistry, the purer the base oils being used, the more “saturated “ the molecules oil are, making them less likely to break down and deteriorate. The amount of residue you see is negligible.
prefer Castrol 0-30 or 0-40. I did try Kendall 5-40 since it had the BMW LL 04 on it. It seem to be ok going back to Castrol. Nice vid. thanks
Shell has been chosen by BMW as their only recommended global supplier for aftermarket engine oils. Their previous supplier was Castrol. I've been told by a BMW mechanic that Pennzoil is the maker of Shell oils.
I switched to Pennzoil Platinum Euro SAE 5W-40 for my F30. Pennzoil is now the recommended choice by BMW.
Did this today on my e90 with a coolant change as well. My e90 must've wanted it's oil changed because as soon as I opened the filter housing cap it decided to leak EVERYWHERE that was a fun clean up job...
That happened to me once when I took the filter cap off before draining the oil. It was a big mess
noticed your using 0-40, i called my dealer and they recommend 5-30. i live in PA so similar weather conditions. does this work better for the engine as in noise or its just what has always been used when bought?
Pennzoil (Shell) Ultimate Platinum 5W/30. BMW switched to recommending this oil recently over the Castrol. Good video as usual Justin !!!
This is what I use, Pennzoil Platinum Euro L 5W/30. About $7/quart at Walmart.
Thanks!
Enzo Pianelli bmw uses moly in their race cars tho 🤔 ... I love me some shell gas 93v tho 🏃♂️
CaptainFabulous84 eww
How tight should the oil filter go, I found the blue dot on the plastic cover but can´t find the blue dot on the housing. Should i tighten it till the rubber seal gets totally cover.
Justin, Do you have a preference in regards to tool set brands for your BMW?
Good video. Liqui Moly Longtime 5w-30 year round every 7500 miles. 2011 528i / N52 engine.
one suggestion when you pour oil from bottle keep opening on upside that let oil come out easily without spilling. so you hold bottle exactly opposite way opening on upside and handle and otherbody down side
I use the exact same Castrol 0w-40 LL-01 or Pentosin 5w-30 LL-01. I'm performing a comparason between Castrol and Pentosin let you know my results as soon as Im done.
Are you done?
Great video!
I use Motul 8100 X-cess 5w-40 in my 335xi. Will switch to Red Line 5w-30 in the future, it's ester-based oil.
Always Mobil 1 with fram filter for my 120d.change every 10k.forget the 21k that the Car reset device suggests especially as had remap done.