just wanted to say thanks for this video, did an oil/filter change on my E91 today following this vid, apart from having to run out to buy a 36mm for my oil filter housing, all went smoothly following your steps, cheers dude
Very wise changing oil more frequently on these engines, due to the timing chain and less of a known problem with the Turbo, uses same oil in the end to lubricate both. Running a 2012 E91 (318d) changed on the dot every 8,000 miles or yearly, mileage is up to 140,000 miles now. Also, I ran a 2008 E81 (118d - same N47 engine) a few years ago, same routine with oil - took this up to 250,000 miles, oil is so important on these, and totally ignore the computer long life intervals. Running also a cheap runabout 2009(59) MINI 1.4, with known history with timing chain issues if you Google it, again these engines are very sensitive to oil changes (more the better and scrap long life intervals) mileage up to 150,000 miles, so must be doing something right. Good video mate 👍
Hi every thing you done well appart from the local oil ..its ok for untill 4000miles...better to put castrol on bmw you will get excellent performance with long life...easy to cover 12000 miles.. Thank you
The oil meets Bmw specifications, I think you are being a bit harsh saying its good for only 4000 miles, although Castrol oil is fantastic. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
That oil looks fine, they sell it at ECP. On a car over 10 years old does it really matter? The technology used in basic oils now would have been super high tech by the standards from 20 years ago for example. My car is 30 years old, and using topnof the range oil is a complete waste of money, the car does not care.
@@Solaar_Punk yes it does matter, the best thing on any car is to do regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil and filter, the other is cambelt changes are a must (where applicable). These engines can have timing chamge problems if left to run on dirty oil. If its a smokey old banger with two MOT'S left in it then no it dose not matter.
Hi mate any advice on how to fit back the dipstick tube back into the sump does the o ring push in a little or does it just sit on top to create the seem it seems quite hard to get the o ring to push into the hole BMW 320d n47 Cheers pal
Loved it, been working on cars for 35 years now. I drive a 2006 e90 320d. Mine failed the national test on rear upper control arms. Swapped them all out both sides rear top and bottom. Had to cut out to seized nuts /bolts to align the rear wheels coz of slip test. Got wheels tracked and inner tie rods replaced and aligned it and it past, now my problems are worse. It feels like it’s really tail happy, over taking the car wants to come round on me and moving back in it wants to swing the other way. Test gave the car a full bill of health yet it’s all over the place. Gettin a vibration in the column and steering wheel. At about 100kmh. Steering wheel is off center only two weeks on, it’s like one wheel is straight and fighting the other at speed. I hope it’s not the steering box. Does sound fimilior to you. HELP ME I LOVE MY E90
sounds like you have a combination of faults, definitely unlikely to be the steering rack, at a guess I would say rear camber adjustment might be incorrect, also the wheel balance on a front wheel could be out, this would cause vibration in the front wheel steering. at worse you have a loose bolt on the rear arms you have replaced, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
yes very similar, Link to 28mm socket, £4 amzn.to/3azRp01 Link to all tools and parts, www.amazon.co.uk/shop/aaanton11 Link to oil filter amzn.to/2w4atEP & oil, amzn.to/3dH10nH Link to engine oil £29 amzn.to/2Qmr6BS Link to oil drain pan £17 amzn.to/2FInQPg
Hi i have do service to my bmw 320d f30 it have same engine but im not sure how many liters of oil i have to put some say 5/5.2 liters or some say 5.5 So how many liters i have to put ? Thanks
You will have to dip as you go, start at 5litres, then run the engine, dip, top up as necessary, dip and run again, there is no perfect amount, Just do as I do in the video, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I am not a big fan of the remap on these, I have seen too many decat mods and maps, to then find running issues emission faults and smoke from exhaust, I would save the money and buy a 330d, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Good vid, couple questions, is the sump nut and filter in the same place on my e91 318d touring ? Also would you recommend an engine flush before the oil change, something to clean the internals up before dropping the oil ? Cheers
I am not a fan of engine flush, just good synthetic oil is all that's needed, this car is a 318 e91, so it is the same, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I’ve been using expensive oil in my Z3 for a fair while but with its age it is needing topping up more regularly and I’m not convinced using rip off oil is really doing much more than what the ECP oil would. How do you find the oil you used? Last just as long? I do a service every year so it doesn’t sit in their that long probably 8000-12000 miles dependent on the weather through out the year as it’s only a second car. Looking at getting a 3 series GT as a daily and would like to service that myself if it’s as simple as the zed which looks like it will be by this vid! Great straight forward instruction. Cheers!
