Just watched the oil and filter change, on BMW 320i. Well done, good to see excellent engineering practice of cleaning and oil O ring seals and screw threads before re assembly. And not overtightening too! And running engine after to check for any oil leaks.
Great vid, helped me do my first oil + filter change on my E92! Only awkward part was loosening the oil filter cap, but using a pliers to tighten the filter wrench (same type as yours) allowed me to wiggle it free. Did them up somewhat gently afterwards, hoping it's easier next time!
Same engine car in my garage, n43 headache engine, I love it but it's so hard to maintenance, the low oil pressure, injection, nox , its an animal who eat sparks like a monster, but I love it .. I own a n53 too, beast
@@Grigorisk8gsxr1000I have previously read that the timing chain guides (which I think are plastic on this car) can break up and fall down partially blocking the oil pick up, which then causes low oil pressure. I could be very wrong and its only a theory based on what I've previously read about these cars. Might be worth exploring / considering.
@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 yes, I have read this too. when this happens, the chain loosens and you can move it from above with your finger. but mine is very tight and the engine works very well, that's the strange. Also many times the oil pressure valve does not work properly. first we will try to change it. and after that we'll see
Apart from the odd niggle ours has been great. It's never let us down and it hadnt cost that much in maintenance (I've had worse). I read horror stories about these cars after buying it which put me off but I'm glad I bought it. Also it's a great car to drive and handles great (though that may be because its M sport but not sure). Hooe that helps.
Alternator (£40 ebay) clutch (not fly wheel - LUK £160), injectors (all used Ebay about £80 all in), abs ring (£40 used drive shaft) and a battery. That's all I can remember off hand, certainly all the stuff of note anyway. All over about 4 to 5 years of ownership.
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 it's not a lot for 4 years of ownership. And my last question: How much was the mileage when you bought it and how much is it now?
Getting a squeaky/creaking noise from the steering wheel when I turn with the exact same car. Thought I might have a look at the power steering reservoir, only to find that it's nowhere to be seen? Where are they???
I actually can't remember it's been so long. I don't think I changed any of the o rings from memory and it worked perfectly for the rest of the time I owned the car. I might have just gotten lucky tho.
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 you changed them in this video haha, no worries I kept mine on. They seemed fine. Thnks for the video couldnt have done it without this
Personal choice I suppose. In this climate I thought 5w-30 was spot on and it meets the requirements. Never had any bother and been using it for years on both BMW's.
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 Mine have 170k still running strong. But since somme months on cold start i hear 1 sec rattle and then quiet. Im not shure if the stronger V3 will hurt more the chain guide plastics since it has more pressure on it..
Aye the guides are apparently prone to snapping. I think a rattle at cold start may be an indication of snapped guide but I'm not sure. I read that once they snap they fall into the sump and can cause low oil pressure issues by partially blocking the oil pick up from the sump. Involved enough job replacing the guides. Not one that I'd try at home myself!!
@@bigdeal87 You have 170k miles on N43!? Do you recon the plastic guides on the timing chain have broke and ended up in your oil pan? I have 125k and wondering whether to replace the timing. Sometime oil pressure light comes on above 3k revs.
I have 135k on mine. I think mine is still fine but then again I've never once gotten an oil pressure light on. If I got an oil pressure light I'd be suspecting chain guides. Can u get one of those inspection cameras down the oil filler cap hole to look at the guides to see if you can see and bits missing/ sharp edges were somethings broken off?
I DONE OIL CHANGE ON MY N43 HALF HOUR LATTER HAD A FUCKING ROD KNOCK NO ITS FUCKED SHOULD LEFT IT ALONE WAS MINT BEFORE HAND N43 ENGINE AS NIGHTMEARS AND BMW NEW THAT FROM THE START
Oh no that's terrible news. I was always afraid of the engine on mine giving up (timing chain guides / oil pressure etc) and that's partly why I got rid of it as I viewed it as a ticking time bomb. What's your next move with yours?
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Just watched the oil and filter change, on BMW 320i. Well done, good to see excellent engineering practice of cleaning and oil O ring seals and screw threads before re assembly. And not overtightening too! And running engine after to check for any oil leaks.
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Great vid, helped me do my first oil + filter change on my E92!
Only awkward part was loosening the oil filter cap, but using a pliers to tighten the filter wrench (same type as yours) allowed me to wiggle it free. Did them up somewhat gently afterwards, hoping it's easier next time!
Brilliant!! glad the video helped you out. Well done on ur work. Thanks for the positive feedback.
Thanks a lot, saved me time having to find that latch !
Wanted to add, 25Nm for both oil filter housing, and sump plug
No probs glad it helped. Thanks for the torque info too.
Love the video step by step and straight forward I feel confident of doing my own myself just need the tools lol
Thanks very much for the comment. Once you start doing it yourself you will never look back.
