Hope you guys learned something new! Next up I will be gutting the car for a roll cage. Time is super tight with the first race starting June 11th and finishing June 13th! I have a lot planned so lets see how it goes! Here are some videos to expect: -How much weight can you get out of your car (weight reduction) -How to install a quick release steering wheel -How to install a battery cutoff -How to install a fire suppression system -What is it like to race for your first time EVER!
You’re not gonna believe me when I tell you that I was looking for one of these videos yesterday on your channel and I couldn’t find one and I’m like he really needs a power steering pump video because I got a leak on my power steering
My power steering is so stiff that I couldn't even drive properly. It's 550$ for power steering assembly plus laber it's over 700+. They are just trying to rob. It's good having your video.
OooMan I wish you made this video 11 months ago. I passed out the same model for a $1000 with power steering issue and alignments 187000 miles Can I turn back time I’m done watching the video ooooboyyyy I wish I could. Now I won’t missed on opportunities like this one never again. Thanks for the Video ChrisFix.
Darn! But I will say from looking at a lot of cars, there are plenty of cars like this that have a few issues, fix them up over a weekend or two and you have a really nice car at the end of it! And thanks a lot!
Yo Chris fix thank you for the tutorial and absolutely did help me to do what I needed to do which was a power steering pump and Reservoir only problem is it wasn't my issue more likely we're looking at a bad rack a rack that's been on a vehicle that has 240,000 miles E46 gang
Hey, 1 question: do you have any video about liking transmissions. My honda pilot 2007 4wd transmission is liking, not a lot, but I'm looking for a fixing. Thanks and keep doing more interesting videos 📹 👍 😀 💪
its one of them things you might never need to do but then maybe you do come across it, do you send the car to the garage or do it yourself. Chris always makes it seem easier because he breaks it down but also shows you differences, but when you think about it these things really aren't that hard to do maybe just awkward at times in cramped spaces etc...
True. I have been working on my 2001 e46 and I'm telling you - it's not simple at all, but watching him makes me wanna go down in the garage and start working on it again
True..! Watching this guy for almost 5 years now... Learned everything from the pro himself 😂.. And this shows he even has fans accross the world even from the god's own country kerala !❤️
Quick tip, put a jack under the front of the vehicle and take the pressure off the wheels. It's a lot easier to turn that way. Also, if you get some air trapped in there, like the Dodge/Chrysler setups like to do(particularly the old Cummins trucks), you may have to turn the wheel lock to lock without the engine running first to push some of that air out. Good luck all! Thanks Chris! Another great video!
@@denbyscott5745- I made slip pads by placing a folded plastic trash bag between 2 paper grocery sacks to put under each front tire. That puts pressure on the tires but they slip super easy. The pump needs a bit more pressure than being fully off the ground.
it’s crazy to think there’s chris’s generation where the car enthusiasts were inspired by magazines and their families being car geeks, and there’s this generation where everyone is inspired by chris fix and donut
Did he actually do it to bleed the line while the car was still on the ramp? Perhaps if he jack up the car and let the front wheels loose, the job could have been easier.
I'm starting my automotive service technician apprenticeship in about a year and a half and this channel has really helped expand my knowledge on automotive maintenance
Can we get a video showing us how to strap stuff to a trailer/ roof/ bed or trunk? Most of us know how already but we just want to hear Chris say “that ain’t going any where”
Chris goes to great lengths to make his projects accessible, using the simplest tools and methods whenever possible. The fact that he does his projects on an imperfect, aged residential driveway, and not in a shop with smooth epoxy floor a lift and 50,000 watts of flourescent lighting, is an extension of that same spirit of accessibility and achievability. Chris is smart not to upgrade himself out of an audience.
@@jayasmrmore3687 if you check the lemon car video it's like two or three before this he fixes the rough idle in this car you might be able to try that
@@jayasmrmore3687 also note the scanner he uses had reviews of people having problems with showing advanced codes on non us domestic/na domestic vehicles
Time is running short. Biblical prophecies are happening before our very eyes. People tend to stumble across the prophecies. If you noticed maybe even your TikTok feed is now being filled with more Christian TikToks. I don’t know who needs to hear this but it’s time to turn to Jesus Christ now. The Rapture is coming faster than ever. Get to know Christ today, get saved. God loves you so much he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for us . This isn’t about “Religion” anymore it’s about knowing Christ before it’s too late.
I’d like to take a minute to appreciate just how difficult it must be to get a camera angle on just about everything inside an engine. It really is a skill all on its own.
