The BMW M140i guide for DUMMIES

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  • Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2024

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  • @RapidFireWargaming
    @RapidFireWargaming 9 месяцев назад +10

    Great vid. Had my 2018 M140 shadow edition for 6 months now and it's been incredible. Like any high powered rear wheel drive car you need to respect it in the wet or when pushing on but it's a hugely capable car. I am 44 but still need to fight the urge to put it in Sports+ and throw the back out at any given opportunity. The Mrs just sighs when she sees the display change to S+. I should know better :D

  • @AbandonEarth911
    @AbandonEarth911 3 года назад +2

    Nice to see the old works in the North/East.

  • @jamessmith84240
    @jamessmith84240 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the heads up! I got an M140 4 months ago after owning an m135 for 9 months before that.

  • @BroVCam
    @BroVCam Год назад +1

    Very cool attractive looking compact hothatch! Another cool car we don't get here in the U.S.! Thanks for the vid!!!! ✌🏾❤✊🏾

  • @zeus01504
    @zeus01504 3 года назад +6

    Lads from the North just explain things better, or should I say bettah. Top class content. Nice motor too.

  • @MarcusvanRest
    @MarcusvanRest 3 года назад +7

    Well composed and useful - don’t even own one of these but the extra knowledge can’t be a bad thing 😂

  • @darrenwalters6339
    @darrenwalters6339 3 года назад +11

    I got an m135i lci mineral grey and I don’t think there’s much in it with that and the m140i, the N55 engine does sound better for me and revs out well, But the B58 is a bit more torquey low end, both amazing cars 👌🏻

  • @flyro2000
    @flyro2000 3 года назад +18

    Regarding oil its probably worth mentioning it has to be LL04 rated 👍

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад +2

      You the man. I always miss something out 😆

    • @flyro2000
      @flyro2000 3 года назад +1

      @@lookship Videos are awesome mate! might try something similar for my m135i 😅

    • @keithw4920
      @keithw4920 3 года назад

      My manual say LL1 not 4

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад

      @@keithw4920 also I've just had a message from Marc at Williams Performance saying it's DCT fluid for the manuals.
      Quite hard locating this info online tbh. Spent a while searching and hit a dead end...
      That's why I love the comment section 🙌

    • @flyro2000
      @flyro2000 3 года назад +2

      @@keithw4920 technically you can use the following; LL01, LL01FE, LL04, LL12FE, LL14FE+. LL04 is just the most common, believe LL01 is the old LL04. Oil specs are a nightmare as they change as the years go by 🤣

  • @ArmaganDemiral
    @ArmaganDemiral Год назад +3

    Don't usually comment but this was a very well put together video!

  • @PolbeRacing
    @PolbeRacing 3 года назад +4

    The "Gummi Pflege Stift" is german, if you translate it word for word, in english it would be called "rubber care pen". Also if there is an "E" at the end of a german word, it's not silent like in french. :)

  • @redarmy1778
    @redarmy1778 2 года назад +2

    the first mlight ewg n55 is a great hot hatch second best ever made, they improved the mlight with the b58 engine m140i the best hot hatch ever made.

    • @redarmy1778
      @redarmy1778 2 года назад +1

      wouldn’t touch any four pot bmw that includes the new m135i mini engine

  • @ryancox3834
    @ryancox3834 3 года назад +5

    The oil filter problem isn't just a manufacturing problem its because the filter housing lid has lugs which the filter locks into before inserting it into the housing. The disintegrated ones is where the filter has been dropped into the housing then the lugs on the lid crush the filter causing it to disintegrate in the housing. Correct replacement and installation is far more important than frequency mate.

    • @jkeeeng
      @jkeeeng 3 года назад

      Interesting point of view... 👍

  • @m120dboyz4
    @m120dboyz4 3 года назад +7

    Solid car for sure🔥

  • @sheilahierons4004
    @sheilahierons4004 3 года назад +4

    Another well presented video Luke. Well done 👏👏x

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, mother x

  • @adamxiggy1627
    @adamxiggy1627 3 года назад +10

    Kind of wish I had this before. I bought mine just over a month ago. Solid car if anyone's reading this and considering a buy.

