Ppl tell me I'm nuts but I change oil every 5-6k km. Yes, km not miles. Had Subaru w/turbo prior to bmw, had almost 250k km with 4.5-5.5k km oil change intervals. Sold it to my friend, he had it until almost 300k km then sold it off. On original turbo. And I tell everyone with turbo engines, change your oil every 5k km. Great video, thank you!
In 2013 I did the oil filter housing gasket and spark plugs on a 2008 BMW 128i. I just looked at RUclips videos all day until I was bold enough to take the challenge on myself. ONLY thing I was not prepared for was when I removing the oil filter housing gasket was the oil that came out. Definitely a learning experience.
thanks for giving me about 28 reasons to not sleep tonight :) great video. totally agree about oil change interval. I had a 2015 528 that blew the HPFP at 50K miles, plus an injector. that sucked! I also have a 428i and absolutely love the motor and car. I have really good BMW mechanics that keep up on maintenance. I'm fine working on my 1997 F-150, but not on this car. also too much plastic. but I love watching your channel and love your videos. wife has a 640i. runs like a freight train - or at least the way she drives it does :). not cheap cars to own, but I don't want to drive anything else. :).
I am very happy that my mechanic told me to do 5K mile oil changes. After this video, I am happy that I have been keeping up with that interval. Just did my most recent change at 115K miles. BTW, my car is a 2013 328i with the N20.
Exactly. Extended oil changes are the cause for 80-90% of the problems in modern engines. In Europe they reccomend even longer intervals - 25k km or 15k miles. Crazy, I know.
@@markemmanuelmedina6103 Hi Mark. I have not yet replaced my timing chain. Why not? With those 5K oil change intervals of 5W40 LiquiMoly, I do not have any timing chain noise.
Hi Jeff. I have the same car and model year as you but oddly it’s developed a strange whining noise when revving. Think it may be oil pump. Have you had any issues with this part in yours?
Stock levels since is my daily oil changes no longer than 5k air filter every other oil change, plugs at 50k. Valve cover needs replacement since oil separators gets clogged causing crankase pressure issues inspect your oil housing and oil cooler gaskets is a must when they start leaking
Thank you FCP Euro for another amazing video. I just used your 8HP transmission service video for my car and it was extremely helpful and made the whole process very easy. I've got a 2014 328i XDrive with 114,000 mi and I've had zero issues Even the timing chain is still silent. The only things I've ever replaced are the brakes once, tires, transmission oil, and oil changes.
Thank you so much for the information. I wanted to buy a BMW , but after hearing all the horror stories I changed my mind. However, after this video I changed my mind again and now I will get one. Thank you again.
I have F30 328I N20,with 202,000 miles, and I am about to replace the timing chain/guides. The last oil change found a big leak in the oil pan, which resulted in find broken pieces of guides in the pan. Car has been very reliable to me.
Sadly with the plastic crap they put on the timing chain its highly recommended to get it changed every 100-150k miles. Sad but the ULTIMATE driving machine isn't made to last
I had just replaced my Valve cover gasket (2014 X1 2.8 s) to find out days later that it was still leaking oil, come to find out there was a crack on the cover itself! So I bought a whole cover from the dealer $617! It was super easy changing it the 2nd time. Now I can do Valve cover gasket in a jiffy :).
My 2015 X1 with 149,000 miles still running strong. I am debating doing all this preventative maintenance or go into a new car. My heart keeps telling me to keep the X1 alive.
just want to say once again, thank you fcp euro for the helpful videos! i just did my n26's valve cover gasket yesterday and it was a success thanks to this video! also i want to say to someone who attemps to do this, make sure you dont remove the wrong vaccume pump screws like i did which were 6 t30's, theres should be 3, t40 bolts in the back on the vaccuume pump dont remove the t30 bolts!
@@fcpeuro Hey that’s the same car I have!! One thing I gota to say is I just recently got it with 95k miles. What is the first thing for maintenance you recommend me to get checked? I gotta say BMW is not an easy car to have
i have a 2014 BMW 320i with the N20 and i am in the middle of gathering parts for a Water pump and thermostat change at 174,000 miles this car is incredibly reliable albeit you do everything DIY i thank you FCP Euro for all these guides.
Great video, very informative. Just got my first BMW in may of 21' ( 2015 328i ) and these kinds of videos are invaluable for people trying to avoid the dreaded big $$ repair bill. Keep up the great vids!
Great so far. I've put 25k miles on it from the 50k it had when I bought it.Changed the plugs at 60k, just got brake fluid swap and new rear pads at 75k, no oil leaking, no coolant leaks. It's been as reliable as anything else I've had, and I've had over 20 different cars. What's most impressive is how solid everything feels. No rattles, no squeaks, just feels tight and runs great. I'm sure around 100k I'm gonna need an alternator and stuff like that will start going out, but it's paid off so it's worth it to repair because I really just enjoy driving the car.
Frequent oil changes are great but that'll not stop wear on the chain. Simply can't. PS just completed 13000 km trip around Australia in my 125i with N20. Changed oil, air/cabin filters right before and right after. Did not miss a beat.
Best resource on RUclips! I was looking for a used 2013-15 328 with less than 125,000kms but I'm completely turned off after watching this.With so many issues and potential failure points I don't trust the dealer to address these issues while under a Pre Owned Certified warranty and will pawn the cost on me as soon as it coincidentally "needs to be fixed now sir!" a month after the warranty runs out....No thanks!I know someone that worked as a service consultant for BMW.He quit because of the yearly employee bonuses were being tied to not let any car leave without a minimum $1000 bill... patch it until the warranty runs out.
Everything he says is 100% accurate. Own this engine and you will be surprised with how well you can carry out preventive maintenance with this guide. It's not to say that everything will go wrong in one go. But when things do go bad, you know exactly where to look and what to expect. Gareth, it would be great if you guys could cover an episode speaking about the the PCV valve and when to carry out this service. Mine failed and had a tough time figuring out where the whistling sound was coming from. Just got my valve cover and waiting to change this out.
Thanks for the video, it was very informative... I do have to Say, I wish I had bought a Honda.... I have less than 70K, and have replaced the Alternator at about 55K, the Battery, two Belt Tensioners, numerous serpentine Belts... Had 4 Oil Leaks, 5 Coolant leaks, Battery drain issue which took weeks to find. It was the IBS. now it runs Hot.... new thermostat and Water Pump Coming... BMW uses the worst plastics and Rubber... Had I bought a Honda, the only thing I would have had to do, is probably Change the Oil, tires, and maybe Brakes. I do have a Love/Hate relationship with this car... when its running correctly it drives so nice... But lately all I have been doing is fixing Leak after leak, and Electrical issues... This is the Last German car I will ever own!
to anyone who sees this code out the start stop function, it puts way to much wear on the timing chain and will save your car in the long run. I regret not doing this sooner.
