The N55 is a gem of an engine! Despite what you might hear from the n54 fan boys the n55 makes great RELIABLE POWER! I've had mine e90 n55 for almost 4 years and can honestly say its been a great vehicle! I've had a few things I've had to fix but there all the known/common problems you'll encounter! Best part is you can save a 💩💩💩 ton of money if you DIY verse taking to a shop to have it fixed! IMO the common problems that you'll experience while owning this car isn't something that you can't fix yourself! Especially with all the resources on line with a community of enthusiasts that will gladly help you solve any problems you might have! I highly recommend this platform to anyone that wants a reliable daily that can also make decent power!
Add tensioner pulley.....Very common. Changed my SERP belt at 60,000 and noticed the tensioner unit shaking side to side. Showed the video to my dealership tech and he said it needs to be changed. FCP and ECS has a good kit under $150 for everything you need. Tensioner with new bolt, drive belt, and idler pulley. Lastly, I have 72,000 on my N55 and along with 5000 mile oil changes, I routinely put in only 6.4 quarts or basically a tad less than 6.5 with the mindset that any possible overfilling will just add to the eventual OFHG, OPG, or VCG leak. Never had any low oil level messages and to date, zero oil leaks anywhere. And I constantly look for leaks using Liqui Moly Molygen and the supplied blue light.
2011 BMW 535i M-Sport n55 engine after 178k miles (95% highway miles) parts finally being replaced/fixed: * Valve cover + Valvetronic Actuator Seal + Engine Oil Filler cap Serpentine Belt + Belt Tensioner pulley + 2 Idle Pulleys Coolant Reservoir Expansion Tank Spark plugs Eldor Ignition Coils Engine Oil Filter Housing Gasket kit * Transmission Oil + Trans Oil Pan w/filter + Mechatronic Sealing Sleeve + Transmission support mount * Rear EDC Shocks Full Intake Valve Walnut Blasting cleaning + Intake Manifold Gaskets * Replaced all plastic to All Aluminum Intake Charge Pipes, Lower Charge Pipe + Intercooler to Upper Intake Charge Pipe * Bigger all Aluminum Turbo Intercooler GoFast Bits DV+ T9356 Diverter Both Engine Mounts Upper Coolant Hose + All Coolant O-Rings from coolant hoses Coolant Hose Aluminum Flange * High Pressure Fuel Pump + High Pressure Fuel sensor + Low Pressure Fuel sensor * 2x Vanos Solenoids Trunk Left & Right Tension Springs Front Windshield Cowl Cover Blower Housing Cover (easy fix) Bonus: Interior M-Performance Carbon Fiber Trim Panels All pure White LED lights LED Fog Lights 3D Maxpider Floor Mats Upgraded 10.23" HD Android 10 Touch Screen w/iDrive Full Speaker Upgrade to German ETON Hi-Fi Speakers + German Audio System Underseat Sub-woofers + BAVSOUND Revenant DSP 1300w Amp Like a Brand New car! * All work and fixes were professionally done by me with the proper tools and torque specifications! All parts have LIFETIME WARRANTY via FCPeuro...
Just wanted to say it’s extremely important to upgrade your charge pipe. Just picked up a 2016 435i with 25,000 miles. Did a stage one MHD tune and blew the charge pipe to my surprise. I did not think a stage one could do this to the pipe.
I have 86k miles. Tuned with bm3. So far ive changed typical wear and tear items and a couple other things and of course the charge pipe.. I’ve changed the oil and rotors/brakes. Only leak I changed was my ofhg and oil cooler gasket. Check your struts also. I might add coil overs because one of them has a slow leak.
As your beginning to track your car you should look into the N55 oil starvation issues. At higher cornering forces the engine can lose oil pressure and wear itself to quickly which will lead to a catastrophic failure whereby you’d probably need a new motor. As you didn’t mention it in this vid I thought I’d give you a heads up. I got my 230i around the same time you got this car and my car has treated me well too and wouldn’t want mine or anyone else’s taking a bad turn. Keep up the good work 👍🏾
that's a great point! i've heard that can be an issue with consistent track use since the M235 has a wet sump lubrication system. i'm gona look into it, thanks for the heads up!
I have a 2014 f30 335i Msport performance with 67,000 miles ( I bought it around 65,000 miles on it with the jb4 and couple engine mods) and the rod bearings went out and I had to get a new engine. The previous owner probably didn't know about oil starvation and the engine got fucked up.
My stock 2015 335i is just about to hit 63k miles and so far no issues at all. Just the usual basic maintenance. It's my daily driver with a 40 mile commute 5 days a week. Dunno if it's anything to do with it being a South Africa car since I've heard they've been more reliable then ones from Munich.
88k on my n55. Still runs great. Never any major repair. However My door lock actuator on my driver door went faulty causing the door to not open anymore from inside or out...$400 fix.. Just your luck with these cars
Lock actuator failures are a common problem on the e9x platform! There typically not brought up when discussing common issues you might encounter with these vehicles, even though they fail all the time! Luckily since these cars have aged now you can easily find parts for them all over the place! Your local auto salvage yards are the perfect place to find parts like this. I replaced mine for $20. Taking your vehicle to a shop to have something like this fixed is going to be straight robbery! There's no reason to pay someone to do this when its a fairly straight forward DIY! There's a ton of resources out there to help you if you don't know what to do!