    • @henzopereira5308
      @henzopereira5308 3 года назад +1

      Would you recommend to a driver who hasn’t driven high HP before and especially as it’s RWD?

    • @adamxiggy1627
      @adamxiggy1627 3 года назад +5

      ​@@henzopereira5308 The car has so many nets attached that you really have to be dumb in order to crash one of these. I mean, try hard enough and you'll succeed but it's a really good daily car that doesn't step out in the wet or snow if you drive it sensibly. That said, press your foot hard enough and if you're not ready for it, it'll spit you out the other end into a tree.

    • @toblerone0104
      @toblerone0104 3 года назад +4

      @@henzopereira5308 just follow the basic RWD car rules and you’ll be fine. Don’t stab the throttle mid corner (or be prepared to add opposite lock if you do), drive cautiously in the cold until the tyres are warm and don’t cheap out on the tyres themselves. Respect the car and it’s capabilities and it’ll look after you well 😊

    • @jamstersmith4625
      @jamstersmith4625 3 года назад

      No

    • @ljdash9144
      @ljdash9144 2 года назад

      @@henzopereira5308 ah yes, my favourtiy missconseption

  • @splays3422
    @splays3422 3 года назад +2

    This looks like my cars twin 😍

  • @amrazing33
    @amrazing33 Год назад +1

    Very sad to this the f20 m140i go and make way for the new and "improved" f40 m135i. I was looking to buy this car used as my first car. Thanks for you the guide as I'm obviously one of those dummies.

  • @Jakezillax
    @Jakezillax 3 года назад +1

    Brought a m140i yesterday very useful 👍

  • @BrettBarnesYT
    @BrettBarnesYT 3 года назад +2

    Yeah mine had the jet washer issue 😂! All cleared out and sorted for cheap though.

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад

      Had a look on the forums before I bought mine to stake out what the previous owner had asked (crafty af, I know...) and the only thing was the coolant issue, which was sorted by topping up the level. Been spot on for me for 8 months now 👌
      How many times you been to the petrol station? 😆

    • @jkeeeng
      @jkeeeng 3 года назад

      Had exactly the same issue on the third day I bought the car... 1hour job and 66 pence for 3 plastic rivets. My tank was full of algae...

    • @jkeeeng
      @jkeeeng 3 года назад

      @@lookship have you changed a cap? Or just topped up? I bought a car few weeks ago and it showed please top up next day... was scared that somebody sold me a faulty car... topped up and done 2-300miles it gone a bit, but just few mls... might be a cap issue.

  • @tackycomrade
    @tackycomrade 3 года назад +5

    Think people asking for fuel consumption and the ‘best’ insurers are the most annoying Facebook users on the groups 🙄

  • @andrewf7822
    @andrewf7822 3 года назад +3

    Nice vid. Great location. know it well. Mind the pot holes on the South Gare road.

  • @rodackor
    @rodackor 3 года назад +2

    Very entertaining Video as always, Here is the least imporant thing but knowing some German, I could not help noticing, that the product you recommended is in German "Gummi Pflege Stift" and you made it sound as if it was the brand name but Pflege simply means care, so that kind of translates to rubber pen applicator to care for your car. If there is no English on the tube, then that is probably not going to be cheap, some import, not sure where you found that. Anyway, really not important, really nice summary of all the features about the car, I hardly drive mine because of those restrictions ,no longer need to drive to work and I have this OCD to open the bonnet and check the coolant level even I don't drive the car, plain ridiculous. Seriously, that will probably be the best petrol car I will ever own.

  • @ligertv9382
    @ligertv9382 3 года назад +2

    Another good vid mate, cheers!

  • @JackBarnes14
    @JackBarnes14 3 года назад +1

    Bought an M140i two weeks ago. already had the coolant light come one! but apart from that, absolutely loving it!! Feel kind of obligatory to subscribe to this channel now ✔

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад +1

      Good man 👌
      Not a mega issue. I check it every month to be on the safe side and have a bottle stashed in case it needs a top up.