Honestly, this is SOOOOO ridiculously helpful...really do appreciate it. I'm just learning about this engine (I have a 2013 X1) and I find all of this really fascinating. I just bought a basic diag tool also so I'm stoked to use it to help figure things out. There's something about at least having some rough knowledge about what's going that puts me at ease. Imma a little disappointed learning about the timing chain issue with my model year but still fairly low km's so hopefully I can figure something out...
Great video N52 had almost 40% of those issues. N20/26 plastics engine parts and accessories disgusts me like BMW won’t learn from the past. Please make a video for the N55. Thanks
I wish! ;-) I've got 400,000 miles behind N52s. Leaking oil filter housing, valve covers, oil pans, vanos solenoid, etc... almost all the same issues other than the turbo. My wife just totaled our 2011 X3 sport package, just decided I'm going to bite-the-bullet and replace it w/ a 2017 Xdrive2.8i MSport. Guess I'm a sucker for punishment!!
I bought a 2015 328 GT lease return with 20k miles a few years ago. It has been an excellent car--just starting to get in to some maintenance items other than oil changes. Did the belt and tensioner, have the plugs and coils on order. Planning on doing the ZF trans svc and diffs as well. Only 50k miles now, but recently retired so want it to last trouble-free as long as possible.
Apologies for adding to this two years later, but so it happens that I managed to get myself two N20-based cars in the meanwhile. One 28i-245hp and one 18i-156hp version. Both had same fail mode which is worth mentioning: failed resistor in thermostat. On US spec cars, I understand this leads to a check engine light and some limp mode as this feature is part of emission controls. On EU spec cars (which mine are) you only get a "MAP thermostat open circuit" code. And your fuel consumption goes through the roof, while the engine is probably in some limp mode - half asleep. No other warnings. On the 28i-245hp - an X3 mostly driven in heavy city traffic this drove mileage down from 17 -18mpg down to even 11mpg (13 l/100km to 19l/100km). Pretty easy fix and with immediate return on better mileage. As far as I can tell, without the thermostat resistor, the mixture is never allowed to be lean. Oil temps never jump above 100degC when fault is present
Yup i made the mistake of breaking the engine cover. Had to replace the whole thing. At 160k kms rn. Did timing chain for peace of mind, just changed i injectors and spark plugs, and did oil filter housing gasket. No other issues yet everything has been fine.
Fantastic video! I for one really appreciate the approach to these engines you took in the video. You're info is based on experience and that's the best information you can ask for. Thanks for posting this.
Great video. I just had to replace the turbo on my 2014 328i drive. They also changed the oil filter housing gasket, and after watching your video I am glad I did. My car has 260k kms on it. The timing chain seems fine still, and I am going to do spark plugs when the weather gets warmer. I will definitely take your advice and shorten the oil change interval from 15k kms to 10k kms.
did your turbo quit? what were the symptoms of a bad turbo? 260k is well broken in lol. kinda makes one wonder about changing the oil earlier than bmw recommendaton. i have ax x1 and change the oil at 10K . I have 280k on mine. I have a waste gate rattle on my turbo, but otherwise it runs great and I like the car.
My 2015 228i just turned 100,000 miles. Only problems were a battery replacement (expected) the negative terminal cable with chip (disappointing and a suprisingly expensive part!) and a wheel sensor tripping a code (frightening but easy diy replacement) BUT suddenly i have an oil pan replacement lined up. (Cant diy that. Paying $1200 for aluminum "upgrade", hopefully) I discovered the valve cover is leaking when i just replaced my coils and plugs. Plugs and coils, routine and expected. OEM valve cover coming from FCP, and will tackle that thanks to RUclipsrs. Will probably do the oil filter gasket as it will most likely leak soon if not already. Now terrified about the timing chain. Will watch the diy videos for chain replacement. Conclusions from 8 years of ownership? Fun and reliable car if you can afford to buy and replace in warranty. OR buy if you are diy savy and have a ton of tools and time. I'll definitely be going to Lexus/Asian in the future. OR EV once the next generation solid state batteries are routine and recharge time shortened range increased. ICE engines have just become too complicated and hitech as many mechanics/dealerships increase rates to $200/hr plus.
Ohhh...just got a 228i...so pretty much all the issues of earlier 6's and some new ones with turbocharging and plastic materials...but at least with compact design and improved room in the engine bay our hands won't get much scrapes....well thx for that at least .. BMW
I just replaced my timing chain on my 2014 bmw 328i xdrive n26 engine. Everything went well, and I drove the car a little while seemed to run great no issues then when I was coming to a stop the front left of my car made a screech sound and it turned off and now wont start any ideas? Would help alot.
This is soooooo helpful. I wish I had seen this video years ago. I now am due to change my timing chain on my 2014 BMW 320i. The job cost 4K. Idk what to do lol
We are buying a 2015 BMW 428i this week. Only 59k miles and good oil change history. Where is your shop located....any chance in hell that you are near Virginia? I would love to have a professional shop to take our car to for service. Great video....subscribed
I've owned two N20 powered vehicles, both to 100k miles or better.... have been ultra reliable as long as you stay up on maintenance and dont flog when cold.
Thank you for this very comprehensive video. You obviously know BMW! You could include approximate costs for the replacement parts. I have an 2016 X3 with 109k miles. My mechanic told me to sell it before I need a new timing chain. He said to buy Japanese. How much should the T chain cost? Should I have the transmission fluid changed? I haven't had any issues and was just having 100k maintenance done with one exception. This past month on a 1k road trip the car on board computer indicated we were 1 quart low in oil. What does this indicate? The car is garaged and I don't see any oil on the floor. Is it burning oil? If so, is this normal? Taking your maintenance recommendations it sounds like it will cost me many thousands of dollars to do everything.
Been driving bmw for 24 years always change my oil at 10,000 mile intervles. Have 116 k on my 2014 x3 I have NEVER had an engine problem once in 24 years
I have a March 2015 build 2015 BMW 328i xdrive (apparently ok for the timing chain bits as that was the cutoff time...). Although I do have new spark plugs and Eldor coils on standby as I’m at 81,xxx KM, I’ve only had to replace a slightly leaking fuel injector, front shock (most likely succumbed to a pothole lol), battery (yay Costco AGM!) and an axle seal for my drivers side this weekend. Oh and rear brakes and wear sensor. Bought it at 61,xxx KM and I’m still very happy with it. Knew there is typically more maintenance on luxury vehicles. All in all an amazing car (8 speed auto) with great acceleration numbers and the fact that I can get 5.8-6.0L/100KM or virtually 40MPG on the highway at the 110KM/HR over multiple hours of varied elevations at the speed limit at around 0* Celsius is awesome.
