The Only REAL Way To Make Your BMW Reliable - Everything You Need (335i N54)
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2021
- The BMW 335i is one car that is talked a lot for several reasons. They are affordable, they have insane tuning potential and they also have their fair share of reliability concerns. The number one question I get via my social media platforms, is how do I make my BMW reliable. Well to answer this question on a mass level I decided to make a dedicated video on maintenance. My car is about to get a bottom mount single turbo kit from Doc Race (DR700) which means my car will need all the maintenance it can get before attempting to make big power. In this video I'll have the guys at Precision Sport Industries drop the N54 engine and replace every single part that is known to fail.
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We always get nervous when we see the words N54 and Reliable in the same sentence.... 😂 That said, you're doing things right by tackling all the major maintenance issues in one shot thought Cristian! Now you know we've got you covered when things get wild with that single turbo life 😁
Hi FCP Euro, do you have a branch within the UK, would love to use your services if you are
Hi Guys, Do you have branch in Australia?
@@alanmatriano5357 we send parts to Australian customers daily
@@fcpeuro and what about the UK??
you guys have definitely been a godsend for euro ownership, that's for sure
Ali makes this shit look so easy. A true wizard.
That’s what I was thinking tbh
I like how you always stress maintenance over performance. You need a good base to build on. You show the journey from maintenance to tune. Then enjoy the car. Another great video brother.
I've seen a lot of guys on here talk about n54 and BS the whole time, your content is legit bro keep up the hard work we all appreciate your time and content. Very informative and helpful
I live in Palm Desert California and bought a black E93 knowing nothing about BMWs about a year ago and boy this guy's channel saved my life!!! I have to thank you christian! I wish I had an Ali and PSI out here in the desert! lol!
I’m right here in Havasu what’s up lol got a e93 about 4 months ago go to! Convertible son! So stoked and vehicular diy is so clutch with these vids
Wow man. I remember watching back when your e93 was still black and you were going through your FBO journey. You and the videos have come so far and have become one of my favorite n54 channels right next to ZerotoSixty! Keep up the good work man. I’m about to go into my second single turbo build with a built motor. Can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
Everyone is here is a OG before 335is become legendary like a Supra and everyone is selling them for 20 - 30k or more lol
Facts lol
Atleast they still cost 12k max in Europe. Here it's literally called Lambo and Ferrari killers ngl
Nürburgring Slayer pocket killers aswell
@@robertseitz2407 I bought a 2008 335i for 4k and the kid had no idea what5 was wrong and it was just a bad alternator LOL!!!
@@WhoisAustin 😂😭 wat a steal
Definitely should do a more in depth video on checking suspension components, upper lower control arms, tie rods etc. got an e92 would find super helpful like many I think would
Stay tuned! We got you.
True I’m boutta get coilovers for mine but would like to replace some other things while I’m doing suspension
This ST kit is gonna be so sick. You basically have my dream spec for an e90
Hell yea🔥
Love every content you upload bro. Maintenance is key on my 335i, I’m on 80k , soon I have to replace this “expensive” car parts. Glad I have found vehicle viral to look up
i gotta give it to you man! This channel has helped me a ton and you inspired me to buy a car w the n54 engine even tho i bought 135i and not the legendary 335 but still the amount i have saved bc this channel is just mind blowing :) ps still waiting to my water pump to go bye bye cause its the original and the car has now 220tkm / 138 thousand miles :D
very informative video, thanks for this! planning on doing a lot of this service myself soon, it's nice to see that i'm not missing anything on my checklist.
Good to know that I’ve addressed a lot of the basic parts in the beginning but definitely still need a few more🚀🚀nice video man🙌
Great video once again! I’ve been searching for a 340, I was thinking about a 335 but i love the new style more and just the b58 reliability, but for sure this page convinced me to get into a German !
I'm not a car guy per se. I have an n52. And I enjoy watching all this n54 content. It's very good content. Keep it up man. Glad to hear all those negative comments don't get to you anymore. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see the build finished.
I'm loving the videos. Just purchased a 2012 Z4 35is with the N54. I'll go as far as I can without going cat-less. I purchased the new MHD tuner from your website yesterday!