I find that as long as the oil is fully synthetic and meets all manufacturers specifications you can't go wrong, you don't need to pay a fortune for the some quality oil, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for de good manual! I am looking for a 28mm socket but all I can find (looking for a set); mostly have 22, 24, 27, 30,...mm... Will a 27mm work also? Or is a 28mm really needed?
Great video, exactly what I was looking for, I replaced the oil of my e91 with complete success (and without doing any damage ...). Just one question: by any chance do you know what is the cable that is placed on the left of the bolt? It's here: ua-cam.com/video/SHBXR1cxtyc/v-deo.html I accidentally touched it and saw sparks (luckily I was using pliers with rubber handles). Thanks a lot.
remove the filter before refitting the plug, more oil will drain, also clean the filter housing and holder, why is your engine cover moving around like that?
At last someone who talks without all the ums and ahs and explains everything to perfection thanks Ray.
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Incredibly straight forward explanation - even fixed my rattling engine cover! thanks a lot mate
I hate a rattling engine cover, a simple fix makes your car sound like a new one, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
just wanted to say thanks for this video, did an oil/filter change on my E91 today following this vid, apart from having to run out to buy a 36mm for my oil filter housing, all went smoothly following your steps, cheers dude
Glad it helped, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I ain’t even done this yet and this video is so easy and genuine! Why isn’t every video like this
I don't know, mine are all like this, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
To the point video, no unnecessary steps, we need more of these on YT. Here, have an upvote
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Very wise changing oil more frequently on these engines, due to the timing chain and less of a known problem with the Turbo, uses same oil in the end to lubricate both.
Running a 2012 E91 (318d) changed on the dot every 8,000 miles or yearly, mileage is up to 140,000 miles now.
Also, I ran a 2008 E81 (118d - same N47 engine) a few years ago, same routine with oil - took this up to 250,000 miles, oil is so important on these, and totally ignore the computer long life intervals.
Running also a cheap runabout 2009(59) MINI 1.4, with known history with timing chain issues if you Google it, again these engines are very sensitive to oil changes (more the better and scrap long life intervals) mileage up to 150,000 miles, so must be doing something right.
Good video mate 👍
Thanks Dan for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Nice video, no blabbing like the yanks.
😂😂Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great easy to follow video. And thanks for showing the part numbers and oil type you used👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Really good video, helped me understand how to do the oil on my 320d - thanks mate!
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video with precise commentary and some good useful tips
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video - just what I need. Thank you for doing a simple video.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Extremely good video mate. Loads of love from India. Thank you.
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hope to see more of e90 maintenance videos.
Lovely. Thanks for that. Clear and straight forward. Top job!
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video. I wonder if it would be the same process for the 325d...
yes it is the same, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Do I need reset a oil in dashboard after changing oil in the engine ?
Yes its at the end of the video, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
how often should I do oil service on my bmw 1 series? is triple qx good oil?
I like to do mine once a year, or 10,000 miles, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video Anton, I've got an E90 and you've given me the confidence to try this myself. How do you dispose of the oil?
Your local council depot should take waste oil, thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 Yep, looked after I asked the question, thanks again.
Tip it down the drain.
Hi every thing you done well appart from the local oil ..its ok for untill 4000miles...better to put castrol on bmw you will get excellent performance with long life...easy to cover 12000 miles..
Thank you
The oil meets Bmw specifications, I think you are being a bit harsh saying its good for only 4000 miles, although Castrol oil is fantastic. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
That oil looks fine, they sell it at ECP. On a car over 10 years old does it really matter? The technology used in basic oils now would have been super high tech by the standards from 20 years ago for example. My car is 30 years old, and using topnof the range oil is a complete waste of money, the car does not care.
@@Solaar_Punk yes it does matter, the best thing on any car is to do regular oil and filter changes with a good quality oil and filter, the other is cambelt changes are a must (where applicable). These engines can have timing chamge problems if left to run on dirty oil. If its a smokey old banger with two MOT'S left in it then no it dose not matter.