Bit of an odd one here in the UK. My BMW 125i has the n20 fitted. i was driving las weekend and all of a sudden it skipped into neutral and lost engine power. coasted to a field entrance and turned the car off. started it back up and it was locked in park. tried to start then engine and i a got an ignition/starter fault. I got it recovered and was told that the engine turned over slowly with a new battery and jump pack connected and that the chain may have stretched and slipped a tooth or 2 causing issues with the fuel timing. I had it serviced last June and had no issues reported then and also no warning signs, no cam chain rattle, no knocks/bangs. Looking through the oil filler housing i can see the timing chain and it didn't appear to be slack or damaged in any way. I have it at a BMW specialist at the moment and he has advised the cam cover be removed for further inspection. just a waiting game now. Does any of this jump out to you guys as to my issue? Thanks in advance for any help/advice
Took my 13 328i xdrive to the dealer since I believe the noise is from the timing chains and was told that it isn’t. Kinda odd since it sounds just like the short video you posted. Just rolled over 89,000 miles.
Have an N26 in our 2016 428 F36 GC and its been terrific. I have taken over the maintenance including 7500 mile interval oil changes with LM Molygen. I did have a limp mode resulting from plugs/coils around 60k but replaced with OEM Bosch. It has been running great since and just topped 80k. The timing chain issue seems to have been fixed post February 2015 from what I have gathered and you can determine this by opening the oil filler cap and visually inspecting the chain guide-I believe orange is pre 2/15 and white is post 2/15.
@@tito_perez NO, you are wrong. Don’t speak about things you don’t know. I have the N20 engine prior to 2/15, and the new design is white in color AND STAYS WHITE FOR ITS ENTIRE LIFE.
Have you seen a lot of low pressure fuel pumps go out as well? Mine went out last year on my 2015 228i. Around 140k, I’m at 155k now about to change my plugs and coils for only the 2nd time.
Thanks so much for this VERY informative and helpful video. Just two questions: You mentioned at least two quite important subsequent upgrades which BMW did (such as the "feed line" within the turbo)- Can you tell us which manufacturing year these were implemented? Also, it seems there is no significant difference in reliability between the N20 and N26, correct? THANKS!
Perfect example why I tell people new engines, with turbos are problematic over the say N52. Half (or more) of these problems don't occur on the earlier cars. 09-11 LCI models are especially solid.
Those spark plugs last an extremely long time my friend had a BMW and I did the plugs on them and it had 205,000 miles. It was the same Beamer F30 328i and it had the original plugs in it and yes, they were really worn out, but it still ran. We changed them because it was misfiring.
Been searching thr web for a full break down on how to maintaine the "N20" engine and I happen to land on this GOLD MINE! Outstanding video as always guys, very informative and keep up the astonishing work. 🤘🏾 Everytime I push that start button I can never tell if the chain is creating excessive noise or if it's just the direct injection valves opening and closing. Even after watching your short demo clip. I got the 2016 ix M sport with about 50,000kms, upon start up the engine is quite noisy... As stated it's unclear if it's the chain or the DI however after about 30sec the rpms falls below 1k and the noise is completely gone. Some say it sounds like a "dying cat or supercharger" when you rev an engine with chain problems but I'm not getting that sound. Would love your 2 cents in this. Much love from Canada! 😎
Great video! I had a ruptured breather diaphragm that was causing a squealing noise. Was able to replace it without the entire valve cover - $50 and 10 minutes. The turbo oil feed update was to fix blue smoke on startup after sitting for a few days. I had this issue (embarrassing) and the updated line solved it. The electronic wastegate actuator also failed, which I replaced at the same time. I am at 110K miles and otherwise (knock on wood) it's been a very reliable car. Still paranoid because of the timing chain issue and pending failure...
I cant sleep either!! On my 2012 328i most of the time the chain feels tight through the filler cap but a couple of times it has been very loose, it really don't get it? May have to get the chain replaced.
I have a 2012 328i with 71,000 miles. Timing chain went out last week. Local BMW( not certified)mechanic quoted me 6,200 for a used engine installed, since the engine was toast. I called BMW recall #, gave them last 7 #'s of VIN. They said i was opted in and that they would cover 75% of total cost to replace with new engine. Waiting on the total price on that. I'll eat 25% for a new engine installed, cuz car drives amazing.
Better take it to a BMW dealership asap and have it checked out. No fun being stranded on the side of the road if this happens...and it will. You might get it taken care of at a good discount price before it fails and destroys your engine.
First of all, the video cemented my idea of the next car being an EV. I recently had the turbocharger fixed for blue smoke. I wonder if shifting to lower gears during driving down the slope negatively impact the longevity of the car?
they generally arent an issue on n54/n55 because inline 6’s dont vibrate themselves to death like 4 cylinders do. bmw should have used a balance shaft on the n20/n26
@@markusortmaier7174 The strange thing is , Its gotta be due to something else in the design. My 1995 SR20DET ( 2.0 DOHC Turbo Nissan motor ) that spins almost 8000RPM doesnt havent any timing chain issues and its had its ass kicked for over 20 + years. I blame the bean counters cheaping things out.
Have a 2010 116 engine like in this video,had a noisy quantity control valve that disappeared when disconnecting HP sensor ..got new pump but bad brand..same noise ...must I buy a Bosch pump ...
Do you guys recommend using liqui moly engine flush before the oil change? Or is Ceratec and 5000miles oil (Motul 300V 5w40) change enough? Any feedback regarding Liqui Moly pro-line fuel cleaner? Thank you for this awsome tutorial. Very helpful.
You wanna know what I think? people who buy the 28i are less likely to take care of their cars and check the oil and these cars always burn a little oil on long 10-15k mile intervals like most idiots do, especially if you drive hard and I feel like most of the timing chain failures are caused by low oil since the tensioner runs off oil pressure it would make sense I would feel like unless…the tensioners on these are just defective, or it has to do with the rwd n20s having a oil pan that allows for oil starvation, glad I have the Xdrive on my 428i.
but the real major problem with this engine is cylinder head crack between spark plug hole and exhaust valve seats. they are very close to each other because the injector hole taking up some space and this problem causes the combustion to enter the water jackets and overheat and the coolant also water gets in the combustion chamber when the engine is off. and sometimes if you dont pay close attention it can get mistaken for a blown head gasket
Ive had my F30 328i for 10 years now, its got 130km on it. Ive had to change the timing chain, oil filter gasket, charge pipe, o2 sensors... Not too bad, the timing chain was a little expensive, but has been a pretty reliable car for me...... After watching this, damn im starting to think a lot is about to fail on my car lol I take my car into a mechanic every 20,000km and I change my oil myself every 10,000km I had a 2006 E90 320 before, now that is a heap of s#%t.... Everything seems to fail on it, well at least on the one I had.
