HOW TO SERVICE A BMW 3 SERIES 320D F30/F31 | HOW TO SERVICE YOUR CAR | FULL SERVICE

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024
  • This video is for entertainment purposes only, I am not a mechanic by any means and you should undertake these tasks at your own risk. In this video, I will be showing you how to do a full service on an F series BMW. It's really not that hard, I show you how to change the oil, oil filter, fuel filter, air filter and cabin air filter. Doing this yourself can save you a lot of money, I also go through costings in the video. Please like, subscribe and leave a comment. I hope you enjoy the video. Follow me on Instagram! ‪@jimdcars‬​
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    2:20 Jacking up the car
    4:34 Draining oil
    6:44 Air filter
    9:32 Cabin air filter
    12:00 Oil filter
    14:16 Sump plug
    15:08 Fuel filter
    19:31 Adding oil
    22:18 Starting the engine
    23:16 Reset service light
    25:14 Cheapest parts

Комментарии • 94

  • @pb4012
    @pb4012 9 месяцев назад +3

    I’ve serviced my F32 over the last few years and wish I had come across a video like this back then. It’s been a learning curve…. The coolant was always the biggest pain.

  • @anesuchirima96
    @anesuchirima96 9 месяцев назад +12

    I don't own a BMW. Or even a car but I'm still watching this. 😂

    • @blacgaz6419
      @blacgaz6419 9 месяцев назад +1

      That makes us even 🤣🤣. I'm thinking of going for one in 2025

  • @HowitzerBlitzer
    @HowitzerBlitzer Год назад +6

    Great video. I was just about to pay £240 for a service. I just bought everything I need for £88, so this will save me a decent amount! Thanks

  • @francisau8003
    @francisau8003 4 месяца назад +5

    Thanks for putting this video together. Picking up my first BMW F30 320D in 3 days time, getting very excited now!

    • @TheRafage
      @TheRafage 3 месяца назад

      Très bon véhicule 👍.

  • @Markmckwn
    @Markmckwn 10 месяцев назад +2

    This is a brilliant and detailed video bud.. Will save me a s**t load of money so thank you very much

  • @keikoZB
    @keikoZB Год назад +3

    Amazing video for anyone interested in saving a quick buck on basic service :) none apart from the fuel filter seem difficult so when I will get my hands on an F30 I'll definitely try

  • @roadwarrior8560
    @roadwarrior8560 Год назад +3

    Well done, looks an easy car to do this basic service on, I have always serviced my own stuff, cars and bikes, I have 2 metal skids to drive the car up on, saves having to jack it up,
    I hardly ever replace the crush washers on the sump plugs, great to do your own work as you know it's done right,
    also handy you can reset the service light, I agree 10,000 miles is even long to leave the oil in there, I usually change oil every 5000 miles, cheapest and best thing you can do to protect the engine.
    I like your style, leave the mistakes and all in, I recommend a funnel though or one of those clear plastic filler jugs with a long spout and markings on the side, I am very careful about adding the correct amount of oil😄

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +1

      Yes I do a full service like this at BMW's recommended intervals and then an oil and filter change in-between, so the oil is getting changed every 7k miles or so. I do 15/16k a year so it gets a full service once a year anyway

  • @jamesbutler8643
    @jamesbutler8643 Год назад +1

    Just did mine yesterday - piece of cake ! thanks for all the help ;-)

  • @lucymrema7423
    @lucymrema7423 Год назад +1

    Thank you. It is really helpful for my female brain to understand this for my next BMW service ☺️

  • @colinp5248
    @colinp5248 8 месяцев назад

    Brilliant, well articulated and presented video. Thanks very much for your help mate. Appreciate you.
    Colin

  • @RobLaneYT
    @RobLaneYT Год назад +1

    Great video mate! Really helpful knowing about the jacking point in the centre and having a low profile jack!
    Keep the videos coming on the F31!

