GREAT video. Not drawn out with useless commentary or babbling and everything is shown well with the necessary added info. By far the best bmw 540 oil change vid on you tube
Thanks man. I actually have a list under the description to keep the editing part of the video to a minimum and just focus on the repair. If you find something that I'm missing on the description in regard to tools or anything else that could provide some value that would be great as well. But thanks for the feedback. I think I'll add something in the video to mention the tools in the description
Thats the copper washer for the drain plug. When you torque the drain plug the washer will sit in between the drain plug and the oil pan. Gives you a secured seal
Thanks man. Unfortunately BMW doesn't believe in dipsticks and there is no way to extract oil that I'm aware of. I do know that some dealers are implementing a mobile service so maybe there will be an alternative way to draining/extracting the oil. If I do come across something I'll see if I can get back to you. But as of now there are no dip sticks in the latest BMWs
How reliable would you guys consider this vehicle along with the frequency of unexpected and common issues/problems? I'm considering this because of it's luxury features, 4door practicality, prestige, and sportiness with the plan of possibly going stage 2 and keeping it for awhile. I plan on having an emergency maintenece budget set aside for mishaps around $3k-$5k. I know about coolant leaks/hoses coming off, but will this vehicle be a money pit?
Like I mentioned on another comment (i would recommend looking for it), this vehicle is definitely on the most reliable side and has surprised me in areas where other models kinda have the most frequent failures like water pumps and hoses. Of course there's no perfect car but definitely the more fun, elegant and reliable one. And as far as the maintenance budget I would recommend getting a maintenance plan that will cover your rotors, brake pads, and of course oil service and spark plugs.... the most costly maintenance repairs are brake pads and rotors.
Should be the same. The only difference that there might be is whether you have a RWD or an AWD. Depending on that you might have a different oil capacity. I would double check but as far as the location and tightening torque for drain plug and oil filter it should be the same.
Is it safe to extract oil through that top fill point? I want to add some engine cleaner before my next oil change Also, isn't there some kind of O ring you're supposed to put on the drain plug?
Never tried or heard of any one draining the oil from the top. I could be wrong though and there is a way to do that. I didn't show it but you're absolutely right. There's a copper washer that goes in between the drain plug and the oil pan. Make sure you remove the old one and have a new one ready to install. The oil filter we get always comes with a new one so make sure it's there when you get your oil filter.
Hi, I recognize that in 0:50. There is some wet spots on the right of the oil drain door. Do you have any idea what caused that? My 2018 540i RWD also has this issue. Wondering if you have any idea
Good observation. It could be oil spillage from the oil filter housing when removing the filter. It could also be from a coolant leaks but coolant will usually wet the whole under panel and turn whitish after it dries. Oil will be absorbed and leave that type of stain. I would just check to make sure there aren't any leaks on that side, if not then it's most likely just from removing the oil filter.
G30s are probably one of our more reliable models imo. Apart from a few coolant leaks which is common for any performance vehicle I haven't seen these break down. I only had one with engine failure due to engine tuning. I would skip the first G30 (2016) and look for a 2017-2019.
Thanks for the answer. I was told that official BMW workshop prefers 0W30, my mechanic suggests 5W40 (because of high mileage over 120 k Miles) Now You say 0W20.
0W-30 makes sense for high mileage vehicles but 0W-20 is the viscosity that the engine was designed for. Tbh we still use 0W-20 on vehicles around the 120k mile mark. I wouldn't use 5W-40 at all cuz now you're just going against the clearances of the engine and all the components that function off of the oil, mainly the VANOS units.
If you check under the hood you can find the viscosity for the vehicle in question. I would recommend this method to eliminate any confusion. Usually the sticker is at the very back of underneath the hood on the left or right side or it could also be in the very front. Hope this helps
Something the current owner can do if the plan is to eventually sell the vehicle is to keep a personal maintenance record of the work done with the date and a copy of the parts receipt attached to it. The next owner would have to do their own due diligence just like with any other purchase. No dealer/shop service history? Does the seller seem responsible enough? There's a risk in everything we do in life. We need to learn how to navigate it. To answer your question, you are somewhat correct, the next (potential) owner will not have service history if the reminder was properly or improperly reset and will have to make a choice of whether or not to purchase that vehicle.
GREAT video. Not drawn out with useless commentary or babbling and everything is shown well with the necessary added info. By far the best bmw 540 oil change vid on you tube
Thanks! Glad I didn't waste your time lol.
quick and precise instructions... love it 👍👍
Clear, short, and no babbling. Thanks.
No problem. And thank you for the feedback.
Appreciate this, not waiting 2 days to get a oil change lol got it done in like 20, 25 mins
Very nice!
Great video, just changed oil in my new 2019 g30 and everything was right on.
Glad it helped. Thanks for commenting and if you ever need a walkthrough of a repair you wanna take on just let me know...
@@ALLBMW awesome! thank you so much!
Great video Thanks for adding the socket sizes and the torque values
Keep ‘em coming
No problem! I got you. Working on how to provide more valuable content.
this is awesome, thanks so much for taking time to do it.
