200K Miles On My BMW E65 E66 - What's Has Happened!!
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In this video I show you my BMW E65 E66 750i 750li, the car has 21 inch rims black on black, it's been a strong car and has kept up, but a lot of sensor's have gone bad not to mention other things, this video will address major issues with this car. I also forgot to mention what most people think is transmission problems is actually the guibo joint or known the universal joint that makes of thud when going from 2nd gear to 1st, or when going from 1st to 2nd. The car in the video is a 2006 BMW 750i or BMW E65. 
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For all those who don't know.. this guy Chris deserves 100% respect and gratitude. thanks to all his videos ..we e65 e66 owners have been able to save thousands of dollars on maintenance..This car will take care of you if you take care of him.. DIY e66 e66 thank you man..
Your so welcome:) thank you for the kind words:)
I just recently bought a e66 with 145k and drove it 800mi. straight back home and it drove like a champ. The only issue I'm having since I bought it is a drive moderately light that comes on once in a while. What does this mean?
E65 is really a timeless masterpiece. I have a '07 730d LCI fully loaded model in limited Carbon Schwarz + Gold braun interior color + 20" Style 149. I bought it from a well known CEO of a local company, it was his 2nd car which he used it for occasional driving on motorways. Car had only 150.000km and it was almost like new. I bought it for 15k eur and I put a polish+ceramic coating on it for protection. Few months later alternator broke down and repair was only 142 eur, which is crazy cheap compared to a price range of this car. I once parked it next to a F01 and G11 and damn, E65 is really a timeless masterpiece LCI or non LCI. It looks way more compact with best length/width proportions, it's much cheaper than new models, easier to repair and yet it still shines on a parking lot.
MST I have 750i '07 and it still stands out amongst some of the newer luxury cars today
to fix the water collecting in your passenger side you need to unclog the drains under the splash guard of the front wheels. Had the same issue. Cleaned the drains in the front wheel wells now the water can drain from sunroof. 234,000 miles and still running great
How do you clean the drain line any special tool PR technique
1. The rear compartment between the seat, get a small rubber band to put around the broken latch it will bring it back to stock alignment
2. the walmart AGM battery is an "H8".
3. Some of the issue/trouble codes could be due to the battery not being registered. The charging is not right and cause spikes that sends the other modules to displays trouble codes.
4. For the miles you displayed your car still looks good. The baller on a budget advice you gave is 100% sound......
Thank you for this:) great tips thank you:)
Nigel Wheeler ALL of that!! A friend had one and didn't register it, and it caused a ton of random lights. These things are like rolling computers, everything relying heavily on the electronics.
I've owned 5 80s/90s BMWs and always loved the E65/E66 series, but on my last purchase, I had to "settle" for an Infiniti G37x, which now has 242k miles and no codes or issues whatsoever. In the last 75k SPIRITED miles, I've changed the oil and the tires and the brakes. I've clearly missed out on all the fun! :-D
Shocks and lower control arm bushings are taking a thrashing because of the fact that you are driving on 21 inch rubber bands for tires. The bumps have to be absorbed somewhere and the tires are not taking any of the impact at all. All of that impact from any bump is being fully transferred to the hub, bearing and suspension. Suspension problems can be easily avoided by running the factory setup sizes and tire pressures in these cars. I own a 2004 745i with over 150,000kms and so far have not had a single suspension related issue. These cars have a gross weight of over 5200 pounds! Tires play a vital role in every day driveability. Just my 2 cents
Jason Raines are the 750 li good cars?
I Put hydraulic shocks with adjustable coil springs in the front and back...and I run 22in rims..The car sits a full One inch higher up front and back...but you would never know it with 22in rims on it...IT IS WHAT IT IS...**ONE#1**
Wrong, around 4300 lbs for the 750i
It's to late for me, I'm running 20's, I ride through the city zig zagging pot hole and bad payment. My car is beautiful but I have to miss every bump in the city or it's like a Stage coach when I hit a bump, but thanks a lot, but it's to late for me, I'm doomed but I'm not getting rid of my Ultimate Driving Machine 750Li
@@RGIIIBOXING I'm sitting on 22 too but I only now had a suspension problem at that by the year and a half just change the tie rods of the control arms and the front struts BMW says I'm going to need to change the rear too soon but I'm also adding cross drilled slotted rotors I figure out my drug do all that now it's not a waste this maintenance I own this car not bmw of north America I keep up with her she'll take me any place I need to go and fast 😆
I just bought a 745li it's my first car and it's mint as long as you take care of your car, your car will take care of you it's like having a mechanical pet.a family member.
wow! this was yesterday! nice! my mom turned 80 yesterday also! love my e66
Best E65 breakdown I've seen on RUclips! Now I'm heading towards the nearest Nissan dealership.
