The Gen 3 B58 Is Already Having Reliability Issues...
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What is your location? You have a repair shop?
It never ends well reliability wise when a car maker adds efficiency upgrades to their existing engines
So is Gen 2 better since it was monitored by Toyota for its reliability?
@@insansiregar6158 It was all BMW. Toyota can’t make a reliable engine anymore. The V35 is a disaster.
@@jaymum23well they fixed it and are replacing the engines that had problem previously they only replaced short blocks on warranty and even those cars have crossed 150k miles (ls500)
@@jaymum23 what? the v35 issue wasn't from the engine being unreliable, it was from an issue with the factory not properly clearing machining debris out from the engine block during production. how exactly does that have anything to do with reliability?
@@yungburd Over in reality we call premature engine failures a reliability issue.😂 Toyota fans = delusional.
Modern car engines are a great metaphor for modern society. Chasing the 0.1% to 0.5% improvements has turned an otherwise really good engine (society) into one that won't last 5-10 years and costs a fortune to fix.
GREAT Analogy.
excellent interpretation
This makes no sense
@@googleaccount3161unfortunately it may cost a fortune to fix you😮💨
I don't thnk modern society is chasing improvement, more like dgeneracy
My Gen 1, 40k later with 3 dragstrip days, 100+ wot pulls, 50+ hard launches, still not a single issue. Heck the car doesn't even burn a single drop of oil. I put 7qts in, one year later, still 7qts comes out and oil looking clear and clean. Best engine to date. Don't change what's not broken.
My gen 1 45k miles no issues tuned on e over a year 🔥🔥
My gen1 stg2 155tkm no issues no oil burn nothing
Gen 1 and B58 in general have become notorious for failing ringlands so keep an eye out for that. Mine failed at 93k
@@foecartel ya cause kids wanna get top mount turbos and push it to 40 psi on factory waste gates 🤣🤣
@@foecartel oil change intervals? Stock? Tuned? Did you let it warm properly before hammering it? … i only heard issues where tune was bad , or Oil filter disintegrated…
Cylinder deactivation has never worked well for anyone. Sigh. Got to love emissions. Germany is pushing for it just as bad as the US is.
Pushing for overpopulation but car emissions are the priority. Actual clown world
This doesn’t work for anyone and on a bmw not good
My dad used to work for GM and we had 3 of the 5.3L engines with that shit. I can say with all of my heart FUCK cylinder deactivation
Just delete cylinder deactivation
Exactly. Specifically why Toyota refuses to use it
Andddd before I even watch this imma gonna say it’s all because of that stupid cylinder deactivation! Saving gas is nice but saving ur engine is even nicerestfully
There’s cylinder deactivation in BMW engines?!
@@MrSamPhoenixthere is now I think lol… still watching the video currently but I believe I’ve heard about it and the problems in the new b58s /:
@@roberthatley7415 go buy a lottery ticket. You're a mind reader 💆🏾♂️
@@roberthatley7415 wow! I never would’ve thought BMW would do that. We also have V6 engines with that tech. To avoid the nastiness that it brings we installed what’s called “VCMuzzler.” It tricks the PCM into thinking the engine isn’t warm enough to deactivate the cylinders. Makes the vehicles feel great, and I hope some people come out with BMW equivalents.
Cylinder deactivating? That's a new one for me
Stay away from Gen3 b58 got it! I love my Gen 1 540i. Just gotta keep it maintained and I'm good to go. Appreciate the info KERN!
18 540 here love mine
What year does gen 3 start?
@@fitnesspoint2006pretty sure spring 2024? Not 100%
@@ma-scalia8629 Correct.
17 F15 X5 35iX with EWG N55 and MPPK. Pulls hard, zero oil and coolant loss all with 122k miles. Minor upgrades like charge pipe and KN filter.