Thanks! Yeah no problem. Glad it helped
List of all the tools you need would be highly recommended when doing videos like this other than that perfect
Thanks man. I actually have a list under the description to keep the editing part of the video to a minimum and just focus on the repair. If you find something that I'm missing on the description in regard to tools or anything else that could provide some value that would be great as well. But thanks for the feedback. I think I'll add something in the video to mention the tools in the description
Nice, everything is clear 👌good job
Thanks for the feedback. Really do appreciate it
Perfect
Hey I notice the orange gasket that came with the filter, where does that go?
Thats the copper washer for the drain plug. When you torque the drain plug the washer will sit in between the drain plug and the oil pan. Gives you a secured seal
Thank you!
Not a problem!
Good video, helpful
Thanks. Glad it helped.
Great video! Just doing some pre-purchase research. I like that drain access underneath. Can oil be extracted through a dip stick tube?
Thanks man. Unfortunately BMW doesn't believe in dipsticks and there is no way to extract oil that I'm aware of. I do know that some dealers are implementing a mobile service so maybe there will be an alternative way to draining/extracting the oil. If I do come across something I'll see if I can get back to you. But as of now there are no dip sticks in the latest BMWs
Perfect 🙏
Thanks
How reliable would you guys consider this vehicle along with the frequency of unexpected and common issues/problems? I'm considering this because of it's luxury features, 4door practicality, prestige, and sportiness with the plan of possibly going stage 2 and keeping it for awhile. I plan on having an emergency maintenece budget set aside for mishaps around $3k-$5k. I know about coolant leaks/hoses coming off, but will this vehicle be a money pit?
Like I mentioned on another comment (i would recommend looking for it), this vehicle is definitely on the most reliable side and has surprised me in areas where other models kinda have the most frequent failures like water pumps and hoses. Of course there's no perfect car but definitely the more fun, elegant and reliable one. And as far as the maintenance budget I would recommend getting a maintenance plan that will cover your rotors, brake pads, and of course oil service and spark plugs.... the most costly maintenance repairs are brake pads and rotors.
I wonder if its the same for a 2018 540
Should be the same. The only difference that there might be is whether you have a RWD or an AWD. Depending on that you might have a different oil capacity. I would double check but as far as the location and tightening torque for drain plug and oil filter it should be the same.
@@ALLBMWthank you 🤝💯
Is it safe to extract oil through that top fill point? I want to add some engine cleaner before my next oil change
Also, isn't there some kind of O ring you're supposed to put on the drain plug?
Never tried or heard of any one draining the oil from the top. I could be wrong though and there is a way to do that.
I didn't show it but you're absolutely right. There's a copper washer that goes in between the drain plug and the oil pan. Make sure you remove the old one and have a new one ready to install. The oil filter we get always comes with a new one so make sure it's there when you get your oil filter.
Nice video
Thank you
Hope you enjoy this video and it helps out. Let me know what your thoughts are and if you have any suggestions, I would appreciate the feedback.
Hi, I recognize that in 0:50. There is some wet spots on the right of the oil drain door. Do you have any idea what caused that? My 2018 540i RWD also has this issue. Wondering if you have any idea
Good observation. It could be oil spillage from the oil filter housing when removing the filter. It could also be from a coolant leaks but coolant will usually wet the whole under panel and turn whitish after it dries. Oil will be absorbed and leave that type of stain. I would just check to make sure there aren't any leaks on that side, if not then it's most likely just from removing the oil filter.
Would you guys say this particular model bmw is good and reliable?
G30s are probably one of our more reliable models imo. Apart from a few coolant leaks which is common for any performance vehicle I haven't seen these break down. I only had one with engine failure due to engine tuning. I would skip the first G30 (2016) and look for a 2017-2019.
@@ALLBMW music to my ears sir, thank you
What kind of oil did you pour into?
These engines take 0W-20
Thanks for the answer. I was told that official BMW workshop prefers 0W30, my mechanic suggests 5W40 (because of high mileage over 120 k Miles)
Now You say 0W20.
0W-30 makes sense for high mileage vehicles but 0W-20 is the viscosity that the engine was designed for. Tbh we still use 0W-20 on vehicles around the 120k mile mark. I wouldn't use 5W-40 at all cuz now you're just going against the clearances of the engine and all the components that function off of the oil, mainly the VANOS units.
@@ALLBMWa 2017 540i is not designed for 0w20. That are the newest BMW. However you can drive 0w20. I would fill in a 0w40 or 5w40.
If you check under the hood you can find the viscosity for the vehicle in question. I would recommend this method to eliminate any confusion. Usually the sticker is at the very back of underneath the hood on the left or right side or it could also be in the very front. Hope this helps
Hello,
Which oil did you use ?
These engines take 0W-20.
What city are you located
Nice. So the next owner will not see any servicing history because you just reset it
Something the current owner can do if the plan is to eventually sell the vehicle is to keep a personal maintenance record of the work done with the date and a copy of the parts receipt attached to it. The next owner would have to do their own due diligence just like with any other purchase. No dealer/shop service history? Does the seller seem responsible enough? There's a risk in everything we do in life. We need to learn how to navigate it. To answer your question, you are somewhat correct, the next (potential) owner will not have service history if the reminder was properly or improperly reset and will have to make a choice of whether or not to purchase that vehicle.