That’s what separates Chris from the other diy channels. They all know cars inside and out but Chris has professional level production. His shots and edits are unparalleled
Thanks a lot! I spend a lot of time making sure the camera angles are good so you guys can see what’s going on. Sometimes a simple shot takes a few hours.
I’m pretty sure he preps everything before filming probably even use penetrating fluid to loosen the bolts and get ready to film or probably pre loosen everything that needs to be done to make the video makes it clearer. But yea what you see here is how the job gets done but in reality we deal with rust, bolts braking off or some stuff that doesn’t come undone. Just gotta know how to get around it.
Thanks. This job went extremely smoothly! I was impressed with how easy BMW made working on it! Just enough room for the tools and the fasteners were not stuck or over torqued!
My car: Squeals every time I turn to lock Chris: Replicates it and shows me it's just the belt. Not what I came to the video for but at least I know what to replace now.
@@arcuz7862 you’ve clearly never owned a bmw before what’s not to like about the e46 chassis it’s the best car I’ve owned coming from Toyota’s and Honda’s. Life’s too short to drive around boring cars talk about lowering your standards🤣
@@drummerdude100 no not really it’s just basic maintenance preventative maintenance is essential for all cars people really just expect a car to maintain its selves sometimes 🤣
I see that you used synthetic power steering fluid. BMW recommends using an automatic transmission oil. It even says so on top of the reservoir: "atf oil only". Is there any difference in those fluids?
I spoke to PEAK about this and they said that their fluid is the same as ATF but it has anti-foaming additives to prevent cavitation which is what probably caused this pump to fail. They also said their fluid meets/exceeds bmws specs. That’s why I used it. I always like to use the correct stuff so I decided to use my contacts to make a call! Great question!
@@chrisfix I know on older BMW's somewhere it states that "Use Castrol Oil Only". I do recommend using Castrol oil and the specs that they were ment to be only on BMW's. BMW's are little bit delicate when it comes to using upgraded oil specs. Was a big difference with the e46 316i when workshop swapped from BMW spec Castrol oil to unknown spec Motul Oil. Engine sounds more rough now. BTW Love the channel, everytime i need to do something on my car I check if you have a video about it, so I know what I am getting myself into :D
Imprint on the reservoir: Use ATF only. ChrisFix: nah, I’m gonna put some shady European full synthetic power steering fluid in. Also: when you bleed the pump, you actually don’t want to have your wheels on the ground. Makes turning easier and your steering components will thank you.
Actually in E46 all you need to do is step on the gas, and then the pump will prime itself and start to circulate. No need to wrestle it left to right like that.
Next time when you’re bleeding the power steering fluid raise the front wheels off the ground. It makes turning the wheel a lot easier and is better on the new pump
Or drive the car (carefully ofc) if you don't have a way to lift both wheels at the same time, it will also be a bit easier to steer and won't damage your driveway (if the car in on the ground) or risk moving the ramps.
best is with the wheels completely off the ground. Then if you can't do second best that being an empty lot so the car is moving when you torque on the steering wheel, you can use dish soap on the steel ramps.
One other thing, you should also allow the pump to get filled with some fluid before u start the car. Otherwise, if you can damage the new pump as it heats up, even with the turning if the wheels. For example, before tightening the high pressure line, allow gravity to pull fluid downwards. As soon as you see fluid dripping out of the high pressure fitting, then you can tighten to spec.. Cool video!!
Keep teaching dude. Your a hell of a teacher and I’m a newbie when it comes to doing any automotive work, I’m a carpenter and I’ve never cared to until I got my truck. You’ve taught me a shit load
Thanks for keeping things like the stuck pully at 10:00 in the video. It makes the video last longer, but shows that's I'm not the only one that always has these kinds of problems when trying to fix my car.
Thank you, Chris. Honestly, thank you so much. In no small part, you are responsible for me methodically and slowly fixing small issues in my cars that only a few years ago I would have definitely paid a mechanic to fix. There are still bigger issues I go to a mechanic for. But that line is slowly moving up. Just literally yesterday I decided to check the vacume lines for my turbo before I sent the car to a mechanic to fix the turbo. Sure enough, there was a leak and all it took were two tubes of shrinkwrap over a small cut. (I'll change the line if it becomes a problem again.) I know for a fact that even half a year ago, I didn't have the courage, know how or self trust required to even attempt to check what could be wrong with a turbo. I know that, because the turbo has been acting funky for half a year before I finally gathered the courage to actually check it myself, thanks to youtubers like you, showing that fixing a car doesn't require years of experience or all specialty tools.