I had a melted coil that led to DME failure, or vice versa as explained in the video. Completely random but the car has been good to me otherwise. I'm meticulous with maintenance and no timing chain issues at 83k.
Currently having the same issues with my n26. The coil in cylinder 4 was melted and gave a me a drivetrain malfunction, it will start on 3 cylinders but if the 4th is plugged in even with the new coil the car doesn't start. Did you have to get the DME replaced or did you just have to get it reprogrammed?
Thank you for the video. Great information. I bought my BMW x3 2020 30i brand new. I am beginning to have problems with my heat management module. From my research the job to replace the module is not that difficult however the dealer wants me to leave my car for two days to do the repair. The labor cost is outrageous. I am leary to have my car serviced at a foreign car dealer but they assured me that the dealer cost is overrated, and they can save me money. I enjoy my BMW. I try to honor my service agreements however, at 80 thousand miles, the censors constantly alert me of another issue. It's non-stop! Question: Does it take two days to replace the heat module and is this a sign for more problems with this vehicle? I live in Richmond Virginia. Can you recommend a good mechanic that works on BMW's. Jake
Hello, could you explain tha story of the timings chain parts update from BMW in 2015? I always read that BMW supported the timing chain replacement but only until 20/2015 models. What happens for the newer ones ? Do they have updated parts ? Thanks for the reply!
From what im read at other contents: BMW did an improvement on the Plastic quality - the plastic guide for the timing chain Cross finger on my N20 too...7 years / 69k KM mileage now
If your oil inlet hose does not have a check valve, eventually it will cause white/blue smoke out of the exhaust on start up. It will be noticeable and get worse overtime.
My 328i 2014 stoped with no warning. Battery drained. Garage said battery ok and alternator ok. Picked it up and drove 15miles and happened again. 😢 this time the engine was shaking when footing it. Any leads? My garage says new engine now. 😅
Is it ok to dismantle and clean the vanos solenoids of this engine to treat rough idle and misfire after checking everything else and making sure it’s running ok?
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Thanks for the video. Is it possible to replace the vacuum pump seal along, without detaching the valve cover? Our local BMW dealer said that replacing the seal must be done along with the cylinder cover detaching. I have a F10 with N20 engine you are explaining in the video. Please show me a tip for this. Thanks in advance.
So I just recently put on an FTP turbo inlet to intercooler pipe on my 328i n26, first day drive no engine light, second day engine light came on while driving to go get some snacks, came back scanned it only code popped up was P0172 Bank 1 running rich, I cleaned map, and maf sensors, also checked the air box filter which looked not dirty, what could be the problem? or would I have to do more test? What would be the main cause ?
I have bmw f10 520i 2014 with engine N20b20B and my engine is broken...its possible upgraded to N20B20A without any problem with existing DME S\w, it's the same engine for 528i, i hope reply ASAP.
I had a 2014 328 with almost 150k miles on the original timing chain before it got totaled. I learned about the timing chain issues after I bought the car I miss the car and I’m looking to get into another bmw I’ve been trying to convince myself on getting a n20 again. The only issue I’ve ever had with that car was the charge pipe broke at the joint near the air filter and the damn turn signal socket otherwise it was a great car
I have faultcode «misfire cyl4» i have changed plugs and coils two times + injectors. Suspect low compression, but starting to wonder if coils have killed the dme because code reader coult not read dme…
Great information here, tnx for this upload 👍. My 428i grand coupe has been performing very good on it's 50k , a bit concerned with a humming noise @ start up but once it reaches operating temp it stops and not to be heard again until next cold start.
That’s prolly the the oil pump. BMWs always make noise like that since it’s all performance. Mines does the same mainly from stop to go 2nd gear to 3rd and completely goes away after that.
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Ppl tell me I'm nuts but I change oil every 5-6k km. Yes, km not miles.
Had Subaru w/turbo prior to bmw, had almost 250k km with 4.5-5.5k km oil change intervals. Sold it to my friend, he had it until almost 300k km then sold it off. On original turbo.
And I tell everyone with turbo engines, change your oil every 5k km.
Great video, thank you!
In 2013 I did the oil filter housing gasket and spark plugs on a 2008 BMW 128i. I just looked at RUclips videos all day until I was bold enough to take the challenge on myself.
ONLY thing I was not prepared for was when I removing the oil filter housing gasket was the oil that came out. Definitely a learning experience.
thanks for giving me about 28 reasons to not sleep tonight :) great video. totally agree about oil change interval. I had a 2015 528 that blew the HPFP at 50K miles, plus an injector. that sucked! I also have a 428i and absolutely love the motor and car. I have really good BMW mechanics that keep up on maintenance. I'm fine working on my 1997 F-150, but not on this car. also too much plastic. but I love watching your channel and love your videos. wife has a 640i. runs like a freight train - or at least the way she drives it does :). not cheap cars to own, but I don't want to drive anything else. :).
😂Sorry Duffy, everything will be just fine!....
Facts 🤣
Why will this engine out of the blue lose oil pressure? Thanks
Yeah man haha I have 74k on my 2015 428i and the hpfp is going bad
New F-150’s are like Rubbermaid if you think the BMW is plastic…
I am very happy that my mechanic told me to do 5K mile oil changes. After this video, I am happy that I have been keeping up with that interval. Just did my most recent change at 115K miles. BTW, my car is a 2013 328i with the N20.
Simplest and best thing you can do Jeff!
Exactly. Extended oil changes are the cause for 80-90% of the problems in modern engines. In Europe they reccomend even longer intervals - 25k km or 15k miles. Crazy, I know.
Did you replace your timing chain?
@@markemmanuelmedina6103 Hi Mark. I have not yet replaced my timing chain. Why not? With those 5K oil change intervals of 5W40 LiquiMoly, I do not have any timing chain noise.
Hi Jeff. I have the same car and model year as you but oddly it’s developed a strange whining noise when revving. Think it may be oil pump. Have you had any issues with this part in yours?
2013 320i xdrive 200k+ miles only repair done oil housing gasket what a beast engine. Thank you for all the knowledge shared here.
Hi Bryan,
I have the same engine. Do you run it stock power or with some boost modification?
Stock levels since is my daily oil changes no longer than 5k air filter every other oil change, plugs at 50k. Valve cover needs replacement since oil separators gets clogged causing crankase pressure issues inspect your oil housing and oil cooler gaskets is a must when they start leaking
@@bmwforlifebulgaria4424 another thing keep fuel system clean only premium gas and fuel system cleaner I do it every other oil change
@@bryandiaz3108 Thanks a lot for the advices!
@@bmwforlifebulgaria4424 no problem
Thank you FCP Euro for another amazing video. I just used your 8HP transmission service video for my car and it was extremely helpful and made the whole process very easy. I've got a 2014 328i XDrive with 114,000 mi and I've had zero issues Even the timing chain is still silent. The only things I've ever replaced are the brakes once, tires, transmission oil, and oil changes.