  • @davec5237
    @davec5237 3 года назад +1

    Nice thanks for posting 👍

  • @garyroberts1797
    @garyroberts1797 2 года назад +1

    Top content as per 👏🏻

  • @andrewstait
    @andrewstait 3 года назад +1

    Great balanced video 👍

  • @TheAillingworth1975
    @TheAillingworth1975 3 года назад +1

    Great Video, I need some of the window stuff, I have 435D Convertible and its been a nightmare!!!

    • @JO3KAH
      @JO3KAH 3 года назад

      glad to hear someone else in the same predicament lol. I'm in an m240i vert and the seals rattle like mad, even if I try to lubricate them only last a week or so. I guess a similar case with you?

    • @TheAillingworth1975
      @TheAillingworth1975 3 года назад +1

      @@JO3KAH Tell me about it, the rattles drive me mad at times!! Roll on slightly warmer weather and the top can be down, instant fix, no rattles!!!

  • @HypoxicWaiter
    @HypoxicWaiter 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant videos!

  • @maxhowarth9699
    @maxhowarth9699 3 года назад +1

    Great video. Thanks.

  • @KeijoMetsalu
    @KeijoMetsalu 3 года назад +2

    Huh, didn't know they made the m140i with frameless doors. I've got the 5-door xDrive m140i and it's super nice to have the frames during winter. Previously had a frameless 4 series and it's a nightmare during winter.

    • @bimmertony
      @bimmertony 2 года назад

      Can I ask you why?

    • @KeijoMetsalu
      @KeijoMetsalu 2 года назад

      @@bimmertony of course :) The glass freezes to the rubber really easily and can be a real PITA to get the door open. Feels really bad trying to tear the door open and seeing the glass bend.

    • @bimmertony
      @bimmertony 2 года назад

      @@KeijoMetsalu thanks!

    • @richardmathers7238
      @richardmathers7238 Год назад

      Only 3 door

  • @motaz1975
    @motaz1975 3 года назад +1

    why we dont get this model in the usa is a shame. its the spiritual successor to the legendary clown shoe.

  • @POVGOD
    @POVGOD 3 года назад +2

    Cracking video mate! I've had my coolant level sink very slowly and was wondering why but seeing as it's a common problem I shan't worry too much :)

    • @Rossi4355
      @Rossi4355 Год назад

      I have the same issue. Did you ever get this diagnosed by a garage or just top it up intermittently? Cheers

  • @LukeWeb1992
    @LukeWeb1992 3 года назад +1

    Nice spec man

  • @Frostyyy__
    @Frostyyy__ 3 года назад +1

    I’m gonna need this when I’m 20

  • @impairsosa2663
    @impairsosa2663 2 года назад +1

    I want an m140i sooo bad but cannot afford one x.x the car is cheap for a car of its caliber but it'll take me too long to save for it and then insurance in my area too is probably the worst in the UK it'll cost me anyweher between 4k-6k to insure the car ridiculous.

  • @matbooker
    @matbooker 3 года назад +1

    Good job mate! very useful stuff

  • @kubaporzycki3319
    @kubaporzycki3319 3 года назад +1

    Great Video! Im looking to buy a 140 atm!

  • @JXLPerformance
    @JXLPerformance 3 года назад +2

    Good video mate 👍🏼

  • @mikesloper7112
    @mikesloper7112 3 года назад +1

    Very useful, thank you, sorry I'm a bit late but my 140 only arrived yesterday afternoon after a spur of the moment decision inspired by my brother "stop remembering your youth & get on & relive it (that was the p.c. version) so had a quick mooch around & decided it was 'hot hatch' time again. As an old fart who's had a driving license since gas lighting was still available Ive got used to reading dials as normally when a warning light comes on its often too late. So driving her home yesterday & being caught up in Fri tea time traffic I found myself hunting for water coolant & or oil temperature gauges without much success, then to be told there arent any & the car will monitor it & tell you if its overheating,, The very same reason Im always aware of my cars normal opperating temperatures, cars dont always tell the truth... What do you guy do ? Ive seen some aftermarket solutions but is this true & that BMW saw fit to not to overload its drivers with at least one temp gauge?? HELP

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад +1

      I believe there are aftermarket gauges that replace the drivers side vents to monitor things like that, but it's a pretty expensive piece of kit. I'm old skool too. Just check levels manually every other weekend when I'm washing the car 🙂

    • @mikesloper7112
      @mikesloper7112 3 года назад

      @@lookship Many thanks you are a gentleman sir.