Just picked up an F30 2014 335i M sport pack Estoril blue, am completely in love but want do Preventative first before putting a tune and a downpipe. Oil, filters, Spark plugs, ignition coils, Chargepipe. It has 53k miles. Feels very solid! Definitely could do with more sound! Any recommendations I appreciate it.
Hello! Thank you for good content! Just wonder, doesn't your open air filter take a lot of heat from the engine? You take pretty cold air from the air out side but isn't better to block heat from engine and put It in closed box? Congrats for the car It looks so nice Omar. Best regards Ben.
Mitchell Staley it’s true that both cars water pump fails a lot. The n55 is so much easier though on replacing it. Diy would probably take you less then 2 hours at max
Had both first and second problems haha CP blew when stock.. now on pure stage 1 and bm3 Stage 2, got the oil leak from the filter housing.. ohh and ive got my PS1 because my turbo blew 😔 (its a PWG)
Yo man - if your camera has any type of EIS (electronic image stabilization), I would recommend turning it off, or dialing it down if you're applying it in post processing. In some shots of your car you could see it compensating for shakes and turning your still car into jello. Just my 2¢. Keep up the work though!
Al this isn't a common engine issue, but the xdrive transfer cases seem to go bad pretty often. I had an issue where the car would shudder at high load low speed situations. After changing the "lifetime" transfer case oil, the issue was completely fixed.
2013 f30 with n55. My charge pipe lasted til 50k. Replaced with evolution racewerk. Also had oil gasket fail, covered under extended warranty. No other problem so far at 56k
@@SimplyCarThings Oh for other people's reference. The dealer wanted $1080 to replace the factory charge pipe. It was a free quote because I was hoping it was covered under extended warranty, which it wasn't. Aluminum aftermarket pipe was ~$300, a couple of hours of work, basic hand tools and a few scraped knuckles.
@@kathyy5903 I traded it in for 2018 X3 M40i last year. Only other issues I had in my 4 years of ownership of the 2013 335i were the charge pipe, oil gaskets, a deteriorated rubber trim at the base of the windshield and new battery, the later two I would consider normal wear and tear items.
@@gtsimmo1 nice good option.mine is 80k and did battery,valve cover gasket,fuel pump,charge pipe and came in the same time.not sure if I would have any issues down the road lol thanks for the info tho 👍🏼
I have bmw 535 stage 1 with 140k miles still running like new I did change ofhg, serpentine belt, transmission fluid, coolant flush, and valve cover gasket
I believe the 2014+ models have a stronger chargepipe. I have a 2015 335i xDrive that has been running a stage 2 93 octane bootmod3 tune with a catless downpipe for over a year now and my stock chargepipe is still fine. I drive it pretty hard every day too.
My 2015 N55 is at 66k. I've had it for a little over a year now and it's been nothing but a dream to own. Daily driver / still stock and its never failed me. Obviously there can be freak accidents but for the most part, we own amazing cars. Reliability was a big concern for me and I know the paradox of looking for reliability and a BMW but really the N55 doesn't get enough credit. If I hit 100k then thats a W in my books.
@@jayden56858 Okay, I'll play. How many reports can you find of people successfully taking a modern (2012+) Lexus north to 300K miles before failing? What components, if any, needed to be replaced?
N55 owner here, this scrub even doesn't know a 535 or 640i have n55s. I own a 535i. Only common issue is leaking oil housing filter gasket. Also any N55 owner knows open box air filters run like shit
I got an M235 2016 with 16k on it. If I do an intake and exhaust to it, do I need to tune it too?. I don’t like to beat on my cars. however I do want to make it a little louder and more powerful without getting crazy. What do you recommend?.
you should always get a tune if you're performing mods that will affect the flow characteristics of a turbocharged vehicle. In some vehicles the extra air cannot be metered properly on the factory tune and this can cause engine damage down the road.
perform the repairs prematurely. The issue is the gasket material itself, over time it will just get old and brittle and will allow for oil to get past it....no way around it. You can either fix it when it happens, or just do it before a leak occurs if you know that it will eventually leak.
Where to start 2013 535i: oil filter housing gasket leak, lower oil pan gasket leak, valve cover gasket leak, water pump, termostat, AC fan box actuator, AC compressor, turbo return line.
@kniaugaudiskis I would say around 65k. I love the car and I know BMW requires more work than their peers but the sticker prices per repair is ridiculous.
@@bengy082 I would look into an indy mechanic or DIY. The parts are $2k because that's what the dealership is quoting you but you can definitely get them for less. Id recommend looking for the parts at FCP Euro
question bros: My car (2015 335i M sport) had an issue yesterday when i was just cruising along the street and stop.. my car just literally died and error came on dash like "transmission error"kinda like that.. i did have a gas still like 25miles range before empty.. but after that i turned the car back on and it started and driving home really well and the car acted like nothing happened.. 🤦🏻♂️
@@SimplyCarThings I appreciate the insight. I enjoy your channel. I've thought about just going B58 but a rear mounted timing chain is a bit troubling.
mines 40k FBO running E30 tune, havent have any major problem yet, I beat on it everyday, only problem are dash sqeaks, and the tail lights harness gets corroded and burnout the whole assembly, but it's cover under warranty
My fd in the other hand have alot of problems, 2015 36k, valve cover gasket leak, oil housing gasket leak, waterpump, fan stop working and overheated, the coolant lines break and his car was stranded in the highway,
my 435i has oil in the coolant tank and a water pump code, no coolant in the engine, no coolant leak at all. also engine overheating message. wtf is going?
