BMW S63 Engine | Common Problems & Reliability
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BMW's S63 engine, the powerhouse behind some of the brand's most impressive M-cars, is nothing short of an engineering marvel. With its twin-turbo setup and exhilarating performance, it's won the hearts of many enthusiasts. But, like all engines, the S63 has its quirks and issues. In today's video, Zach dives deep into the common problems associated with the S63, evaluates its long-term reliability, and offers advice on how to maintain and address potential concerns. Whether you're a current BMW M-car owner, considering a purchase, or just an enthusiast wanting to understand the intricacies of this mighty engine, this guide offers an unbiased, detailed look into the heart of the beast.
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00:09 - BMW S63 Common Engine Problems & Reliability Intro
00:38 - BMW S63 Background
01:29 - A Big Difference Between the N63 vs S63
02:17 - BMW S63 Common Problem #1 - Rod Bearings
04:56 - BMW S63 Common Problem #2 - Valve Stem Seals
06:17 - BMW S63 Common Problem #3 - Carbon Buildup
08:10 - BMW S63 Common Problem #4 - Excess Oil Consumption
09:19 - BMW S63 Common Problem #5 - VANOS Solenoids
10:19 - BMW S63 Reliability & Cost of Ownership - Авто та транспорт
The best way to make the S63 V8 reliable long term is to 1. upgrade to lower thermostat 90 degrees. 2. DO NOT FOLLOW THE RECOMEND OIL SERVICE INTVERVALS they are a joke.. 15,000kms per change is far to long.. 😂 service every 8-10 thousand. 3. use 5w40 or 5w50 oil with a high Zinc additive package. 4. Don't buy any S63 V8 with more than 80,000kms on the clock that has followed the oil serviced schedule from BMW it will be more trouble than its worth. 👍
Lochlan - We couldn't agree more! Thanks for adding this insight.
Bro have you ever even owned one of these cars?
Yes a E71 X6M which has the 1st generation S63 V8 motor. @@TheDarkstarsk8allday
Yes a E71 X6M which has the 1st Gen S63 V8 motor.@@TheDarkstarsk8allday
Tell me more about the thermostat plz
Super informative video Zach!
Bass - Thanks for the feedback! Let us know if you have any other videos you would like to see!
GREAT advice sir. Thank you!
Wood - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helps.
Thank you for the informative video about the BMW S63 engine. Good to know about these issues especially if one wants to maintain their vehicle and elect to do preventitive maintenance.
James - Thanks for the feedback, we hope it was helpful!
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How about IATs? Does the hot V design create more? My S58 stsys usually within 15 of ambient driving. My 2014 M6 with S63TU, usually stays 35-40 over ambient.
D - It certainly can create more!
Few things to correct and point out about your video. The S63TU and N63TU rotating assemblies are identical when it comes to reliability and strength. They both have the same identical forged crank and small forged rods. Both have cast pistons with slightly different dome profiles. All the bearings are identical. The heads and valve train are identical. Only difference on the S63tu is a slightly longer duration exhaust cam lobe. The valve stem seals are identical. The S63Tu block is the same it just has a few more piston oiling jets and cooling galleys. The only reason the s63Tu makes more power than N63TU is the turbos are bigger and use a cross plane exhaust manifold, and has extra intake air cooling and runs more boost.
Some bits and pieces of your comment are accurate. Turbos and factory tuning differences are certainly the primary reasons the S63 makes more power. The blocks are the same (less the two oil jets per cylinder on the S63 vs the N63's one, some cooling galleys, and a couple other minor differences). However, the engines do not have identical rods other than the N63B44T3 which does indeed share its rods with the S63B44T4. The dome profile isn't the only difference with the pistons as the wrist pins and rings are also slightly different. Main bearing caps on the S63 have end bolts for better strength and rigidity (the actual caps are also different).
Ultimately, the S63 engine shares some similarities mainly in the fact it's based and built off the design of the N63. But it's a much different engine when you look at the specifics, and it shares few parts in common. On paper, the S63tu is the stronger and more capable engine.