Pay attention on oil housing and oil cooler gaskets
Thank you so much for the information. I wanted to buy a BMW , but after hearing all the horror stories I changed my mind. However, after this video I changed my mind again and now I will get one. Thank you again.
Bro you life will change , from 2015-2019 they car was peak
I have a 2016 435i no xdrive bro never wanna go back to ford, Nissan, Lexus ever again 😂😂stability, torque, reliability is key on these cars 👍🏼
I have F30 328I N20,with 202,000 miles, and I am about to replace the timing chain/guides. The last oil change found a big leak in the oil pan, which resulted in find broken pieces of guides in the pan. Car has been very reliable to me.
Sadly with the plastic crap they put on the timing chain its highly recommended to get it changed every 100-150k miles. Sad but the ULTIMATE driving machine isn't made to last
202k miles, you are thee exception
I had just replaced my Valve cover gasket (2014 X1 2.8 s) to find out days later that it was still leaking oil, come to find out there was a crack on the cover itself! So I bought a whole cover from the dealer $617! It was super easy changing it the 2nd time. Now I can do Valve cover gasket in a jiffy :).
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My 2015 X1 with 149,000 miles still running strong. I am debating doing all this preventative maintenance or go into a new car. My heart keeps telling me to keep the X1 alive.
just want to say once again, thank you fcp euro for the helpful videos! i just did my n26's valve cover gasket yesterday and it was a success thanks to this video! also i want to say to someone who attemps to do this, make sure you dont remove the wrong vaccume pump screws like i did which were 6 t30's, theres should be 3, t40 bolts in the back on the vaccuume pump dont remove the t30 bolts!
Glad you found it helpful, even through the hiccups
@@fcpeuro Hey that’s the same car I have!! One thing I gota to say is I just recently got it with 95k miles. What is the first thing for maintenance you recommend me to get checked? I gotta say BMW is not an easy car to have
Another thing you guys missed is the vacuum pump. If there is oil in the brake booster line or the vacuum reservoir, the vacuum pump is faulty.
i have a 2014 BMW 320i with the N20 and i am in the middle of gathering parts for a Water pump and thermostat change at 174,000 miles this car is incredibly reliable albeit you do everything DIY i thank you FCP Euro for all these guides.
Great video, very informative. Just got my first BMW in may of 21' ( 2015 328i ) and these kinds of videos are invaluable for people trying to avoid the dreaded big $$ repair bill. Keep up the great vids!
Great so far. I've put 25k miles on it from the 50k it had when I bought it.Changed the plugs at 60k, just got brake fluid swap and new rear pads at 75k, no oil leaking, no coolant leaks. It's been as reliable as anything else I've had, and I've had over 20 different cars. What's most impressive is how solid everything feels. No rattles, no squeaks, just feels tight and runs great. I'm sure around 100k I'm gonna need an alternator and stuff like that will start going out, but it's paid off so it's worth it to repair because I really just enjoy driving the car.
Frequent oil changes are great but that'll not stop wear on the chain. Simply can't.
PS just completed 13000 km trip around Australia in my 125i with N20. Changed oil, air/cabin filters right before and right after. Did not miss a beat.
Best resource on RUclips! I was looking for a used 2013-15 328 with less than 125,000kms but I'm completely turned off after watching this.With so many issues and potential failure points I don't trust the dealer to address these issues while under a Pre Owned Certified warranty and will pawn the cost on me as soon as it coincidentally "needs to be fixed now sir!" a month after the warranty runs out....No thanks!I know someone that worked as a service consultant for BMW.He quit because of the yearly employee bonuses were being tied to not let any car leave without a minimum $1000 bill... patch it until the warranty runs out.
Everything he says is 100% accurate. Own this engine and you will be surprised with how well you can carry out preventive maintenance with this guide. It's not to say that everything will go wrong in one go. But when things do go bad, you know exactly where to look and what to expect. Gareth, it would be great if you guys could cover an episode speaking about the the PCV valve and when to carry out this service. Mine failed and had a tough time figuring out where the whistling sound was coming from. Just got my valve cover and waiting to change this out.
I'm so grateful for your videos,I managed to change my thermostat by myself ❤
I've made it to 130k miles original timing belt with a stage one tune. Always used liquid moly ceretec and 6k mile oil changees
Thanks for the video, it was very informative... I do have to Say, I wish I had bought a Honda.... I have less than 70K, and have replaced the Alternator at about 55K, the Battery, two Belt Tensioners, numerous serpentine Belts... Had 4 Oil Leaks, 5 Coolant leaks, Battery drain issue which took weeks to find. It was the IBS. now it runs Hot.... new thermostat and Water Pump Coming... BMW uses the worst plastics and Rubber... Had I bought a Honda, the only thing I would have had to do, is probably Change the Oil, tires, and maybe Brakes.
I do have a Love/Hate relationship with this car... when its running correctly it drives so nice... But lately all I have been doing is fixing Leak after leak, and Electrical issues...
This is the Last German car I will ever own!
I am just about to buy a 2014 BMW x3 and this is just gold, thanks for all that knowledge
how has it been?
I do oil and filter changes at 5k mile intervals. At 81k on my n20 so far so good.
Have you changed the timing chain yet?
@@Mechanikool8 I haven’t needed to, so, no.
any oil leaks from 09:53 -Oil filter housing gasket & oil cooler gasket ?
Great Content, hope you reach more than a million subs. You deserve it! Cheers
Wow, thanks!
to anyone who sees this code out the start stop function, it puts way to much wear on the timing chain and will save your car in the long run. I regret not doing this sooner.
yep, very stupid idea. most of your wear is starting the engine...
So, you suggest turning off the feature?
if you care about your car then yes.
Is that something you have to use bimmercode to do?
@@yajmarshall yes, you can find lots of videos on it .
Honestly, this is SOOOOO ridiculously helpful...really do appreciate it. I'm just learning about this engine (I have a 2013 X1) and I find all of this really fascinating. I just bought a basic diag tool also so I'm stoked to use it to help figure things out. There's something about at least having some rough knowledge about what's going that puts me at ease. Imma a little disappointed learning about the timing chain issue with my model year but still fairly low km's so hopefully I can figure something out...
Great video N52 had almost 40% of those issues. N20/26 plastics engine parts and accessories disgusts me like BMW won’t learn from the past. Please make a video for the N55. Thanks
They actually learned from the past. How to charge more money for parts and make people buy new cars.
I wish! ;-) I've got 400,000 miles behind N52s. Leaking oil filter housing, valve covers, oil pans, vanos solenoid, etc... almost all the same issues other than the turbo. My wife just totaled our 2011 X3 sport package, just decided I'm going to bite-the-bullet and replace it w/ a 2017 Xdrive2.8i MSport. Guess I'm a sucker for punishment!!
