Did my own oil change today with the help of my boyfriend’s tools. It doesn’t cost much to have someone else do it, but I enjoyed being in control of how my car is treated. Thank you!
A good thing too do is measure your oil once drained and if it was full to the gauge you will know how much to replace and also know your gauge is accurate ! Very important in the event you have to change out the part you will have to empty all your oil ! So it will be PMI !
ur jack pads are missing they may have fallen off cause there just rubber clips holding them in, i lost 2 on my 535, u can find them on ebay for $10 a pad if u look hard enough
+DanieI Joseph Yeah, I did the same thing. Would have still been nice to have a dip stick since you have to run the car for 5+ minutes to check the oil level and if it was really low that would be damaging.
Thats not how the jacking points originally come they usually have a square rubber piece in that big space, they usually get ripped off over bumps etc, mine did:p
Great vid! Just bought a 2009 335i coupe and was gonna take it for an oil change, i'm assuming everything should be located at the same places? What was the total cost for everything including the tool for the filter?
If you have the N54 engine, which you do, then it will all be the same on your car. The total cost is around $50-60 to do it yourself with full synthetic, European car approved oil. Maybe less if you get a good price on the oil.
You forgot to mention the one-time use copper “crush washer” that comes with the filter (in the bag with the o-rings) that goes on your oil drain plug to replace the old one. Cheers for the video though.
@@LDSreliance just changed it myself after the techs at a local shop wasted oil everywhere under the hood now it’s burning away off the engine etc driving it some white smoke here n there bout to park it see what it does tomorrow. Thanks for responding
@@LDSreliance update I ended up spending around $5,000 to get my bmw back on the road running to make it home i was in another state . Currently at local Autozone now DIY cuz I got PTSD from them 😂 thanks for the content 💯
They definitely want you to think that! They love to charge people $125-200 for an oil change that you can do yourself for $35 and under an hour of your time. Only thing different than a domestic is you need that special wrench to open the housing that the oil filter resides in. But that is a cheap $20 one time cost and then you are set for the life of the vehicle.
thanks so much, i have a E92 335i coupe, and the manual says i have to start the engine to reset the ECU, it seems a bit different from what you did in the vid.
Thanks LDS for the video...It helped me do the oil &filter change...My problem:I can't reset the computer.I follow exactly how you do it...Not working on my BM... Is there more than one way to reset this computer?? Tks again....
Nice video - I would tighten the oil drain bolt with a torque wrench unless you have done a ton of oil changes and have a good feel when its tight. the oil filter cover does not need much accuracy so dont need the torque wrench there.
+Roy Bhamra Not that I know of. I had my intake valves walnut blasted at about 90k miles, though. They were dirty but not as bad as some pictures I have seen.
@@allmycarsisbroke You sound like a lower IQ individual, please re-read what I wrote. Or, have someone who can read, do it for you. 😃 We have a comprehension epidemic, never mind a pandemic.
+Phoebe Marie Parr You are welcome! It is really easy to do. It may take you an hour your first time but once you have done it a couple times you could do it in 20 minutes. Ramps are perfectly fine but they can be a little scary to use. Make sure you have them lined up straight and even and go slow so you don't shoot past the edge of the ramp.
+Phoebe Marie Parr I did it! Thanks so much for the help! Invested $85 in oil,ramps, misc.tools etc. Same amount it cost for one oil change at a grease monkey. I still need a 17mm socket wrench (very expensive). And the 2007 300xi has the access to the oil drain plug behind the oil pan in case anyone needs that info.
Phoebe Marie Parr Nice job! And the confidence and pride that comes with it is priceless. 17mm socket wrenches should not be more than $10-15. Extremely useful to have a set.
Hi there ! I've got question ! I got 320i 2006 ,thing with oil level , On scream shows minimum and +1l , I'll fill up hole litre and right now is to much I thing so ! On scale is little over max. Level engine works so suspect for me it's obviously no good but do I suit pump out 500ml ? Or what ?just live as it is ? Any answer are helpful I need some advance ? I have no sensor oil check on past , this is something new for me ?how it work ?
Will it hurt the engine? No. But it may leak out from somewhere. I would drain some of the oil back out from the oil pan. It will be a messy job, though.