Seriously. His editing skills make these videos so smooth and watchable. I don't think there are any other videos that I watch/ an interested in all the way through that are longer than 2 or 3 minutes.
@@matthewbell1968 _Very_ close to being the most subscribed auto channel on YT. Top Gear has a pretty solid 160K lead but Chris has been nibbling that down. He deserves it.
Hey Chris. I have a question about my E39. Was driving the other day and out of nowhere I lost (most of) my power steering and the pump was louder than any power steering pump I’ve ever heard. Naturally I thought it was just a bad pump, so I replaced it. Same problem. No leaks; no air. Question is: have you ever heard of a pressure hose failing internally? Do they have check valves in them like brake hoses do? Could it be preventing the fluid from circulating? The rack is new within the last 3 years so I’m hoping that’s not the issue.
Even though he didn’t had to, he tries to take the wheel off without destroying it. That’s what that differs ChrisFix from any other “do it yourself guy” on RUclips. His attention to details would have made me comfortable working on my own car if I had one.
@@chrisfix Yep,if you don't know you can learn,but sadly the biggest problem (for me at least) is that i have no where to repair my car,no garage,no lawn (i am not in my home country where i have so much space) in the Netherlands as far as i know its not legal to work on your car when on the street :(
I would definitely recommend to do the rear subframe reinforcement before that race. Those models had thin metal holding the subframe in. They make kits to weld in to stop it from cracking, tearing, ect.
21:35 When I was young we didn't have power steering but the steering wheels are designed so you can turn the wheel easier than the modern versions like this one.
Hey Chris, just wanted to thank you for your videos! Your info is short and to the point. You don't wonder off about who invented the wheel or about the history of the car. Stuff that has nothing to do with your video. The majority of mechanics or DIYers on RUclips drift off the topic of the video, you don't do that! You stay on topic and to the point! Thank You and keep them coming! Blessings
"...about who invented the wheel ..." Sorry, had to snicker at this a little, considering how many wheels (incl. gears, pulleys, and the impeller core) are actually in this video and at least partially related to the process. More than even the average car repair video, I think. Also noting Chris coming back to read and comment two years later. Very nice.
Hope you guys learned something new! Next up I will be gutting the car for a roll cage. Time is super tight with the first race starting June 11th and finishing June 13th! I have a lot planned so lets see how it goes! Here are some videos to expect:
-How much weight can you get out of your car (weight reduction)
-How to install a quick release steering wheel
-How to install a battery cutoff
-How to install a fire suppression system
-What is it like to race for your first time EVER!
Oooooh i am so excited!!! 11th june is the day which i finish my exams
woohoo thx for the information:)
i will stay tuned for all of those upcoming vids!
You’re not gonna believe me when I tell you that I was looking for one of these videos yesterday on your channel and I couldn’t find one and I’m like he really needs a power steering pump video because I got a leak on my power steering
Excited..😍
BTW, are these torquing specs from genaral bolt specs or special auto specs ?
Thanks.👍👌
Chris getting a new gf: out with the old, and in with the new.
I was about to like this but saw it was at 69, let’s keep it like that
@@EpicMel0ns welp that didnt happen cuz its at 78 now soo
Damn you people oh well take my like now🤣
Out with the old
And in with the new
And never forget to lubricate the o-ring
I’m convinced that there simply do not exist any person who is better at explaining stuff than Chris.
There was and he's no longer alive.
It's Hitler.
Check out buddy’s diy he’s good like Chris
Zach Jobe from donut media is great at explaining too
Chris would make a great automotive instructor.
Person buying a car off Chris:
“Why wont any bolts break lose”
Chris:
“Now apply your medium strength thread locker”
My power steering is so stiff that I couldn't even drive properly. It's 550$ for power steering assembly plus laber it's over 700+. They are just trying to rob. It's good having your video.
You can definitely do this cheaper yourself!
OooMan I wish you made this video 11 months ago. I passed out the same model for a $1000 with power steering issue and alignments 187000 miles
Can I turn back time I’m done watching the video ooooboyyyy I wish I could.
Now I won’t missed on opportunities like this one never again.
Thanks for the Video ChrisFix.
Darn! But I will say from looking at a lot of cars, there are plenty of cars like this that have a few issues, fix them up over a weekend or two and you have a really nice car at the end of it! And thanks a lot!
