thanks for giving me the power to maintain my vehicle. I appreciate it man. MOney I save is money that goes into my kids mouth. God Bless you brother..
Really appreciate the video man. I've always changed oil in my vehicles but being my first beemer I was nervous after hearing people tell me not to work on it myself Lol. After this video Im feeling just fine to change my oil now. Thanks!
I'm an "old lady" that has never done any car work in my life but you do a great job of explaining stuff! Almost makes me wish I had the nerve to try it on my own beemer! But at least you gave me an education about changing oil. Thanks!
Its fine to do it your way, but you could save yourself some headaches. Correct tool for that N52 motor is 86mm by 16 flute oil filter cap (Applies to all current generation, since E90, E60 and second gen X cars). Goes for around $6.8 shipped on ebay (or spend under 20 bucks for a better quality one). A 17mm 3/8" socket, 8mm 1/4" socket. Cheap hook and pick set ($4.50 shipped). Or if you want to be very tight, a small flat blade screw driver for prying off the oil filter o-rings. Washer can be any copper washer about the same fitment to your plug at any hardware store. Start it by hand till it bottoms out and give it a small snug (25nm of torque for both filter cap and sump plug).
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period! The greatest place to buy any parts for your BMW with the most amazing warranty included for them is at "FCP Euro".... These guys truly stick to their word!
Thank you Laloman. The 535i is my wife's car. The final straw that caused me to start servicing her car was when I neglectfully brushed by her right, front wheel after just putting a clean pair of dress pants. So got 4 pairs of ceramics from Rock Auto, but for future I'll remember FCP Euro.
Fcpeuro is a good place also I ordered a man oil filter made in Germany from Walmart locally and RockAuto also carries the fcpeuro brands as well so be sure to keep those item two things in mind because you have an additional two sources for OEM filters
There is a PCV valve recall from BMW on this particular model 528i 3L engine which is a freebie so for anyone that's got this model engine you need to get it over to BMW and get that recall done they replace the PCV the hose the heater element going all the way to the back and around the backside I think it plugs in to the valve cover on the back right side, that recall needs to be done as soon as possible
Just a quick FYI: AN OIL FILTER WRENCH (like this one) m.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-filter-wrench/surebilt-3-7-16-in-to-3-3-4-in-standard-oil-filter-wrench/72322_0_0?aqs= .... will do you much better.... More evenly distributed pressure on the cap = less warping = less chance of future oil leaks, costs less $15 (seen them low as $6-$7). I have a 535i xdrive (turbo) and it only takes about 7qts. (Not 9)! .... ...and finally recommended oil weight is 5w30 or 5w40 (not 0w unless you live in the north pole lol). Anyway, Thanks for the video.
Hello Mr.Collins: Don't know if you'll ever read this since it's been 4 yrs since you posted this fine tutorial, but it's cathartic for me to post a reply. Lest I be presumptuous, I don't know your American background, but mine is such that I grew up during my wonderbread years (age 4 - 15) in the last house on the south end of Grant St., South Vallejo, CA. (VHS, Class of 74' baby!). I understood your articulate description and enjoyed your helpful video. I worked with hand tools for 30 years before I retired and the old adage of the right tool for the right job is vitally important to maximize the R & R efficiency and minimize damage to material; at home the adage is the ideal to pursue based on individuals needs/circumstances. I would not have used the BMW wrench nor the respectable Mack wrench (which BTW makes it possible for the other tools to get to their retail destinations). I already have a pair of 460 Channel Locks (which I never used on the job b/c it wasn't on the tool list, but I used it at home) that works fine for getting the lid loose. Ideally it's nice at home to have an o-ring hook tool, but I didn't have that, although the thought of my dangerous tartar scraper in the med chest quickly entered and left my mind. A toothpick is a good idea, but I had this, so I made a careful diagonal cut with a razor knife. I appreciate your honesty shown by not editing the video for it showed that if something doesn't work, then step it up to something that does. Making a mess? Not my mess, no skin off my nose. It boils down to having TIM around, which is an acronym for tools, info, and material. If one area is lacking, then the job is that much harder to complete. I will add another letter, S, which stands for skill. All four areas of TIMS work together and are a function of each other. So if I'm lacking the tool of an o-ring remover, the skill/knowledge of using a razor knife compensates. Occasionally, it just boils down to the fact that I prefer various shades of the primary colors to other colors on a car body, for example. Finally, after having said all this, if anyone says I SHOULD be using all the right tools regardless, I say fuaak you, b/c you don't pay my taxes.