How did you set your mileage count to 7,000? Mine is currently set at 15,000, but I am definitely changing it a lot sooner that, it would make my life easier if I didn't have to track it myself.
+Steezy 6SPD I don't think you can change the number. I have never read any instructions on how to do it, at least. That may be something the dealer or someone with one of the maintenance computers can do, though.
It depends on what kind of oil you are using and what type of driving you are doing. I personally was changing my oil every 7,500 miles on my bimmer with full Mobil 1 synthetic and premium filter as you see in the video.
It only starts if you have your foot on the brake pedal at the same time. If you just push it without pushing the brake then it will simply turn on everything else except the engine (like the stereo, gauges, etc.).
Sweet! I wish mine was a couple but it has to serve double duty as a family car, too. I also had to have an automatic so my wife could drive it. But it is still pretty fast. Check out my other video I shot a couple weeks ago: Family Car Sleeper - 335i vs 300ZX TT @ TMS Friday Night Drags 6.13.14
I haven't heard that before. Sounds like maybe one of those things that everyone does because someone else told them you have to do it but isn't really necessary.
+Young Aze The oil I used in the video is available at Wal-Mart. Just make sure it is the one that says European Car Formula on the front. As for your other question, what do you mean parts with warranty? Like from the dealership?
+LDSreliance thanks & yeah like lifetime warranty lets say i buy a replacement part and i just return the old part a get a new one free? or do i have to buy it again lol
+LDSreliance Yeh I bought all the stuff on amazon, gonna do it tomorrow. Also changed my plugs and ignition coils, saved about $1500 doing it myself. Learnt something too. No thanks to you guys who put excellent videos on youtube.
+LDSreliance Hey one more qeastion. I followed this and did everything, it's all great. When I changed to oil filter it has 2 O-Rings the large one and small one, thats all good but what about the copper washer that was in the that same bag ? Anything to do with that washer or just leave it out ?
Absolutely hate the cartridge filter because once you unscrew the cap, all the trapped dirty oil flows back to the oil sump. Although it will drain out, but the trapped metal filings all drains back to the oil sump. Toyota has a better solution in which the oil cartridge is mounted upside down and there is a little valve to discharge all the dirty oil before you unscrew the cover off.
Henry TingYeah that is a good point. I have never owned a car or truck with a filter like that and I still don't understand why they decided to do it that way. Its not like you can change the oil without getting under the car or something.
@@LDSreliance I was a religious AMSOIL fanboy. This has quited the lifter noise down and better MPG. Blackstone results slightly better results than when the car was nwer with AMSOIL. Consumption nearly gone as well.
@@kucickula primarily marketed for it yes. It holds up very well in turbo cars. My bbn 335 loves the stuff. I use it in my street and track bikes as well. I was very sceptical at first but tons of guys on the forums were raving about it not one bad thing said. Give it a try
I'm surprised that is all they charge you. For some reason, they think their fluids (genuine BMW oil, coolant, etc.) are worth their weight in gold. They also think since you can afford such a vehicle that you can afford to pay double what a job is worth.
LOL...I wish it was only $100, then I wouldn't have to do it myself. Every time it's at least $300, and of course they will try and hit you up for other "necessary/overdue" service items once they get your car on the lift. Chalk it up to BMW cost of ownership.
I believe the OEM oil is. You can get it through the dealership or in bulk online. The oil I used meets the same spec and standard, though, and is more readily available.
+Bradley D "A socket wrench is a type of wrench that has a socket attached at one end, usually used to turn a fastener. The most prevalent form is the ratcheting socket wrench, often called a ratchet" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_wrench
+Fire Man Dan thank you for making two comments on my correction. Unfortunately they are both wrong. I know of and have used a socket wrench where it is applicable. He is not using a socket wrench. He is using a RATCHET. Thanks for your uninformed input.
+Bradley D I'm uninformed yet you can't count? Where did I make two comments on your "correction"? Also again you are wrong. The OP even linked the Wikipedia definition which proved you were wrong. What fact are you basing your uninformed opinion on?
