Fantastic. Man I so appreciate your tutorials. It provides me with inspiration to do more. I purchased my F10 535D 2nd hand a few years ago and I am looking to start some basic maintenance. I did the rear brakes using UA-cam videos and was successful. A great saving of $1,500 dollars. Parts cost me $480 versus a quoted $2,300 (Aussie dollars) by my local BMW repairer. Total rip off. Anyway, I am sure we are all keen to learn more. Thanks for effort.
As always a great video, praise for your work. I also have the same f11 with the N57, and I use the G48 (G11) as a coolant, BMW uses it in all its models
Great video, didnt know about the dimming option for the mirror. Checking the oil level should be when the car is warmed up, that is atleast what I read in the manual.
Thanks bud. Good video for those who are not on the bmw scene or lack if knowledge in. Any chance you could do video clip of the inside trims features hidden compartments unless you've done one then any chance if a link. Happy motoring. Look forward top more videos.
hey mate great video as always. I have a 2014 x5 f15 with the exact same engine as your f11, ZF8HP transmission running about 60k km only. Recently i am experiencing some funny little vibration whenever i release the gas paddle during very low speed running in a parking lot or just before coming to a red light (when rpm drops to around idle range). Almost feels like in a manual car when the clutch engages the flywheel you have a bit of vibration or "kick" if you know what I mean... It is much more noticeable when the car has being running for a while than when it is cold. I wonder if it is the TC clutch? have you noticed anything like this? also down shifting when coasting is very noticeable too with a lot of engine breaking felling...hope you can give me some insights? by the way, ISTA shows no code what so ever....
My F07 has a re generation that kicks in when slowing or braking ....that feels like someone dropping the clutch on change down... But this is shown on the dashboard display as a blue meter...any help?
Great is see you back with another excellent, no waffle video. The 6 series F12, F13 and F06 (which is what I drive) are exactly the same as the 5 series. BTW, what happened to your oil catch can project?
Thanks Mark, yes I was keen to get going with a catch can. I worked out how I could do the install, but I wasn’t convinced it would work very well due to pipe-routing & can placement. I may still do it just as an experiment though.
I have a 530d F11 with the Dynamic handling and VDC package. I recently had a rear shock go and replaced with a genuine VDC damper, as pattern ones aren’t available. £600 with the bump stop and gaiter including fitting by my local garage. However I now have to get my car programmed to accept it, at a cost of £220 via an independent specialist to code it to the car. So all told it’s costing me £820 for one shock. It’s great to have the top spec suspension and it handles great, but OMG it’s at a cost😱
What you think about e39 520d facelift with m47 engine? i’m happy that nothing was broken with your car but i miss some videos repairing stay safe best regards 🤜
I think it’s worth upgrading my one because it’s ridiculously basic (being ex-plod) but it’s not essential for most people. However it really makes the driving experience a bit nicer if you’re keeping longterm 👍
No, you don’t really need one. As it turned out, after rebuilding the engine it just took 90% of the fluid using gravity. But even if it didn’t, you can do the BMW bleeding process I showed with the A/C unit + accelerator pedal which starts up the coolant pump to bleed the system. Just repeat & top up the fluid until full 👍
Fantastic video! I've been having some transmission problems with my F10 LCI, I am going to be doing a transmission filter and oil change, if that doesnt solve it ill change the torque converter and if that fails too, whole new tranmission unit with the same mechatronics. Dreading it as ill be doing it on the drive haha, wish me luck!
Nut Job Morning! Just out of curiosity, how did you manage to get the car high enough? And also how did you manage to put 2 rear axle stands? I can’t do it for the life of me 😂 it’s awkward because you only have 4 mounting points and I’m meant to lift it with a jack and put an axle stand in the same point? The only thing I can think of is to lift it from the rear differential?