  • @shaungeorge6579
    @shaungeorge6579 3 года назад +1

    So this week I’ve got the dreaded exhaust rattle on the m135. I’ve gone to remove the pin only to find it’s snapped so right now the left exhaust has nothing holding the flap shut, sounds horrendous. I’ve ordered the new pin with it arrives tomorrow, and it’s in for an mot on Monday, so I’m hoping they’ll just put the new one back In without any issues. It seems to happen to them all

  • @scott7010
    @scott7010 3 года назад +1

    Wish you’d have done some donuts down Juba

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад +1

      My days of getting section 59s are long gone 🤣

  • @jackgammans
    @jackgammans 3 года назад +1

    I wanna see these black badges!!!!

  • @samcourt6228
    @samcourt6228 3 года назад +1

    They seem to be pretty solid cars. Mines not had any coolant issues and I escaped the oil filter fiasco on my first service. Apparently there’s a new cap for the coolant tank that may or may not help with it loosing it’s coolant.

  • @syclowes
    @syclowes 3 года назад

    Lookship 😂Great Video! I still get people telling me my late 2018 GPF car will instantly fail an MOT if I do anything with the exhaust! I want more sound but I've had so many conflicting answers on forums and Facebook ive just given up at this point.

    • @ryancox3834
      @ryancox3834 3 года назад +2

      PPF removal is tampering with factory fitted emitions hardware and you cannot remove them legally. But id be more concerned about the warranty as removing PPF will require a remap.

    • @Addselwyn
      @Addselwyn 3 года назад +1

      @@ryancox3834 and you will invalidate you’re insurance if you remove ppf filter

    • @syclowes
      @syclowes 3 года назад

      @@ryancox3834 Thanks man! I had a feeling this was the case, If I ever considered making a mod it would be after the warranty expired, so my guess is that backbox mods is the only legal option for cars fitted with PPF's?

    • @syclowes
      @syclowes 3 года назад

      @@Addselwyn Thanks bud! Very good point!

    • @MrNially15
      @MrNially15 3 года назад

      @@syclowes I’ve had a CSK Y pipe fitted to my OPF model. Have a look at them mate! Makes a great difference for cheap.

  • @DjNikGnashers
    @DjNikGnashers 2 года назад

    Change the oil and filter every 12 months or 8000 miles, don't leave it until the service light comes on.
    The M140i has the same problem as every other BMW I have owned (five of them), the filters on the washer pumps get blocked, and it's a pita to clean them.

    • @ljdash9144
      @ljdash9144 2 года назад

      8000 miles is waaaaaaaay tooo much, maybe every 5 - 6k miles

    • @DjNikGnashers
      @DjNikGnashers 2 года назад

      @@ljdash9144 Rubbish, the service interval is 18 months, so 8000 miles is well under.

    • @ljdash9144
      @ljdash9144 2 года назад

      @@DjNikGnashers as you wish bro, complain about chain and reliability later on

    • @DjNikGnashers
      @DjNikGnashers 2 года назад

      @@ljdash9144 The B58 engine has very good reliability, plenty of them fine after 80k with the standard service intervals.
      Mine will be in great health, worry about your own car. I bet you don't even know anything about the B58 engine.