Bought 2014 335i at 57K Miles, before I hit current 62K miles. Coolant vent hose failed, coolant sprayed coolant allover. Dealer wanted $565 to fix. Ordered my OEM parts from different dealer and had friend do it. Then oil filter housing gasket, had oil dripping down to the belts and pulleys, warranty covered it.
I’m going to get one so far everyone says good things about it 2015 335 gt xdrive looking at it Saturday only problem Iv seen is diff leak from mot advisor
Yoo omar, now tell us about B58 reliability and longevity . Is it better than N55? I love BMW, but also love owning a long last engine without some major catastrophic issues, minimal 200k miles at Odometer before changing a new car.
Todd Priest I was also told not to change transmission fluid by bmw. Don’t believe this. I changed the atf twice and the transmission shifts better and quicker. The fluid was worn out.
My cousin's one does 230wkw and 520nm.. been driving it like a mad man daily and the car still hasn't complained for over 2 years since the downpipe chargepipe and turn by budler motorsport
My 435 is stage 2 but I’m afraid to comment about its reliability lol I’m far away from the car so it won’t hear me but I don’t wanna jinx myself. It’s been a great car though
I bought my m235i 6 weeks ago, and a few days ago on my I drive there was a notification about a drivetrain issue and full power is not available, I turned the car off and on again it went away, I floored the car after it and it didn't come back up. The next day I was driving casually and the notification came up again :/
hella-flush that happened to me couple weeks ago and it was my charpe pipe that blew! Ive also heard that notification pops up here and there forgot the reason for it but if your car drives fine now you shouldnt be worried
Sounds like the issue could be caused by a potential boost leak since your car is going into limp mode. I would check the chargepipe and search for any cracks. Also check where it connects to the intercooler.
Don't forget about the rod bearings it's a time bomb for them to go out and knock knock who's there New engine. My rods went out at 68,000 miles and had to get a new engine. I highly suggest changing your rod bearings before 70,000 miles it's expensive but you won't have to worry for a loooooooooooooooooooong time.
@@SimplyCarThings yeah man my rods went out it's a common issue with the f30 so if you are planning on putting more power to your car I highly suggest you upgrade your rod bearings.
C15 0001229684 did the radiator myself which was about £200/$210 in parts. To do the gaskets and water hoses the car had to go on a lift and luckily I had a friend who owns a garage so including parts and labour that cost me £600/$700 as the engine was pulled out to clean all the oil leaked everywhere.
@@SimplyCarThings I have the N55 engine and the w/p failed at 45k miles. AFIK, it is the same basic design as the N54. Heat and vibration kills the integrated electronics inside and these fail prematurely. That is probably why BMW moved back to mechanical design on the B58 engines.
Jesus bro have you ever picked up a wrench in your life? What about a set of weights? Highly doubt it based off the fact that you’re wearing a damn dress and yoga leggings
God this nigga outfit is horrible, a striped tutu with some big ass checkered clown shoes and some plain ass black pants, you can't get more boring than him 😂
@@GrimJaw I dont think so, but I cannot tell. I would assume this particular dealership would have fixed it before selling, but with all the tunes available, i dont know how to tell.
Alan Sosebee if I were you I’d replace the plastic charge pipe with a metal one they are not expensive! The charge pipe doesn’t usually bust unless the car has been modded and pushed hard. Best of luck going forward!
Michelle over heated bc the water pump failed and it put itself into limp mode so it wouldent damage the engine. i am now stage 2+ and a E85 mix program. i spun a rod bearing and it made a rod knock. i had factory rod bearings. i get the car back in 2 days so i’ll see how it drives. i’ve never had a single problem with the car since i got it at like 60k miles. only the water pump. it is recommended to change the oil filter housing gaskets to avoid oil leaking into the belt and making the belt slip causing the engine to eat the belt.
@@danteecheverry8968 thank you, do you think I'll be able to pull 200k miles out of a lci 535i with around 40k miles on it if I do 0 mods on it except change the filter housing gaskets, oil pan gasket, charge pipe, valve cover gasket, rear differential gasket, engine oil change every 6-7 miles and transmission oil change every 40-50 thousand miles and possibly a valve cleaning job due to direct injection carbon build up at around 100 thousand miles? Thank you if you take your time to respond
Michelle where are you buying the car from? an what year is it? if you want ur engine to not end up like mine i suggest you to change ur oil every 3k to 4k miles and always monitor ur oil level, because the main thing that ruins the engine is insufficient oil and old oil that wasn’t changed quick enough. other then that as long as you maintain the car and change the gaskets, if you preventively maitain the car it will treat you well if you if u treat the car well. you can easily surpass 200k especially if u drive it normal. these engines are infamous for “spinning rod bearings” even at 35 40k miles stock engines no mods. i had a freind that spun a bearing at 35k miles no modz. if you want the engine to last change the rod bearings as soon as you buy the car. if you have any questions about the car let me know. i’ve done a lot of reasearch about these cars.