  • @jamesb5688
    @jamesb5688 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thanks for this video, really helpful. Do you do your own brake disc/pad replacements too? Mine are coming up and I dont mind getting dirty if it saves money. Cheers

  • @lloydhopwood4331
    @lloydhopwood4331 Год назад +1

    Another great informative video mate. I remember watching your previous service video and that was a belter too. Great work mate.

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад

      Thanks! This is pretty much the same video just with better audio

  • @warrenclay2839
    @warrenclay2839 Год назад +1

    Great, helpful vid. Definitely interested in the gearbox service.

  • @roadwarrior8560
    @roadwarrior8560 Год назад

    Great, I'll watch this later, looking to buy one soon.

  • @Anwarboy786
    @Anwarboy786 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for this video mate! exactly what I needed.even better coming from a local mandem.
    Did you ever get around to doing the gearbox oil video ? any idea what the service length is ?

    • @blacgaz6419
      @blacgaz6419 9 месяцев назад

      12 000km in most cases

  • @anthonyfewkes1620
    @anthonyfewkes1620 6 месяцев назад +2

    Try Parts in motion, as cheap as Autodoc but the stuff arrives in about 2 days rather than 2 weeks.

  • @dragosmihoc8204
    @dragosmihoc8204 Месяц назад

    You are the best bruv

  • @TheWeeLee96
    @TheWeeLee96 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great detail! Made servicing my F30 feel so much less daunting!
    Do you have any videos on other F30/31 servicing such as brake fluid etc?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  8 месяцев назад +1

      I don’t I’m afraid, but the brake fluid is the same as any car really it’s dead easy

  • @1786crafty
    @1786crafty Год назад

    Great video great explanations. Really useful when I come to do the service.
    Thanks chap.

  • @AK-ph5rs
    @AK-ph5rs Год назад +2

    Great video, I also have a f31 nice to know how easy it is to do! Would be handy to know about battery replacement on these 🧐

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +1

      Fairly sure it’s in the boot on the right but not checked myself

  • @Greatglenway
    @Greatglenway 5 месяцев назад

    Nice video, well explained thanks

  • @danielk1659
    @danielk1659 5 месяцев назад

    @jimdcars, Can you provide a video of glow plug replacement step by step? You have great videos!

  • @thandomthembu4913
    @thandomthembu4913 Год назад +1

    Good video mate. In South Africa, BMW recommends that the N47 engine should change oil after 18 months if it has not traveled more than 7000 miles? Wont the oil be old by then or is it fine if the car has not traveled much?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад

      I’m no expert but I would do it every year at least

  • @andypandy9931
    @andypandy9931 Год назад

    Great video. I have the same car and wasn't aware it even had a dipstick, where is it?

  • @jamesgraeme3657
    @jamesgraeme3657 Месяц назад

    Take the oil cap off and filter out first before draining the oil. Just in case of problems then you still have oil in your car, if you drain the oil then can't change the filter or get the oil cap off or it cracks !!!!!! 25nm is the Toque for the oil plug bolt and oil filter cap, renew the copper washer. Check the belts hoses, drive shaft rubber gators and disc and pad brake wea,while you're underneath it. It'll only take 10 mins then instead of an oil service you've done a full service !

  • @zakiusguvukuvu8632
    @zakiusguvukuvu8632 Год назад

    Great indepth video mate 👌

  • @1billwill
    @1billwill Год назад

    THANK YOU VERY GOOD VIDEO BRILLIANT.

  • @srdanrados5322
    @srdanrados5322 Месяц назад

    Good video Jim, I have the same engine. One question, does all old oil comes out if the car isn't parallel with the ground?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Месяц назад +1

      @@srdanrados5322 it’s impossible to get 100% of the old oil out as there may be some at the edges of the sump (if it’s not level) and there will be oil in all the oil channels, oil pump etc. just service regularly and it’s fine.