Same engine car in my garage, n43 headache engine, I love it but it's so hard to maintenance, the low oil pressure, injection, nox , its an animal who eat sparks like a monster, but I love it .. I own a n53 too, beast
Ha yes I agree it was high maintenance to keep the n43 but I liked it also while we had it.
Hi my 320 n43 indicate low oil pressure when his hot! If you know the issue pleases let me know! I'm just in searching
@@Grigorisk8gsxr1000I have previously read that the timing chain guides (which I think are plastic on this car) can break up and fall down partially blocking the oil pick up, which then causes low oil pressure. I could be very wrong and its only a theory based on what I've previously read about these cars. Might be worth exploring / considering.
@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 yes, I have read this too. when this happens, the chain loosens and you can move it from above with your finger. but mine is very tight and the engine works very well, that's the strange. Also many times the oil pressure valve does not work properly. first we will try to change it. and after that we'll see
@@Grigorisk8gsxr1000 best of luck with the repair and I hope you get it sorted.
Thanks, gonna do mine now
Fantastic video mate . I found more easy in the way you explain.
Just one question :
There is any problem if I don’t change the elastic bands ?
Haha
I have a e90 320i with N43 too. How has been its reliability in your ownership period?
Apart from the odd niggle ours has been great. It's never let us down and it hadnt cost that much in maintenance (I've had worse). I read horror stories about these cars after buying it which put me off but I'm glad I bought it. Also it's a great car to drive and handles great (though that may be because its M sport but not sure). Hooe that helps.
Ps think I've had it about 4 years or so now.
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 Very nice. I bought mine 6 months ago and it is great. Can you tell me what are the maintenance parts that you changed?
Alternator (£40 ebay) clutch (not fly wheel - LUK £160), injectors (all used Ebay about £80 all in), abs ring (£40 used drive shaft) and a battery. That's all I can remember off hand, certainly all the stuff of note anyway. All over about 4 to 5 years of ownership.
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 it's not a lot for 4 years of ownership. And my last question: How much was the mileage when you bought it and how much is it now?
thanks a lot, it helped :D
Ur welcome. Im glad it helped
Getting a squeaky/creaking noise from the steering wheel when I turn with the exact same car. Thought I might have a look at the power steering reservoir, only to find that it's nowhere to be seen? Where are they???
3 years late - electric steering possibly and squeek can be found under the rubber surrounding the knuckle where the driveshaft meets
@SMega better late than never though!!
do I have to replace o rings if mine look fine?
I actually can't remember it's been so long. I don't think I changed any of the o rings from memory and it worked perfectly for the rest of the time I owned the car. I might have just gotten lucky tho.
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 you changed them in this video haha, no worries I kept mine on. They seemed fine. Thnks for the video couldnt have done it without this
same car here :)
What oil did you use for your car?
Castrol 5w-30 c3
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 i am not sure if i should go with 0/5w30 or 0/5w40
Personal choice I suppose. In this climate I thought 5w-30 was spot on and it meets the requirements. Never had any bother and been using it for years on both BMW's.
Any problems with timing chain so far ?
So far none at all. 130k and counting and it still seems tight and ok. I never let it go more than about 9k between oil changes tho.
@@bumbleshufflesdiy5908 Mine have 170k still running strong. But since somme months on cold start i hear 1 sec rattle and then quiet. Im not shure if the stronger V3 will hurt more the chain guide plastics since it has more pressure on it..
Aye the guides are apparently prone to snapping. I think a rattle at cold start may be an indication of snapped guide but I'm not sure. I read that once they snap they fall into the sump and can cause low oil pressure issues by partially blocking the oil pick up from the sump. Involved enough job replacing the guides. Not one that I'd try at home myself!!
@@bigdeal87 You have 170k miles on N43!? Do you recon the plastic guides on the timing chain have broke and ended up in your oil pan?
I have 125k and wondering whether to replace the timing. Sometime oil pressure light comes on above 3k revs.
I have 135k on mine. I think mine is still fine but then again I've never once gotten an oil pressure light on. If I got an oil pressure light I'd be suspecting chain guides. Can u get one of those inspection cameras down the oil filler cap hole to look at the guides to see if you can see and bits missing/ sharp edges were somethings broken off?
I DONE OIL CHANGE ON MY N43 HALF HOUR LATTER HAD A FUCKING ROD KNOCK NO ITS FUCKED SHOULD LEFT IT ALONE WAS MINT BEFORE HAND N43 ENGINE AS NIGHTMEARS AND BMW NEW THAT FROM THE START
Oh no that's terrible news. I was always afraid of the engine on mine giving up (timing chain guides / oil pressure etc) and that's partly why I got rid of it as I viewed it as a ticking time bomb. What's your next move with yours?