I’ve reached out to you several times on several different platforms all to no avail. I know your busy and can’t get across to helping every single person, but if you did have time, I wanted to ask , I’m having an Evap issue on my E46. I’m getting P0441 and very occasionally I get P1250. My question is , if I have to smoke test the Evap system and check in the rear, where do I introduce the smoke from? How do I close/open valve manually to allow smoke through? Instead of it just coming out the vent . And could this issue be the cause of low fuel mileage ?? Also wanted to ask ya about my key, my key starts the car but the buttons don’t work at all! I’ve tried to to code them to the car and nothing, I know the FZV antenna is what sends the signal for the key fob. What would you suggest I do to go about getting the key to sync? Or how should I check the antenna? Or is it GM5? Thanks in advance
About to do my 1st ever oil change on my 325Ti Compact. Guess which video guide I'm going to use? Thanks for all your time and money saving videos down the years.
Great video for DIYers....I always clean ALL my BMW engine bays (as well as the Silverado) A clean engine seems to run cooler/better. However, mine cleaning only takes about 5 mins (LOL) I like Simple Green & garden hose, then a 5 min drive to evaporate the water. Has worked for 50+ years & at least 15 BMW's. Thanks for posting Jason & motivating others to "Clean it Up". Nothing worse than a dirty engine on a clean BMW. You can see this on any car dealer selling a used BMW or any make for that matter.
If you use liquid moly moly gen oil it has ceratech in it and is recommended not to use ceratech with that oil type. Also, a good fuel system cleaner for these cars since it’s direct injection, is dijectron from liquid moly.
I did an engine flush with DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide). It cleaned out a lot of crud. I've also seen people get good results with the Liqui Moly engine flush.
Bro, he is the real BMW E46 OG He helped for a LOT of BMW owners during the last 7-8 years, BMW forums praise him because of it. If he hadn't stop videos due to personal reasons he would have 3-400K subs now.
@@50sKid that’s awesome! Excited to see it. When I saw you got an e90 I decided I HAD to get one. Took me a while but I picked one up last month. Last week had a problem and alternator went out. Was nothing like on the e46 was absolutely horrible. Took forever in comparison. Would not recommend lol. Anyway. Nice to hear from you!
@@50sKid yeah definitely check it out. Turns out you have to remove the oil filter housing. Or remove/loosen the ac compressor up. I ended up just loosening the intake manifold, pulling it up. and squeezing it out that way but it really wasn’t fun.
I have an unrelated question...I saw your series on converting your e46 to a manual transmission from a few years ago, then watched a newer video about replacing an e46 steering angle sensor. That car had an automatic tranny (based on the lack of 2 pedals). Was that a different car, or did you convert back to a slushbox? Your videos have been very helpful in dealing with my 2003 330ci, but I feel sorry for you working in that postage stamp of a garage! I'm up near Sacramento and have a 4 car garage...still not big enough!
I think he switched it back to automatic, but we can wait to see if he responds.. I live in LA like him and just did the oil pan gasket in a similar postage stamp garage! No fun!!!
I did convert it back, yeah, because I got a job and had to sit in traffic every day so didn’t want a manual. But, I might convert it back to manual because I’m thinking about selling it soon. Make some room for the next project car
@@50sKidThanks for your reply... you need to move out of LA! Both my BMWs (e46 330ci and e30 325iC) have manual trannies as does my 93 Toyota pickup. My wife's Mazda is the only slushbox in the fleet, but she would replace it in a heartbeat with a manual e39 530i if we found a good one. Sacramento traffic is bad at times but not LA horrific. I went to high school in the early 70s in Orange County and moving north for college at UCD was the best move I ever made.
50 I am doing your transmission rebuild zf5hp19 oil pump bearing went on me threw a 2002 330ci in reverse and nailed it threw the bearing finished with it back in the car no oil in it now and I haven't tried it yet though have to put the I take back on driveshaft and and exhaust, was ready to put the driveshaft on but the center support was no good, they say not serviceable, I have the one with a bolt but can't get it to break a loose, in yesterday a truck shop said he would take a look at it, I hope he can break the bolt a loose.
N54 life. I watched your videos when I had a E46 and you made tones of videos. Got a E92 last December and now you have followed suit ❤
50skid is like a father to me when it come to e46 his videos are great 👍
Absolutley love that new intro my man!
That intro is insane I have been watching your older videos (since I have an M54 ) and was like let me check out some of his new stuff and WOW
Good video 50sKid keep up the good work man
I’ve reached out to you several times on several different platforms all to no avail. I know your busy and can’t get across to helping every single person, but if you did have time, I wanted to ask , I’m having an Evap issue on my E46. I’m getting P0441 and very occasionally I get P1250. My question is , if I have to smoke test the Evap system and check in the rear, where do I introduce the smoke from? How do I close/open valve manually to allow smoke through? Instead of it just coming out the vent . And could this issue be the cause of low fuel mileage ?? Also wanted to ask ya about my key, my key starts the car but the buttons don’t work at all! I’ve tried to to code them to the car and nothing, I know the FZV antenna is what sends the signal for the key fob. What would you suggest I do to go about getting the key to sync? Or how should I check the antenna? Or is it GM5? Thanks in advance
Hand held leaf blower works well for cleaning and drying if you use water.
About to do my 1st ever oil change on my 325Ti Compact. Guess which video guide I'm going to use?