7:51 if you use a really small flat headed screw driver would come of easily as I always use it on these type of O Rings Oil Filters , Nice video very helpful . Stay Blessed Brother
Also make note that any oils or any type of fluids that you're using and type of your car BMW whatever series it is they need to be shaken well because all the additives end up on the bottom of the jug and if you end up pouring in your oil or whatever fluid you're replacing you're leaving your additives that you're paying for and the bottom of the judge so make sure you get it shaped up quite well sometimes it's better to stand The Jug upside down for a few minutes and then write it back on his bottom make sure it's well shaken and mixers additives in before you pour that fluid in your engine! Make a note of that
Great vid. You speak well. You can buy correct sockets 1 at a time at Ace hardware. I don't recommend using SAE on Metric nuts, etc. No need to do that.
You can use SAE on Metric nuts as follows: (5/16 = 8 mm) (7/16 = 11 mm) (9/16 = 14 mm) (5/8 = 16 mm) (3/4 = 19 mm) (15/16 = 24 mm) (1" = 25 mm) (1-1/4" = 32 mm) Tolerances are very close for above stated and usable. Most other sizes will strip the nut. There is a Millimeter to Inch Conversion Chart online you can print and use as a guide.
Very helpful Bruh, I use the same filter tool to remove my filter housing cap! BUT! I just ordered a BMS oil cap that has a hex nut at the top which makes it much easier to remove! Keep up the good work Mane!
Hey D. Nice clean clear cut "How To Video". One observation, in your video you didn't install the tiny O-ring in your new oil filter housing. Thanks for the info its was very informidable.
I would wrap something around the oil housing first before grabbing it with any pliers to prevent from putting jaw marks into the plastic housing or cracking it?, I ordered an after-market one made out of solid aluminum which was much better than the OEM made out of plastic? Or Saran Wrap or something around the house he prevent from damaging it, I would suggest you have the car jacked up on a jack stand on the left side as a shown on previous CZcams videos and have your old drain pan with the oil plug loosened and draining first Or you will have oil leaking out from around that cap possibly in that filter element so have the oil start draining below first, and use a hook type tool which is used for removing O-rings rather than damaging o-ring that's on there around the cap and the bottom of the cap with a small o-ring, as well as the oil drain plug there should be an oil o'ring for that or a crush o'ring depending on which car you have, verify exactly how many liters your vehicle takes and start with that amount from the OEM oil that you have purchased, whether be a kit or whatever vendor it is you're getting it from, make sure it's the same grade of oil this prescribed by BMW for that model and make of engine, also check around your valve cover gasket and oil pan to make sure you have no oil leaks sealed off
The purpose for replacing a Crush Washer is self-descriptive their washer is crushed as soon as the plug is toward down to specification just like the ones that you use on spark plugs same thing, so be sure to replace that washer each and every time you do an oil change! That should be self-evident
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period! and for the most amazing place to buy any BMW parts with the most amazing warranty included is at "FCP Euro". This guys stick to their word!
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period!
Why are using Castrol, it’s not on the BMW list of accepted motor oils, my BMW was built in Germany so it only takes European Motor oils. The BMW Dealer was $25.00 per quart, thankfully I found Amsoil, which is on the list.
Wouldn't changing the oil or servicing yourself on the long run cost u money in long run when you come to sell the car because you don't have the service book stamped up and the new owner has to trust you?
I have a 2012 bmw 528i 2.0 L 4 cylinder twin turbo. Are all the things I need to do my oil change in this video like is it the same filter? The same oil?
Get yourselves a manual vacuum pump , for about $60.00 to suck all the oil out without needing to go under the car. Works well on all cars. Tube goes into the dipstick tube to suck oil out. Been using it for years on all my cars.