Hi mate any advice on how to fit back the dipstick tube back into the sump does the o ring push in a little or does it just sit on top to create the seem it seems quite hard to get the o ring to push into the hole
BMW 320d n47
Cheers pal
it should push in, the o-ring might have swollen making it hard to insert, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video.. Great instructions.. oh and Up the Foxes 🦊 Thanks. now I can change the oil on my 320d. Top stuff. I’m a Leicester boy too.
Right on! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Been trying to get my sunk bolt off with a 17mm. Having no luck. Seems ridiculously tight
It may have been overtightened in the past, hope it comes out ok, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
have some weetabix first.
Thanks mate, get some idea in here.
No problem 👍Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Which side do need to go on the high curb to drain maximum old oil from the engine oil tank? Left or right?
level would be best😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
28mm socket
17mm socket
Oil filter - Fram
Insulation tape
5w30 oil 5.5litres synplus triplex
Sounds a Plan Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Very well done with this video. Really good directions. spot on ... thanks
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Does the gear knob vibrate on idle? As well as the engine which I like your fix, I’ll be doing that on my runners
the gear knob slightly vibrates not much, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video will do this on mine. Can I ask if you have had any of the notorious timing chain issues ?
The timing chain issues were on the earlier models, this one is on 150000 miles with no issues, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 is it possible a timing chain could last 180k miles before it fails?
great video thanks as i wasn’t sure what needs resetting etc sometimes but more clues up now
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Loved it, been working on cars for 35 years now. I drive a 2006 e90 320d. Mine failed the national test on rear upper control arms. Swapped them all out both sides rear top and bottom. Had to cut out to seized nuts /bolts to align the rear wheels coz of slip test. Got wheels tracked and inner tie rods replaced and aligned it and it past, now my problems are worse. It feels like it’s really tail happy, over taking the car wants to come round on me and moving back in it wants to swing the other way. Test gave the car a full bill of health yet it’s all over the place. Gettin a vibration in the column and steering wheel. At about 100kmh. Steering wheel is off center only two weeks on, it’s like one wheel is straight and fighting the other at speed. I hope it’s not the steering box. Does sound fimilior to you. HELP ME I LOVE MY E90
sounds like you have a combination of faults, definitely unlikely to be the steering rack, at a guess I would say rear camber adjustment might be incorrect, also the wheel balance on a front wheel could be out, this would cause vibration in the front wheel steering. at worse you have a loose bolt on the rear arms you have replaced, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hi mate I changed my oil an filter but the rubber seal that goes around the cap just squashed and sprung out once I tightened it up
must have puckered up a bit, remove and refit slowly, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
aaanton11 tried that mate just springs up every time does it matter if it’s not on?
Did you lubricate the seal with a smear of engine oil?
An excellent demo. Many thanks.
Glad you liked it!, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Nice one mate,no messin about!
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hiya great video, Would this be the same for my 55 plate 320D?
Also if it is what oil and how many litres would you suggest?
yes very similar, Link to 28mm socket, £4 amzn.to/3azRp01
Link to all tools and parts, www.amazon.co.uk/shop/aaanton11
Link to oil filter amzn.to/2w4atEP & oil, amzn.to/3dH10nH
Link to engine oil £29 amzn.to/2Qmr6BS
Link to oil drain pan £17 amzn.to/2FInQPg
@@aaanton11 thank you
Hi i have do service to my bmw 320d f30 it have same engine but im not sure how many liters of oil i have to put some say 5/5.2 liters or some say 5.5
So how many liters i have to put ?
Thanks
You will have to dip as you go, start at 5litres, then run the engine, dip, top up as necessary, dip and run again, there is no perfect amount, Just do as I do in the video, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Hi Mate is it worth it doing a remap on these? Or what can one do instead of remap to increase power....cheers
I am not a big fan of the remap on these, I have seen too many decat mods and maps, to then find running issues emission faults and smoke from exhaust, I would save the money and buy a 330d, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Good vid, couple questions, is the sump nut and filter in the same place on my e91 318d touring ? Also would you recommend an engine flush before the oil change, something to clean the internals up before dropping the oil ?