Just hit a little over 200,000 miles on our E65. Your videos helped me!
Thanks for all the repair vids, you are definitely the go to guy for 7 series repairs.... But as for your sunroof drains, you have to drop your headliner and pull off the rubber hoses and blow them out with an air compressor, I had the same problem with mines
I see you drive it near empty so it doesn’t die with too much gas in in the tank.
lmfaooo
I’m dead 😵
Good advice. It’s the same I give when people ask if they should buy an older BMW. I ask if they can work on their own car. If they can, the cost is comparable to any other vehicle. If they can’t, I tell them shop prices can be outrageous.
For oil consumption, try running atp at-205 reseal, see if it helps reduce the oil burning
or replace the valve seals like you should
@@flippy9133 4k job, as much as the car is worth. No thanks, I'll keep driving it with smoke
I have removed the plastic covers under the hood and it feels a lot cooler when I open the hood. It is not hot as it used to be, I guess the airflow has improved.
I see e65's all over where I'm from, but they're usually like you said, baller's on a budget. They're relatively cheap, and have a load of features. People seem to say they're the ugly step sister of the 7 series' family, but I love the look of these cars. The look is starting to look a little dated, but what can you expect, over a decade will do that to any car. I personally think BMW's design languages hold up fairly well against time.
Thank you for all your great videos!
for the hood lift support, I bought a pair from ebay for $15, just snap off/on to replace, and it works great.
drinking too much oil might be valve stem seals .if you still in idle like waiting for a train or long light and you finally take off and see white smoke its most likely those
Great video brother u mentioned all my problems i have. New sub
dont stop man. ✋
Chris your awesome great content superb quality videos.
Those rims are clean af!
Yes, some minor stuff I fix myself like halo lights, spark plugs, brakes, etc...
Id almost bet money the oil issue is from bad valve seals. This is a PITA job!!! Took me 30 hrs to do mine with the AGA tool. But if u don't do it, the CATS are next to go, and they are more expensive than coke. These are not bad cars if ur a well-tooled weekend wrencher, but restrict driving them to weekends and they will be a hell of a lot more reliable over time.
These cars are brilliant! I'm hitting 400.000 km (almost 250.000 miles) without any major issues so far. This is a E65 LCI 730d (with Hartge ECU). Other than a converter lockup issue and a change of timing chain it has been cheap to maintain. BMW's may be expensive to buy, but regular maintenance parts (suspension parts etc.) is really cheap. My only gripe is that it's a diesel.
What’s up with that V12 badge..
Exactly 🤔
Must have 760i fenders
Good question I was 😡
Straw blower to the lil drain holes on each corner of the opened sunroof clr water mix and blow it clear the clog drains... Hope it help.
I'm glad you posted another video! I feel like your car and my car have been keeping up with each other. Especially with the various maintenance items which your videos have help with tremendously. I have 170,000, so I'm a little bit behind you. The only funky thing that I can't figure out is that the heated seats in the backseat do not work anymore. Check fuses and everything, can't figure it out. Have a great day!
Thanks for watching the videos:) I hope somebody can help us out that reads this about your back seat issue:)
excellent video , non biased ,,
Very knowledgeable and well said. My e65s driver side Headlight ignitor went bad and after troubleshooting and tearing headlight apart about 5 hours of my own labor replaced a 35$ component and now have my headlight back with no issues also did not reprogram. This repair at the BMW store would’ve cost around 2,000$ id bet. They would’ve replaced complete headlight and still 3 Hours of labor to change it
"V12" lol
JayBadmon lol yea i dont think that's a v12 lmao 760 got those v12!
I appreciate your videos! That crunching sound on the driver's window is the regulator going bad. I suggest stop using it until you can replace. It is not particularly fun to replace. I had to replace both front regulators on my E65 within 2 weeks. BMW wants $500 just for the part. You can find aftermarket regulators for under $100
Not bad, I have a 03 745li (e66) with 211,681 miles on it and it runs great.👍
David Robinson That's incredible. Have you ever had the dreaded valve stem seals problem? (Blue smoke out of tailpipes.)
