Find myself watching your e61 playlist over and over again. Slowly ticking off the fixes and issues on my Titansilver e61. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
BMW OEM drop links are made by LEMFORDER and they are £21 each from GSF and take about 5 minutes to change on your 2 post lift. No need to pay BMW Main Steeler extra money for an identical part in an expensive box. :-) Do keep in mind that they are handed so an Offside / driver side one that you need is GSF part No: GSF427BM0180 and the nearside one part number ends with ... 170. I just did both sides on my 2007 525d E61 while fitting brand new OEM front shocks & top mounts. Great to see you do an update on the old girl ... I hope you have a few more E61 vids coming up in the very near future.
I bought an 09 plate e61 525d not long after watching your videos about 18 months ago. Pleased to know as I approach 100k and 2 years ownership you haven't had any great disasters.
Seems very little wrong for such an old car. Excellent news. I would definitely just get those drop links replaced though. Feels like you'll just be faffing around with the tape really. Get them off and dont need to worry about them for another few years.
Better to buy a front suspension arm kit from febi bilstein. Replace everything at the same time. Given the mileage of the car it will make the car feel like new again. Cheaper than buying individual components over the long run.
Very happy to see, the bmw didn't become a money pit. And it's such a beautiful car, really love the look. The fixes won't be too expensive, can't wait for the videos Greetings from Bavaria
After my OEM wiper assembly bearings failed and ended up burning out the wiper motor. I just bought a new 3rd party wiper assembly for 20 quid from eBay and a second hand wiper motor off a scrap E60 and it works fine.
I have 2007 BMW 320d e90 with the m47 engine, the car is now touching 180,000 miles and only now it started showing signs of wear on the suspension components, everything is original on the car, so i recently decided to buy everything for the suspension, arms, bushes, links, bilstein shocks and eibach pro springs, i hope it makes a massive difference as it cost a lot money haha, next thing is turbo, injectors, and the timing chain as its still the original one.
@@sk4tec every 8000 to 10000 miles, i do a full service, the oil i use is Castrol edge 5w30. No issues with timing chain, nor the automatic gearbox, serviced every 50,000 miles.
Wow, 12,000 miles per oil change, on these engines recommended every 5k max, I used to use shell oil, but changed to liquimoly 4600, with liquimoly hydraulic lifter additive, and liquimoly mos20 oil additive, combined together the engine is a lot quite and happier.
Does anyone have some advice on the N52 petrol engine? Are they good enough? Thinking of buying one in the future but don't wanna mes with the diesel. I know petrol consumes way more fuel, but the sound is way better, potentially less problems during the winter and the engine itself is less complicated and intricate, has no turbos, etc.
Yesterday I was watching the Z series again, then I thought whats happening with bimmer... Btw the oil sensors are jokes, they only count cold starts, nothing to do with quality checks, depending on use n the car, 6-8 max 10k for oil changes
Glad to see she’s reliable - of course, she should be given the care you’ve given to her., couple of things I’m chuckling at: 1. The hat! It’s 26 deg today! Granted, you might have filmed this late Aug when it was probably -5… 2. The explain of the advisory on the ball joint dust cover! You used every word, just in a different order! V funny!! 3. I actually think l trust you more than the MoT testers! When are you open for consultation?
Quick fix for the wiper noise is put the shorter blade on the driver side (in UK) and longer blade on passenger side (swap them over). This solves the wiper noise problem. I had a noisy driver side wiper for years that drove me nuts until a BMW tech told me this fix. I too thought it was the wiper bearing but It's been fine since, no noise, good wiper coverage.
Why spend 5 grand when can spend 7 grand ornroind there with full service history and stack of paper works if you pay 5 grand can't excpet a car that has been looked after
I remember watching the older videos. It almost convinced my dad to get one. But common sense got the better of him and we ended up going for a Passat Estate instead.
Super happy to see these up coming fixes! Great video once again thank you! Just replaced my wiper arm. As you say you have a little OCD…did you ever line up that back windscreen wiper so when off it sits horizontal? That would really annoy me - haha! / sorry!
Like everyone else Great Channel, very much enjoy your videos…. But I’d have to say don’t skip out on the links. Just replace them with that 30 pound source. Non-oem links work just get a oem equivalent. Keep up the great videos!
Hiya posting this on wrong vid I know, Neil when using rust converter on your 350z did you only put on rust as I’m worried to put on clean metal too as I heard it’s not good for it? Thanks (btw bought same kit as you)
2004 e60 525i. The trunk compartment vents started to rot and allow water ingress. Flooded my battery cradle almost all the way to the poles before i found out.