Carmel Teuma Vella would be a nice thing if this car had a dipstick, lol. I have the same model and there are no dipsticks in this car. There's just an electric oil sensor.
Using vacuum pump to retrieve old oil is a mistake. Much of the sludge is on the bottom of the oil pan. The best way to get the sludge out is to open the oil plug under the car after the car has been running and the oil is warm.
While I'm at it, one should try to avoid buying aftermarket for actual parts for your car. I highly recommend to buy OEM that's (original) for those that don't know.
thanks for giving me the power to maintain my vehicle. I appreciate it man. MOney I save is money that goes into my kids mouth. God Bless you brother..
And the dealership service guy said, well you usually cant change the oil by yourself on the bmws 😂😂😂
Really appreciate the video man. I've always changed oil in my vehicles but being my first beemer I was nervous after hearing people tell me not to work on it myself Lol. After this video Im feeling just fine to change my oil now. Thanks!
Anytime buddy
A+ amazing writing, no room for improvement. Beautiful sentence structure, captivating and refreshing, perfectly logical sequence of sentences.
I'm an "old lady" that has never done any car work in my life but you do a great job of explaining stuff! Almost makes me wish I had the nerve to try it on my own beemer! But at least you gave me an education about changing oil. Thanks!
If "I" can do it, you can too!!!
This video is about more than changing the oil. You taught us about being able to find the "hole" which is not that easy!
Finally a good ass video gonna attempt to do it my self !!!!! Thank you my brother !!!!!! Keep them coming !!!
Its fine to do it your way, but you could save yourself some headaches. Correct tool for that N52 motor is 86mm by 16 flute oil filter cap (Applies to all current generation, since E90, E60 and second gen X cars). Goes for around $6.8 shipped on ebay (or spend under 20 bucks for a better quality one). A 17mm 3/8" socket, 8mm 1/4" socket. Cheap hook and pick set ($4.50 shipped). Or if you want to be very tight, a small flat blade screw driver for prying off the oil filter o-rings. Washer can be any copper washer about the same fitment to your plug at any hardware store. Start it by hand till it bottoms out and give it a small snug (25nm of torque for both filter cap and sump plug).
The 528i (especially the sport) are the best looking BMW to this day; 6 Series early 2000 are nice too.
Yes they are
So how many liter exactly for motor oil 528i?
11:01 "FuCk YoU, iT WoRkS!!" lmao lmao lemme subscribe real quick
Definitely the best how to video for the 5 series
thanks!
is this for a 07 530i as well sir?
the drain plug is in tje same place just ceck your owner manual see what oil you need and how much man
yuppers!
yes
Hey brother , you are the best man I ever met in my whole life, my god bless you, you are the best # 1
Good video man. It helped me with my first oil change on my 14 bmw 535i two years ago. I come back to it for refreshers.
You my
I think it's important to point our that oil plug should be torqued to 18 ft/lbs.
Andy Spear thank you !
no need to torque
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period!
The greatest place to buy any parts for your BMW with the most amazing warranty included for them is at "FCP Euro".... These guys truly stick to their word!
Thank you Laloman. The 535i is my wife's car. The final straw that caused me to start servicing her car was when I neglectfully brushed by her right, front wheel after just putting a clean pair of dress pants. So got 4 pairs of ceramics from Rock Auto, but for future I'll remember FCP Euro.
Fcpeuro is a good place also I ordered a man oil filter made in Germany from Walmart locally and RockAuto also carries the fcpeuro brands as well so be sure to keep those item two things in mind because you have an additional two sources for OEM filters
Thanks for making this vidio. I'm a female that wants to do my own oil change n my vehicle and you gave new tips. thank you!.