Loving the content man! Just stumbled across your channel, and after being a merc guy for as long as I can remember I’m starting to put a plan together to play with a 335i. Thanks!
These are my favorite videos, love these engine out services. 🔥
I have read about more going wrong than right with changing rod bearings, I think you're correct about not wanting to change them. Keep the oil fresh and you're good.
LOL Here's to all the peasants out there! I'm one for sure! Thanks for all your hard work just picked up a 07 335i and starting the build! please keep this up!! I can't wait to see the single turbo perform. Thanks a lot for all your time! Don't mind the haters there just jealous!
Just found your channel and I’m loving it! I have an n55 but still love the n54 content.
I appreciate you videos on bmw and how to keep them reliable. It’s simple to me just do the maintenance 🤷🏾♂️
Thanks bro you’ve helped my decision
Wow. From someone that’s done all of this maintenance with the engine IN the car, AND at separate times, if I could do it over I 100% would pay someone to pull the engine
Definitely the best way to go!
Happy to help!
same here, wish i'd just dropped the motor too. Was a lot of time and tight spaces with the motor in. OPG especially, was a bitch.
Nice I’m planning on doing the DR700 later this year. This is very helpful bc I have to do these maintenance also can’t wait to see the DR700
Things you also shoukd do
1. Pcv
2. the cam ledge seals
3. the metal power steering pulley
4. catch can set up
then itll be mint, also metal oil filter cap but you already had that
Even out of other BMW channels yours is probably my favorite wish I lived in Florida so we could meet up I love BMWs and I’ve been on the fence about getting one because of parts and service can be expensive I’m just waiting till I’m in a better position financially to afford one. Love the content as always
I loved the indepth commentary & video and never have even owned a BMW. But, again I enjoyed every bit of these precautionary steps as they apply to good pre-op maintenance for any engine that you want to keep and you want to add additional power. Also my brother has 2 new competition BMW's the M5 series & X5 series.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Have to agree here-
Engine out service is best way to tackle this.
I did
Oil filter housing gasket
Valve cover gasket
Thermostat and electric water pump…
They are so much harder to do while engine in vehicle 😂
100% agree on all your preventative maintenance with the N54
I am always contemplating buying a 350z, 370z, or c5 corvette, but than you remind me of how amazing an n54 bmw can be with the proper maintenance and I just want to get one e90 or e92. I guess what just scares me a little is it breaking on me and which makes me wonder how much I would have to spend. Either way I love your channel and enjoy the content. Not many people give details of their cars when adding more power to their cars the way you do for your subscribers. I am seriously taking notes and making a list.
Best channel to watch about n54s, very good content about maintenance and modification 😂
Hey bro I love your channel can't wait to start working on my N54 engine. I was wondering is it going to be of a problem for you to make a list of all the parts you changed? I guess it would be very easy for us to just go with the full list to the supplier! Cheera bro!!! Keep the good content going!!! Appreciate your hard work 🙂😎
Awesome video! It’s great for people
To know what they have done so far or need to do on their N54!
i love how you explane detailed!thats why i like watching your videos,they are very didactic!
Plenty of value on all the videos RUclips has sent me your way. You earned my sub
Even tho it needs a lot of maintance ive decided to buy the 335i Cab n54. And i cant wait to dig into all these upgrades and stage 2 before i hit the Road in it.
Nice video. Thanks for all the info
Idk why I watch these videos. But I guess it's cool to watch. Even though I've literally replaced all of the above. Can't wait to see the port injection stuff, etc., etc.
Love the vids man keep it up! I enjoy all the uploads.
Been watching you some time, great videos, keep up the work 👏👏👏
Keep up the good work keep keep working on your car maintenance always come first
Great vid, Christian. I enjoyed watching it. Ali is a beast around the N54s. Where is he from?
Love the content 😁 excited for the single turbo video
Time to finally save up for all the maintenance items lol, at least with this video I know everything I need🙌🏽Always coming in clutch
I got you guys covered 👊🏼
@@VehicleVirals Hey buddy, so how high do you consider high mileage on the N54?!? I just purchased a 08 135i with 87k. I know right I got good one I think. Love your vids they are very informative. Tell the dudes there they got a great shop. You got any other advice on what I need to do to this one?!? I'm gonna try and get the maintenance history from BMW.