The N55 is a gem of an engine! Despite what you might hear from the n54 fan boys the n55 makes great RELIABLE POWER! I've had mine e90 n55 for almost 4 years and can honestly say its been a great vehicle! I've had a few things I've had to fix but there all the known/common problems you'll encounter! Best part is you can save a 💩💩💩 ton of money if you DIY verse taking to a shop to have it fixed! IMO the common problems that you'll experience while owning this car isn't something that you can't fix yourself! Especially with all the resources on line with a community of enthusiasts that will gladly help you solve any problems you might have! I highly recommend this platform to anyone that wants a reliable daily that can also make decent power!
Add tensioner pulley.....Very common. Changed my SERP belt at 60,000 and noticed the tensioner unit shaking side to side. Showed the video to my dealership tech and he said it needs to be changed. FCP and ECS has a good kit under $150 for everything you need. Tensioner with new bolt, drive belt, and idler pulley.
Lastly, I have 72,000 on my N55 and along with 5000 mile oil changes, I routinely put in only 6.4 quarts or basically a tad less than 6.5 with the mindset that any possible overfilling will just add to the eventual OFHG, OPG, or VCG leak. Never had any low oil level messages and to date, zero oil leaks anywhere. And I constantly look for leaks using Liqui Moly Molygen and the supplied blue light.
2011 BMW 535i M-Sport n55 engine after 178k miles (95% highway miles) parts finally being replaced/fixed:
* Valve cover + Valvetronic Actuator Seal + Engine Oil Filler cap
Serpentine Belt + Belt Tensioner pulley + 2 Idle Pulleys
Coolant Reservoir Expansion Tank
Spark plugs
Eldor Ignition Coils
Engine Oil Filter Housing Gasket kit
* Transmission Oil + Trans Oil Pan w/filter + Mechatronic Sealing Sleeve + Transmission support mount
* Rear EDC Shocks
Full Intake Valve Walnut Blasting cleaning + Intake Manifold Gaskets
* Replaced all plastic to All Aluminum Intake Charge Pipes, Lower Charge Pipe + Intercooler to Upper Intake Charge Pipe
* Bigger all Aluminum Turbo Intercooler
GoFast Bits DV+ T9356 Diverter
Both Engine Mounts
Upper Coolant Hose + All Coolant O-Rings from coolant hoses
Coolant Hose Aluminum Flange
* High Pressure Fuel Pump + High Pressure Fuel sensor + Low Pressure Fuel sensor
* 2x Vanos Solenoids
Trunk Left & Right Tension Springs
Front Windshield Cowl Cover
Blower Housing Cover (easy fix)
Bonus:
Interior M-Performance Carbon Fiber Trim Panels
All pure White LED lights
LED Fog Lights
3D Maxpider Floor Mats
Upgraded 10.23" HD Android 10 Touch Screen w/iDrive
Full Speaker Upgrade to German ETON Hi-Fi Speakers + German Audio System Underseat Sub-woofers + BAVSOUND Revenant DSP 1300w Amp
Like a Brand New car!
* All work and fixes were professionally done by me with the proper tools and torque specifications! All parts have LIFETIME WARRANTY via FCPeuro...
Just wanted to say it’s extremely important to upgrade your charge pipe. Just picked up a 2016 435i with 25,000 miles. Did a stage one MHD tune and blew the charge pipe to my surprise. I did not think a stage one could do this to the pipe.
it can happen stock, but increasing boost pressure will just make it happen quicker.
Maintenance first then tune
Reliable 400 hp in a coupe is all I’d ever need
i know right! it's definitely possible nowadays
@@SimplyCarThings How much hp are you pushing now and what mods are you running?
kay poly I’m sure he’s over 400 he’s stage 2. I think if you big turbo these things can get 5 hundo
& RWD
@3:55 I think you meant drip onto the *serpentine belt, not timing belt... I know because mine got sucked into my engine on an N55
Your right, N54 and N55 are chain driven, I don't think they have a timing belt.
@@Saif0412 Yea, he just misspoke, he's talking about the accessory belt on the N55's. they can get sucked in when oil gets on them.
@@evenquote yes, my apologies lol i meant to say serpentine belt
I’ve seen that in the litter brother. MINI
75k on my 335i xdrive N55. So far has just needed an oil filter housing gasket.
awesome to hear man!
How much did that cost you?
Has the issue come back at all? Looking to buy a 335i at 80k and noticed oil leaking around OFHG. Thanks !
year?
I have 86k miles. Tuned with bm3. So far ive changed typical wear and tear items and a couple other things and of course the charge pipe.. I’ve changed the oil and rotors/brakes. Only leak I changed was my ofhg and oil cooler gasket. Check your struts also. I might add coil overs because one of them has a slow leak.
awesome to hear the car is holding up well. i'll keep an eye out for those struts!