Cheers
I am not a fan of engine flush, just good synthetic oil is all that's needed, this car is a 318 e91, so it is the same, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 thanks for the reply, ordering my oil and filter tomorrow, cheers
Does it take time for the new oil to run through the engine as my car is abit jumpy after
no not normal, you must have another issue, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Mine doesn't have the 27mm plastic nut on it ??? Its just smooth ?? Any ideas ?
yours will be like this ua-cam.com/video/EZGkVWla8m8/v-deo.html Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 thankyou for taking the time to find the correct one mate .much appreciated. Regards Dean 👍🏻
whats that lug for ?
the one that drains the oil filter housing back into the sump? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I’ve been using expensive oil in my Z3 for a fair while but with its age it is needing topping up more regularly and I’m not convinced using rip off oil is really doing much more than what the ECP oil would. How do you find the oil you used? Last just as long? I do a service every year so it doesn’t sit in their that long probably 8000-12000 miles dependent on the weather through out the year as it’s only a second car. Looking at getting a 3 series GT as a daily and would like to service that myself if it’s as simple as the zed which looks like it will be by this vid! Great straight forward instruction. Cheers!
I find that as long as the oil is fully synthetic and meets all manufacturers specifications you can't go wrong, you don't need to pay a fortune for the some quality oil, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
320d 2008 automatic 7 litre oil? Or 6 litre pls
put 6 in then dip, add more if required, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Who makes that triple qx oil from euro car parts good vid mate
I believe its shell, I have run it for 50,000 miles with no issues, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Today I put 6 and a half liters on my 320D... looks like I made a mistake... Is it too bad?
just drain a bit out, do it when the engine is cold or you will burn your fingers 😂,Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Is this filter number the same for the 318d?
This is a 318d Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
My mechanic put 5.5 litres of oil into my 320d yesterday is that too much
Check the dip stick, you will see the level, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Is the 325d 2008, the same?
its very similar, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video! Thank you fella!
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
great job dude well made vid
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for de good manual! I am looking for a 28mm socket but all I can find (looking for a set); mostly have 22, 24, 27, 30,...mm... Will a 27mm work also? Or is a 28mm really needed?
I would buy the 28mm separately link, £4 amzn.to/3azRp01, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Top man, thanks pal 👍
No problem 👍 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video, very informative thanks
Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
that trick on the brackets using electrical tape doesnt work, cause it melts
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
How’s the car mate still going strong?
still no issues with the rear abs rings since spacing, all good 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video. Thanks mate
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great video, exactly what I was looking for, I replaced the oil of my e91 with complete success (and without doing any damage ...). Just one question: by any chance do you know what is the cable that is placed on the left of the bolt? It's here:
ua-cam.com/video/SHBXR1cxtyc/v-deo.html
I accidentally touched it and saw sparks (luckily I was using pliers with rubber handles). Thanks a lot.
Thats the starter motor power wire, you will be ok its a robust circuit, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Brilliant video buddy, thanks to you it was a piece of piss.. and the engine cover with the insolation tape, quality 👍
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
remove the filter before refitting the plug, more oil will drain, also clean the filter housing and holder, why is your engine cover moving around like that?
Thanks for the great comments and a great tip, the engine cover rubbers are worn but I do show a quick repair👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Good video matey, thank you,
Thanks for the great comments 👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Wrong...first think...you need open oil filter....will go more oil down...after put back bolt down...
Makes no difference in my opinion, but Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great stuff 👍🏼😷
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Great vid 🙏
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Good video
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Well done mate I'm going to do my one in the morning 👍
enjoy, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Pls take your watch off when taking that sump plug out!
😂 helps to lube the strap, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Nice 1
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Amazing thanks
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Super
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
ldoesn't ook the same as my 2008 320-d m sport
They are all very similar, some have a different size oil filter top, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Cheers
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
I just got rid of my engine cover. It sits in my room now.
😂 Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
You’ve got to be from Leicester 😂
I am Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
@@aaanton11 same. Looking at getting a 320d e91 in the next couple of months
😎👍
Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
Engine Oil For Petrol And Diesel WTF buahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaa
Times are changing, oils are fantastic now with many engine types, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠
amater
😂Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