I bought a 2015 328 GT lease return with 20k miles a few years ago. It has been an excellent car--just starting to get in to some maintenance items other than oil changes. Did the belt and tensioner, have the plugs and coils on order. Planning on doing the ZF trans svc and diffs as well. Only 50k miles now, but recently retired so want it to last trouble-free as long as possible.
This video changed my life. I gotta change the valve cover gasket I got a leak on my 3 series f30.
Did it go away?
@@pasiutrial i payed for it to be fixed at the shop.
Apologies for adding to this two years later, but so it happens that I managed to get myself two N20-based cars in the meanwhile. One 28i-245hp and one 18i-156hp version. Both had same fail mode which is worth mentioning: failed resistor in thermostat. On US spec cars, I understand this leads to a check engine light and some limp mode as this feature is part of emission controls. On EU spec cars (which mine are) you only get a "MAP thermostat open circuit" code. And your fuel consumption goes through the roof, while the engine is probably in some limp mode - half asleep. No other warnings. On the 28i-245hp - an X3 mostly driven in heavy city traffic this drove mileage down from 17 -18mpg down to even 11mpg (13 l/100km to 19l/100km). Pretty easy fix and with immediate return on better mileage. As far as I can tell, without the thermostat resistor, the mixture is never allowed to be lean. Oil temps never jump above 100degC when fault is present
Yup i made the mistake of breaking the engine cover. Had to replace the whole thing. At 160k kms rn. Did timing chain for peace of mind, just changed i injectors and spark plugs, and did oil filter housing gasket. No other issues yet everything has been fine.
Fantastic video! I for one really appreciate the approach to these engines you took in the video. You're info is based on experience and that's the best information you can ask for. Thanks for posting this.
I got a 2012 328i. Very early February of 2012 car.
Im not going to sleep tonight, or ever again as long as i own that car.
I got April 2012, I have changed the chain once. I had the same feeling back then.
This guy is awesome! Great videos man, really nice work!
Very Thankful for FCP Euro and its staff who put out these videos that really help us BMW owners. Love Gareth for sure!! Grateful!!
Our pleasure! Glad you like them!
Great video. I just had to replace the turbo on my 2014 328i drive. They also changed the oil filter housing gasket, and after watching your video I am glad I did. My car has 260k kms on it. The timing chain seems fine still, and I am going to do spark plugs when the weather gets warmer. I will definitely take your advice and shorten the oil change interval from 15k kms to 10k kms.
did your turbo quit? what were the symptoms of a bad turbo? 260k is well broken in lol. kinda makes one wonder about changing the oil earlier than bmw recommendaton. i have ax x1 and change the oil at 10K . I have 280k on mine. I have a waste gate rattle on my turbo, but otherwise it runs great and I like the car.
My 2015 228i just turned 100,000 miles. Only problems were a battery replacement (expected) the negative terminal cable with chip (disappointing and a suprisingly expensive part!) and a wheel sensor tripping a code (frightening but easy diy replacement) BUT suddenly i have an oil pan replacement lined up. (Cant diy that. Paying $1200 for aluminum "upgrade", hopefully) I discovered the valve cover is leaking when i just replaced my coils and plugs. Plugs and coils, routine and expected. OEM valve cover coming from FCP, and will tackle that thanks to RUclipsrs. Will probably do the oil filter gasket as it will most likely leak soon if not already. Now terrified about the timing chain. Will watch the diy videos for chain replacement. Conclusions from 8 years of ownership? Fun and reliable car if you can afford to buy and replace in warranty. OR buy if you are diy savy and have a ton of tools and time. I'll definitely be going to Lexus/Asian in the future. OR EV once the next generation solid state batteries are routine and recharge time shortened range increased. ICE engines have just become too complicated and hitech as many mechanics/dealerships increase rates to $200/hr plus.
I love my N20 engine, easiest engine I worked on 💪🏽
Ohhh...just got a 228i...so pretty much all the issues of earlier 6's and some new ones with turbocharging and plastic materials...but at least with compact design and improved room in the engine bay our hands won't get much scrapes....well thx for that at least .. BMW
I just replaced my timing chain on my 2014 bmw 328i xdrive n26 engine. Everything went well, and I drove the car a little while seemed to run great no issues then when I was coming to a stop the front left of my car made a screech sound and it turned off and now wont start any ideas? Would help alot.
This is soooooo helpful. I wish I had seen this video years ago. I now am due to change my timing chain on my 2014 BMW 320i. The job cost 4K. Idk what to do lol
We are buying a 2015 BMW 428i this week. Only 59k miles and good oil change history. Where is your shop located....any chance in hell that you are near Virginia? I would love to have a professional shop to take our car to for service. Great video....subscribed
I've owned two N20 powered vehicles, both to 100k miles or better.... have been ultra reliable as long as you stay up on maintenance and dont flog when cold.
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135k miles on my n20 so far so good oil change every 4-5k
Staring at your shirt and at about minute 9 it finally occurs to me what I'm looking at.
Thank you for this very comprehensive video. You obviously know BMW! You could include approximate costs for the replacement parts.
I have an 2016 X3 with 109k miles. My mechanic told me to sell it before I need a new timing chain. He said to buy Japanese. How much should the T chain cost? Should I have the transmission fluid changed? I haven't had any issues and was just having 100k maintenance done with one exception. This past month on a 1k road trip the car on board computer indicated we were 1 quart low in oil. What does this indicate? The car is garaged and I don't see any oil on the floor. Is it burning oil? If so, is this normal? Taking your maintenance recommendations it sounds like it will cost me many thousands of dollars to do everything.
Been driving bmw for 24 years always change my oil at 10,000 mile intervles. Have 116 k on my 2014 x3 I have NEVER had an engine problem once in 24 years
Hej man, would be great to talk about the b48, thanks!
Well done Garth . If you can’t diagnose your N20 , replace everything including your ECU.
I have a March 2015 build 2015 BMW 328i xdrive (apparently ok for the timing chain bits as that was the cutoff time...). Although I do have new spark plugs and Eldor coils on standby as I’m at 81,xxx KM, I’ve only had to replace a slightly leaking fuel injector, front shock (most likely succumbed to a pothole lol), battery (yay Costco AGM!) and an axle seal for my drivers side this weekend. Oh and rear brakes and wear sensor. Bought it at 61,xxx KM and I’m still very happy with it. Knew there is typically more maintenance on luxury vehicles. All in all an amazing car (8 speed auto) with great acceleration numbers and the fact that I can get 5.8-6.0L/100KM or virtually 40MPG on the highway at the 110KM/HR over multiple hours of varied elevations at the speed limit at around 0* Celsius is awesome.