Tnx for any info or help.
@@VehicleVirals also what type and weight oil should I replace with?!! Someone told me the Diesel 5w 40 was good for the N54. I live in WV so I get cold winters and hot summers. Tnx bro
You don’t need to replace the alternator just replace the voltage regulator!! Can’t wait to see this bottom mount Doc Race turbo.
Man would love to be on this position like engine out maintenance overhaul keep it up dude 👍👍👍
Great content bro 👏. It really helps me a lot though I own an N46 engine.
dang i was thinking of getting a manual 135i 1M for a track daily but will stick to my K24 EP3 Type R. What a lot of money to buy that reliability. I broke a rod in my last K24 so yeah Honda can break too. Such a great video which gives you all the info to get it sorted. The Lexus isf V8 seems like still a great choice.
Just happy to have the 100th comment. Love the informative videos. I’m not up to a 335 yet. Just got a 330xi from a 325i e90 💪🏽🙏🏽🏁🎯
Thanks for all the information on maintenance, I've had alot of bad luck lately, someone left a rocker cover gasket in the pan, it got sucked up into the oil pump feed pipe causing rod bearings to fail and the crank to crack and bend 💔, got a replacement engine now so hopefully better days ahead.
Wishing you the best going forward!
Keep up the good content 🔥
I'm happy to be one of the peasants who subscribes to your channel. Haters and trolls eventually self destruct anyway. The clock is ticking. Keep it coming, my man.
Keep the same energy and the positively and keep doing what you love the haters are just jealous. love your videos keep it up 👍🏽
Great videos can’t wait for the next one
Thanks man, just bought a e92 to make a project for my Chanel and I need all tips and tricks. Great video!
Thanks for this useful video, I live in Mexico and we don't have this kind of information you are giving us.
Thanks again
So hyped on this build! I'm glad you went the doc race low mount single route because I've been very interested in the kit!
Great video bro keep em coming.
Pro tip: never get the actual replacement for the “McDonald’s straw” get a section of break line about the same diameter(bring it to match), cut it to the same length, and it’ll never break again
quality video once again man
really good video, even though I have a n52 engine. thanks!
Awesome progress! Gotta love PSI.
They are awesome!
I'm subscribing to your Chanel because I wanna be a Peasant in a 335 like you! I've had my 2008 335i e92 for 3 years and so far it's been the best car I've owned and it hasn't left me stranded on the side of the road yet😅
That’s nuts man wow great to have a shop like that around assuming they are reasonable too
I'm a proud owner of a BMW 750 Li and I have been castigated by all my friends. They suggested not to drive it but use my other car 99% of the time because it will stay in the shop. It has a full warranty but I've heard your positive comments on your car I'm looking for someone like you here in Houston
You’re killing the videos 👍🏼👍🏼
Aaly was going crazy with that bottle of degreaser after slapping on the oil pan!😂😭 great content bro🔥
Just subscribed bro I’m here taking notes like a student😂Florida N54’s FTW!
Awesome man! 👊🏼
Keep up the great content
2500!? Up here in Raleigh,NC guy told me 10k!!! I laughed and said yeah ill do it myself
Glad you rejected it!
Go to EuroMpire in Monroe. Lol
Can’t wait to see the turbo🔥
Love your videos man keep up the N54 builds. Just take off ya adress on the boxes when you show where you purchase your parts from!
If you don’t get the FULL m3 control arm kit from FCPeuro then you are wasting money on anything else. It’s worth every penny ive had them on 4/7 of my bmws and always recommend them
I been thinking of upgrading. My suspension is creaking and i wanna do the whole m3 control arm kit. Im on coilovers but they are good
I love your videos! I recently got a BMW 328i E93, it's a different car from the ones you usually talk about, but you present your videos really well. I did not grow up learning about cars, I am a girl, so I find your videos to be very informational and helpful. You organize everything well and talk about all of the components in detail. I love my car a lot, and I love learning about everything in the engine bay. It's my second-ever car (my first being a Volvo C70 2002). Again, thank you for your videos and for putting so much time into your cars and your videos! Lots of love!