+Fire Man Dan Yea I can't count. You removed one of the replies. Show's how childish and petty you are. Grow up. You're wrong. Using Wikipedia as a reference wow. I know you are uneducated now as any idiot knows Wikipedia is littered with erroneous information. For my correct assertions of the instrument he is using on his car, I base that on what he is holding in his hand. It is not a socket wrench. A socket wrench has different sizes of sockets that are physically attached to the the wrench. What he is using is an entirely different tool that allows for the changing of sizes at on a singular attachment point. I find actually quite comical that you feel that need to interject your opinion(incorrect i will add again) on a comment made as a light hearted rib of something that is so trivial. Your opinion is wrong. Grow up it was a joke. Get a life.
Did my own oil change today with the help of my boyfriend’s tools. It doesn’t cost much to have someone else do it, but I enjoyed being in control of how my car is treated. Thank you!
You are welcome! It definitely gives a sense of ownership and satisfaction. And you know it is done right with good quality oil and filter.
A good thing too do is measure your oil once drained and if it was full to the gauge you will know how much to replace and also know your gauge is accurate ! Very important in the event you have to change out the part you will have to empty all your oil ! So it will be PMI !
Very helpful video. I had a hard time and didn’t end up finding the torque wrench part for the oil filter. But everything else was smooth
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful.
is the torque wrench necessary? im looking to do my first oil change
ur jack pads are missing they may have fallen off cause there just rubber clips holding them in, i lost 2 on my 535, u can find them on ebay for $10 a pad if u look hard enough
+Nick Vernice Thanks. I did not know they came with such a thing. Good to know.
Nailed it. Saved $250 bucks. Good on you brother thank you!!
You are welcome! Glad it helped.
Now I know how to change my oil for this car thank you👍🏼
Nice, you are welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great video,...very informative.
thank you for uploading my 335i is due for en oil change as well
You are welcome. It isn't very hard once you have the right tools.
I spent 10 minutes looking for the dipstick & then assumed it was just digitally on the dash as you said :)
+DanieI Joseph Yeah, I did the same thing. Would have still been nice to have a dip stick since you have to run the car for 5+ minutes to check the oil level and if it was really low that would be damaging.
+LDSreliance My thoughts also :)
+LDSreliance does the same requirements you did on the sedan goes for the coupe and convertible models
Jeremiah Anthony
Yes if it has the N54 engine.
Thats not how the jacking points originally come they usually have a square rubber piece in that big space, they usually get ripped off over bumps etc, mine did:p
+Icarus Good to know. Mine didn't have any so I guess I just assumed that is how it was supposed to be. Thanks!
Great vid! Just bought a 2009 335i coupe and was gonna take it for an oil change, i'm assuming everything should be located at the same places? What was the total cost for everything including the tool for the filter?
If you have the N54 engine, which you do, then it will all be the same on your car. The total cost is around $50-60 to do it yourself with full synthetic, European car approved oil. Maybe less if you get a good price on the oil.
You forgot to mention the one-time use copper “crush washer” that comes with the filter (in the bag with the o-rings) that goes on your oil drain plug to replace the old one. Cheers for the video though.
Good call. Thanks!
I was thinking the same thing
Do you have to drain the oil from beneath the car first in order for no oil to spill out when removing the oil filter ?
I think as long as there isn't oil pressure it should be fine. If the car has been sitting for an hour or two I bet there isn't much in there.
@@LDSreliance just changed it myself after the techs at a local shop wasted oil everywhere under the hood now it’s burning away off the engine etc driving it some white smoke here n there bout to park it see what it does tomorrow. Thanks for responding
Ouch. I mean... it is very odd to have the oil filter at the top of the engine like that but any self-respecting shop should be better than that!
@@LDSreliance update I ended up spending around $5,000 to get my bmw back on the road running to make it home i was in another state . Currently at local Autozone now DIY cuz I got PTSD from them 😂 thanks for the content 💯
Wow this whole time I thought u needed to take your BMW to a mechanic to get serviced lol this looks even more easy than domestic cars
They definitely want you to think that! They love to charge people $125-200 for an oil change that you can do yourself for $35 and under an hour of your time. Only thing different than a domestic is you need that special wrench to open the housing that the oil filter resides in. But that is a cheap $20 one time cost and then you are set for the life of the vehicle.
CaLxRoyalty that's the premise of sports and luxury cars. but main cost is the 7quarts of oil. .most domestic cars are 3 -5
i got mine for $6 on ebay
You got what on ebay for $6? The filter adapter?