20:25 He got very excited over the mass airflow sensor being SECURED and I absolutely love it
i am not a mechanic but i managed to fix my car just from watching your channel really appreciated thannks alot
Thank you for your efforts
My pleasure
Yo Chris fix thank you for the tutorial and absolutely did help me to do what I needed to do which was a power steering pump and Reservoir only problem is it wasn't my issue more likely we're looking at a bad rack a rack that's been on a vehicle that has 240,000 miles E46 gang
I'm watching your videos, it's very scholarly and motivating .. you're a big boss .. thank you
Amazing replace power steering pump my bosss
Dude this guy is jacked good work😃
gonna add this to my next workout: power steering, 10 reps for 3 sets
Wow…you earned yourself a subscriber; this is excellent!
21:59 my man didn't tell us we needed these guns.
I'm glad that your driving a Manuel
They are fun to drive!
Waw your video shooting is amazing pluse to every thing
Hey, 1 question: do you have any video about liking transmissions. My honda pilot 2007 4wd transmission is liking, not a lot, but I'm looking for a fixing. Thanks and keep doing more interesting videos 📹 👍 😀 💪
Time for me to watch something I’ll never do but since it’s Chris Fix we watch 😂
Most relatable comment 🤣
I already know how and have done it and I still watch lol
I don't even own a car.
its one of them things you might never need to do but then maybe you do come across it, do you send the car to the garage or do it yourself. Chris always makes it seem easier because he breaks it down but also shows you differences, but when you think about it these things really aren't that hard to do maybe just awkward at times in cramped spaces etc...
I hear ya
lol
The old lady that sits and reads the newspaper on her porch next door is probably an automobile genius by now watching him do this for so long
@officerchrisfix2 bro thought he was slick
Yeah
Chrix fix makes everything simple... :)
True. I have been working on my 2001 e46 and I'm telling you - it's not simple at all, but watching him makes me wanna go down in the garage and start working on it again
Vandipranthan Uyir 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
True..! Watching this guy for almost 5 years now... Learned everything from the pro himself 😂.. And this shows he even has fans accross the world even from the god's own country kerala !❤️
@@HiRaN123 same dude. I’ve been watching him well before he hit 1 million subs, and that was in 2016. Chris has came a long way!
Hii
I am vaneet from India I want learn and do work with you
Seller: how mant bottles of threadlocker you need?
Chris:**yes**
I'm surprised there aren't comments 😂
@@alexmartinez8857 ikr
Medium to be specific
@@killshot7041 yes.
You better do it right buddy 😉
waiting for "hey guys! today I am going to show how to fix a car without having a car"
ohh man i am so excited
You can always help out on friends/family cars :p
@@chrisfix thanks buddy i am just kidding
Well you can repair someone's car but that can be hard since this someone have to trust you with his/her car.
@@JNR_STUDIOS. why
I have electric power steering, so... I'm still gonna watch this video.
Pretty sure i have an electric one too. The car has park assist so it would only make sense.
That's a whole other video in itself for Chris to take apart! Good idea :-).
@@milk-it i dont think he owns cars with electric steering. Also theres not much you can do, trace wires and replace the motor or the entire unit
@@D3nn1s His dads Maserati probably got electric steering.
*i have no car but.... Still gonna watch this one lol*
You made this video specifically to turn the wheel and show you’ve been working out, don’t lie.
I’m actually looking for a GF but forgot only dudes watch my videos haha
@@chrisfix lmaooo
@@chrisfix lol
@@chrisfix 🤣 LMAOOOO
@@chrisfix same here man
The diagnostic portion is always as valuable as the actual repair! Well done.
Am I the only one who is just a kid, doesn't have a car and just watches these videos for fun
I have been watching chrisfix SINCE i was a kid!
im with you
im with you but actually no cuz im 12
nah
i don't have a car yet and im still considered to be a kid, so, yeah.
Chris actually made this video as an excuse to flex his forearms.
He does have nice tone to him though without being disgustingly ripped
Forearms? Where? He’s a weakling! 🤣🤣
Biceps are hot on him. Yeppers
Thinking the same thing
@@YeOldeGeezer missed out on the heart bud
mom : “why does the turkey taste like power steering fluid?”
I do have a question how does mom know how power steering fluid taste like
@@CrispyMustard who even taste power steering fluid. Lol
@@tgnm9615 you guys don't taste power steering fluid?! 😳
@@KensleyInnocent wait…. That’s not normal…?
@@tgnm9615 I drink power steering fluid after leg day
Quick tip, put a jack under the front of the vehicle and take the pressure off the wheels. It's a lot easier to turn that way. Also, if you get some air trapped in there, like the Dodge/Chrysler setups like to do(particularly the old Cummins trucks), you may have to turn the wheel lock to lock without the engine running first to push some of that air out.