Bit of an odd one here in the UK. My BMW 125i has the n20 fitted. i was driving las weekend and all of a sudden it skipped into neutral and lost engine power. coasted to a field entrance and turned the car off. started it back up and it was locked in park. tried to start then engine and i a got an ignition/starter fault. I got it recovered and was told that the engine turned over slowly with a new battery and jump pack connected and that the chain may have stretched and slipped a tooth or 2 causing issues with the fuel timing. I had it serviced last June and had no issues reported then and also no warning signs, no cam chain rattle, no knocks/bangs. Looking through the oil filler housing i can see the timing chain and it didn't appear to be slack or damaged in any way. I have it at a BMW specialist at the moment and he has advised the cam cover be removed for further inspection. just a waiting game now. Does any of this jump out to you guys as to my issue? Thanks in advance for any help/advice
Took my 13 328i xdrive to the dealer since I believe the noise is from the timing chains and was told that it isn’t. Kinda odd since it sounds just like the short video you posted. Just rolled over 89,000 miles.
You guys are awesome! Thank you for the N20 videos
Thank you for watching JP
Have an N26 in our 2016 428 F36 GC and its been terrific. I have taken over the maintenance including 7500 mile interval oil changes with LM Molygen. I did have a limp mode resulting from plugs/coils around 60k but replaced with OEM Bosch. It has been running great since and just topped 80k. The timing chain issue seems to have been fixed post February 2015 from what I have gathered and you can determine this by opening the oil filler cap and visually inspecting the chain guide-I believe orange is pre 2/15 and white is post 2/15.
mine is orange pre 2/15. am i good? :)
lol. they are orange because the oil is brown. the guides acquire the color. orange vs white is some bs myth from the teen youtube gurus.
@@tito_perez NO, you are wrong. Don’t speak about things you don’t know. I have the N20 engine prior to 2/15, and the new design is white in color AND STAYS WHITE FOR ITS ENTIRE LIFE.
@@tonys9413 no it doesn't. They turn orange with time in oil. Even the new ones do.
@@Salblock123 No... they don't ours is 5+ years old now and its still very much white.
Have you seen a lot of low pressure fuel pumps go out as well? Mine went out last year on my 2015 228i. Around 140k, I’m at 155k now about to change my plugs and coils for only the 2nd time.
I hit like even before watching because Gareth's that dude...and I have a high-mileage N20😅
Thanks for like and G support Stephen.
How many miles ????
how many miles??
Lol to this comments.
@@fcpeuro Always
I just went out and punched my F33 after watching this video. 😯 Seriously.. Great information, thanks!
Thanks so much for this VERY informative and helpful video. Just two questions: You mentioned at least two quite important subsequent upgrades which BMW did (such as the "feed line" within the turbo)- Can you tell us which manufacturing year these were implemented? Also, it seems there is no significant difference in reliability between the N20 and N26, correct? THANKS!
Perfect example why I tell people new engines, with turbos are problematic over the say N52. Half (or more) of these problems don't occur on the earlier cars. 09-11 LCI models are especially solid.
we have a n52, good engine besides the leaks BUT the mpg are trash vs the n20... n25 is 25% better @ a minimum
Those spark plugs last an extremely long time my friend had a BMW and I did the plugs on them and it had 205,000 miles. It was the same Beamer F30 328i and it had the original plugs in it and yes, they were really worn out, but it still ran. We changed them because it was misfiring.
Thank you for all the information and advice, great video from a respectable and honest person
Amazing video to watch as I'm preparing buying a second hand F30 either this year or early next year
Good luck on your search!
Would the timing chain self diagnostic done through scan tool be a reliable way to check timing chain health?
This was a perfect video. I’m upping my mechanical abilities using your hard earned experience.
That is what it is all about!
Been searching thr web for a full break down on how to maintaine the "N20" engine and I happen to land on this GOLD MINE! Outstanding video as always guys, very informative and keep up the astonishing work. 🤘🏾 Everytime I push that start button I can never tell if the chain is creating excessive noise or if it's just the direct injection valves opening and closing. Even after watching your short demo clip. I got the 2016 ix M sport with about 50,000kms, upon start up the engine is quite noisy... As stated it's unclear if it's the chain or the DI however after about 30sec the rpms falls below 1k and the noise is completely gone. Some say it sounds like a "dying cat or supercharger" when you rev an engine with chain problems but I'm not getting that sound. Would love your 2 cents in this. Much love from Canada! 😎
Yeah the whine is very very noticeable
Great video!
I had a ruptured breather diaphragm that was causing a squealing noise. Was able to replace it without the entire valve cover - $50 and 10 minutes.
The turbo oil feed update was to fix blue smoke on startup after sitting for a few days. I had this issue (embarrassing) and the updated line solved it. The electronic wastegate actuator also failed, which I replaced at the same time.
I am at 110K miles and otherwise (knock on wood) it's been a very reliable car. Still paranoid because of the timing chain issue and pending failure...
Nice work, James!
I cant sleep either!! On my 2012 328i most of the time the chain feels tight through the filler cap but a couple of times it has been very loose, it really don't get it?
May have to get the chain replaced.
I have a 2012 328i with 71,000 miles. Timing chain went out last week. Local BMW( not certified)mechanic quoted me 6,200 for a used engine installed, since the engine was toast.
I called BMW recall #, gave them last 7 #'s of VIN. They said i was opted in and that they would cover 75% of total cost to replace with new engine.
Waiting on the total price on that.
I'll eat 25% for a new engine installed, cuz car drives amazing.
Better take it to a BMW dealership asap and have it checked out. No fun being stranded on the side of the road if this happens...and it will. You might get it taken care of at a good discount price before it fails and destroys your engine.
How much was the 25 percent??
I just ordered my timing kit from u guys couple weeks ago..
Chassis code for 2015 bmw 335i gt xdrive?
First of all, the video cemented my idea of the next car being an EV. I recently had the turbocharger fixed for blue smoke. I wonder if shifting to lower gears during driving down the slope negatively impact the longevity of the car?
This is phenomenal information! May I request one for the N55 engine? I'm curious if timing chain and guides are problematic as well!
they've already made a video like this about the n55. ruclips.net/video/rPUUNhjJjHU/видео.html
they generally arent an issue on n54/n55 because inline 6’s dont vibrate themselves to death like 4 cylinders do. bmw should have used a balance shaft on the n20/n26
@@hau5muzeek N20 has a balance shaft.
@@VanosPoint I agree. 100% they so have balance shafts.
@@markusortmaier7174 The strange thing is , Its gotta be due to something else in the design. My 1995 SR20DET ( 2.0 DOHC Turbo Nissan motor ) that spins almost 8000RPM doesnt havent any timing chain issues and its had its ass kicked for over 20 + years. I blame the bean counters cheaping things out.