LDSreliance yes to screw off the filter
thanks so much, i have a E92 335i coupe, and the manual says i have to start the engine to reset the ECU, it seems a bit different from what you did in the vid.
XMG3 Yeah there may be some slight differences on that part but the engine and oil parts are the same.
doing first one tomorrow but i see you didn't mention you have to replace the crush washer on the drain plug.
It comes with a crush washer but I forgot to put the new one on. Hasn't leaked, though. Oh well. Good point, thanks!
Thanks LDS for the video...It helped me do the oil &filter change...My problem:I can't reset the computer.I follow exactly how you do it...Not working on my BM...
Is there more than one way to reset this computer??
Tks again....
There may be another way to do it with a different model or different year. I only know of this method, though. Sorry!
How did you dispose of used oil? It would be good to tell people to dispose of properly.
True. I take mine to Auto Zone but I guess I could have mentioned that.
Autozone will take your used oil and filter.
Dump it in your neighbor's garden
What oild should I used for my 2006 E60 5 series 178k milage
Thank You so much. now i will save money on oil change.. great video . detailed explanation.
+Lachin Akhmedov You are welcome. Thanks for watching and good luck with your car!
Nice video - I would tighten the oil drain bolt with a torque wrench unless you have done a ton of oil changes and have a good feel when its tight. the oil filter cover does not need much accuracy so dont need the torque wrench there.
Agree. I was using the torque wrench on top because I didn't want to overtighten it. I have a tendency to do that.
Hey LDSreliance, where did you purchase that special tool to remove the oil filter cap?
It is an 86mm cap for Volvos. I ordered mine from Amazon, if I remember correctly.
Have you ever had carbon from the intake valves show up in your drained oil?
+Roy Bhamra Not that I know of. I had my intake valves walnut blasted at about 90k miles, though. They were dirty but not as bad as some pictures I have seen.
😂 do you think this guy does some kind of special analysis to find out which kinds of carbon are in his oil?
@@allmycarsisbroke You sound like a lower IQ individual, please re-read what I wrote. Or, have someone who can read, do it for you. 😃 We have a comprehension epidemic, never mind a pandemic.
Thanks for great video , I'm inspired toSo my own. Would the ramps be ok to use rather than the jack?thanks!
+Phoebe Marie Parr You are welcome! It is really easy to do. It may take you an hour your first time but once you have done it a couple times you could do it in 20 minutes. Ramps are perfectly fine but they can be a little scary to use. Make sure you have them lined up straight and even and go slow so you don't shoot past the edge of the ramp.
+LDSreliance thanks for advice !
+Phoebe Marie Parr
I did it! Thanks so much for the help! Invested $85 in oil,ramps, misc.tools etc. Same amount it cost for one oil change at a grease monkey. I still need a 17mm socket wrench (very expensive). And the 2007 300xi has the access to the oil drain plug behind the oil pan in case anyone needs that info.
Phoebe Marie Parr
Nice job! And the confidence and pride that comes with it is priceless. 17mm socket wrenches should not be more than $10-15. Extremely useful to have a set.
+Phoebe Marie Parr I did it with ramps too. I think this is the best method.
Hi there ! I've got question !
I got 320i 2006 ,thing with oil level ,
On scream shows minimum and +1l , I'll fill up hole litre and right now is to much I thing so !
On scale is little over max. Level engine works so suspect for me it's obviously no good but do I suit pump out 500ml ?
Or what ?just live as it is ?
Any answer are helpful I need some advance ? I have no sensor oil check on past , this is something new for me ?how it work ?
Will it hurt the engine? No. But it may leak out from somewhere. I would drain some of the oil back out from the oil pan. It will be a messy job, though.
Thanks so much for this. What size torque wrench is that -- 3/8 or 1/2 in?
+CoolJDub That is just a 3/8 torque wrench. It isn't putting out much torque for that application so you don't need a big wrench.
Noticed there are three O-rings in the Filter package, two plastic rigs and a metal ring, where should I put the metal ring?~
The metal ring is for the oil drain plug. It is a crush washer, basically, to help prevent slow oil drips.