Good luck all! Thanks Chris! Another great video!
also helps avoid flat spots on the tires, low consequence but good practice
@@denbyscott5745- I made slip pads by placing a folded plastic trash bag between 2 paper grocery sacks to put under each front tire. That puts pressure on the tires but they slip super easy. The pump needs a bit more pressure than being fully off the ground.
Chrisfix: “get a pry bar”
Also Chrisfix: *whips out a screwdriver*
On a "real" (metal) pulley you would need one (at least)...
The “prydriver”
it’s crazy to think there’s chris’s generation where the car enthusiasts were inspired by magazines and their families being car geeks, and there’s this generation where everyone is inspired by chris fix and donut
No definitely not Donut, pack of hard to listen to ‘Donuts’
James is my favorite
MCM and ChrisFix top 2 i reckon
@@auroaxz3564 yea i was talking about donut media
@@StalesGaming i rarely watch mcm but i guess i’ll start watching it now, never seen too much of their content tho i hope it’s good
This video got clicked faster than Arnold Schwarzenegger's torque wrench.
Let's talk about the muscles chrisfix has when he turns the steering wheel.
More like Chrisflex
He be ripped asf 🥵🥵
Chris is a buff guy. Breaking all those rusted bolts is hard work 💪
Did he actually do it to bleed the line while the car was still on the ramp? Perhaps if he jack up the car and let the front wheels loose, the job could have been easier.
@@jendralhxr he has to show off all that muscle duh
It’s so satisfying to see the old rusty parts get replaced with the new ones.
I agree
And so maddening to see them rust again after they get wet.
Keep up the good work
Your channel is basically a UNESCO world heritage site now. It’s like a virtual dictionary on all things car maintenance. Thanks Chris :)
Haha that’s the goal!
I'm starting my automotive service technician apprenticeship in about a year and a half and this channel has really helped expand my knowledge on automotive maintenance
Can we get a video showing us how to strap stuff to a trailer/ roof/ bed or trunk?
Most of us know how already but we just want to hear Chris say “that ain’t going any where”
"That's not gonna budge!"
Especially when washed with soapy wooder, torqued to spec and threadlocker added
Ttg
After watching some dash cam videos, some individuals need that video
I think he did a video where he went to a drift meet and towed his supplies with the driftstang and of course he said “that ain’t going any where”
Someone start a go fund me so chris can get his drive way paved
i don't think this dude is short on money lol
@@DutchDukeMan I’m sure he’s working on buying them a house as well as one for himself too.
size doubled*
Chris goes to great lengths to make his projects accessible, using the simplest tools and methods whenever possible. The fact that he does his projects on an imperfect, aged residential driveway, and not in a shop with smooth epoxy floor a lift and 50,000 watts of flourescent lighting, is an extension of that same spirit of accessibility and achievability. Chris is smart not to upgrade himself out of an audience.
@@grahamd.8713 Only reason I watch, in the driveway with hand tools and all of the problems that come with that.
This hurts my heart seeing an e46 in that condition sheesh
She’s being put to good use now!
@@chrisfix ok
@@chrisfix my car is idling noisily and sputtering. What could this mean? I looked under the hood and couldn’t see anything wrong.
@@jayasmrmore3687 if you check the lemon car video it's like two or three before this he fixes the rough idle in this car you might be able to try that
@@jayasmrmore3687 also note the scanner he uses had reviews of people having problems with showing advanced codes on non us domestic/na domestic vehicles
i dont even have a power steering issue i just watch for Chris lol
same and now if we do ever have one we know how to fix it
Nobody does , Just keep watching.
Makes me wish I had a power steering problem just because now I know how to fix it 😂😂
Same
i dont even have a car im just watching
Chris Fix saving people’s lives out here 😭
Time is running short. Biblical prophecies are happening before our very eyes. People tend to stumble across the prophecies. If you noticed maybe even your TikTok feed is now being filled with more Christian TikToks. I don’t know who needs to hear this but it’s time to turn to Jesus Christ now. The Rapture is coming faster than ever. Get to know Christ today, get saved. God loves you so much he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for us . This isn’t about “Religion” anymore it’s about knowing Christ before it’s too late.
Rrrr
@@unsettled_5 please shut up about religions and let people believe in whatever they want
@@slipknotfan2217 I agree
@@unsettled_5 but jesus was a street magician and made a bunch of retards believe he had superpowers
22:00 big man arms put to use
Doug Demuro: "Caaars & Bids"
eBay Motors: **Wakes up and sponsors all car RUclipsrs**
VVVVVISSSSSS is war
@@modifire6418 Even Donut reacted to his auction site
They wanted to work with me before Cars and Bids but the pandemic hit. They are def not competing with Doug. Two different types of sites.
hi Chris :)
I’d like to take a minute to appreciate just how difficult it must be to get a camera angle on just about everything inside an engine. It really is a skill all on its own.