Have a 2010 116 engine like in this video,had a noisy quantity control valve that disappeared when disconnecting HP sensor ..got new pump but bad brand..same noise ...must I buy a Bosch pump ...
Do you guys recommend using liqui moly engine flush before the oil change? Or is Ceratec and 5000miles oil (Motul 300V 5w40) change enough?
Any feedback regarding Liqui Moly pro-line fuel cleaner?
Thank you for this awsome tutorial. Very helpful.
Thanks. Now I know which brand to avoid. Definitely BMW😊
You wanna know what I think? people who buy the 28i are less likely to take care of their cars and check the oil and these cars always burn a little oil on long 10-15k mile intervals like most idiots do, especially if you drive hard and I feel like most of the timing chain failures are caused by low oil since the tensioner runs off oil pressure it would make sense I would feel like unless…the tensioners on these are just defective, or it has to do with the rwd n20s having a oil pan that allows for oil starvation, glad I have the Xdrive on my 428i.
220k miles no timing chain replacement thus far… only non maintenance repair I had to do was a steering rack.
but the real major problem with this engine is cylinder head crack between spark plug hole and exhaust valve seats. they are very close to each other because the injector hole taking up some space and this problem causes the combustion to enter the water jackets and overheat and the coolant also water gets in the combustion chamber when the engine is off. and sometimes if you dont pay close attention it can get mistaken for a blown head gasket
Is there a significant difference between the BMW N20 engine and the N26 engine?
Ive had my F30 328i for 10 years now, its got 130km on it. Ive had to change the timing chain, oil filter gasket, charge pipe, o2 sensors... Not too bad, the timing chain was a little expensive, but has been a pretty reliable car for me......
After watching this, damn im starting to think a lot is about to fail on my car lol
I take my car into a mechanic every 20,000km and I change my oil myself every 10,000km
I had a 2006 E90 320 before, now that is a heap of s#%t.... Everything seems to fail on it, well at least on the one I had.
Dude please do a b48/46 engine I’m struggling to take apart these valve gaskets
I had a melted coil that led to DME failure, or vice versa as explained in the video. Completely random but the car has been good to me otherwise. I'm meticulous with maintenance and no timing chain issues at 83k.
Currently having the same issues with my n26. The coil in cylinder 4 was melted and gave a me a drivetrain malfunction, it will start on 3 cylinders but if the 4th is plugged in even with the new coil the car doesn't start. Did you have to get the DME replaced or did you just have to get it reprogrammed?
@@elijahhazard8866 Replaced. Old one could not be saved, unfortunately
Thank you for the video. Great information. I bought my BMW x3 2020 30i brand new. I am beginning to have problems with my heat management module. From my research the job to replace the module is not that difficult however the dealer wants me to leave my car for two days to do the repair. The labor cost is outrageous. I am leary to have my car serviced at a foreign car dealer but they assured me that the dealer cost is overrated, and they can save me money. I enjoy my BMW. I try to honor my service agreements however, at 80 thousand miles, the censors constantly alert me of another issue. It's non-stop! Question: Does it take two days to replace the heat module and is this a sign for more problems with this vehicle? I live in Richmond Virginia. Can you recommend a good mechanic that works on BMW's. Jake
Hello, could you explain tha story of the timings chain parts update from BMW in 2015? I always read that BMW supported the timing chain replacement but only until 20/2015 models. What happens for the newer ones ? Do they have updated parts ? Thanks for the reply!
From what im read at other contents: BMW did an improvement on the Plastic quality - the plastic guide for the timing chain
Cross finger on my N20 too...7 years / 69k KM mileage now
If your oil inlet hose does not have a check valve, eventually it will cause white/blue smoke out of the exhaust on start up. It will be noticeable and get worse overtime.
My 328i 2014 stoped with no warning. Battery drained. Garage said battery ok and alternator ok. Picked it up and drove 15miles and happened again. 😢 this time the engine was shaking when footing it. Any leads? My garage says new engine now. 😅
I’m waiting my 428i to arrive.
Thanks for getting me “excited” about it lol
Is it ok to dismantle and clean the vanos solenoids of this engine to treat rough idle and misfire after checking everything else and making sure it’s running ok?
Awesome information! Could you guys do a DIY on changing the camshaft position sensor?
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I am from Recife a city in Brazil, South America, and I really like FCPeuro, and their videos, they are always very important for the community and awesome.!!!
Used to have a 18/18 m sport bmw 320i
then I had a 20/20 M sport 330i bmw,
Now I own an 20/20 blue X3MC with an S58 engine in it...
Thanks for the video.
Is it possible to replace the vacuum pump seal along, without detaching the valve cover?
Our local BMW dealer said that replacing the seal must be done along with the cylinder cover detaching.
I have a F10 with N20 engine you are explaining in the video.
Please show me a tip for this.
Thanks in advance.
So I just recently put on an FTP turbo inlet to intercooler pipe on my 328i n26, first day drive no engine light, second day engine light came on while driving to go get some snacks, came back scanned it only code popped up was P0172 Bank 1 running rich, I cleaned map, and maf sensors, also checked the air box filter which looked not dirty, what could be the problem? or would I have to do more test? What would be the main cause ?
I have bmw f10 520i 2014 with engine N20b20B and my engine is broken...its possible upgraded to N20B20A without any problem with existing DME S\w, it's the same engine for 528i, i hope reply ASAP.
I had a 2014 328 with almost 150k miles on the original timing chain before it got totaled. I learned about the timing chain issues after I bought the car I miss the car and I’m looking to get into another bmw I’ve been trying to convince myself on getting a n20 again. The only issue I’ve ever had with that car was the charge pipe broke at the joint near the air filter and the damn turn signal socket otherwise it was a great car
i have a noise on my diverter valve n20 engine and sounds like a clock clicks, opening and closing when the engine is running what you suggest:?
Excellent video. Thanks a million for the valuable insights on what potential issues watch out for.
I have faultcode «misfire cyl4» i have changed plugs and coils two times + injectors. Suspect low compression, but starting to wonder if coils have killed the dme because code reader coult not read dme…
Since you sell a metal replacement version, does that mean you guys are happy with that design or do you still not trust the aftermarket valve covers?
Thank you Question will it be possible a DIY video on flush or the clutch fluid on manual transmission N20 228i
Great information here, tnx for this upload 👍. My 428i grand coupe has been performing very good on it's 50k , a bit concerned with a humming noise @ start up but once it reaches operating temp it stops and not to be heard again until next cold start.
Same here
That’s prolly the the oil pump. BMWs always make noise like that since it’s all performance. Mines does the same mainly from stop to go 2nd gear to 3rd and completely goes away after that.
Wasn't the timing chain issue fixed on the 2016 model?
Enjoyed the video, 2013 power train malfunction it comes on at lower driving speed, could it
Be the wheel speed sensor? Need help !!