The extra steps taken to clean everything real well and being extra careful to make a good sealing surface separates a mechanic from a part swapper. Well done
Totally agree Mel, I can't speak too highly about the Car Ninja ! As for putting oil down the drain, moloono1, ... I think you'll find that it's going through a separator, through a filter, then into a storage tank, for taking to a recycling plant.
Especially he bit where he claimed to have fixed a BMW..... He had no clue until Jon told him what the issue was. But kudos for seeking help from a BMW expert.
Do Not let the trolls get under your skin Ninja, we know that you are good at your work, and for the trolls if they dont like it don't watch it. We are plenty that Love your videos across the world. THUMBS UP TO CAR NINJA.👍
It always makes me laugh when the keyboard warriors tell people that have been doing the job for years, what they should, or should not be doing, simply because they read about it on the internet, or saw it on UA-cam. 🤣🤣
Why aren't the keyboard commandos running their own repair shops? I've been wrenching for almost 40 years and I learn new things from people like Car Ninja, Car Wizard, Eric O, Ivan at PHAD, John Ross, etc.
Honestly, Ninja, you and the Wizard have no need to defend yourselves. I think your knowledge and experience speak for the both of you. I'd just ignore the critics.
Because there is always someone that thinks they know better than a professional and it makes them feel better when they belittle someone else. (aka keyboard mechanic)
@@SuperJupiter33 Sarah is a little too hyper active for someone who thinks Ninja is calming...Car Wizard is obv the next choice for calming, and check out South Main Auto Repair LLC YT channel...Another soothing auto repair channel...
I agree there is something about this guy that's amazing. I'm kinda blushing watching the video bc I have no interest in car work. I think I'm just watching him use his hands.
How can anyone question the work these guys do.... the level of professionalism and pride they show in the work shows you don't build a top quality business like he has by doing crappy work
Most people just don't know...a good mechanic does not want anything to do with a BMW, people who can work on BMW's successfully are truly exceptional, and this is no secrete either cuz they are respected.
Glad to see a pro doing the intake manifold trick to get to that last OFHG fastener Johnny. Did this on our N55 X1 a month ago as the local dealer wanted $1200 to do the job: yes its a bit of labor but its not *that* much labor. Still SMH over how bad of a design this is that every 6cyl BMW will have this happen inside of 100K (or 75K...or 50K). We are auto-masochists. Keep the videos coming: gives us shade tree mechanics something to aspire to watching you :)
@@stephencurry8552 Tbh you ain't wrong on that. Some of the most idiotic comments I've read have always been from people like that. And agree BMWs are what I started to learn on they aren't that difficult. Just different than what most people are used to. Case in point people like Scotty Kilmer who talks shit out of their ass on BMWs because they aren't competent enough to work on them and blame it on the car.
Because of hoovies garage I love how humble and nice you r and also car wizard. I REALLY WISH WE HAD HONEST TECHNICIANS LIKE YOU GUYS IN DA MASSACHUSETTS AREA. LOVE THAT U TELL DETAILS ON UR WORK
I’m glad I found this channel. There was a time when I was thinking about buying a well depreciated BMW or Mercedes but not anymore. The things that break and the difficulty and cost of doing the repairs will keep me driving what I know how to fix.
You absolutley DO know what your doing, and share your skills and knowledge so eliquently! It's a privelidge to watch you and the Team Johnny! Thank you :)
I really think Jonni is a nice guy who knows what he's doing. I would love if I had such a workshop nearby. Thanks for another great video, I think it's cool to see what's actually being done on the car instead of watching before and after a repair. Keep up the good work Jonni 👍
There is something oddly satisfying about watching filthy parts get cleaned up in a parts washer. How about a whole video with just parts getting cleaned, who's with me!? No one?! Okay, I'll show myself out
@@moloono1 which drain are you talking about dude? If it's the one at the bottom of the parts washer it goes into a drum to be filtered and reused. No fishy's are being killed, don't you worry.
Nice video Jonny, I like your attention to detail, cleaning the dirty parts in the parts cleaner before you put them back on the car, take care Mate all the best from Scotland.
Jonny bleeding for his love of keeping Euros on the road! DIY BMW owners have all done one of these it seems. Still nice to see how it's done in a shop. Thanks for the video.