Thanks for all your time and money saving videos down the years.
nice intro and weight loss my man
Keeping it clean makes it easier to find leaks and to work on.
I use Scrubbing Bubbles spray followed with Aerospace 303 Vinyl Protector.
Damn you lost a lot of weight! Looking good!
was going to say the same thing bro, wow
He’s lost so much to me compared to before that he almost looks sickly to me. The change has been drastic.
Cycling is the answer
Great video for DIYers....I always clean ALL my BMW engine bays (as well as the Silverado) A clean engine seems to run cooler/better. However, mine cleaning only takes about 5 mins (LOL) I like Simple Green & garden hose, then a 5 min drive to evaporate the water. Has worked for 50+ years & at least 15 BMW's. Thanks for posting Jason & motivating others to "Clean it Up". Nothing worse than a dirty engine on a clean BMW. You can see this on any car dealer selling a used BMW or any make for that matter.
Top job son👍 I bought a bottle of the Meguiar’s ultimate black to spruce up my Beemer’s engine bay 🤟
Did you ever use additives for the engine, like engine flush, friction reduction like Motorkote, Ceratec, 505CRO ?
If you use liquid moly moly gen oil it has ceratech in it and is recommended not to use ceratech with that oil type. Also, a good fuel system cleaner for these cars since it’s direct injection, is dijectron from liquid moly.
I did an engine flush with DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide). It cleaned out a lot of crud. I've also seen people get good results with the Liqui Moly engine flush.
505CRO should be next level stuff. Liquid Molly is very mild cleaner, does very little, if any
Never have. No experience with those. I just went ahead and rebuilt my engine lol
@@50sKid lol, it easier to clean it every 30k-40k, if the cleaner works, you never have to rebuild it
Nice video Jason! Love the new intro!
Mother's back to black is also a great product
Actually lasts longer than meguiars based on another test channel on UA-cam.
That degreaser won’t eat away rubber or wires?
Nah it doesn’t have any harsh solvents. It’s just industrial surfactants
I almost didn’t trust this video because I’m like, who the hell is this? 😭
It’s the goat
Bro, he is the real BMW E46 OG
He helped for a LOT of BMW owners during the last 7-8 years, BMW forums praise him because of it.
If he hadn't stop videos due to personal reasons he would have 3-400K subs now.
Do you plan on ever upgrading/tuning this car?
Absolutely and I’ve already started filming those videos. Out very soon!
@@50sKid that’s awesome! Excited to see it. When I saw you got an e90 I decided I HAD to get one. Took me a while but I picked one up last month. Last week had a problem and alternator went out. Was nothing like on the e46 was absolutely horrible. Took forever in comparison. Would not recommend lol. Anyway. Nice to hear from you!
@@jacobacheson4702 really? It doesn’t look like it would be that difficult. 🤔 I’ll have to look next time I’m under the hood.
@@50sKid yeah definitely check it out. Turns out you have to remove the oil filter housing. Or remove/loosen the ac compressor up. I ended up just loosening the intake manifold, pulling it up. and squeezing it out that way but it really wasn’t fun.
Dirt paste, is that a newfangled word for mud I'm not aware of?
I have an unrelated question...I saw your series on converting your e46 to a manual transmission from a few years ago, then watched a newer video about replacing an e46 steering angle sensor. That car had an automatic tranny (based on the lack of 2 pedals). Was that a different car, or did you convert back to a slushbox? Your videos have been very helpful in dealing with my 2003 330ci, but I feel sorry for you working in that postage stamp of a garage! I'm up near Sacramento and have a 4 car garage...still not big enough!
I think he switched it back to automatic, but we can wait to see if he responds.. I live in LA like him and just did the oil pan gasket in a similar postage stamp garage! No fun!!!
I did convert it back, yeah, because I got a job and had to sit in traffic every day so didn’t want a manual. But, I might convert it back to manual because I’m thinking about selling it soon. Make some room for the next project car
@@50sKidThanks for your reply... you need to move out of LA! Both my BMWs (e46 330ci and e30 325iC) have manual trannies as does my 93 Toyota pickup. My wife's Mazda is the only slushbox in the fleet, but she would replace it in a heartbeat with a manual e39 530i if we found a good one. Sacramento traffic is bad at times but not LA horrific. I went to high school in the early 70s in Orange County and moving north for college at UCD was the best move I ever made.
@@50sKid Oh do tell! What will the new project car be?
Good content
When he’s smart and good looking 😮😮😮
Looking great dude. Keep up the videos 👍
Hi, could you help check your email about the product sponsorship?
Losing some serious weight mate!
50 I am doing your transmission rebuild zf5hp19 oil pump bearing went on me threw a 2002 330ci in reverse and nailed it threw the bearing finished with it back in the car no oil in it now and I haven't tried it yet though have to put the I take back on driveshaft and and exhaust, was ready to put the driveshaft on but the center support was no good, they say not serviceable, I have the one with a bolt but can't get it to break a loose, in yesterday a truck shop said he would take a look at it, I hope he can break the bolt a loose.
You can get the bolt lose. I’ve done it-pretty easy. Good luck!
Shouldn't do this unless your selling the car...it can only do damage, no upside
Is this true?
What a plank
Look at his videos, guys a crackpot
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Your BMW is too new if you need to do this... I just clean the way when something need servicing or breaks up ;) Nice job, though.
Would water cleaning the engine cause any harm to the vehicle?
How do you get into all the nooks without using a forced wash?