Oh got it~ Thanks very much, your video helped me a lot^^
郑泽原
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
How many mm is your oil filter wrench adapter size?
Thank you very much for making this.
You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
awesome video! very helpful. thanks so much!
+Hieu Tran No problem. Glad it could help!
How did you set your mileage count to 7,000? Mine is currently set at 15,000, but I am definitely changing it a lot sooner that, it would make my life easier if I didn't have to track it myself.
+Steezy 6SPD I don't think you can change the number. I have never read any instructions on how to do it, at least. That may be something the dealer or someone with one of the maintenance computers can do, though.
so how often I need you do an oil change?
It depends on what kind of oil you are using and what type of driving you are doing. I personally was changing my oil every 7,500 miles on my bimmer with full Mobil 1 synthetic and premium filter as you see in the video.
screw the jack, get rhino ramps.
I have some,I just don't like using them.
LDSreliance to each his own... I can see why though, it is a bit of a tight squeeze under the ramps and i'm not a very big guy.
LDSreliance btw what's the size of the cap you put on the oil filter cap?
It is an 86mm cap for Volvos. Works great on BMW's, too.
Awesome video but why are you using 0-40 our cars take 5-30 even 5-40
Awesome video, thank you!
No problem. Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
LDSreliance I may be following this video step-by-step very soon. :)
Nice. It is really easy. Hope the video helps.
May be a dumb question but why didn't the car start when you pushed the start button?
It only starts if you have your foot on the brake pedal at the same time. If you just push it without pushing the brake then it will simply turn on everything else except the engine (like the stereo, gauges, etc.).
Great video
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
is the 335xi the same ?
Yes, as long as it is the same years.
Great video thx
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
Why do you not have a oil cooler?
I think only certain packages had the oil cooler. I don't remember. I don't have the car any more.
Great vid! Thanks so much! Maybe I'll attempt on my 335i lol 👍
It isn't hard. Even for someone who has never changed oil before it would probably take 30-45 minutes at most.
+LDSreliance After nearly two years, I did it! Was so easy! Thanks!
Adriana W
Oh wow, you came back and did it. Nicely done!
Nice Job. Thank You. Consider a Car Lift.
I would love to have a car lift. Maybe someday.
@@LDSreliance Once you do, you will look back and say: 'How did I do without'? JMO
I am sure!
Which way do you turn to loosen the screw
Anyone
Christian Diaz Which screw?
The drain plug
It is lefty-loosey like most are. So turn the wrench to the left or counter-clockwise. It might be on there pretty tight.
thanks a lot
No problem. Thanks for watching!
your jack pads are missing you should replace them so it wont be recessed they are super cheap online and just pop right on
Yeah, I ordered some after I shot the video. Thanks!
no problem I just bought a 335i coupe and I'm loving every minute of it:)
Sweet! I wish mine was a couple but it has to serve double duty as a family car, too. I also had to have an automatic so my wife could drive it. But it is still pretty fast. Check out my other video I shot a couple weeks ago: Family Car Sleeper - 335i vs 300ZX TT @ TMS Friday Night Drags 6.13.14
Dont you need oil on the filter so it doesnt start dry
I haven't heard that before. Sounds like maybe one of those things that everyone does because someone else told them you have to do it but isn't really necessary.
yo i just bought a bmw 335i doesn anybody know where i can get parts with warranty?
+Young Aze *does
+Young Aze where could i also buy this oil?
+Young Aze The oil I used in the video is available at Wal-Mart. Just make sure it is the one that says European Car Formula on the front. As for your other question, what do you mean parts with warranty? Like from the dealership?
+LDSreliance thanks & yeah like lifetime warranty lets say i buy a replacement part and i just return the old part a get a new one free? or do i have to buy it again lol
Young Aze I don't know any companies offering lifetime parts, sorry.
thanks, perfect.
+Kunga Music You are welcome. Thanks for watching!
+LDSreliance Yeh I bought all the stuff on amazon, gonna do it tomorrow. Also changed my plugs and ignition coils, saved about $1500 doing it myself. Learnt something too. No thanks to you guys who put excellent videos on youtube.
Kunga Music
You are welcome. It makes me sick when people take their cars to the dealer for easy things like this.