The gen1 & gen2 B58 gave a whole new meaning to BMW reliability. And as someone who has never really liked BMW, those engines are the reason why even I would invest in a M340i/M3 or M440i/M4. This new gen3 is a step in the wrong direction. There’s no reason to mess with something that’s not broken. The fuel economy on the gen1/2 engines aren’t even bad considering the amount of performance you get out of them.
Fuck deactivation, just lower boost in normal mode if fuel epa numbers is what they are chasing for
Complexity is the enemy of reliability
Absolutely, and this push towards mouse 🐁 motors with turbos is a disaster.
Absolutely.......along with heat, weight and bad engineering
Due to EU Emission targets. They are making car manufacturers shift from reliability to efficiency. Smh
Well they have to get you into EVs somehow.
@@ty194Short term efficiency gains. Long term doubling of CO2 from manufacturing another car after premature failure.
@@ericrawson2909 Are you still out here thinking they believe the bs they tell you? CO2 isn't even a problem and they know it.
I work at bmw and there’s a gen 3 x7 in the shop. Guy bought the car, 2 months later it blew on him. They replaced the engine under warranty and after 12 MILES it blew up again. Now it’s just sitting in our shop😂😂
Can the cylinder deactivation not be coded out?
That's literally insane. I thought this new B58 was supposed to be super duper reliable????
@@cassideyousley406i mean my 2020 m340i have 55k miles i beat the hell out of it and beve have an issue just oil change and gas ⛽️
@@cassideyousley406 was before cylinder deactivation. Now its crap looks like. Stay away from GEN 3
@@b58forever you dont have a third GEN b58. looks like the new ones are junk.
You’re a proper car nerd and that’s awesome. Subscribed!
I am seemingly the only person that saw this video. But before the supra was released there was an interview in japan with lead engineer from toyota where they went over the b58. The original b58 was designed by bmw and then brought to toyota. Toyota completely dissected it, stressed tested every single little piece, and brought it up to their reliability standards. Bmw learned a lot from toyota and how extreme they are about reliability. This process happened prior to the release of the b58 in 2016. The video was on RUclips around 2018 then suddenly disappeared. My point being is that the further the modified by bmw, the further you get from the engine that toyota helped design.
I don’t know if toyota had any input in the gen 2 b58, but I’m going to guess they did since it was installed into a supra.
If i remember correctly toyota stress tested everything and the b58 met or exceeded their test requirements, not that they developed it with bmw. The b58s reliability over the n55 came from a closed deck and completely forged rotating assembly, plus a new system to reduce wear on start ups
I think as much as we like to blame BMW for fixing what ain't broken, it's also important to understand that this is what it takes to keep the internal combustion engine alive. Governing authorities are pushing SO HARD to create impossible efficiency targets that the manufacturers ultimately achieve at the cost of the consumer.
All of this will be less of an issue when we have more lithium paperweights in used car lots than IC ones.
The G42 M240i is the C8 Corvette of BMW. It's their "Last Hoorah" as SavageGeese put it.
Contrary to popular belief you don't have to buy an M3 Comp for rwd/awd toggle. I have been pouring hundreds of hours of time into reverse engineering and w/out xDelete support, I'm able to take mine to drift events no problem (I have videos posted). I'm working on a 0s-and-1s-level deep dive into every control module and it's job in maximizing traction or sideways stability.
And it JUST SO happens to be the fastest, quickest BMW. Ever. It doesn't have 48v either. The Gen 2 is so so goddamn good. I'm not surprised in the least that the G42 hasn't gotten the B58TU2 yet. But after this iteration, the 7 series and EVs have FULLY locked down ECUs with Secure Coding 2.0.
After the B58TU(1) - you won't be able to do almost anything fun to the cars. Enjoy these cars now - because the future is gonna be dull.
I just got a G42 M240i in thunder night metallic ! Honestly warms my heart to see that people think this will be a classic one day. I love this car so much
I have one M240i rwd in portimao blue, awesome car!