You are a champion among UA-camr mechanics. And I swapped the engine of my Volvo 142 on my parking space, with the help of a crane from a truck, I was doing for a living.
Hello Car Ninja. I love your channel. Your knowledge about BMW's is amazing and I love watching you wrench on them. I've been a BMW fan for decades. I was surprised to see you using a Scotch Brite pad on that oil filter housing gasket surface. GM has a TSB warning against using abrasive pads on/around engines. Apparently, the aluminum oxide abrasive grit comes off, gets in the oil and can cause premature bearing wear/failure ( it is too fine to get caught by the oil filter). There is also a theory that BMW bearing failures are exacerbated by dirt entering the "clean side" oil passages when changing the oil filter housing gasket. Take it for what it's worth... just an FYI for you. If you want to read the bulletin, search for: "00-06-01-012F" Keep up the good work. It's nice to see someone who isn't afraid to work on the "Ultimate Driving Machine".
Car Ninja, You will always have the 'Know All' So just ignore them as it's not worth even responding to their criticism. We know and can see you are an expert technician on German cars,especially BMW. Love your work ethic and video's.🇬🇧
Off-topic. I want to thank Jonny for recommending Eagle Grit Hand Cleaner. I purchased one gallon with the pump and now see why it's his favorite cleaner. Their shorts are nice too.
Go car Ninja! You tell them trolls/ so call bmw experts or so call enthusiasts. I would trust you with my BMW! You are the man! You are you never drive car on called start, I try to tell me friends that and they just think I am nuts. There always in hurry and will start car and drive. I live in Minnesota and I alway let my 2011 BMW warm up before driving. I have been very fortunate, but My BMW in town here have been great with service and good with prices. My service adviser and mechanic are down earth people and understand there BMW customer, which I hear is hard to find at BMW service dealership. So I am thankful. They made comment one time, that I am one of the fewest BMW customer that actually stays on top of there maintenance. So my car never has engine light on or anything wrong with. Some people get BMW for status. I got mine, because I love BMW’s and a big enthusiast! Keep up the good work ninja! Love your videos and have watch all your video, because I enjoy them and agree on what you say.
Some videos state that the intake manifold needs to come off to remove the OFH. Glad to see the Ninja demonstrating the way to just raise the manifold a bit to remove the hidden screw o the OFH. This is probably how flat rate pay technicians do it and it seems the best way to go. I'm going to try to do my N20 this way.
Hey Johnny and crew. Understand Mother Nature has given you a big wet winter kiss. Stay safe and warm, drive carefully. Nice to see the Kansas YT automotive guys sticking together.
Haven’t scrolled through all the comments but did anyone else notice the color of the coolant when he drained the system? It was orange and not blue. Wrong coolant in this vehicle? I noticed he filled it with the correct coolant. So glad you posted this video. My wife drives same vehicle. Same year. No oil leaks yet (83,000 miles) but thinking oil cooler gasket and valve cover gasket should get some preventative soon? As always love then content.
I just recently did my E36 M3 oil filter housing gasket. Those gaskets have been leaking as early as that car is. I'm just glad it's a lot easier to do on those S52's as compared to the N55's. Removing/relocating the intake? Sheesh.
Thanks for your great insights! I have a comment and a question, the comment…everyone has two things, an opinion and a butt with a hole in it, if you get my drift. The question why do bmws seem to suffer from brittle gaskets but my Audi Q7 with 132k on it has never leaked a single drop anywhere. Is it a composition issue or a heat related issue where the bmw’s bake the seals? Thanks for your videos and I really enjoy watching your straight forward approach to maintenance and repair.👍👍
'I am bleeding for this cars' 😀👍 i wish i knew a mechanic like you in my area...my bmw has an oilleak as well...even the first owner didn't choose it as an option...guess it comes as standard🤣😂🤣
Johnny the the Bmw God..Most my cars in the driveway are Bmw so I will be a subscriber for life...lol.. The channel helps teach me how to maintain my BMWs
Glad to hear you answer some so-called "comments." At least I realize -- and many of your viewers should -- that a lot of what is done on a car / engine does not make it into the video. BTW, Car Ninja, do you have an opinion on OEM engine block heaters?
you have to wonder what the lives are like for the critical youtubers.... just stop. these videos are for your entertainment. if you don't think they are up to your standards, stop watching. car ninja, great video and keep them coming!