Unbelievable. The dealers are literally crooks. They steal peoples money to replace things they don't need to.
+LDSreliance Hey one more qeastion. I followed this and did everything, it's all great. When I changed to oil filter it has 2 O-Rings the large one and small one, thats all good but what about the copper washer that was in the that same bag ? Anything to do with that washer or just leave it out ?
Absolutely hate the cartridge filter because once you unscrew the cap, all the trapped dirty oil flows back to the oil sump. Although it will drain out, but the trapped metal filings all drains back to the oil sump. Toyota has a better solution in which the oil cartridge is mounted upside down and there is a little valve to discharge all the dirty oil before you unscrew the cover off.
Henry TingYeah that is a good point. I have never owned a car or truck with a filter like that and I still don't understand why they decided to do it that way. Its not like you can change the oil without getting under the car or something.
Shell Rotella T6.....you welcome!
Haven't tried that before but I have heard good things.
@@LDSreliance I was a religious AMSOIL fanboy. This has quited the lifter noise down and better MPG. Blackstone results slightly better results than when the car was nwer with AMSOIL. Consumption nearly gone as well.
is that for diesel sae 5w-40
@@kucickula primarily marketed for it yes. It holds up very well in turbo cars. My bbn 335 loves the stuff. I use it in my street and track bikes as well.
I was very sceptical at first but tons of guys on the forums were raving about it not one bad thing said. Give it a try
@@vw3576 how long you use it for your 335 i have 2008 bmw 335i with 40.000 miles litle bit sceptical but can try ...will work better for lifter noise
Great video . BMW charge me $150 smh
Ouch! Sorry bro!
who can explain to me why this process is worth $100 at BMW dealerships though?
I'm surprised that is all they charge you. For some reason, they think their fluids (genuine BMW oil, coolant, etc.) are worth their weight in gold. They also think since you can afford such a vehicle that you can afford to pay double what a job is worth.
LOL...I wish it was only $100, then I wouldn't have to do it myself. Every time it's at least $300, and of course they will try and hit you up for other "necessary/overdue" service items once they get your car on the lift. Chalk it up to BMW cost of ownership.
mistrimeat
Yeah, I don't think you can get out of any BMW dealership with a synthetic oil change for $100.
Did mine at the dealership a couple of weeks ago and they nailed me $250.Never again.
Len Wilgosh Holy cow! I am so sorry. That almost makes me sick just thinking about how they take advantage of people.
lol we do need jack adapters, but you dont even have the pads on your car lmaooo! those are where the pads would go, but it seems theve been reomoved
Yep, they weren't on the car when I bought it.
I thought bmw was castrol??
I believe the OEM oil is. You can get it through the dealership or in bulk online. The oil I used meets the same spec and standard, though, and is more readily available.
It's called a ratchet. not a "socket wrench" lol
+Bradley D "A socket wrench is a type of wrench that has a socket attached at one end, usually used to turn a fastener.
The most prevalent form is the ratcheting socket wrench, often called a ratchet"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socket_wrench
+Bradley D It's called a socket wrench or a ratchet. Both are correct. Most people use the term "socket wrench."
+Fire Man Dan thank you for making two comments on my correction. Unfortunately they are both wrong. I know of and have used a socket wrench where it is applicable. He is not using a socket wrench. He is using a RATCHET. Thanks for your uninformed input.
+Bradley D I'm uninformed yet you can't count? Where did I make two comments on your "correction"? Also again you are wrong. The OP even linked the Wikipedia definition which proved you were wrong. What fact are you basing your uninformed opinion on?
+Fire Man Dan Yea I can't count. You removed one of the replies. Show's how childish and petty you are. Grow up. You're wrong. Using Wikipedia as a reference wow. I know you are uneducated now as any idiot knows Wikipedia is littered with erroneous information. For my correct assertions of the instrument he is using on his car, I base that on what he is holding in his hand. It is not a socket wrench. A socket wrench has different sizes of sockets that are physically attached to the the wrench. What he is using is an entirely different tool that allows for the changing of sizes at on a singular attachment point. I find actually quite comical that you feel that need to interject your opinion(incorrect i will add again) on a comment made as a light hearted rib of something that is so trivial.
Your opinion is wrong.
Grow up it was a joke.
Get a life.