I heard the M240i can easily be tuned to be faster than the M2
I have a '23 G42 and just got back from a BMW Track Day where we drove the M2 on an autocross course. I thought I'd be blown away by the difference but I really wasn't. I think the M240i is the sweet spot in the BMW line up right now; great to daily and quick enough to get in trouble. Plan to hold on to mine indefinitely.
its just so ugly. i wish the m440 weight was the same as the m240i. but for now i will go with PreLCI M340i as my preference
I'm no fan of cylinder deactivation technology. GM has been having issues with this for years. On the later LS and LT engines. By about 70K-75K the deactivation lifters tend to either rotate in their bores or get stuck. If the lifter rotates, that respective cam lobe tends to get wiped out. And turning it off via the software does nothing. The deactivation system must be removed and standard lifters, etc. must be swapped in. I knew someone who had this happen and went with a fresh cam, removal of the deactivation plenum and standard lifters installed. No more issues. Sometimes, more complex tech isn't always the answer. Just because one can do it, doesn't always mean one should.
I have a 2015 Denali with cylinder deactivation. It gets the same mileage as my 2002 model Yukon. It’s completely pointless.
@jrgb9945 i would just point out the weight and size difference between those 2 generations of gmt platforms. And yes I'm very familiar with every generation of gm truck/suv from the 1980s until 2015
Same thing happened to my 2015 Silverado with 6.2 LT1
Decided to get the 2024 X3 M40i before the new engines in the M50. Looks like a good idea so far.
There are reasons why certain car manufacturers absolutely refuse to touch cylinder deactivation
Which companies are those? I’ve wondered that
@@psfanboy79None. Maybe super cars. All major brands use it.
Mercedes sold cylinder deactivation once, as an option on the m113 V8's found inside S-classes. They discontinued the option after only a few years and never reintroduced the feature in any other engine. Probably for the same reason.
@@MowerModdinMercedes never stopped using cylinder deactivation. It’s still being used on the M178 for example.
I bought my Mazda 3 because it doesn't have cylinder deactivatiom or auto start/stop
Gen 1 Gen 2 for the WIN
Gen 1 being the 2 port version and Gen 2 being the 6 port version, right?
@@jethalalgada5the opposite I believe
@@jethalalgada5gen 1 comes in 6 port only, gen 2 has both options
@@B58joaquin Oh okay.Thanks.
23 X3m40i B58TU is a Gen 2 of B58 correct?
I really wanted to purchase the new BMW M340i but after watching your Video I am SCARED. I am really Scared. Omg.
same man this sucks. may have to go for an older production year
I have a 2023 m340i with the 2nd gen B58. 30k miles of driving it like I stole it and not one issue
@@elibannow5981 the gen 3 has an issue, not gen 2
Gen 2 b58 is 👑
Swear
That's why I like my GR Supra's B58. It does use 0W-20 full synthetic and has been very reliable.
Good for us gen 1 gen 2 owners. Good video as always!
Cylinder deactivation was the bane of the LT motors for Chevy and it'll be no different for BMW. The only thing is, Corvette and Camaro guys delete it and upgrade the cam and heads.
Gen 2 supra here. No issues, minor oil burning during hard driving 2000+ miles
My shortest vehicle ownership was a 2019 m240i. Was a certified used and was costly gozzling oil. Dealership said it was due to me driving in sport and sport plus too much. After that I got rid of it akd haven’t looked back. 8 months of ownership and I got rid of it.
What’s your new car?
@@troya.8094 went back to truck life with Nissan Frontier. Naturally aspirated cheap and reliable to work on. Soon to be released supercharger for the vq38dd so it was an easy choice. I had a slammed b8 SQ5 APR tuned before the bmw.
Lol ik you're glad you don't have to worry about your daily self destructing anymore
@@killakam123321 miss the m performance exhaust that was straight piped along with those super bright headlights
the f22 2 series has a alot of reliability issues. i would have grabbed one otherwise. looking for 2020 m340i instead.