Just got my M235i (2016 11k miles) checked at dealer and found oil pan gasket leak, fixed under warranty
As your beginning to track your car you should look into the N55 oil starvation issues. At higher cornering forces the engine can lose oil pressure and wear itself to quickly which will lead to a catastrophic failure whereby you’d probably need a new motor. As you didn’t mention it in this vid I thought I’d give you a heads up. I got my 230i around the same time you got this car and my car has treated me well too and wouldn’t want mine or anyone else’s taking a bad turn. Keep up the good work 👍🏾
that's a great point! i've heard that can be an issue with consistent track use since the M235 has a wet sump lubrication system. i'm gona look into it, thanks for the heads up!
@Riujinzero one of my friends told me to do this as well, i'll make sure to keep that in mind, thank you.
I have a 2014 f30 335i Msport performance with 67,000 miles ( I bought it around 65,000 miles on it with the jb4 and couple engine mods) and the rod bearings went out and I had to get a new engine. The previous owner probably didn't know about oil starvation and the engine got fucked up.
Jonny789321 damn bro that’s really unlucky. How’s the car running with the new motor? At least now you know for sure what’s under the hood.
@@ShogunsDojo its at the shop right now waiting for my engine to get here
My stock 2015 335i is just about to hit 63k miles and so far no issues at all. Just the usual basic maintenance. It's my daily driver with a 40 mile commute 5 days a week. Dunno if it's anything to do with it being a South Africa car since I've heard they've been more reliable then ones from Munich.
88k on my n55. Still runs great. Never any major repair.
However My door lock actuator on my driver door went faulty causing the door to not open anymore from inside or out...$400 fix..
Just your luck with these cars
good stuff man, yea my trunk actuator mechanism failed around 57k miles unfortunately lol
@@SimplyCarThings Had to reply back to you now. My trunk actuator has failed today!!! Is it an easy fix?
Lock actuator failures are a common problem on the e9x platform! There typically not brought up when discussing common issues you might encounter with these vehicles, even though they fail all the time! Luckily since these cars have aged now you can easily find parts for them all over the place! Your local auto salvage yards are the perfect place to find parts like this. I replaced mine for $20. Taking your vehicle to a shop to have something like this fixed is going to be straight robbery! There's no reason to pay someone to do this when its a fairly straight forward DIY! There's a ton of resources out there to help you if you don't know what to do!
Just picked up an F30 2014 335i M sport pack Estoril blue, am completely in love but want do Preventative first before putting a tune and a downpipe. Oil, filters, Spark plugs, ignition coils, Chargepipe. It has 53k miles. Feels very solid! Definitely could do with more sound! Any recommendations I appreciate it.
Muffler deletes really bring that N55 to life and can be done stealthily if you keep your stock tips!
@@seanlowe7443 just did one with PLM and it sounds very nice! Am very pleased with it!
Hello! Thank you for good content! Just wonder, doesn't your open air filter take a lot of heat from the engine? You take pretty cold air from the air out side but isn't better to block heat from engine and put It in closed box? Congrats for the car It looks so nice Omar. Best regards Ben.
With the n54 its been said that the water pump faliure is “not if but when” is the same saying true with the n55? It is supposedly an 8-10 hour job
Mitchell Staley it’s true that both cars water pump fails a lot. The n55 is so much easier though on replacing it. Diy would probably take you less then 2 hours at max
Had both first and second problems haha CP blew when stock.. now on pure stage 1 and bm3 Stage 2, got the oil leak from the filter housing.. ohh and ive got my PS1 because my turbo blew 😔 (its a PWG)
sounds like a wild ride man! hope that pure turbo is treating you well!
Yo man - if your camera has any type of EIS (electronic image stabilization), I would recommend turning it off, or dialing it down if you're applying it in post processing. In some shots of your car you could see it compensating for shakes and turning your still car into jello. Just my 2¢. Keep up the work though!
thank you man! yea i noticed that as well, i'll fix it for the next vids!
when you change to aluminum sounds smart how do u know which parts void warranty ?
Al this isn't a common engine issue, but the xdrive transfer cases seem to go bad pretty often. I had an issue where the car would shudder at high load low speed situations. After changing the "lifetime" transfer case oil, the issue was completely fixed.
good to note, thank you for sharing!
2013 f30 with n55. My charge pipe lasted til 50k. Replaced with evolution racewerk. Also had oil gasket fail, covered under extended warranty. No other problem so far at 56k
great to hear man! good stuff
@@SimplyCarThings Oh for other people's reference. The dealer wanted $1080 to replace the factory charge pipe. It was a free quote because I was hoping it was covered under extended warranty, which it wasn't. Aluminum aftermarket pipe was ~$300, a couple of hours of work, basic hand tools and a few scraped knuckles.
@@gtsimmo1 any issues since.I have 2012 f30 n55
@@kathyy5903 I traded it in for 2018 X3 M40i last year. Only other issues I had in my 4 years of ownership of the 2013 335i were the charge pipe, oil gaskets, a deteriorated rubber trim at the base of the windshield and new battery, the later two I would consider normal wear and tear items.