I am looking at getting a 2016 520d m sport speck as my next mini cab. I remember a good couple of videos back when you replaced your air vent trim you was talking about fitting a bigger screen in the bash. Will you still be doing that I only ask as every 520d I have looked at has the small screen and when I do get one I will be upgrading to the large screen
I’ve put it on hold actually because I’ve been trying to watch my spending for a bit, but I would like to do it. I was planning to install an aftermarket Android based unit which is made for the F10/11 and adds a few nice features like Bluetooth, DAB, and Apple CarPlay 👍
Nut Job ok fella I will look forward to seeing more videos 👍 this covid19 has cocked me up big time I had my fiancé in place and was all sorted to look for one then that was it lock down the only one I did find was sold 😂😂
The proper way is by using ISTA. The way I did it was by opening/locking the car a few times, leaving it a few mins in between to let the canbus shutdown. When you unlock the car it powers everything up; you’ll hear the air compressor come on, the glow plugs warm up, and the fuel system primes itself - all before you’ve even got into the drivers seat! That’s what I did anyway, then the fuel is already at the HPFP and it won’t damage itself 👍
There are more reported snapped chains on the 2.0 but I think that’s because there’s more of them on the roads. It’s the same chain kit for either engine. I would change the chain before 150k miles definitely 👍
Hey, I also have a ex police F11. Does your rear glass hatch open at all or do you know if the police disable it and how to get it working again. Cheers mate
Hi there, yes my rear glass opens like it should do. Something which doesn’t work (& I haven’t been interested to investigate yet) is the retracting load cover. I think it’s supposed to retract upwards when you open the rear glass but mine doesn’t. I hardly ever use the glass hatch anyway if I’m honest 🤷♂️
It's to do with how the car manages the battery through it's life which is probably the reason you must register a new battery with the car each time you replace the old one. It's also rather awkward to access the battery terminals directly. Much easier to use the poles in the engine bay both for jump starting your BMW or using your BMW to start someone else's car
Where you been ????? Missed the videos glad to see your back mate
Great to see you back! Some top tips I wasn't aware of myself. Love the ending 🤣
All I keep seeing is your f11 screaming “CLEAN MEEEEEE” 😂
Fantastic. Man I so appreciate your tutorials. It provides me with inspiration to do more. I purchased my F10 535D 2nd hand a few years ago and I am looking to start some basic maintenance. I did the rear brakes using UA-cam videos and was successful. A great saving of $1,500 dollars. Parts cost me $480 versus a quoted $2,300 (Aussie dollars) by my local BMW repairer. Total rip off. Anyway, I am sure we are all keen to learn more. Thanks for effort.
I have just bought my first BMW and your video is easily one of the best I've seen. Ive subscribed - please keep making them
What type?
As always a great video, praise for your work. I also have the same f11 with the N57, and I use the G48 (G11) as a coolant, BMW uses it in all its models
A clearcut Nice informative video... Keep it up dude
Don't forget the F07, we are part of the F10/11 family!!
Oh yeah, sorry 😬
Thinking about buying a f11, really informative video, thanks
Thank you for the info. You did a great job! Thanks
Perfect no nonsense video - thanks!
Great video, didnt know about the dimming option for the mirror.
Checking the oil level should be when the car is warmed up, that is atleast what I read in the manual.
Hey mate, how are you ? Nice to see you back !
Thanks, Ive had my F10 3 years and didnt know about the mirror dimmer.
I was surprised too 😁
Thanks bud. Good video for those who are not on the bmw scene or lack if knowledge in.
Any chance you could do video clip of the inside trims features hidden compartments unless you've done one then any chance if a link.
Happy motoring.
Look forward top more videos.
Superb !
hello , maybe you can share info about tires what you can recomend ? :) maybe video about that
Hey, Thanks for the info in a nut shell. Can you also show how can we access to Fog lamps?
hey mate great video as always. I have a 2014 x5 f15 with the exact same engine as your f11, ZF8HP transmission running about 60k km only. Recently i am experiencing some funny little vibration whenever i release the gas paddle during very low speed running in a parking lot or just before coming to a red light (when rpm drops to around idle range). Almost feels like in a manual car when the clutch engages the flywheel you have a bit of vibration or "kick" if you know what I mean... It is much more noticeable when the car has being running for a while than when it is cold. I wonder if it is the TC clutch? have you noticed anything like this? also down shifting when coasting is very noticeable too with a lot of engine breaking felling...hope you can give me some insights? by the way, ISTA shows no code what so ever....
Check your diff mount bushes and doughnut bushes on the propshaft.
My F07 has a re generation that kicks in when slowing or braking ....that feels like someone dropping the clutch on change down...
But this is shown on the dashboard display as a blue meter...any help?
Great! Just purchased a 530d xD so thx alot!
Great is see you back with another excellent, no waffle video. The 6 series F12, F13 and F06 (which is what I drive) are exactly the same as the 5 series. BTW, what happened to your oil catch can project?
Thanks Mark, yes I was keen to get going with a catch can. I worked out how I could do the install, but I wasn’t convinced it would work very well due to pipe-routing & can placement. I may still do it just as an experiment though.
what happened when you jumped from the rear battery? I did it myself and it's been fine - wondering if I've been lucky? lol
Great vid... the end too 😂 Typical BMW things
Did you replace the gear oil?
I have a 530d F11 with the Dynamic handling and VDC package. I recently had a rear shock go and replaced with a genuine VDC damper, as pattern ones aren’t available. £600 with the bump stop and gaiter including fitting by my local garage. However I now have to get my car programmed to accept it, at a cost of £220 via an independent specialist to code it to the car. So all told it’s costing me £820 for one shock. It’s great to have the top spec suspension and it handles great, but OMG it’s at a cost😱
Ouch, that’s steep isn’t it.
Great comment & useful information for people to know though 👍
What you think about e39 520d facelift with m47 engine? i’m happy that nothing was broken with your car but i miss some videos repairing stay safe best regards 🤜
I know... it’s boring when there’s nothing to fix! 😂
Is it worth finding the pro nav and larger screen,or does yours do a decent job?
I think it’s worth upgrading my one because it’s ridiculously basic (being ex-plod) but it’s not essential for most people. However it really makes the driving experience a bit nicer if you’re keeping longterm 👍
hello, I have a question. when you refilled the antifreeze did you use a pressure bleeder?