There is a PCV valve recall from BMW on this particular model 528i 3L engine which is a freebie so for anyone that's got this model engine you need to get it over to BMW and get that recall done they replace the PCV the hose the heater element going all the way to the back and around the backside I think it plugs in to the valve cover on the back right side, that recall needs to be done as soon as possible
Just a quick FYI: AN OIL FILTER WRENCH (like this one) m.autozone.com/shop-and-garage-tools/oil-filter-wrench/surebilt-3-7-16-in-to-3-3-4-in-standard-oil-filter-wrench/72322_0_0?aqs=
.... will do you much better.... More evenly distributed pressure on the cap = less warping = less chance of future oil leaks, costs less $15 (seen them low as $6-$7).
I have a 535i xdrive (turbo) and it only takes about 7qts. (Not 9)!
.... ...and finally recommended oil weight is 5w30 or 5w40 (not 0w unless you live in the north pole lol).
Anyway, Thanks for the video.
Hello Mr.Collins: Don't know if you'll ever read this since it's been 4 yrs since you posted this fine tutorial, but it's cathartic for me to post a reply. Lest I be presumptuous, I don't know your American background, but mine is such that I grew up during my wonderbread years (age 4 - 15) in the last house on the south end of Grant St., South Vallejo, CA. (VHS, Class of 74' baby!). I understood your articulate description and enjoyed your helpful video. I worked with hand tools for 30 years before I retired and the old adage of the right tool for the right job is vitally important to maximize the R & R efficiency and minimize damage to material; at home the adage is the ideal to pursue based on individuals needs/circumstances. I would not have used the BMW wrench nor the respectable Mack wrench (which BTW makes it possible for the other tools to get to their retail destinations). I already have a pair of 460 Channel Locks (which I never used on the job b/c it wasn't on the tool list, but I used it at home) that works fine for getting the lid loose. Ideally it's nice at home to have an o-ring hook tool, but I didn't have that, although the thought of my dangerous tartar scraper in the med chest quickly entered and left my mind. A toothpick is a good idea, but I had this, so I made a careful diagonal cut with a razor knife. I appreciate your honesty shown by not editing the video for it showed that if something doesn't work, then step it up to something that does. Making a mess? Not my mess, no skin off my nose. It boils down to having TIM around, which is an acronym for tools, info, and material. If one area is lacking, then the job is that much harder to complete. I will add another letter, S, which stands for skill. All four areas of TIMS work together and are a function of each other. So if I'm lacking the tool of an o-ring remover, the skill/knowledge of using a razor knife compensates. Occasionally, it just boils down to the fact that I prefer various shades of the primary colors to other colors on a car body, for example. Finally, after having said all this, if anyone says I SHOULD be using all the right tools regardless, I say fuaak you, b/c you don't pay my taxes.
This was very helpful Thanks!
Anytime!
it is 6.9 quarters of 5w 30 synthetic castrol for bmw 08 528i oil filter bosch
yup!
Yes lol
Yeah that’s what I use 5W 30
7:51 if you use a really small flat headed screw driver would come of easily as I always use it on these type of O Rings Oil Filters , Nice video very helpful . Stay Blessed Brother
Also make note that any oils or any type of fluids that you're using and type of your car BMW whatever series it is they need to be shaken well because all the additives end up on the bottom of the jug and if you end up pouring in your oil or whatever fluid you're replacing you're leaving your additives that you're paying for and the bottom of the judge so make sure you get it shaped up quite well sometimes it's better to stand The Jug upside down for a few minutes and then write it back on his bottom make sure it's well shaken and mixers additives in before you pour that fluid in your engine! Make a note of that
thanks
I have to change mine tomorrow, thanks for the how to!!!
Nice video really helpful. Everything was well explained. Thanks for the help.
Great vid. You speak well. You can buy correct sockets 1 at a time at Ace hardware. I don't recommend using SAE on Metric nuts, etc. No need to do that.
You can use SAE on Metric nuts as follows:
(5/16 = 8 mm) (7/16 = 11 mm) (9/16 = 14 mm) (5/8 = 16 mm) (3/4 = 19 mm) (15/16 = 24 mm) (1" = 25 mm) (1-1/4" = 32 mm)
Tolerances are very close for above stated and usable.
Most other sizes will strip the nut.
There is a Millimeter to Inch Conversion Chart online you can print and use as a guide.