I have been in a couple of E65s, and they are great cars. Truly ahead of their time when it came to features, technology and design. Almost futuristic.
Have any videos of your 745i?
The Man lol yes I have the valve stem seal problem on my car and I have plans to fix it in the future, I don't have any videos yet but I want to post some because I am a full time mechanic and I am extremely good at fixing these cars.
David Robinson Ok Haha. May I ask how long you've been driving it with that problem?
Is it really as deadly and destructive as it made out to be?
A friend of mine has an E63 6 series (645ci), and has been dailying his car for 2 years with the valve stem seals problem. It's still drives great, and aside from a bit of power reduction that he claims, it's fine.
He's thought about replacing the valve stem seals as well, but he's not sure if he could DIY it like he has some other parts.
At the price that shops/dealers charge, I flat out told him it would be cheaper to just by a used motor and do a transplant LOL.
David you really should make some videos
it has been burning oil for a very long time and i haven't noticed anything go wrong other than the secondary air injection isn't working properly and it has thrown a check engine light on. i'm guessing the extra oil that is being burned in the combustion chamber has clogged up the secondary air ports in the head of the engine. i do believe that if i continue to drive it then i will damage my spark plugs and my catalytic converter.
The crunchy sound is probably your window regulator
Thank you sir do u have any new videos for your seven series
good morning thanks for all videos i have same car in white good day to all of you
Your welcome, glad the videos can help:) thank you for watching them:)
Great video, great journey!! Please help sort mine out, cranks but won't start.... DME/CAS resync maybe?
Has your car ever had the electricity inside go out as far as dash going out a.c. not working wipers going off ? What should I do
Hey great video thanks. I had the same car. You mentioned the water leak when it rains. There are drainage plugs behind the front rear wheels behind the plastic covers that water flows from the roof through the a-pillars down to the bottom of the car. They get clogged and cause air pockets that makes the water back up and pour into the car. I had that problem when it rain or when I went through a car wash. If you haven't already, check those out, they need to be cleaned.
Ansley Rabel "behind the front rear wheels"? I'm lost man.
Ah sorry man. The front wheels. The panels that go around the wheels. At the bottom behind the panels.
Quick question @DIYsavecash how do u reboot the I drive
When I turn mine on it shows so many problems on the screen 😂 like 7 things and sometimes when I turn my car off it said parking brake fault but it’s fine or it constantly says flat tire but there all pumped and good
Valve stem problem lol... or alternator bracket seal perhaps?
My 750li haves 200k miles as well my trunk is not latching that's little cylinder looking thing just keeps going round and round any advice?
I have a e66 06 bmw 750li a lighting issue with my exterior lights one of each light don't work any help?
What year is this car? I noticed your idrive display is color not like the 02 version..will your nav screen retrofit into an 02 or is there some sort of upgrade disc needed?
Jesus.... When you shot your rear tires, that is SCARY!
Not trying to bash or anything, but in my opinion those wheels are too big. 19's are perfect for a nice look and good ride, better tread.
Especially in a car this powerful that can pretty easily light up the rear tires. All that said, to each his own. It's your car.
Besides that, amazing that you got to 200k on your E65. I think a lot of people just get lucky/unlucky with these cars.
Contrary to popular belief, I see ALOT of these running daily. More than E38s and even F01s. So in my opinion they are not the unreliable death traps that everyone says.
They are also quite durable in my opinion. One of my good friends has a E63 6 series, 2004 645ci.
It has the pvc/valve stem seals problem. It's been smoking for 2 years. Yes, blue smoke. And he's been pretty much dailying it ( I know, pretty stupid when your car has that big a problem.) But nonetheless, to me, it's a testament to how tough these cars can be.
i replaced my 18" to 20". it reacts to steering quiqlier but ride isnt so smooth anymore. also i placed lowering springs. it is like a half sport suspension not comfort
the tire issue has nothing to do with the size of the rims or the car itself. He has Lionhart tires on, which is a cheap ass Chinese brand. A quality tire wouldn't go bald so quickly. It would be a good idea to run a square setup instead of staggered so you can rotate the tires and have even wear on all 4.
when dynamic drive starts to leak this can cause PAS fluid to be lost, no?