IIRC an early video showed he went to college for videography. I could be mistaken, but his product gives me no reason to doubt it.
That’s what separates Chris from the other diy channels. They all know cars inside and out but Chris has professional level production. His shots and edits are unparalleled
Chris's face is a camera
Thanks a lot! I spend a lot of time making sure the camera angles are good so you guys can see what’s going on. Sometimes a simple shot takes a few hours.
@@stealthk4190 He face revealed (probably didn't want to) quite a few times now
Me: chris my tooth hurts.
Chris: Dont worry you just need common hand tools
Common hand tools and soapy water and you're good to go.
@@raphprobably *soapy woader*
Maybe it's just the editing, but that's the cleanest and most fuss free messy job I've ever seen
When I went to bleed my Malibu's brake lines, I found that Chris made it look 100 times easier than it actually was.
@@trevorappleby8855 Well if you know how to do it, it'll be an easy job so the same as him.
I’m pretty sure he preps everything before filming probably even use penetrating fluid to loosen the bolts and get ready to film or probably pre loosen everything that needs to be done to make the video makes it clearer. But yea what you see here is how the job gets done but in reality we deal with rust, bolts braking off or some stuff that doesn’t come undone. Just gotta know how to get around it.
The power of editing
Thanks. This job went extremely smoothly! I was impressed with how easy BMW made working on it! Just enough room for the tools and the fasteners were not stuck or over torqued!
ChrisFix is like the “dad how do I?” Of Motorheads
Yes!
chris is my dad
I love the Soapy wooder advert on the ebay listing printout. Love that attention to detail!!
;)
One question. How do you not get the cameras greasy 🤣
My car: Squeals every time I turn to lock
Chris: Replicates it and shows me it's just the belt.
Not what I came to the video for but at least I know what to replace now.
The owner needs to watch Chris’s “how to clean engine bay” video.
@JV Harbin if you don’t like to keep things clean, then just say that.
Chris is the owner bruh
@@snabel4393 he's talking about previous owner.
How on earth Chris managed to get all these camera angles and work on the car at the same time is beyond me
It takes a lot of time but I do it so you guys can actually see what’s going on!
As proud e46 owner nothing makes me happier than seeing Chris own one for the channel!
I just sold mine all white even custom white rims on 360 limo windows 😢
You're proud at such a hunk of junk? Damn, talk about lowering your standards.
@@arcuz7862 you’ve clearly never owned a bmw before what’s not to like about the e46 chassis it’s the best car I’ve owned coming from Toyota’s and Honda’s. Life’s too short to drive around boring cars talk about lowering your standards🤣
@@thelegendaryredx7710 good cars if you don’t mind fixing something every couple of weeks haha
@@drummerdude100 no not really it’s just basic maintenance preventative maintenance is essential for all cars people really just expect a car to maintain its selves sometimes 🤣
I see that you used synthetic power steering fluid. BMW recommends using an automatic transmission oil. It even says so on top of the reservoir: "atf oil only". Is there any difference in those fluids?
I spoke to PEAK about this and they said that their fluid is the same as ATF but it has anti-foaming additives to prevent cavitation which is what probably caused this pump to fail. They also said their fluid meets/exceeds bmws specs. That’s why I used it. I always like to use the correct stuff so I decided to use my contacts to make a call! Great question!
@@chrisfix I know on older BMW's somewhere it states that "Use Castrol Oil Only". I do recommend using Castrol oil and the specs that they were ment to be only on BMW's. BMW's are little bit delicate when it comes to using upgraded oil specs. Was a big difference with the e46 316i when workshop swapped from BMW spec Castrol oil to unknown spec Motul Oil. Engine sounds more rough now.
BTW Love the channel, everytime i need to do something on my car I check if you have a video about it, so I know what I am getting myself into :D
21:40 Chris you been hitting the gym?
Imprint on the reservoir: Use ATF only.
ChrisFix: nah, I’m gonna put some shady European full synthetic power steering fluid in.
Also: when you bleed the pump, you actually don’t want to have your wheels on the ground. Makes turning easier and your steering components will thank you.
Actually in E46 all you need to do is step on the gas, and then the pump will prime itself and start to circulate. No need to wrestle it left to right like that.
Chrisfix is a guy that you can chill, have a nice conversation with, and share a nice cold glass of medium-strength threadlocker with.
I prefer a Soapy Wooder on the rocks.