    • @ljdash9144
      @ljdash9144 2 года назад

      @@DjNikGnashers hahahahahaha imagine thinking they are menat to only last around 80k miles. Poor m140is, people ruining them

  • @blackfalcon1992
    @blackfalcon1992 3 года назад +1

    New M140i owner here! And just found your channel and binge watching your vids, love your style of video format, keep it up! :)

  • @gudelauneee
    @gudelauneee 2 года назад

    M140i opf Version sounds better than without opf

  • @AdamGrange1
    @AdamGrange1 3 года назад +1

    Big up redcar, I’m thinking of getting the same car

  • @THEG12EG
    @THEG12EG 3 года назад +3

    You missed wheel nut torque settings 🙄😂

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад +3

      Looks like I'll have to do a Part 2 then 😉

  • @hw8724
    @hw8724 3 года назад

    Thought I had accidental clicked on a night scape video for a second

  • @JLo9668
    @JLo9668 3 года назад

    Great vid, you didn’t mention the PPF cars sounding worse? Is this not really issue? Thanks!

  • @liamdunn8397
    @liamdunn8397 3 года назад +1

    Where is that road at that looks over the sea haha looks great for insta pics ?

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад

      South Gare, Redcar

  • @mahtaabalam5125
    @mahtaabalam5125 3 года назад

    Cracking video! How much would it be for another unit to fit in? Also how often does oil filter get changed?

  • @joshiswho
    @joshiswho Год назад +1

    Do you have any wind noise from the drivers side window with the frameless doors? If so, any ideas on fixing this?

    • @lookship
      @lookship  Год назад +1

      Never had an issue with that...

  • @Mrbikertomtom
    @Mrbikertomtom 3 года назад

    Brilliant video mate - loving the look of this. Very classy. Thinking of getting one and selling my S2000, but that means getting a depreciating asset instead of an appreciating one 🤔

    • @jamesg9197
      @jamesg9197 Год назад

      just like the s2000, this will appreciate in time. I'm in the same position about to sell low mileage z4 3.0 si, hard to part ways but have a feeling i wont regret it.

  • @FQ1998
    @FQ1998 3 года назад

    apply same logic to 440i

  • @markrhoden68
    @markrhoden68 3 года назад

    I checked my coolant and was not impressed by the colour of the coolant, it was a brown almost rusty looking mixture.
    Although I've had no warning lights and it seems to be working fine it's just a little odd that it looked this way....is that normal,

  • @linderbond7278
    @linderbond7278 3 года назад

    Hi mate. How often you change coolant and oil filter.

  • @Poontang123
    @Poontang123 3 года назад

    if the car was reg 28th of June will i be able to change exhaust without additional tuning?

  • @ScottPC
    @ScottPC 3 года назад +1

    Hey can anyone here tell me what oil to use? I have 0 ability to use google and can’t be bothered to read the manual.

    • @m120dboyz4
      @m120dboyz4 3 года назад +2

      either BMW LL14 FE+ 0w-20 or BMW LL04 0W-30 i believe mush

  • @joshuaminke6629
    @joshuaminke6629 3 года назад

    its crazy how cheap these are, you can get them for under 20k

  • @ansab1
    @ansab1 3 года назад

    Bit of a strange question but the link to the image u used when showing tyre pressures please. Thanks

    • @JO3KAH
      @JO3KAH 3 года назад

      Take a screenshot?

  • @leevo007lv
    @leevo007lv 2 года назад

    Do you have problem of burning oil of your M140i?

  • @hannahfromings1143
    @hannahfromings1143 3 года назад

    Anyone else with squeaky mirrors in the warm when they open??

  • @jbark1375
    @jbark1375 3 года назад +1

    what about the best reasonable priced tires and where from ?

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад +2

      PS4 from Blackcircles
      Unless I go for 19" wheels next then I'll be trying the PS4S's

    • @ryancox3834
      @ryancox3834 3 года назад +1

      Ps4 or 4s are the only sensible option on this car. Martini tyres in Wolverhampton if you're anywhere near there I got supplied and fitted all round for £364 which youll be hard pressed to even buy for that price.

    • @lookship
      @lookship  3 года назад

      @@ryancox3834 cracking price that like 👍

    • @brianiswrong
      @brianiswrong 3 года назад

      @@ryancox3834
      For that price it's worth spending money travelling.

  • @davvie420
    @davvie420 3 года назад +1

    Redcar?