@@gtsimmo1 nice good option.mine is 80k and did battery,valve cover gasket,fuel pump,charge pipe and came in the same time.not sure if I would have any issues down the road lol thanks for the info tho 👍🏼
I have bmw 535 stage 1 with 140k miles still running like new I did change ofhg, serpentine belt, transmission fluid, coolant flush, and valve cover gasket
I believe the 2014+ models have a stronger chargepipe. I have a 2015 335i xDrive that has been running a stage 2 93 octane bootmod3 tune with a catless downpipe for over a year now and my stock chargepipe is still fine. I drive it pretty hard every day too.
yea i believe it, I never had an issue with mine as well! but i replaced it preventatively haha
Simply Car Things yeah it’s definitely a great idea to replace it before anything goes wrong!
how much hp are you pushing?
@@kay19833 im probly making around 360ish whp and a little over 400 to the motor.
@@SimplyCarThings $??
Hey, how much does the aluminum charge pipe cost approximately?
What suspension set up are you running? Any wheel spacers?
My 2015 N55 is at 66k. I've had it for a little over a year now and it's been nothing but a dream to own. Daily driver / still stock and its never failed me. Obviously there can be freak accidents but for the most part, we own amazing cars. Reliability was a big concern for me and I know the paradox of looking for reliability and a BMW but really the N55 doesn't get enough credit. If I hit 100k then thats a W in my books.
Too bad Lexus fail at over 300k
that's so awesome to hear man, I couldn't agree more! they're truly awesome and super fun cars
@@jayden56858 Okay, I'll play. How many reports can you find of people successfully taking a modern (2012+) Lexus north to 300K miles before failing? What components, if any, needed to be replaced?
Valve cover gasket was my main issue. Was still under warranty. Got it done for 50 bucks. But it costed 955.00
glad it was covered under warranty!
N55 owner here, this scrub even doesn't know a 535 or 640i have n55s. I own a 535i. Only common issue is leaking oil housing filter gasket. Also any N55 owner knows open box air filters run like shit
Thanks for making these videos. Appreciate you bringing awareness on this subject for the m235i
no problem! thanks for watching
@@SimplyCarThings Keep up the good work! You were one of the reasons that I made a car video myself
I got an M235 2016 with 16k on it. If I do an intake and exhaust to it, do I need to tune it too?. I don’t like to beat on my cars. however I do want to make it a little louder and more powerful without getting crazy. What do you recommend?.
you should always get a tune if you're performing mods that will affect the flow characteristics of a turbocharged vehicle. In some vehicles the extra air cannot be metered properly on the factory tune and this can cause engine damage down the road.
I’ve heard of rod bearing issues on the n55 early models do u have any idea of which models and was there a soloution provided ?
later versions has better rod bearings and aren't an issue, 2014 and 2015 models cleared this up.
Is there a way to prevent these oil valve leaks? Or to prevent them before they happen?
perform the repairs prematurely. The issue is the gasket material itself, over time it will just get old and brittle and will allow for oil to get past it....no way around it. You can either fix it when it happens, or just do it before a leak occurs if you know that it will eventually leak.
Where to start 2013 535i: oil filter housing gasket leak, lower oil pan gasket leak, valve cover gasket leak, water pump, termostat, AC fan box actuator, AC compressor, turbo return line.
@kniaugaudiskis 89k
@kniaugaudiskis I would say around 65k. I love the car and I know BMW requires more work than their peers but the sticker prices per repair is ridiculous.
valvetronic motor and eccentric shaft just went out on my 2013 3 series n55 got quoted 4 grand to fix at 63,000 miles. any idea how that went out?
4 grand to fix?? who did you go to? that's way overpriced
Simply Car Things some expensive dealership isn’t it 2grand in parts?
@@bengy082 I would look into an indy mechanic or DIY. The parts are $2k because that's what the dealership is quoting you but you can definitely get them for less. Id recommend looking for the parts at FCP Euro
Can you run an off the shelf tune from MHD and a JB4 at the same time?
Yes
question bros:
My car (2015 335i M sport) had an issue yesterday when i was just cruising along the street and stop.. my car just literally died and error came on dash like "transmission error"kinda like that.. i did have a gas still like 25miles range before empty.. but after that i turned the car back on and it started and driving home really well and the car acted like nothing happened.. 🤦🏻♂️
Your comment Is a year old. Did you discover what happened?
@@warcangel you comment is another year old,can I know what was the issue ?
@@kathyy5903your comment is also another year old, can i know what the issue was?
@@imdisturbeddd1625 yes sir which one buddy ?let me know I’ll be waiting
@@imdisturbeddd1625 ??? I’m waiting brother ???
As always Omar great video very informative have you changed your brake pads yet and what more mods are comming
I will be buying a 2013 135i for 2015 435i Gran Coupe cash soon. I've heard the N55 has rod bearing issues, is that true?
in earlier model years i've heard of it happening but it seems to be rare
@@SimplyCarThings I appreciate the insight. I enjoy your channel. I've thought about just going B58 but a rear mounted timing chain is a bit troubling.
got a 335i f30, Oil pan gasket failed at 50k miles. stock
hopefully you got it fixed!