I know cylinder deactivation and the rapid starting and stopping of hybrid engines isn't the same, but older Toyota hybrids have similar issues where the head leaks or warps from too many cold cycles.
On a side note my Gen 2 B58tu is still going strong at 97k miles
Love to hear it!
Same here at 71k after doing millions of pulls
You guys tuned? If so which? Piggyback jb4 or mhd, bm3 etc?
@@slickmastajay mission performance since 9k-60k miles.
@@STAyTHIrstyMyFREind any issues?
I just got the new 2025 M440i I’m at 1800 miles right now so far no issues will see what happens
1800 miles. Really😂 why do u even comment
@@ACURACALABAR11 well they said early issues before 10k, and i haven’t seen anyone comment that they own the new gen 3 ok bub.
@@nathanielburciaga8998dude didn't even watch the video. He drives a Benz. He came here for ammunition to troll and to masturbate.
Long way more to go for reaching to 100k miles. However still wishing you the best of luck!. 🎉🎉🎉
RIP
Is there any way to keep the engine from deactivating its cylinders via the drive modes? For example, if I kept it in sport, would all 6 cylinders stay on?
My thought behind this exactly, comfort and eco modes will kill it over time, sport sport+ shouldn’t deactivate them
It uses less cylinders in lower modes
gen 1 was bullet proof gen 2 was bulletproofer
Why can’t we have/keep nice things anymore
lol N54 here 212k miles fbo upgraded turbos making 550whp still pulling hard af never smoked nothing. Just did rod bearings at 196k as preventative maintenance, she was still running mint. Don’t know why ppl say they are unreliable
How many times have you replaced valve cover, oil pan and oil filter housing gaskets?😂😂😂😂
@@bassandtrebleclef and considering rod bearings as "preventative maintenance" is fucking crazy 😂. I love BMWs but man some of these guys have really drank way too much of the Kool Aid....
Edit: Not saying you shouldn't replace rod bearings as preventative maintenance, you just can't call it reliable in the same sentence lmao
I’ve been lucky to have a more reliable N54 as well, but we all know how these motors can be deemed unreliable, especially if you don’t have the skills to troubleshoot and turn a wrench yourself. I could rely on mine because I knew I could change a waterpump in a parking lot.
@@brandonsever2576 at 200k….. car ran fine I just wanted to play it safe cuz I beat on the car. Y’all sound dumb
@@bassandtrebleclef valve cover like 3 times oil pan an oil filter housing once. Omg big deal 😱what’s your point ?
Dude the problem with complexity is there are more things to go wrong, this is ten fold for moving parts under tension. A wise man once made a mnemonic - Keep It Simple Silly.... A mate of mine got a brand new car and was showing me all the cool gadgets (new ways to introduce reliability issues and thus inconvenience) on it. One of which was a motor opening trunk lid. I said to him, that is just totally pointless and if it fails you're going to wish you never had it.... 2 months later the lid was trying to close itself, and somehow was not properly seated and it mangled the motor and hinges and other moving parts, meaning the lid could not be closed. Car was back in the shop and it took em over a month to fix.... As i said, new ways to inconvenience you, and add no value to it in terms of being a car. You could add even more ballache if that was on a foreign holiday/trip in said car when it packed up and you couldn't close the trunk....
Thank you for this, I was to pull the trigger on a 2025 M340i but I'm guessing this gen3 is in there prob since last LCI.
U probably will say no but here in Canada they r giving out c43s for the best 3 year lease deals ever
Gen 3 isn’t in the M340. No announcement outside the 7series.
@@DustinDeling-yj6oj thanks for the reply, good to know! Where can I find this info to inform myself?
It's no longer called that. 2025 will be M50 And will have 3rd generation @DustinDeling-yj6oj
Cylinder deactivation technology sounds all good and true when it comes to application & theory. But in long-term reality, it's a ticking time bomb. Honda's V6s for instance w/the CDT, eventually the engine have problems from unequal temps between cylinders which causes problems - the solution is to have Honda tech deactivate the programming feature - only catch is that your gas mileage goes down in return for realiability.