No, you don’t really need one. As it turned out, after rebuilding the engine it just took 90% of the fluid using gravity. But even if it didn’t, you can do the BMW bleeding process I showed with the A/C unit + accelerator pedal which starts up the coolant pump to bleed the system. Just repeat & top up the fluid until full 👍
Best of mechanicker 👈👈👈👈👈👈
Fantastic video! I've been having some transmission problems with my F10 LCI, I am going to be doing a transmission filter and oil change, if that doesnt solve it ill change the torque converter and if that fails too, whole new tranmission unit with the same mechatronics. Dreading it as ill be doing it on the drive haha, wish me luck!
If you end up taking the transmission out then all I would say is be careful & take it slowly. Don’t risk injury or damage to the transmission 👍
And remember the Torque Converter has more than 4 bolts 👍😂
Nut Job Morning! Just out of curiosity, how did you manage to get the car high enough? And also how did you manage to put 2 rear axle stands? I can’t do it for the life of me 😂 it’s awkward because you only have 4 mounting points and I’m meant to lift it with a jack and put an axle stand in the same point? The only thing I can think of is to lift it from the rear differential?
Exactly 👍 I lifted the back end from underneath the diff 😊
Nice to see you back.
How's the Range Rover running these days?
It runs perfectly 👍 it’s been totally bulletproof since I’ve owned it. It certainly stepped up every time the BMW was broken!
I am looking at getting a 2016 520d m sport speck as my next mini cab. I remember a good couple of videos back when you replaced your air vent trim you was talking about fitting a bigger screen in the bash. Will you still be doing that I only ask as every 520d I have looked at has the small screen and when I do get one I will be upgrading to the large screen
I’ve put it on hold actually because I’ve been trying to watch my spending for a bit, but I would like to do it. I was planning to install an aftermarket Android based unit which is made for the F10/11 and adds a few nice features like Bluetooth, DAB, and Apple CarPlay 👍
Nut Job ok fella I will look forward to seeing more videos 👍 this covid19 has cocked me up big time I had my fiancé in place and was all sorted to look for one then that was it lock down the only one I did find was sold 😂😂
It’s a really strange time isn’t it 🤨
Nut Job most definitely it’s a bit like the film I am legend with Will Smith 😂😂
How do you prime fuel system if you change the fuel filter?
The proper way is by using ISTA. The way I did it was by opening/locking the car a few times, leaving it a few mins in between to let the canbus shutdown. When you unlock the car it powers everything up; you’ll hear the air compressor come on, the glow plugs warm up, and the fuel system primes itself - all before you’ve even got into the drivers seat! That’s what I did anyway, then the fuel is already at the HPFP and it won’t damage itself 👍
8:31 i never knew that shit:D please do the oil catch can video
3.0_2.0 BMW diesel is one better for reliability ie snapping chains ? Also would you know recommend time to change and cost ? thanks
There are more reported snapped chains on the 2.0 but I think that’s because there’s more of them on the roads. It’s the same chain kit for either engine. I would change the chain before 150k miles definitely 👍
@@Nut_Job. makes sense thank you
Where is the tow eye mate, i looking for this metal basta around the whole boot , but is look is not in the car.
Dimming mirror, brilliant.
Hey, I also have a ex police F11. Does your rear glass hatch open at all or do you know if the police disable it and how to get it working again. Cheers mate
Hi there, yes my rear glass opens like it should do. Something which doesn’t work (& I haven’t been interested to investigate yet) is the retracting load cover. I think it’s supposed to retract upwards when you open the rear glass but mine doesn’t. I hardly ever use the glass hatch anyway if I’m honest 🤷♂️
@@Nut_Job. yeah my load cover works when opening the boot but to half way, I'll see if I can find some more info on the glass hatch :) thanks!
Good summary thanks! Still got the Range Rover then?
Can’t bring myself to sell it 😉👍
Nice one mate hope you are OK.
What happened?
Will we see any RR vids ? If you want to find work to do and problems, pull the sill trims off and check the rear arches. Ask me how I know...
I’m too scared ... 😦
To answer your question, I’m thinking of doing the mechatronic seals & fixing the in-tank fuel gauge 👍
I didn't know that for the rear mirror 😳😅 hah thanks.
Top man do you have an email..you should own a garage your such a good mechanic. I would be happy leaving my car with you any day.
Why can't you jump start from the Battery???
It's to do with how the car manages the battery through it's life which is probably the reason you must register a new battery with the car each time you replace the old one. It's also rather awkward to access the battery terminals directly. Much easier to use the poles in the engine bay both for jump starting your BMW or using your BMW to start someone else's car
Broooo… please wash ur f11. Looks like 24/7 Offroad tour. :D
I wash my f11 1-2times in a week… my heart is bleeding if i saw this Offroad Vehicle. :D
Can you tell I hate washing cars? 😂
I’d gladly fix a car rather than wash it 🤪
I see you're still coverting that Range Rover..
I just love it 😊
German engineering eh
This F11 is a dirty naked dog.