Its just an oil leak lol
mines 40k FBO running E30 tune, havent have any major problem yet, I beat on it everyday, only problem are dash sqeaks, and the tail lights harness gets corroded and burnout the whole assembly, but it's cover under warranty
My fd in the other hand have alot of problems, 2015 36k, valve cover gasket leak, oil housing gasket leak, waterpump, fan stop working and overheated, the coolant lines break and his car was stranded in the highway,
that's great to hear man, glad its held up well
Does anyone know where I can get the charge pipe replaced in Southern California Or any trustworthy mechanics
SSR Performance in Orange County California! Just tell them you were sent by Simply Car Things and they'll hook it up :)
Thanks Omar I plan on getting a m235i pretty soon gotta prepare Accordingly 😃😃😃
my 435i has oil in the coolant tank and a water pump code, no coolant in the engine, no coolant leak at all. also engine overheating message. wtf is going?
thought it was a head gasket but engine looks clean
Bought 2014 335i at 57K Miles, before I hit current 62K miles. Coolant vent hose failed, coolant sprayed coolant allover. Dealer wanted $565 to fix. Ordered my OEM parts from different dealer and had friend do it. Then oil filter housing gasket, had oil dripping down to the belts and pulleys, warranty covered it.
I’m going to get one so far everyone says good things about it 2015 335 gt xdrive looking at it Saturday only problem Iv seen is diff leak from mot advisor
More n55 content !!!
coming right up!
Would you recommend this for a daily ?
Oh definitely! Great platform to daily
Yoo omar, now tell us about B58 reliability and longevity . Is it better than N55?
I love BMW, but also love owning a long last engine without some major catastrophic issues, minimal 200k miles at Odometer before changing a new car.
B58 is great engine. But its Not long enough in the Market to tell how good it really is. But for now it seems Very good
yep it's a fantastic engine so far but only time will tell about its long term durability
i tought the M135i 2012 also had the N55 in it, m i right?
it does
yea it does
Great video. I suppose the way to look at it is, that engine couldn't have been too bad if they put it in the M2?
Transmission Oil flush/change does not hurt every 60k
100% agreed
I was told by bmw not to touch the trans.. ?
Todd Priest I was also told not to change transmission fluid by bmw. Don’t believe this. I changed the atf twice and the transmission shifts better and quicker. The fluid was worn out.
Dustin Stevens good to know. I wonder why there so big on saying no? With previous cars I did usually by 60-70k
@@dustinstevens9964 i've heard that as well, good stuff to know!
My cousin's one does 230wkw and 520nm.. been driving it like a mad man daily and the car still hasn't complained for over 2 years since the downpipe chargepipe and turn by budler motorsport
My 435 is stage 2 but I’m afraid to comment about its reliability lol I’m far away from the car so it won’t hear me but I don’t wanna jinx myself. It’s been a great car though
I bought my m235i 6 weeks ago, and a few days ago on my I drive there was a notification about a drivetrain issue and full power is not available, I turned the car off and on again it went away, I floored the car after it and it didn't come back up. The next day I was driving casually and the notification came up again :/
hella-flush that happened to me couple weeks ago and it was my charpe pipe that blew! Ive also heard that notification pops up here and there forgot the reason for it but if your car drives fine now you shouldnt be worried
Happened to me then I blew my turbo
Sounds like the issue could be caused by a potential boost leak since your car is going into limp mode. I would check the chargepipe and search for any cracks. Also check where it connects to the intercooler.
Great job on this video bro !
thanks brotha! appreciate it!
Not a single dislike! Keep being the arrowhead for n55 content!
thanks man! will do!!
Did you ever pass the Corvette?
yes, i did
Ayy
Wow you hit all 3 major issues with the N55.
i tried my best to be accurate haha
Very informative thanks for the facts bro
appreciate that a lot man, thank you!!
Let’s not forget the coolant vent/return hose that likes to break off and spill coolant all over the engine bay😕
sounds sketchy who do u bring ur car to?
Don't forget about the rod bearings it's a time bomb for them to go out and knock knock who's there New engine. My rods went out at 68,000 miles and had to get a new engine. I highly suggest changing your rod bearings before 70,000 miles it's expensive but you won't have to worry for a loooooooooooooooooooong time.
Rod bearings on the N55? I haven't heard of that being a regular issue for many people tbh.
@@SimplyCarThings yeah man my rods went out it's a common issue with the f30 so if you are planning on putting more power to your car I highly suggest you upgrade your rod bearings.
@@SimplyCarThings Rods went out on my n55 aswell. My dealer said they've been seeing more and more coming in due to rod knock. Its certainly a issue
My 335 after one months ownership needed all gaskets, radiator and water hoses changed lol
How much did that run you?
C15 0001229684 did the radiator myself which was about £200/$210 in parts. To do the gaskets and water hoses the car had to go on a lift and luckily I had a friend who owns a garage so including parts and labour that cost me £600/$700 as the engine was pulled out to clean all the oil leaked everywhere.
@@amilasath9004 oof; I dont have any friends who like cars, let alone own a lift LOL
C15 0001229684 haha same here, I recommend facebook. (Local gatherings and meets)
Amila sath how many miles did your 335 have?
Were you been at
i've been making videos, but i think they stopped showing up in a lot of people's feeds smh
IMHO, the most common issue is the water pump. Charge pump yes but if not overboosted stock one usually lasts for a while.
yea that's a good point, on the newer F-Series cars the water pump issue seems to be fixed however
@@SimplyCarThings I have the N55 engine and the w/p failed at 45k miles. AFIK, it is the same basic design as the N54. Heat and vibration kills the integrated electronics inside and these fail prematurely. That is probably why BMW moved back to mechanical design on the B58 engines.