Cylinder deactivation hardware kit is a pipe dream. With drivetrain hybridization on one hand and on the other-complexity of on board computer modules/data bus protocols, the likelihood of such modification for new BMW cars has never been lower. It’s crazy but seems more likely that the manufacturer would eventually offer such deactivation through the dealer network, as opposed to aftermarket modification and endless reprogramming attempts to make all systems (including vanos) talk to each other without triggering fault codes and other mayhem. If there is a small chance, it will be explored by a couple of very high-end shops in the eastern block countries which specialize in heavy modifications of newer bmws. One such shop says they don’t expect to be able to reliably do this in the foreseeable future. Maybe in a couple of years they’ll figure something out, but even then, it won’t be as straightforward as GM’s AFM/DFM delete.
when did this Gen3 B58 engine come out, 2024? are you referring to the 48V mild hybrid ones we see in the 2024 X5? Newbee here asking. thanks and great informational vid!!
Does the B58 leak from every gasket like my N52 did? Currently have 190K on my N52, but had to replace every gasket as well as water pump, coils, PCV/valve cover, and other stuff I'm probably forgetting about. But to this day the damn engine doesn't burn a lick of oil. Car is ageing and falling apart before the engine. 2008 328i.
190k the gaskets are not lifetime they have to get changed too it’s rubber that is getting hot and cold every time you drive the car. There regular maintenance as well if you didn’t know from oil filter housing gasket to the main seals have to get replace way before 140k miles
@@30ffS52 Fair point, but the majority had to be replaced before 80K miles.
You having done 190k on your N52 is already you getting back your ROI. So with you putting so much $$$ into repair perhaps you could get another 45k of miles life.
@@whlawson5812 had a n52 till 278k miles you have to replace the gasket every 80k miles some people are just to broke to pay for a 18$ gasket and 500-1000$ labor rates
@@whlawson5812 Thanks. I am definitely not complaining about ROI on this car. I bought it in 2011 ('08 model year with 24K on the clock at the time) for $24K. Never thought I would get 190K plus miles on the odometer. BUT one thing stands out, many gaskets that I replaced have now lasted quite a bit longer than the originals that came from the factory. What is going on there? Bad assembly, replacement parts made more robust, luck?
Bought 2024 BMW x4 m40i mild hybrid (EU version) with engine code B58B30B. We got only 5000km on it. Hope it would not have an issue. We bought x4 with B58 because I knew that Toyota used b58 in Supra and that it is super reliable. Little bit disappointed after watching your video ☹️.
As always thank you my friend!
My n54 is creeping up on ya! @160k. Def needs vcg/oil filter.
But no issues beyond that :)
Fbo, went stage one till I get some maintenance tackled.
I feel more confident in my 135i convertible now got it last year in march with 59k miles I’m about to hit 70k. 1 owner, unfortunately has waste gate rattle but that didn’t bother me. Well maintained and has gotten me all over Texas. Gonna go upgraded twins or big single with the zf8hp sometime.
My f30 335i have 216k miles. Just normal wear and tear.
Be it 0w-12 or 0w-30. None of these weights have any effects (as to thickness) on an engine at normal operating temperature. My understanding as to using thinner oils; is to break in a new engine for the first 5,000 mile or recommended oil change. After that everyone I knew would go to 5W-30 and abandon 0w-30 for the very reasons your stating now. In 1994 the 3 cylinder Chevrolet turbo Sprint had similar issue and It recommend oil was 5w30; which is way to thin for that size of engine. Everyone started going to 10W30 and the valves, rockers and other issues went away.
Hi. I greatly appreciate your videos. I have a quick question, my gen 1 B58 is leaking, but I can't quite explain from where, since I don't know as much as you about B58. Is there any way i can drop a picture so maybe you could tell me what kind of leak is that? I don't think its oil or coolant
Hi. Good video man. Would you buy the bmw 1.5 3 cylinder car? Etc the 1 or 2 series? Is it true that this engine is basically the b58 cut in half? And if so is it ok to do stage 1 remap? Not for crazy launches or stupid shit like that. Just for everyday driving. I need automatic so the ZF 8 would be great.