❤️
Idk why people make such rude comments bro, literally I’ve been wanting this exact video so screw em and thanks for taking the time
Awesome. I’m going my oil pan, turbo replacement, inlets, downpipes, coolant hoses, and all the fluids then finally I can make some power only stage 1 tho
Sweet!
400whp is all you really need, I’m aiming for the same.
one of the best n54 channels, the e90 got me hooked i started watching when the e93 was given away
Happy to have you!
Love the videos man. But what kind of wheels are those? 🔥
Those control arms are fine, they move like that normally, but its still good to upgrade to m3 ones and put the poly bushing in if you want more stability. It will however make the ride a lot less forgiving on bumpy roads lol.
not gonna lie, my favorite part was you reading the hate comments lol
Love this video!
What a pleasure to watch your video man, I am just wonder what are the cost for all the part and how much is the labor cost for all this upgrade for this beautiful 335i, because I am trying to get a M3 or 335i, trying to compare which one cost less to repair
I like how in the last video you pretty much jinxed yourself!🤣🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ The 335i looks amazing, I'd love to have one but it's so small for me to be in. My wife has a 328i and it's an itch for me to get in and out😂
One of the best n54 content out
You weren't lying about that metal valve cover. I found a aluminum one on ebay and it's a stack. I'll get it someday but not today.
Excellent video thank you
There is a backing plate for the crank seal. Just get the billet one and that should prevent the belt from getting sucked into the crank
Maintenance first learning a lot from you buddy watching from California
Sweet!
I've heard a lot of negative comments about the n54 335i. That being said, when it does run right it is an absolutely incredible car. And you can buy one right now at a decent price. I do want one but I am just afraid that I would not be able to afford all the maintenance. So I'm going to wait just a little bit longer until I can figure out exactly what needs to be done to the car that will ensure that it will run for at least 50,000 miles without any major issues. This video was very informative. Thank you
Wonder what you ended up doing. I’m in the same boat. Everyone who’s been through these tells me just stay away or are one of those cars that’s down getting repairs or “maintenance” more then your driving it.
@@mysixfo8805I just bought one with 83,000 miles, the previous owner did a lot of maintenance with receipts from a reputable local shop. So far the car is good so go for it man it’s worth it!
@@mysixfo8805So the thing is, they definitely do need a lot of work and you need to know how to work on a motor yourself to get your budgets worth. That being said, if you know how to work on motors and have some money in savings for the main failure points, they're not that bad. The aftermarket has covered a lot of the big failure points of the N54 in 2023.
Great Video bro 😎 Alot of good info ! I have a 2011 335i same color lemans blue and the oil filter housing gasket. Leaked and it wet my belt and it sucked it into the motor 😩
Yikes!
Don't forget about the PCV valve, that caused me some headache in the past. Are you planning on putting in flex-fuel? Would be cool to see an install on the Fuel-it kit with the bluetooth analyzer module and how it works with JB4.
N54 have pcv I thought I was the b58
Such a great video wish we had more good places like PSI like this in the UK that tune N54/N55 they are either shaddy, too far away or only do M-Car
Send the car man, we got you!
dammn bro giving great information as always 💪🏼 i really appreciate that !!
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Broooo, get so happy seeing this vids
Yoooo i got a like yooooooooooooooooooo😁
Also the main crank seal that keeps belts out of ur engine if they shred is a good idea to make it more reliable
Agreed! I swapped mine too while installing the crank adapter plate.
SMH ppl can never be happy for someone always gotta hate as if the world doesn’t have enough of that. Keep doing what you doing the videos are great and the cars are great
You need way more views bro
A good tip is to spray some adhesive to make sure the gasket stays on the valve cover.
nice vid bro
Why the hell are those asswholes sending those evil disrespectful messages to you. I have a 2002 bmw 325i that I'm trying to get completely done before I drive it again. Then I want to tune it up like you doing. I like watching your vids. Keep them coming.
On my n55 I just did the OFHG, OIL return, Coolant return, radiator hose replacement at 82k. So glad I did
I need to do my oil filter housing gasket on my n55 I heard about engines seizing after did your car turn out ok
Huge inspiration to my n20 build