  • @ManchesterDrMike
    @ManchesterDrMike Год назад +3

    Hi Jim, awesome video again! Quick question, did you notice any real difference between 5w30 and 5w40? like driving experience, fuel consumption etc.?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +2

      Haven’t noticed any difference at all tbh so I’d just go for whichever is cheapest

    • @ManchesterDrMike
      @ManchesterDrMike Год назад

      @@jimdcars Many thanks Jim

  • @keeef23
    @keeef23 4 месяца назад

    Nice video does it matter much that the car is not level?

  • @AnthonyMalesys
    @AnthonyMalesys 3 месяца назад +3

    11:30 tell me that's not a fart XD

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  3 месяца назад

      @@AnthonyMalesys lmaoooo didn’t even notice 🤣

    • @AnthonyMalesys
      @AnthonyMalesys 3 месяца назад

      @@jimdcars lool I'm looking to buy a 320D or 330D so your videos are pretty usefull !
      Thanks for the big laugh btw hahaha

  • @bilaalmiah8322
    @bilaalmiah8322 Год назад

    Good video mate

  • @bathanmark
    @bathanmark Год назад +1

    great video, gives us the confidence to do it ourselves. Have you heard of timing chain issues on your car now that it got 100k miles? any apparent chain noise? thanks.

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +3

      I’ve read lots on the forums and fb groups I’m in about them. It’s not making any noise and perfectly fine atm. I’ve seen a fair few people say to get it done but also seen a few people say they’ve got to 230k+ miles on the original chain

    • @bathanmark
      @bathanmark Год назад +1

      @@jimdcars good to know thanks. same thing here, I have an N47D20C engine. not sure if it is far better that the N47D20A early version in terms of timing chain and guides life to it.

  • @stephensharpe6309
    @stephensharpe6309 Год назад

    Once you’ve opened the sump plug do you have to lower the car for all the oil to drain off

  • @fromthepoor9527
    @fromthepoor9527 Год назад

    Thanks for your help❤

  • @marcusbyb9561
    @marcusbyb9561 19 дней назад

    Drain plug socket??

  • @scottferris7235
    @scottferris7235 9 месяцев назад

    Do you change the fuel filter every year or every 2 years?

  • @kat0197
    @kat0197 4 месяца назад

    Do something with this Check Engine Light on dash pls

  • @cocaman1345
    @cocaman1345 11 месяцев назад

    Which socket size for the oil filter and sump plug?

  • @FURIOUSRIDER_NKJ
    @FURIOUSRIDER_NKJ 7 месяцев назад

    Is that dipstick for engine oil or gearbox oil ?

  • @adzgaming5324
    @adzgaming5324 4 месяца назад

    Will the oil filter cap still close even if ive missed the hole 🤣🤣 I can't see in as I close it so I'm just hoping it went in

  • @eminem2
    @eminem2 Год назад

    Great video overall, however, it's really risky to do that with the cranking after a fuel filter change, you can destroy your whole fuel system. If you run the high pressure fuel pump dry - it has no lubrication and the bearing will break into small metal particles which will go everywhere and destroy your fuel pump, injectors, fuel lines, common rail, etc... I don't know of pressing the start button doing any sort of "priming", instead you should bleed the fuel system by activating the low pressure fuel pump in the tank for 3 minutes, ISTA can do it easily.

    • @tony78uk48
      @tony78uk48 Год назад

      So if someone runs out of fuel in this model of bmw the fuel system will be destroyed ......interesting.

  • @marvellousadedapo8952
    @marvellousadedapo8952 4 месяца назад

    Will this work for a 330e ?

  • @adrianobrumat7600
    @adrianobrumat7600 Год назад

    I have a f30,2013 but dont have the litle pan screw cover. Instead i have a hole in some metal cover/protection. Why?

  • @G4RY1159
    @G4RY1159 Год назад

    Decent info fella.
    Thankyou
    Sub'd

  • @stevenlaughlin3387
    @stevenlaughlin3387 6 месяцев назад

    Do the air filter first when cars on the ground.