Love your videos! I’m a master tech as well. I read a bulletin while back. After oil housing gasket replacement, they want you to prime the oil. Cranking it few times over before starting. Dealer had few cases engines locking up after replacement. Wondering what you thought about how true that is? Keep up the great videos!
Nice job 👍 But for the oil filter, the hole in the housing were the pin on the oil filter goes in is a direct drain to the oil pan. Always put them in separately. It's a risk like this... You loose oil pressure when it's not correctly installed.
If you ever get lucky enough to find an expert technician, let him tell YOU how to take care of your car, including when to bring it in and what needs to be done to keep it running properly. Then just bring your credit card and figure out how you are going to pay for it. Not cool to insult the Ninja. If you are so smart, then do your own work, run your own shop, and make your own UA-cam videos.
Great video. Could we get more commentary on what you are doing while you remove/add stuff. When you opened the oil filter, you saw it was really messy but is that normal? What was wrong? Keep up the great work!
The extra steps taken to clean everything real well and being extra careful to make a good sealing surface separates a mechanic from a part swapper. Well done
Totally agree Mel, I can't speak too highly about the Car Ninja !
As for putting oil down the drain, moloono1, ... I think you'll find that it's going through a separator, through a filter, then into a storage tank, for taking to a recycling plant.
Awesome to see the Wizard promoting this channel and the shop
Over a while you hear both say it again and again they are a close group.
Especially he bit where he claimed to have fixed a BMW..... He had no clue until Jon told him what the issue was. But kudos for seeking help from a BMW expert.
Do Not let the trolls get under your skin Ninja, we know that you are good at your work, and for the trolls if they dont like it don't watch it. We are plenty that Love your videos across the world. THUMBS UP TO CAR NINJA.👍
It always makes me laugh when the keyboard warriors tell people that have been doing the job for years, what they should, or should not be doing, simply because they read about it on the internet, or saw it on UA-cam. 🤣🤣
Makes us laugh too.
Exactly, these keyboard warriors are so knowledgeable about vehicles please give me your UA-cam channel I'll watch and critique you as well.
Why aren't the keyboard commandos running their own repair shops? I've been wrenching for almost 40 years and I learn new things from people like Car Ninja, Car Wizard, Eric O, Ivan at PHAD, John Ross, etc.
@@jeff7.629 you would probably also like Rainman Ray and vechor as well.
Honestly, Ninja, you and the Wizard have no need to defend yourselves. I think your knowledge and experience speak for the both of you. I'd just ignore the critics.
Why would you even question Johnny about driving a car "hard" on a cold engine. God people are stupid...
Because there is always someone that thinks they know better than a professional and it makes them feel better when they belittle someone else. (aka keyboard mechanic)
Enjoying watching these segments
These Lads are at the top of their game
Who would have thought that watching a car repair video could be so calming. 😌👍👍
agreed... check out Sarah-n-tuned
@@SuperJupiter33 Sarah is a little too hyper active for someone who thinks Ninja is calming...Car Wizard is obv the next choice for calming, and check out South Main Auto Repair LLC YT channel...Another soothing auto repair channel...
I agree there is something about this guy that's amazing. I'm kinda blushing watching the video bc I have no interest in car work. I think I'm just watching him use his hands.
Fast & meticulous...I love people who are not mechanics questioning Johnny's work, no shortage of idiots.
How can anyone question the work these guys do.... the level of professionalism and pride they show in the work shows you don't build a top quality business like he has by doing crappy work
Most people just don't know...a good mechanic does not want anything to do with a BMW, people who can work on BMW's successfully are truly exceptional, and this is no secrete either cuz they are respected.
Glad to see a pro doing the intake manifold trick to get to that last OFHG fastener Johnny. Did this on our N55 X1 a month ago as the local dealer wanted $1200 to do the job: yes its a bit of labor but its not *that* much labor. Still SMH over how bad of a design this is that every 6cyl BMW will have this happen inside of 100K (or 75K...or 50K). We are auto-masochists. Keep the videos coming: gives us shade tree mechanics something to aspire to watching you :)
Yep, my E46 needed it done at 60K.