@@8020Media You must be referring to the non TU variants. The N63TU and S63TU are identical forged rods and crank and bearings. I've seen the rods the BMW engine technical manual shows them to be the same and any race shop that builds these will tell you the same.
@@registrationaccount1034 would you say the s63 tu is reliable and what measures would you take to ensure longevity
Really good and very timely. I am looking at a S63 2017 X5 M had some concerns about the overall reliability of the engine. The one I am looking at looks well maintained.
Tom - Thanks for the feedback! If it looks well maintained, then it probably isn't a bad buy. How many miles is on it?
@@8020Media 110k definitely up there. I literally took a close up video of the exterior an could not find a flaw. Most of the miles were put on by last owner. Going to look at it again and try to get OBD2 report and get maintenance records. Good price though.
Tom - That's certainly up there, but keep us updated.
@@8020Media OK, I have a X5M with S63, it runs really smooth, shifts great, has about $20K in upgrades, like Wicked Flow exhaust, sounds amazing, upgraded Brembo brakes, HPD Wheels, all new tires, new pads. It is loaded with all the options, red interior, heads up display, B&O sound system, all for $29k. I ran an OBD2 and no engine issues were reported. Clean title no accidents. The body is flawless. There is a bit of wear in the driver side seat but it isn't bad. So I am getting something that cost $130k for $30k.Was just going to look at it again but somehow it turned into a purchase.
Hey man, I also have a F85 X5M with 110k miles. I'm wondering, did u get it?
Will be curious to hear how the new S68 with electric vanos fairs over time.
D - Very true! We're keeping our eyes on it.
Bro I’m so scared to make the switch coming from super reliable my s58 and b58
Yan - What vehicle are you looking at? We love the B58.
Be wise and stay with those straight sixes. If Akio Toyoda approved of the B58 to go in his Supra, what does that should tell you? And until BMW decides to give the world a super reliable turbo charged V8, if you have a heavy foot, resist them like the plague! 😆
I had rod knock on my 2012 50i im looking for a new SUV and want an 2019 x6M but am worried about the reliability also looking at a Jeep SRT might just go with the SRT for reliability and the value it holds am I making the right decision?
C - The information we share is not to scare, it is simply to inform. We've seen many S63's that are great, it really all depends on how you maintain it. We are big BMW fans, not so much Jeep fans. So we don't want to provide a decision for you, especially when money is involved.
Thank you
C - Not a problem. Keep us updated!
N63 still is horrible replacing my engine at only 78k miles this is horrible $25k to replace it luckily I had warranty’s on it
P - So sorry to hear this. Do you know what happened?
Walnut blasting is not a trivial sub 1000 dollar job on a BMW twin turbo V8. Since it's reverse flow, it's an engine out job because the intake manifolds are unreachable.
R - Thanks for sharing.
Frequent oil changes and less headaches
Luki - Completely agree!
Sir can you answer some questions on the Oil Temperature and protect the Hoses
Greg - What type of questions?
Does S63 have problems with timing chains?!
B - They can. All depends on how the vehicle has been maintained.
Mine cooked the barings and popped the rod caps at 60000 miles two weeks after I purchased it
Hella - So sorry to hear this.... but thanks for sharing your experience. What'd you end up doing with it?
ive had it fully rebuilt new bottom end as there was a crack in my crank gallery where the baring collapsed and seperated the thread from where the rod connects to the crank, when engine locked up, so new acl forged barings all round top and bottom new crank balanced etc rebuilt heads also refreshed turbos s63tu model new rods basically complete new engine
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B58 for me for now
T - Both are great engines.
Appreciate the video. The presenter repeats himself so often it's a bit distracting. Make the point once, twice even, fine. Don't need to hear the same facts Sox or seven times.
E - Thanks for the feedback. We try to make these videos for everyone, regardless of automotive skill level. But we see what you're saying.
@@8020Media it just a presentation style improvement. The content is great.
So… at the end the answer for future BMW owners is: “Don’t buy it!”
M - Not entirely true. It just isn't the most reliable.
Can you make a review of Mercedes 5.5 biturbo engine?
System - We will add it to the list!