E65-E66 will take care of you if you take care of it. I don’t trust any bmw maintenance centers
Thinking about buying one
Never thought it's drinking oil bc of your valve seals went bad long time ago???
If it's burning a little it's fine but if it's noticeable
Mines over 200,000k and worst i had happen was positive crankcase vents go, flex disc on driveshaft that caused a shifting thump/driveline vibration, control arms due to bad alignment, electrical problems due to shitty battery, mine drinks a bit more oil then i think it should but nothing like some other people claim i certainly don't need to keep a quart in the trunk. I think i got a good one cause i drove the piss out of it early on with normal maintenance always in sport mode 86 octane gas and it runs like a champ still.
I'm not surprised I had some of those cars in the past I had a 745Li 2004 model you fix a dash light today next 2 weeks you get two more lights or so on, I'm done with those cars there pretty much disposable ones they hit 100k maintenance is crazy by the time you reach 200,000 miles you already paid for the car twice. #disposable
Make a video on replacement for valve stem seals
I have a 2008 750 li and the engine cooling fan stays on even when I turn the car off, do you have any ideas or suggestions?
I have 222 on my Li and it just started giving me all warning lights and steering goes stiff after about 10 minutes cruise control goes out speedometer doesn't work..alternater good..autozone battery says 84 percent when tested im lost..any help would be great
Switch to a thicker oil like 5W40 or 5W50 synthetic. In addition to that bad CCVs can cause oil burning especially BMWs.
Agree. I just posted the same. Mine would drink 1-1-1/2qts between changes with Mobil 1. It was about half a quart with Mobil 5-30. It was 1-1/2 quarts with 0-40. 0 quarts had to be added with the recommended Castrol 5-30. I thought maybe it was a fluke, so this time, actually by accident thinking it was what I used, I put in Mobil again. Same issues. Leaky valve covers, blow by in the PCVs. I will go back to Castrol next change.
Yep. It seems BMW has finally solved their oil consumption issues with the newest S55 in the M3/M4. Those motors have been run hard on tracks and despite that drank less than 1qt between 10k mile OCIs. Those that were only driven on the roads spiritedly didn't consume any oil between oil changes so that's welcoming news.
Do you have a video about not being able to fill your gas tank without stopping the pump and restarting
had my '03 E66 for 15 years and it still does everything it always did. It needs a new clockspring for the steering wheel and a recent passenger airbag light but other than that, it still starts, drives fine. Same tech has worked on it since I got it and he always says I got a "good one" but it has not been cheap to maintain since warranty ran out. That said, what else you gonna drive that is on this level for less than 3 grand a year?
A w221 S class
Cadillac STS also D3 A8
If you want a baller car on a budget I’d suggest about any w211 Mercedes minus the one with the m272 V6 which had timing problems. I’d prefer the V8s (500, 550). Not really cheap to repair, but they don’t break that often
Did you have to replace the radiator fun relay? do you know where is it?
No oil leaks impossible ! Do the valve steam seal it’s going to drink oil anymore also check for leaks
Did you ever change your transmission fluid ..
I have a question I have the same car I just purchased why did you replace the expansion tank for the antifreeze can you tell me what was going on that you had to replace it
long live the bangle butts !!
You should try dropping it. I bought sport bilstein shocks with my b&g springs. If you looking into upgrading suspension a bit
mine on bc coilover
Mark Ramsay how's the ride on the bc coilovers?
Moses Sisters your trifecta light issue is most likely the abs module. Known issue.
legend
im tryna get there with my e64 m
absolutely lovely generation of cars from bmw
wanna one day get an e66 and e61 too haha
No one buys this car if they can’t use a wrench...#facts
Have you ever been faced with the PT Can communication issue?
The ememergency parking malfunction came up on dash I disengage it manually but the light never went off should I be worried
I'm really falling in love with this model. I want a red one with the style 95 wheels. I'm a DIY guy and I have a 98 740il now. I know these cars need a lot of maintenance and attention but since I've found this channel and guys like Bimmer Merchant and Nathan's DIY owning and maintaining my Bimmer has been a breeze.
I got a 07 750i but my radio n navigation isn't showing any tips how to get that taken care of that
whats the parking break malfunction and how could i fix it?
How’s the power on the v12?
*☀Men you🌞Teaching us Thank🗺 you🌅*
Is this car still running? What’s the latest ?!