  • @BamoidaxD
    @BamoidaxD Месяц назад

    ignition on and off doesnt work with F models, might be risky for hfp
    just for info

  • @arminkavazovic9392
    @arminkavazovic9392 Год назад +1

    In Europe, for F30 320d we use oil 5w30😮

  • @josephbrown3647
    @josephbrown3647 Год назад +1

    I got a 320d 2005 automatic, if I buy all the parts needed can you train me to do my car?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +1

      Sorry man I ain’t no mechanic, I’m sure there’s loads of vids for that year car on RUclips!

    • @josephbrown3647
      @josephbrown3647 Год назад +1

      ​@Jim D sorry I mean 2012 lol. Done my oil change from your last video as I own the F31 320d. Gonna watch this a few times and give a full service a go. Wondering if you will do a transmission oil change I'd love to see how to do that in this car.

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +2

      @@josephbrown3647 I am planning to do a gearbox service at some point. Not sure when yet

  • @КириллСтоляров-х7ц

    can someone tell what socket sizes needed for this work?

  • @Markmckwn
    @Markmckwn 10 месяцев назад

    How often do you need to change air filter and fuel filter? I got my air and fuel filter changed in a garage at about 60,000 miles and there is only 76,000 on it now?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  10 месяцев назад +1

      Every time you do a service I think. Don’t quote me but I think if you get the ‘long life’ fuel filters it’ll be longer

    • @Markmckwn
      @Markmckwn 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@jimdcars cheers

  • @cinematicb
    @cinematicb Год назад

    Does it matter if the car should stay or not fully flat when dipping oil out? Thank you

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад

      The car should be on level ground when checking the oil

  • @OskarowoSz
    @OskarowoSz Год назад

    Do You not need to fill the new fuel filter with diesel before putting it back in?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +1

      I didn’t know that, but I don’t have diesel just lying around so done it this way lol

    • @OskarowoSz
      @OskarowoSz Год назад

      @@jimdcars I don’t know myself 🙈 but I watched the whole video and you did prime it your way so I’ll do the same 😅

  • @stevefarmer3526
    @stevefarmer3526 Год назад +1

    I’ve got a 2014 320d F30. Like you, my engine bay is really dirty. How do I go about cleaning it as you can’t use pressurised water to clean it cos of all the electronics. I will appreciate any help. Steve.

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад +2

      I’d just use an all purpose cleaner or soapy water and wipe away after, not actually too sure what the ‘proper’ method is but anything should work

    • @piovo1
      @piovo1 Год назад +2

      Surfex HD in a foamer sprayer, agitate with brush then just pressure wash it but move quickly and cover the alternator that’s it.

  • @chrisharvey2190
    @chrisharvey2190 6 месяцев назад

    Would a 2015 218d be similar to this?

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  6 месяцев назад +1

      I think so, Google what engine it has or have a look under the bonnet and see if it looks like mine in the vid

    • @chrisharvey2190
      @chrisharvey2190 6 месяцев назад +1

      Think the basics are the same. Thank you, great video 🙏

  • @adampatel7186
    @adampatel7186 Год назад

    Hello is this all the same for the 318d’s

    • @jimdcars
      @jimdcars  Год назад

      Pretty sure it’s the same engine so yes. Just double check online

  • @ibra.990
    @ibra.990 Год назад

    Why does the engine signal appear on the screen after changing the oil Why does the engine signal appear on the screen after switching oil and strainers ,

  • @englishsteve2205
    @englishsteve2205 7 месяцев назад

    Nice video but is it OK that your car was not level when draining your oil 😮

  • @sccobyste
    @sccobyste 11 месяцев назад

    Also I know a guy who can remotely set your online service

  • @rafiqrza28
    @rafiqrza28 Год назад

    GSF Car Parts cheaper all of them

  • @fooleanperspective1426
    @fooleanperspective1426 Год назад

    How do i find out, what engine as in b47 etc. model my car has?

  • @rytiskurcinskas7179
    @rytiskurcinskas7179 Год назад

    my VW CC is SOOOOOmuch easier to service . 1 fuel filter is be said the engine, that alone makes this much faster