I wish Chris was my math teacher. He just explains everything amazingly.
lmO
Lmao*
Dldlldldld
Lmao*😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmao*
Chris in 2030. " Hey guys Chris fix here and today we will be building a Lamborghini using common hand tools
It amazes me the production quality on his videos and for so many years he still keeps up with doing it all by himself pretty impressive
Thread locker, common hand-tools and soapy water is everything you need to fix a car!
Mechanics: I got this car for a steal
Also mechanics: after doing 4000 dollars in labor for free...
You realize that you just saved 4000 dollars on labor so that IS a steal
@@ikealime8356 lol you are the labor, time vs dollars
Next time when you’re bleeding the power steering fluid raise the front wheels off the ground. It makes turning the wheel a lot easier and is better on the new pump
Exactly.
Or drive the car (carefully ofc) if you don't have a way to lift both wheels at the same time, it will also be a bit easier to steer and won't damage your driveway (if the car in on the ground) or risk moving the ramps.
Totally could do that. Wasnt worth the time and effort to get the jack and jack stands out.
best is with the wheels completely off the ground. Then if you can't do second best that being an empty lot so the car is moving when you torque on the steering wheel, you can use dish soap on the steel ramps.
One other thing, you should also allow the pump to get filled with some fluid before u start the car. Otherwise, if you can damage the new pump as it heats up, even with the turning if the wheels.
For example, before tightening the high pressure line, allow gravity to pull fluid downwards. As soon as you see fluid dripping out of the high pressure fitting, then you can tighten to spec..
Cool video!!
Someone would feel like the luckiest person in the world if Chris bought the same car they had
Lol me when I bought my 4.6 😂
Bro I got a 2000 Ford ranger and every video he’s working on his Mazda, I’m loving life!
I actually have a 2003 Mazda B 3000 and looking up repair videos is how I found Chris fix’s Channel 😎
Yup cause on my Hyundai everything is located somewhere else 😢
Keep teaching dude. Your a hell of a teacher and I’m a newbie when it comes to doing any automotive work, I’m a carpenter and I’ve never cared to until I got my truck. You’ve taught me a shit load
Thanks a lot man! That is the goal! I want people to learn enough to start working on their cars.
1:30 I think Chris just wanted to show off them sweet forearms
I agree
i wonder how many people thought he mispronounced Le Mans without realizing that there is an actual race called Lemons
Saw a few of those comments haha
@@chrisfix lol
Thanks for keeping things like the stuck pully at 10:00 in the video. It makes the video last longer, but shows that's I'm not the only one that always has these kinds of problems when trying to fix my car.
21:00 helps to jack up the front of the car so the wheels are free moving.
ahhh I just commented the same thing haha
There is a reason that you get so many views Chris..... Great filming and perfect explanations. Thanks so much and hi from the UK.
"If you live in a place that might have rust." Like Earth? Yeah, I live there.
he means places that have a lot of shitty weather and cold winters with salty roads.
just to clarify lol
@@DutchDukeMan yeah he knows what he meant just making a joke
I live in Az and have never once worried about rusty cars.
"I'm gonna show you how to replace this part using only common hand tools" ... Uses tool you can only get imported from Russia by horseback.
What tool is that? Or am I feeding a troll?
@@kww1966 11:15
aint that tool brand on amazon?
And you can only order it via carrier pigeon
Thank you, Chris. Honestly, thank you so much. In no small part, you are responsible for me methodically and slowly fixing small issues in my cars that only a few years ago I would have definitely paid a mechanic to fix. There are still bigger issues I go to a mechanic for. But that line is slowly moving up.
Just literally yesterday I decided to check the vacume lines for my turbo before I sent the car to a mechanic to fix the turbo. Sure enough, there was a leak and all it took were two tubes of shrinkwrap over a small cut. (I'll change the line if it becomes a problem again.)
I know for a fact that even half a year ago, I didn't have the courage, know how or self trust required to even attempt to check what could be wrong with a turbo.
I know that, because the turbo has been acting funky for half a year before I finally gathered the courage to actually check it myself, thanks to youtubers like you, showing that fixing a car doesn't require years of experience or all specialty tools.
Wow
Can we just appreciate how much effort Chrisfix put on every video
Seriously. His editing skills make these videos so smooth and watchable. I don't think there are any other videos that I watch/ an interested in all the way through that are longer than 2 or 3 minutes.
@@kylemarienthal wow that alot words I appreciate that
Absolutely and how much time he spends replying to messages. Top channel by a top guy 👍
@@matthewbell1968 _Very_ close to being the most subscribed auto channel on YT. Top Gear has a pretty solid 160K lead but Chris has been nibbling that down. He deserves it.