Thanks for any info man😊
Hey Kevin, could you please make a comparison video of the Gen 1 vs. the Gen 2 B58 engine? My experience so far is that the Gen 2 engine allows to map more timing due to its lower compression, but on the other side has worse cooling than the Gen 1. What are your experiences? In addition, most of the Gen 2 vehicles are heavier, so in the end the Gen 1 cars mostly are faster.
Gen1 b58 stage 2+ E40 made it to 94k spirited driving on weekends only. No issues until I just blew my stock turbo 💨
Blew the stock turbo... HOW?
How ???
Going WOT on and off for about a 30 minute ride. Temps were in the 90s too I'm sure that didn't help. I would just say be careful once you start closing in on 100k
Any random coolant loss?
Lol, how about all those gaskets?
I have a 2020 BMW X5 with 103,000 miles and have had ZERO problems. Hopefully my engine is get 2?
Great Info brother 👊
Same issues with c7 corvettes. Cyl deactivation is a horrible flaw that will kill a lot of engines early. Thankfully there is a plug in obd module for $30 that can stop it from deactivating. It’s a bandaid but it helps.
Is the 0w-12 now showing its detriment? I remember from your 2022 vid - you said to wait and see if it causes any issues.
Ayyyyy as a fellow gen2 b58 owner I don’t hate this news cause I have severe fomo 😂
I have a 2024 m340i I believe it’s the B58TU. It’s tuned so I’m putting 5W30 in it
Is the operating temp 120c?
I also have a 2024 LCI M340i and this video is concerning.
@@weduhpeople8504our cars don’t have the Gen 3 engine
@@LoopBooostthe temp is all good
Best informative channel!
Looking to buy a used m340i in the near future. What year did the m340i change to gen 3 b58?
I'm trying to get an early 2020 m340i because of the dme unlock process in the present models.
From what I'm seeing online. It looks like Gen 3 started in around 2022. So I think you're good going with a '20 M340i. That should have the least Gen 2 B58.
Yeah thats the goal I'm aiming for an early 2020 model just to avoid having to send my ecu for a dme unlock in Finland 😂 but if not ill get a 21- early 22. The 2020 m340 seems to be the most liked and tons of people claiming reliability
Gen3 only starts 2025+ for m340i
@@slickmastajay Ye the Gen 1 and Gen 2 are seen as the best. I think the Gen 2 has the slight edge.
However I'm seeing in the comments that only the 7 series is getting the latest 3rd Gen. It's best to just do as much research as possible if you're going for anything newer than 2020
B58TU gen 2 for the win!
Auto Start stop was very bad for starters. What’s the point of saving 10 cents in gas when you have to buy a $1200 starter later on? Now they wanna do the same with the cylinders? Gas is cheap, rebuilding the motor is not. They should just push this for the electrics not ICE cars…
Can you provide examples of starters going bad directly due to stop start? it's been around for over a decade, i haven't heard of this. Engineers consider these things.
Only in America.
In Europe gas is expensive and we don't have our own reserves.
BMW is European company.
1200 euro spent on starter is money which goes to pocket of European mechanic and circulates in European economy
1200 euro spent on gas is fueling Russian reigme or arab kings
Starters and other components are over built to compensate for the auto start/stop function.
Hey brother I’m in the market for a 540i, could u help steer me in the right direction, I’m currently learning about the b58 as much as I can when it comes to making the best purchase for my first bmw ever, would u recommend the 2020 540i I think it has the b58tu? Any knowledge u got helps! Thanks!!
Ain't sold on the efficiency or complexity of engine excuse. Why doesn't Mercedes or Audi have these engine failures like the bimmer.