Any advise on my 07 750 Li my rear window blind does not work
It seems like you've abandoned the channel, well, at least the E66 side of it, but I'll be happy if you could answer one thing: do all E66s have the first gen mechatronics? ZF6HP26? With the 053 separator plate or without the plate?
These car has a recall for the air bag
this car is like a high maintanance trophy wife. talk about a money pitt,, u fix one thing and another thing pops up. my 04 745Li is a beauty but gives me too much headaches
That’s because you have a 04 745 the worst bmw model ever made 😂
I have an 04 v12 E65 (yes SWB) . I'm lucky because I have a BMW backed warranty. My car has had most of your issues over the last 5 years. Also had a number of engine issues. The last one was the dreaded coolant pipe which is an engine out and heads off. 20 something hours labour. Only to have it happen again a few weeks later.
It's disappointing just how unreliable these cars are. I think they break from new and do not get worse with age if you keep fixing things.
Andrew Thompson that's the reason I got rid of my 06 e65 I bought it when I was single and had extra cash. But as the years went by I noticed how much time the car spent in the shop or sitting in my driveway to get fixed it got so bad I didn't even trust the car to drive long distances thinking what else might brake in the journey. plus the parts and labor are so expensive the cheapest thing I ever bought was the wiper blades for $3 ea then BMW said they were no longer selling the blades you had to buy the entire wiper which then cost me $60 for the pair. it's just said how you buy a car retailed $90k+ and thinking it will last you a lifetime but then you see a family member driving a $20k car that doesn't sit in the shop getting fixed 70% of the time I enjoyed it for 8 years but man those were the most expensive years in my life I can imagine you with the v12 760 those are more expensive to fix good thing you have the extra coverage.
Dimmu Borgir I've been very lucky with the costs, BMW have lost out many times over on the warranty. It is hard to work out what is wrong with these cars as they are well engineered and well made. Each repair takes the dealership months to complete.
Time for a new car bro... How the hell do you get that pass state inspection??!!
Doc Z WHAT ARE YOU KIDDING ME!! The only thing visible from the on the outside it would fail for is the bald tires.
Hello . Was wondering if it’s still a good idea to pick up a 2004 745li in 2023???
Tyres or tires are knacked proper
its the lower control arms that wears the tires
I love this car so much,my neighbour always lets be borow his,the long version,it s vanity on 4 wheel I freaking love it and they have gone down aloot in price but it s so risky to get one with high-mileage,my gut is telling me no but my heart is like omg sell your god damn piece of shit polo and buy one.I guess you only live once but eeeeeehhhhhh idk.
I felt the same way but go for it
Hi Kris
Do you still have the E65 ?
The ABS because the break oil is decrease just add more oil break and that will go
Black on black yea that’s my style
I have 130K miles on mine. Bought it with 70K. I hope to get 200K. Window regulator is cheap. You are using too thin of an oil. I’ve found I burp from the valve cover gaskets when using Mobil 1. About a quart between oil changes. When I use Castrol the problem is non existent and no oil is added between changes. Window regulator is an easy replacement. My drivers and passengers front had the issue. Initializing takes holding the button to the second detent until the window moves on it’s own. Don’t remember up or down. You shouldn’t have tire pressure issues if the current stems are TPMS. You can recalibrate them via the settings for different pressures. TPMS-Reset.
Oil should be 5-30.
this car is praying to be utilized
Hello ,
Can any1 help me i have bmw 730li 06 , yesterday i parked the car in parking and nothing was wrong everything was perfect but next day evening when i start the car , it was fucked up abs , engine , and on idrive it was showing that " electronics failure it is not possible to continue ur journey " any1 to help me out . Wht is the problem in the car?
What year is your e65?
You have idrive message in the panel
Did you sell this car in SD?
If the engine is drinking oil I don't think it is accurate to describe it as running perfectly. :)
But beautiful car. You've done a great job maintaining it.
Do all these cars consume oil
Why don't you use a 5w40 oil it's heavier and itll burn slower
What engine do you have in this car ?
I found a 2004 745i with 260k neads a starter they say I do bodywork for a living and can do my own repairs was realy thinking on buying it it's selling for under 900$ could u please let me know you're thoughts o I own a 2001 325i bmw right now bought cheep fixed up brakes a arms struts misolaneouse stuff