Another excellent Car Ninja job!! You make it look so easy, Johnny!!
@@stephencurry8552 and California is worse
@@stephencurry8552 Tbh you ain't wrong on that. Some of the most idiotic comments I've read have always been from people like that. And agree BMWs are what I started to learn on they aren't that difficult. Just different than what most people are used to. Case in point people like Scotty Kilmer who talks shit out of their ass on BMWs because they aren't competent enough to work on them and blame it on the car.
@@stephencurry8552 Lmao me and you both my friend we are the same!
Politely tells everyone back off I know what I’m doing ! Respect for Johnny
Because of hoovies garage I love how humble and nice you r and also car wizard. I REALLY WISH WE HAD HONEST TECHNICIANS LIKE YOU GUYS IN DA MASSACHUSETTS AREA. LOVE THAT U TELL DETAILS ON UR WORK
I’m glad I found this channel. There was a time when I was thinking about buying a well depreciated BMW or Mercedes but not anymore. The things that break and the difficulty and cost of doing the repairs will keep me driving what I know how to fix.
it's always fun to watch a professional work!
I kind of cried when he put back that nasty oil filter!
🤣👊🏻
That is what I thought. You’re there now…. Just get it done in 3 minutes and $10 more. 😎👍
Most people think you know what your doing! I enjoy the detailed content, your the man John. No bull sh.t. Love your work
Why does he wanna come back just for an oil change when you're right there? 🤦 Keep up the great work!
I always appreciate watching knowledgeable, skilled and capable folk like Ninja and Wizard doing their automagic.
Never get bored of this content. 👍
I love your work, and your approach, which is beyond reproach (!?), Johnny. Nice work, as usual.
Mr. Ninja, that was the best I have seen a troll petted in a long time. Lol. Well played sir, well played. 🏆🥇. 🐢
You absolutley DO know what your doing, and share your skills and knowledge so eliquently! It's a privelidge to watch you and the Team Johnny! Thank you :)
You definitely know what you’re doing. When someone is as successful as you with their own shop then they can talk!
Thank you for making videos like this. I am a BMW Technician and I am just starting my career so it is beneficial to see videos like this
I really think Jonni is a nice guy who knows what he's doing.
I would love if I had such a workshop nearby.
Thanks for another great video, I think it's cool to see what's actually being done on the car instead of watching before and after a repair.
Keep up the good work Jonni 👍
those people leaving those rude comments only because they cant find that 10mm socket 😂😂😂
There is something oddly satisfying about watching filthy parts get cleaned up in a parts washer. How about a whole video with just parts getting cleaned, who's with me!? No one?! Okay, I'll show myself out
Honest question because I don’t know: Is it okay for them to put oil down the drain like that?
@@moloono1 which drain are you talking about dude? If it's the one at the bottom of the parts washer it goes into a drum to be filtered and reused. No fishy's are being killed, don't you worry.
@@slasher9883 Good to know, thanks for the reply!
@@moloono1 You're welcome mate, anytime 👍
Nice video Jonny, I like your attention to detail, cleaning the dirty parts in the parts cleaner before you put them back on the car, take care Mate all the best from Scotland.
Great video Jonny You make the job so essay because of your passion for BMW thanks.
Love the videos Ninja. I have went back and watched almost all the old ones. Keep them coming.
Johnny
You are the best at what you do.
Jonny bleeding for his love of keeping Euros on the road! DIY BMW owners have all done one of these it seems. Still nice to see how it's done in a shop. Thanks for the video.
Who the hell would question Jonny? He's obviously an excellent and conscientious mechanic.
You are a champion among UA-camr mechanics. And I swapped the engine of my Volvo 142 on my parking space, with the help of a crane from a truck, I was doing for a living.