Hi, how has this car faired on for another 2 years? I'm looking to get one of these for my new commute ( no where near any ulez thankfully, will be doing 350 miles a time.
Yes, 12K for an oil change seems far too high, I tend to do oil & filter @ about 4K on my daily. I would bother with tape for those dust covers on the drop links, they are likely to be a bit worn and as they are relatively cheap just put new ones on - preventative maintenance👍
@@OxxidCZ 20K miles between oil changes, not for me, for the cost involved I would prefer the peace of mind of doing it much more regular, but each to their own👍
Find myself watching your e61 playlist over and over again. Slowly ticking off the fixes and issues on my Titansilver e61. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
BMW OEM drop links are made by LEMFORDER and they are £21 each from GSF and take about 5 minutes to change on your 2 post lift. No need to pay BMW Main Steeler extra money for an identical part in an expensive box. :-) Do keep in mind that they are handed so an Offside / driver side one that you need is GSF part No: GSF427BM0180 and the nearside one part number ends with ... 170.
I just did both sides on my 2007 525d E61 while fitting brand new OEM front shocks & top mounts.
Great to see you do an update on the old girl ... I hope you have a few more E61 vids coming up in the very near future.
I bought an 09 plate e61 525d not long after watching your videos about 18 months ago. Pleased to know as I approach 100k and 2 years ownership you haven't had any great disasters.
Seems very little wrong for such an old car. Excellent news.
I would definitely just get those drop links replaced though. Feels like you'll just be faffing around with the tape really. Get them off and dont need to worry about them for another few years.
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Better to buy a front suspension arm kit from febi bilstein. Replace everything at the same time. Given the mileage of the car it will make the car feel like new again.
Cheaper than buying individual components over the long run.
Genuine lemforder drop links are literally about £15 mate, not worth trying to repair them
Very happy to see, the bmw didn't become a money pit. And it's such a beautiful car, really love the look.
The fixes won't be too expensive, can't wait for the videos
Greetings from Bavaria
After my OEM wiper assembly bearings failed and ended up burning out the wiper motor. I just bought a new 3rd party wiper assembly for 20 quid from eBay and a second hand wiper motor off a scrap E60 and it works fine.
I also had the same thing with those dust coverings on my MOT and my mechanic said they just looks a bit crap, but weren't need of replacing.
I have 2007 BMW 320d e90 with the m47 engine, the car is now touching 180,000 miles and only now it started showing signs of wear on the suspension components, everything is original on the car, so i recently decided to buy everything for the suspension, arms, bushes, links, bilstein shocks and eibach pro springs, i hope it makes a massive difference as it cost a lot money haha, next thing is turbo, injectors, and the timing chain as its still the original one.
How often do you change the oil?? Any timing chain issues?
@@sk4tec every 8000 to 10000 miles, i do a full service, the oil i use is Castrol edge 5w30. No issues with timing chain, nor the automatic gearbox, serviced every 50,000 miles.
Wow, 12,000 miles per oil change, on these engines recommended every 5k max, I used to use shell oil, but changed to liquimoly 4600, with liquimoly hydraulic lifter additive, and liquimoly mos20 oil additive, combined together the engine is a lot quite and happier.
Yep not worth extending the oil changes longer than every 5-6k miles... Only costs £25-30 for an oil change.
@@GeorgeAusters your everywhere pal lol
@@AshG786Heee is a bmw master
This mileage is nothing for this car. The M57 will easiliy do 300K miles!
You can buy the dust covers for a few quid instead of replacing the whole part
5000 seems like a great deal. Similar vehicles go for about 11,000 in Germany right now.
Check out dry ice cleaning on parts. I’ve considered buying the kit.
Anti-roll bars are normally hollow. If you have significant surface rust just replace them, not massive money even from bmw.
Does anyone have some advice on the N52 petrol engine? Are they good enough? Thinking of buying one in the future but don't wanna mes with the diesel. I know petrol consumes way more fuel, but the sound is way better, potentially less problems during the winter and the engine itself is less complicated and intricate, has no turbos, etc.
Last MOT I had they failed it for droplink dust boots, just seemed like an easy cash grab for them to me.
Seen this myself too many times.
Lovely Jubbly video, well done BMW they must of built this one on a Monday.
Enjoying all your E61 videos in Holland. I am about to change the tires on mine. Still happy with the Kumho Ecst71 tires??
Yesterday I was watching the Z series again, then I thought whats happening with bimmer...
Btw the oil sensors are jokes, they only count cold starts, nothing to do with quality checks, depending on use n the car, 6-8 max 10k for oil changes
I like your videos! Both 350z and 5 series are amazing cars :) I have a question from the side - what tyre pressures you are running on bmw?