"Cylinder deactivation" the RSQ8 is able to deactivate and run on 4 cylinders for years now. I think this is comfort mode.
I've replaced rocker arms along with camshafts already.i still think it's a solid engine
Wasnt planning getting rid of my 340i anyways
Gotta go with the S58 now. No more B58.
That’s another 30k
@@watsonanthony8438 Not really. The S58 can be much less expensive.
@@Japplesnap idk what you are talking about out
My pops m140i gen 1 b58 pushing 90k miles and still going strong
So to help the environment they have to implement changes on a properly operating motor that require motors to be opened and closed due to issues. Doesn't that require more oil changes? More trips to the dealer wasting fuel? More tows using less fuel efficient vehicles to pull heavy weight? More stress on the electrical grid since dealer has to make more service appt, tickets, etc? More parts being manufactured to replace issue parts? More development on older tech instead of next gen? Etc? Or is the mindset that if the car sits with issues then it's not driven and won't burn fuel, but then it only work if no rentals had to be given out and mostly vehicles with older tech are rented?
Great great content brother.
This gen1 2 3 and TU model numbers are new to me.. I’m wondering which version of b58 engine my 2021 F22 M240i has 🤔
How do you know what gen you have? What years are gen 3?
april of 2024 is the start of gen 3 b58s
@@blazesmooth5573 Not accurate. My M40i was built in May 2024, and it's a Gen 2.
I beat my engine pretty often not as much tho but she still holding up at 100k miles no problems
Are these problems only on b58b30m2 or also the b58b30o1 engines?
Good question
Only the b58b30m2
the first one you mentioned is a gen2 not the gen3
@@TheWeavingBagel lol It's other way around
gen 1 b58 on top!
Gen 1 gang 💪🏼
On top with what? Leaking valve covers 😂
@@the_batmobile0.4bro every car will eventually get a leaking valve cover, you just swap it’s and the problem is solved. U sound like you walk everywhere you brokie
@@the_batmobile0.4 Easy to fix.
@@the_batmobile0.4 yeah yeah yeah, don’t forget to fill up your camry later today bud
Folks, this person love his own voice.
The video start at 3:07
I always switch cylinder deactivation off, and don’t buy a car which can’t period, same goes for all driver safety aids… as smart and impressive as the new gen tech is, you just know it’s not good for mechanical system design.
Appreciate the detail of this video... based on the comments, is 50%+ of all 2025 X7, X5 and 7 series with this new B58 engine all in the shop now??? I hope not as I do own some BMW stock :) I hope BMW did a complete job in "reliability" verification before they release this engine update... or they will face most of HUGH product warranty issue, especially starting to roll out this B58 with their volume leader X3 model in 2H 24.
Been eyeing the M440i GC. What are the best model years to look at?
Don’t care for BMW lol but not many educated black car enthusiast on RUclips so subscribed
Have you seen any issues running thicker oil (LL01 / 3.5 HTHS such as M1 0W-40 or PP Euro) in B58 Gen 2 or B48 Gen 2? I’d think not since it’s marked acceptable in TIS.
What about the B58 on the Supra? I know those are made in Germany as well so I wonder if there's some changes for Toyota specifically.
If I understand correctly, B58B30M2 is the engine code for the gen 3 B58 and is starting on the m340i for 2025. But not the m240 or m440. Did I get that right?
That’s what you get for not using your turn signals. Karma…
So for a workaround you drive in Sport mode all the time? Sounds good to me!
Any issues with belt tensioner and alternator making noises? Mine is 2022 M340I X drive. Dealer changed tensioner out twice and it still makes noises.
181 k 1st gen b58 water pump just went other than that no problems even with mex rolls almost every weekend
my gen1 fixes itself 🤣. I got 2 codes and they just go away on their own after a day. I want a gen2 though or S58. What versions of S58 are there? Does it progress in revisions in step with the B58?