I have no reason to ever question Jonny 👌
Hello Car Ninja. I love your channel. Your knowledge about BMW's is amazing and I love watching you wrench on them. I've been a BMW fan for decades. I was surprised to see you using a Scotch Brite pad on that oil filter housing gasket surface. GM has a TSB warning against using abrasive pads on/around engines. Apparently, the aluminum oxide abrasive grit comes off, gets in the oil and can cause premature bearing wear/failure ( it is too fine to get caught by the oil filter). There is also a theory that BMW bearing failures are exacerbated by dirt entering the "clean side" oil passages when changing the oil filter housing gasket. Take it for what it's worth... just an FYI for you. If you want to read the bulletin, search for: "00-06-01-012F" Keep up the good work. It's nice to see someone who isn't afraid to work on the "Ultimate Driving Machine".
Car Ninja, You will always have the 'Know All' So just ignore them as it's not worth even responding to their criticism.
We know and can see you are an expert technician on German cars,especially BMW.
Love your work ethic and video's.🇬🇧
Off-topic. I want to thank Jonny for recommending Eagle Grit Hand Cleaner. I purchased one gallon with the pump and now see why it's his favorite cleaner. Their shorts are nice too.
Thanks for the tip Jonny. I love your advice and videos.
Go car Ninja! You tell them trolls/ so call bmw experts or so call enthusiasts. I would trust you with my BMW! You are the man! You are you never drive car on called start, I try to tell me friends that and they just think I am nuts. There always in hurry and will start car and drive. I live in Minnesota and I alway let my 2011 BMW warm up before driving. I have been very fortunate, but My BMW in town here have been great with service and good with prices. My service adviser and mechanic are down earth people and understand there BMW customer, which I hear is hard to find at BMW service dealership. So I am thankful. They made comment one time, that I am one of the fewest BMW customer that actually stays on top of there maintenance. So my car never has engine light on or anything wrong with. Some people get BMW for status. I got mine, because I love BMW’s and a big enthusiast! Keep up the good work ninja! Love your videos and have watch all your video, because I enjoy them and agree on what you say.
Car Ninja do what you know best That's why The Force is Strong in You Car Ninja.
You are an awesome technician!
"I kinda sorta know what I'm doing"
That has to be one of the smoothest "shut up, watch and learn" I've ever heard.
Me likey.
Car Ninja definitely knows what he's a doing...
"Obviously it's a BMW that's why it's here" - truer words have never been spoken.
Watching the car ninja work is low key asmr.
Jonny is solid gold in my book.
Perfect Sunday morning car show. Love what you’re doing Ninja & team!
Car Ninja and Rich rebuilds are top tier on Sundays
Not a BMW fan but subscribed because I like your work! Good luck with your channel, Jonny.
Some videos state that the intake manifold needs to come off to remove the OFH. Glad to see the Ninja demonstrating the way to just raise the manifold a bit to remove the hidden screw o the OFH. This is probably how flat rate pay technicians do it and it seems the best way to go. I'm going to try to do my N20 this way.
Hey Johnny and crew. Understand Mother Nature has given you a big wet winter kiss. Stay safe and warm, drive carefully. Nice to see the Kansas YT automotive guys sticking together.
Jonny's not the CAR NINJA for nothing. Keep doing what your doing, as YOU ARE DOING IT THE RIGHT WAY Not the troll's way.
That's a great advice Johnny. I can totally agree to never drive when an engine is cold.
Awesome shop and great info in the videos 👍🏻
Car Ninja knows his stuff !!!
Good morning ninja lol the bleed is best when cold doesn't start tell you're warm
That filter was toast!
Glad you said it Ninja! It’s easy for those Jack legs to sit back and complain behind their keyboards. You’re the real deal, keep up the good work.
Always good content Erjon,
Ah! The old sidewalk superintendent! They walk among us!
Always let the car warm up in very cold weather, good advice. 👍
Haven’t scrolled through all the comments but did anyone else notice the color of the coolant when he drained the system? It was orange and not blue. Wrong coolant in this vehicle? I noticed he filled it with the correct coolant. So glad you posted this video. My wife drives same vehicle. Same year. No oil leaks yet (83,000 miles) but thinking oil cooler gasket and valve cover gasket should get some preventative soon? As always love then content.
Thanks Jonny and that Z8 of Hoovies awesome 😮😎🧙♂
Johnny you need to open up a shop here in Canada man. We need some good knowledgeable mechanics here. cheers
Many thanks for sharing this video keep up the awesome job 👍👍
BMW Fixing God Right Here!