Need an oild check on this aging BMW. Let me know if you need to re-open Patreon funding for more engaging realistic content creation.
Nice see update from 1st video year ago
Good to see the old girl
Looks great
Road and Rage
Did you got to school to be a mechanic?
12,000 miles without an oil change on a car with 132,000 miles is not very clever
The vehicle lift makes it so great to work on your cars, well jealous. Keep up the good work.
Thanks 👍
7:32 That's looks like a fair old amount of play! Find these videos super interesting though - very envious of your lift!
Glad you enjoyed!
I love this channel. So informative and watchable, great stuff Mucker!!
Glad to see she’s reliable - of course, she should be given the care you’ve given to her., couple of things I’m chuckling at:
1. The hat! It’s 26 deg today! Granted, you might have filmed this late Aug when it was probably -5…
2. The explain of the advisory on the ball joint dust cover! You used every word, just in a different order! V funny!!
3. I actually think l trust you more than the MoT testers! When are you open for consultation?
Quick fix for the wiper noise is put the shorter blade on the driver side (in UK) and longer blade on passenger side (swap them over). This solves the wiper noise problem. I had a noisy driver side wiper for years that drove me nuts until a BMW tech told me this fix. I too thought it was the wiper bearing but It's been fine since, no noise, good wiper coverage.
Are these N57 engines notorious for timing chain issues like the N47 engine? Or is it not such an issue even with mileage factored in??
It’s M57 on e60/61, very little chain issues and a reliable engine
Why spend 5 grand when can spend 7 grand ornroind there with full service history and stack of paper works if you pay 5 grand can't excpet a car that has been looked after
137k is low miles on a 3l diesel
Hi mate, did you change your 350z fuel filter cause I’m reading some information that you don’t need too?
No, the filter is not changeable. It’s part of the pump.
I thought youd sold it, hadnt heard of it in a hot minute.
DITTO.
I remember watching the older videos. It almost convinced my dad to get one. But common sense got the better of him and we ended up going for a Passat Estate instead.
Super happy to see these up coming fixes! Great video once again thank you! Just replaced my wiper arm. As you say you have a little OCD…did you ever line up that back windscreen wiper so when off it sits horizontal? That would really annoy me - haha! / sorry!
Like everyone else Great Channel, very much enjoy your videos…. But I’d have to say don’t skip out on the links. Just replace them with that 30 pound source. Non-oem links work just get a oem equivalent.
Keep up the great videos!
Hiya posting this on wrong vid I know, Neil when using rust converter on your 350z did you only put on rust as I’m worried to put on clean metal too as I heard it’s not good for it? Thanks (btw bought same kit as you)
Mine ignited the airbag light, should i replace the whole seatbelt lock or?
2004 e60 525i. The trunk compartment vents started to rot and allow water ingress. Flooded my battery cradle almost all the way to the poles before i found out.
Hi, how has this car faired on for another 2 years? I'm looking to get one of these for my new commute ( no where near any ulez thankfully, will be doing 350 miles a time.
Aircon condenser has a hole so need that replaced and probably the compressor now. Battery is getting a little low too. Apart from that all fine.
@@RoadandRacetv thinking of selling it?
@@RoadandRacetv if you’re ever thinking of selling it, give me a pm!
Great stuff!
Moroccan Blue, by chance?
...L💖VE it.
Before you replace the brake fluid again , swap out the old rubber brake hoses for a kit of braided brake lines .
Makes a massive difference .
Already done mate 👍🏻
For those of you who watch all my videos. 🙋 Great update 👏
so fantastic video, can we sponsor your project in some parts?
I wouldn’t say the miles on your car is high
Agreed... 137K is about average for a 13 year old car, especially a 6 cylinder BMW diesel build for big miles.
12k oil change, thats madness. I never let it go more than 8k even on a daily driver, on my track/toy/weekend car 2/3k miles max.
Yes, 12K for an oil change seems far too high, I tend to do oil & filter @ about 4K on my daily.
I would bother with tape for those dust covers on the drop links, they are likely to be a bit worn and as they are relatively cheap just put new ones on - preventative maintenance👍
I have a 520d n47 e61. Change it every 6000k. That timing chain needs all the help it can get!
in europe it's not uncommon to do 20k miles / 30k kms oil change.
@@OxxidCZ 20K miles between oil changes, not for me, for the cost involved I would prefer the peace of mind of doing it much more regular, but each to their own👍
@@leepearson102 Exactly, chains wear prematurely because of long oil intervals. Oil change is cheaper than replacing engine or chain..
New arm is £80.
Love your content !
I appreciate that!
They need MOT's in the US, I know they are a pain but hopefully would avoid accidents.
They have inspections
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not too difficult...............