Da Specialist touched a bit on the e vanos still waiting on the full video from also interested to know if it’s the same e vanos system that on the s68 engine there’s so little information about the Evanos. I wonder if bmw is withholding information cause da specialist took down a video he posted first on the evanos system
When are the Gen3 B58s going into the M340i or are they already in use? I have a 2023 lci and want to know how to be sure
Meanwhile BMW recommend a 0w12 oil in the Gen 3 B58 and this is only with fuel efficiency in mind. Personally I wouldn't run less than a 0w30 LL01FE in any BMW B58
I have a 2022 x5 with the B58, does it have these issues your talking about?
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Did the powerband change at all for the gen 3?
Thanks for the video.
Hi! Could you tell me please is x5 40i 2022 has gen2 or gen3?
Thank you in advance!
Fab video. Thank you.
Keep your gen 1 / 2 B58 and S58 vehicles. They will hold their value and even be highly desirable in 10 years.
Those things are ticking time bombs or money pits 😔
No Bavarians in my life but great interesting video!
if issues are showing so soon, it means bmw didn't test sheet. they just moved to production like crowdstrike.
Valvetronic fixed carbon issues on the valves that’s why it’s isn’t an issue on the N55 and on
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😮 when did the Gen3 B58 was released and put in the bmw’s because I brought my M440 in February 2022, my pretty sure you told me I have the TU2 but I could be wrong?
It’s not in anything outside the brand new 7 series.
@@DustinDeling-yj6ojit’s in the m440i 2025
Bro. I think the best thing you can do is look for the engine model on your car and find the corresponding numbers online.
Your VIN number might have the model number or the engine itself should have a sticker someone with the exact model.
I don't have a B58 myself so unfortunately I cannot tell you exactly where it is, but my 2009 Merc has it, so I'm sure your car should too.
@@demondmiller9862 u have a gen 2
Are the ecu's unlockable on the b58tu2's ? Because I just saw on bm3 protuning freaks facebook they have a tuned 2024 bmw lci m340i.
@@JeffmanRSA 2024 is B58TU. Only the new 2025 will be TU2.
Electric vanos is because the thin oil can’t produce enough oil pressure to move the camshafts fast enough to meet targets. It’s the same reason they have electric solenoids in the oil pump now trying to increase oil pressure due to using such thin oil. Any modern bmw benefits from a thicker viscosity oil. Any engine in general benefits from a thicker oil - any 0w20 or 0w30 is garbage and only for emissions and not for longevity of the engine. Use a 5w40 or thicker and all these issues go away 😂
not true read up on oil weights please
That’s not the only reason man
@@DavidRC-m9wNo, he’s more likely correct than not. You don’t know how oil works. Higher viscosity is almost never a problem. Troy is also an engine builder. eVanos is a good idea in theory though.
@@chrisbradley3224 all the new bmw engines cannot make oil pressure targets while relying on the thin oil viscosity. On the f90 m5 in particular, the oil pressure solenoid works immediately on startup and then ramps up to 3000rpm where it goes full load the entire time you are driving the car. This is because the oil pressure in the block is not high enough due to the 0w30 that bmw uses now in m engines. When you use 5w50, you can relearn the nominal oil pressure of the engine and the solenoids turn off. You can see this in real time with bmw ISTA-d. Thin oil is for CAFE standards it is not for engine longevity. Look at all modern BMW they all have major bearing wear in main bearings and also cam lobes due to thin oil and reduced oil pressure. By using thicker viscosity oil you can prevent this wear. Thicker oil also cools the underneath of piston crown’s more effectively which aids In horsepower and also protects the pistons. Thicker oils do not have low speed pre-ignition issues which causes many piston failures in all modern tt engines. This is not rocket science here.
@@troyjeup2861 I was agreeing with you but yep. Have you seen any issues in S58 or B58TU or TU2 engines that spec 20 or 12 grades running 3.5+ HTHS 5W-40? Do you have to relearn manually or can I replace the 0W-20 with M1 0W-40 without concern?