Just spent 4k fixing broken vanos gears on my n55 from a sheared head bolt.
My valve cover gasket went at 40k miles. 2013 335i. About 3 months after I tuned it.
dang, that didn't last very long!
Awesome video man. You are easy to listen to as well
You forgot the exhaust actuator rattle
i wouldn't really consider it an issue tho, more of a nuisance
Does the m2 have these issues as well?
yea i'd say the M2 would have these issues as well.
my cousin only had water pump issues in this car. other than that nothing so far but its a pretty baby'd car with low miles so it makes sense.
They’re very solid engine overall 👍🏼
why does BMW use so much plastic.....it pisses me off
it's unfortunate but it's mainly for cost saving reasons
M2 uses the exact same charge pipe believe or not lol
Timing belt.
My N55 EWG wastegate failed in warranty at about 35k miles.
My charge pipe blew at 10k miles i was pissed lol
lol that's so early!
@@SimplyCarThings i know😂 on stock boost too
Jesus bro have you ever picked up a wrench in your life? What about a set of weights? Highly doubt it based off the fact that you’re wearing a damn dress and yoga leggings
This is a troll comment for all you triggered nerds. This is my personal friend before you get offended
*who is triggered tho*
Im so triggered. Grr
🤣🤣🤣 Yeo
God this nigga outfit is horrible, a striped tutu with some big ass checkered clown shoes and some plain ass black pants, you can't get more boring than him 😂
Dude congrats on the new car! I just realized haha.
thanks man! i've had it since early January haha
@@SimplyCarThings love it man! I just picked up an F32 435, I am excited to see what you will do to N55 and steal some ideas!
@@eurodynamics9476 congrats man thats awesome! yea make sure to follow along haha!
When you get a bmw and you can't afford the gym membership anymore.
Lmao
*whatt are u wearing*
Bring Money With
Brake leak , head gasket leak , other then that been a good car lol
Nice
thank you
The most common issue is that its not a master race n54!!! :D
Just subscribed yo. You seem like a really cool dude.
ayy, thanks brotha! welcome to the channel!!
Bring My Wallet= BMW
Bought an M235i last week with 22k miles. Pulled out of the dealership and the charge pipe busted. Luckily under warranty.
Was it previously tuned?
@@GrimJaw I dont think so, but I cannot tell. I would assume this particular dealership would have fixed it before selling, but with all the tunes available, i dont know how to tell.
Alan Sosebee if I were you I’d replace the plastic charge pipe with a metal one they are not expensive! The charge pipe doesn’t usually bust unless the car has been modded and pushed hard. Best of luck going forward!
@@GrimJaw I plan to, thanks man :)
my coolant lines have exploded twice already
damn man that's unfortunate!
Ive had my 2011 bmw 535i xdrive for about 80k...still havent changed any gaskets lol thank god knock on wood
At 145k now
Still no issues?
Michelle over heated bc the water pump failed and it put itself into limp mode so it wouldent damage the engine. i am now stage 2+ and a E85 mix program. i spun a rod bearing and it made a rod knock. i had factory rod bearings. i get the car back in 2 days so i’ll see how it drives. i’ve never had a single problem with the car since i got it at like 60k miles. only the water pump. it is recommended to change the oil filter housing gaskets to avoid oil leaking into the belt and making the belt slip causing the engine to eat the belt.
@@danteecheverry8968 thank you, do you think I'll be able to pull 200k miles out of a lci 535i with around 40k miles on it if I do 0 mods on it except change the filter housing gaskets, oil pan gasket, charge pipe, valve cover gasket, rear differential gasket, engine oil change every 6-7 miles and transmission oil change every 40-50 thousand miles and possibly a valve cleaning job due to direct injection carbon build up at around 100 thousand miles? Thank you if you take your time to respond
Michelle where are you buying the car from? an what year is it? if you want ur engine to not end up like mine i suggest you to change ur oil every 3k to 4k miles and always monitor ur oil level, because the main thing that ruins the engine is insufficient oil and old oil that wasn’t changed quick enough. other then that as long as you maintain the car and change the gaskets, if you preventively maitain the car it will treat you well if you if u treat the car well. you can easily surpass 200k especially if u drive it normal. these engines are infamous for “spinning rod bearings” even at 35 40k miles stock engines no mods. i had a freind that spun a bearing at 35k miles no modz. if you want the engine to last change the rod bearings as soon as you buy the car. if you have any questions about the car let me know. i’ve done a lot of reasearch about these cars.
Nowadays bmws and Mercedes are built like tanks.
I would agree with this statement
BMW’s & Mercedes Benzes are tanks!
Skinny jeans and baggy T-shirt, did you saw yourself in the mirror? You look funny!
Fuck you!!!
Who cares?
You mean who cares about ur comment?
Bmw please stop using cheap plastic 😑
BMW=BIG.MONEY.WASTER.
BMW = Big Money Waster
jaime break my wallet
As with any car you don’t buy it if you can’t afford it.
I just wonder why a Lexus fan boy is watching BMW videos on YT
Bootymanwagon
SpoonTeggy 🤣💯🤘🏻