BMW E46 330i 325i Thermostat Replacement MECHANIC TIPS!!

Replacing the Thermostat on a 2005 BMW E46 330ci ZHP with the M54 engine. Your check engine light will usually come on indicating a T-stat failure, follow along to learn some tricks of the trade on how to easily replace your thermostat and bleed all the air out. We also had a leaky upper radiator hose so we change that out too. This procedure applies to 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 E46 3 series coupe, sedan or convertible 325i, 325xi, 325ti, 325Ci, 330i, 330xi, 330Ci.
Will be very similar procedure for
2000-2002 E36/7 Z3 2.5i, 3.0i
2002-2005 E85 Z4 2.5i, 3.0i
2000-2004 E39 525i
2003-2005 E60/E61 525i, 525xi, 530i
2003-2006 E83 X3 2.5i 3.0i
2000-2006 E53 X5 3.0i
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[@miltonpenaloza]

Great video! I miss my BMW E46 ZHP

[@CarsYouCanFix]

Thanks for watching! The ZHP versions are pretty nice!

[@kamleshjethwa4151]

Nice presentation

[@CarsYouCanFix]

Thank you!

[@garybenson3850]

Great video... I need some help. Just replaced several hoses and belts and expansion tank on daughter's car. I can let it idle for 15-20 mins and drive it a few miles and does not over heat. I turn car off for a few minutes and drive it, it over heats...any clue what may be the issue?

[@CarsYouCanFix]

I would run the bleeding procedure, just to make sure all the air is purged out.