Hey Chris. I have a question about my E39. Was driving the other day and out of nowhere I lost (most of) my power steering and the pump was louder than any power steering pump I’ve ever heard. Naturally I thought it was just a bad pump, so I replaced it. Same problem. No leaks; no air. Question is: have you ever heard of a pressure hose failing internally? Do they have check valves in them like brake hoses do? Could it be preventing the fluid from circulating? The rack is new within the last 3 years so I’m hoping that’s not the issue.
Even though he didn’t had to, he tries to take the wheel off without destroying it. That’s what that differs ChrisFix from any other “do it yourself guy” on RUclips. His attention to details would have made me comfortable working on my own car if I had one.
Great video all time 👍❤️🙏 love from India ❤️
Hi
@I killed that beard guy hi
Mai bhi indian hou
"Something's different. I'll figure it out. Quit lecturing me, please"
-peter parker
UNCLE BEN
I feel like that power steering fluid is more like chf11s on the newer BMW's , e46 and older should just be using automatic transmission fluid .
Lol
@@KaidudeHasanSarfaraz ?
I am a mechanic apprentice and I am learning a lot from your videos!
Go on! You are the best!
Yay, another video on the lemon race
I get a sense of calm everytime i hear the torque wrench click over at the right torque. I dont know why but its satisfying.
Me too ❤
My favorite part in this video is "We're going for a ride"
Chris fix: Makes it look so easy🛠️
You (feeling confident) : Open your engine bay and close it immidiantly after taking a look
It’s not hard when you have the methods down and know what you need to do from start to finish. Hence the reason I make the videos haha
some engines, especially newer ones are really hard to work on, because everything is so cramped up under the hood :D
@@chrisfix Yep,if you don't know you can learn,but sadly the biggest problem (for me at least) is that i have no where to repair my car,no garage,no lawn (i am not in my home country where i have so much space) in the Netherlands as far as i know its not legal to work on your car when on the street :(
Lol! This! My favorite is the rusty bolts... 5 seconds in the video... 45 minutes and skinned knuckles in real life
*Respect this man, he saving us from workshops that scam and make us learn.*
I'm glad you love the channel! Thanks a lot!
*Yes*
"This is a lot of fun"
Goes to replace a power steering pump on a BMW
This isn't fun anymore
Hahaha my e46 pump needs to be replaced, I am not excited
Go to BMW. I'm sure they will be nice with you.
@@cyril4046 that's the least they could do considering they'll rob me 😂
I would definitely recommend to do the rear subframe reinforcement before that race. Those models had thin metal holding the subframe in. They make kits to weld in to stop it from cracking, tearing, ect.
Hey Chris, did you know that turning the wheels off the ground makes everything easier
21:35 When I was young we didn't have power steering but the steering wheels are designed so you can turn the wheel easier than the modern versions like this one.
Can you do a video of how to install a power steering on like a old car
Now he has to renew his gym membership because his steering got fixed😀🤣😂
lol
It's six in the morning. I never wake up this early even with an alarm. I woke up a minute after you posted, no alarm 😄
Dang your ChrisFix senses were tingling haha
Chris, I don't think you're going to run that pump for very long. The E46 pumps I knew all must have fed with ATF, as mentioned in the reservoir lid.
You're like the favourite teacher in every school.
Yo I'd say sell that airbox, and save a few more penalty laps
All perfect exept: I will "activate" steering pump turning steering wheel, but with front wheels in the air. (Lift up front wheels on jack)
I think the reason he didn't do that was the car was on ramps. I like ramps but have been caught in some binds like that.
Hey Chris, just wanted to thank you for your videos! Your info is short and to the point. You don't wonder off about who invented the wheel or about the history of the car. Stuff that has nothing to do with your video. The majority of mechanics or DIYers on RUclips drift off the topic of the video, you don't do that! You stay on topic and to the point!
Thank You and keep them coming!
Blessings
Thanks a lot!
"...about who invented the wheel ..." Sorry, had to snicker at this a little, considering how many wheels (incl. gears, pulleys, and the impeller core) are actually in this video and at least partially related to the process. More than even the average car repair video, I think.
Also noting Chris coming back to read and comment two years later. Very nice.
hey chris put a video installing a supercharger kit to the driftstang 😂💪
Yes, stay tuned ;)
I cant wait to watch it 😆🤤
@@chrisfix i agree
Every time I'm on this channel I learn something new
Keep up the quality content
Thanks a lot!