No my first rodeo, I bet it’s not! Quality speaks for itself 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Get em Johnny! I'll be calling this week. Got something for you to check out.
Amount of time I have said the similar kind of thing on Aircraft, these machines were sent to Things of amazement, but also a pain, literally
Love your channel...wish you were closer!
I just recently did my E36 M3 oil filter housing gasket. Those gaskets have been leaking as early as that car is. I'm just glad it's a lot easier to do on those S52's as compared to the N55's. Removing/relocating the intake? Sheesh.
great work John-boy, ignore the web mechanics and experts. The interest is the blessing and a curse for the cerebrally unarmed.
The "wizard" damn well better acknowledge you, you are obviously the best in 500 miles, at least! Ha!
Great energy and good attitude. Would like to see a little better lighting on camera close-ups.
Thanks for your great insights! I have a comment and a question, the comment…everyone has two things, an opinion and a butt with a hole in it, if you get my drift. The question why do bmws seem to suffer from brittle gaskets but my Audi Q7 with 132k on it has never leaked a single drop anywhere. Is it a composition issue or a heat related issue where the bmw’s bake the seals?
Thanks for your videos and I really enjoy watching your straight forward approach to maintenance and repair.👍👍
'I am bleeding for this cars' 😀👍 i wish i knew a mechanic like you in my area...my bmw has an oilleak as well...even the first owner didn't choose it as an option...guess it comes as standard🤣😂🤣
I felt that "every fckn time" moment 😂
Superb content as usual. Ignore the naysayers Jonny. Stay Blessed 🙏
Johnny the the Bmw God..Most my cars in the driveway are Bmw so I will be a subscriber for life...lol.. The channel helps teach me how to maintain my BMWs
Glad to hear you answer some so-called "comments." At least I realize -- and many of your viewers should -- that a lot of what is done on a car / engine does not make it into the video. BTW, Car Ninja, do you have an opinion on OEM engine block heaters?
Yeah! You gotta love armchair experts! ;)
That's too funny. I saw that wizard video where he called you up, and he told you about that gear.
such a class act love it
Nice genuine car mechanic, could do with more like you Ninja in this world.
Nice work 👍.
Great video
Car Ninja Johnny is mah Ninja.
you have to wonder what the lives are like for the critical youtubers.... just stop. these videos are for your entertainment. if you don't think they are up to your standards, stop watching. car ninja, great video and keep them coming!
Well said, thank you.
Love your videos! I’m a master tech as well. I read a bulletin while back. After oil housing gasket replacement, they want you to prime the oil. Cranking it few times over before starting. Dealer had few cases engines locking up after replacement. Wondering what you thought about how true that is?
Keep up the great videos!
You know what your doing, your the BMW GOD!!!!!!👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸 uk
I have the 4 cylinder version of that engine here in Europe ( N47). 170.000 miles and going strong on my 2012 E91 3 series.
Nice job 👍 But for the oil filter, the hole in the housing were the pin on the oil filter goes in is a direct drain to the oil pan. Always put them in separately. It's a risk like this... You loose oil pressure when it's not correctly installed.
Your the Man Johnny
Good job guy
As you say “ not your first rodeo” Which is why I watch to learn..
If you ever get lucky enough to find an expert technician, let him tell YOU how to take care of your car, including when to bring it in and what needs to be done to keep it running properly. Then just bring your credit card and figure out how you are going to pay for it. Not cool to insult the Ninja. If you are so smart, then do your own work, run your own shop, and make your own UA-cam videos.
@@gs1100ed he didn’t insult the ninja
@@a1phamalestud My comments were not directed towards Jon Wetherell. Not really sure who commented negatively on the previous video.
URO Parts now makes a Viton seal for this with lifetime warranty. Also the alternator bracket/oil cooler gasket for N62.
I need a car Ninja to look after my old E39 here in the UK.
@martin naylor I'm lucky. Jonny looks after my E39 Touring!
@@krazmokramer you are a lucky guy,next month i will have owned my 525i Sport 14 years,the last of the proper built BMW's.
Great video. Could we get more commentary on what you are doing while you remove/add stuff. When you opened the oil filter, you saw it was really messy but is that normal? What was wrong? Keep up the great work!
Jonny got this
You don’t need to explain yourself brother. Keep up the good fight!