Thanks. I just saved 50$ watching your video
thankyou im copping my new bmw sunday :)
Very helpful Bruh, I use the same filter tool to remove my filter housing cap! BUT! I just ordered a BMS oil cap that has a hex nut at the top which makes it much easier to remove! Keep up the good work Mane!
Appreciate your video my man.🤝
Thanks brother you helped a lot and yes you gotta find the hole 👍🤣
The guy that sold me the car said I couldn't change the oil myself that it was. Dealer only option. 2007 bmw 525i
these clowns are something else lol
This is a dope video bro.... Yes indeed.....
Thanks man i have a 5seriers 2009 it's a nightmare but when I get it up and running sheesh it's a beauty
Fully detail ty bro now I can do it my self and save my self $150
Nice video but you should have added some oil to the oil filter housing so that your engine does not start dry..
thanks man!
He doesn't have the twin turbo... That's just something you do for turbos. I learned this on Diesel's
Thanks for the tutorial and show!
Anytime!!
Hey D. Nice clean clear cut "How To Video". One observation, in your video you didn't install the tiny O-ring in your new oil filter housing. Thanks for the info its was very informidable.
Thank you I'm doing my own tomorrow and saving money.
the best video I have ever seen.
and this people is why you learn and do the research from pros or the manuel to the car.
I would wrap something around the oil housing first before grabbing it with any pliers to prevent from putting jaw marks into the plastic housing or cracking it?,
I ordered an after-market one made out of solid aluminum which was much better than the OEM made out of plastic?
Or
Saran Wrap or something around the house he prevent from damaging it,
I would suggest you have the car jacked up on a jack stand on the left side as a shown on previous CZcams videos and have your old drain pan with the oil plug loosened and draining first
Or you will have oil leaking out from around that cap possibly in that filter element so have the oil start draining below first,
and use a hook type tool which is used for removing O-rings rather than damaging o-ring that's on there around the cap and the bottom of the cap with a small o-ring,
as well as the oil drain plug there should be an oil o'ring for that
or a crush o'ring depending on which car you have,
verify exactly how many liters your vehicle takes and start with that amount from the OEM oil that you have purchased,
whether be a kit or
whatever vendor it is you're getting it from,
make sure it's the same grade of oil this prescribed by BMW for that model and make of engine,
also check around your valve cover gasket and oil pan to make sure you have no oil leaks sealed off
The purpose for replacing a Crush Washer is self-descriptive their washer is crushed as soon as the plug is toward down to specification just like the ones that you use on spark plugs same thing, so be sure to replace that washer each and every time you do an oil change! That should be self-evident
Thank you! This is a very detailed video!
“Fuck you it works” lol 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love this video. Thank you very much Desmond, you’re saving me money! Good looking out
Thank you for the video
Brother just saved the whole Community million
I think you did good job on the video and the oil charge not matter what people said
Great video...thank you!
nice tip using the pliers type remover, I have one of those that I use on other cars
Thank you very much!
Thank you friend
Wow, u are funny about ur comment: "find the hole". Also ur video it is super productive.
Good video man. And nice 300zx in the drive way.
Nice, thank you
I could a been did this shiii thanx brother 🏎️💨
fu ki g good video n I like the tools you uses if it makes the job it's all matters 👍👈
yeah man!
Great video. Keep up the great work.
Good job man!!!Thinking about buying a 2006 550i.
haha haha Thank you best video so far explaining this ☆☆☆☆☆
nice
thanks
It only takes 7quarts not 9quarts. I have this car personally.
yeah I think it takes 7 quarts have an e60 also. Over filling it can damage the oil level censor
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period!
and for the most amazing place to buy any BMW parts with the most amazing warranty included is at "FCP Euro". This guys stick to their word!
I'm dead when he said FUCK YOU IT WORKS LOL. you just save me some money cause come this weekend I'm doing it myself for now on. Thanks
What f.... good video, today I will the oil today.. cheers.
Dope vid! Amazing detail.
I thought it was a good video. Thanks it helped me.
A leather belt will work to open up the oil filter also.
BEST OIL for imported vehicles is Liqui Moly made in Germany especially for their cars! The best oil filter that you can get at a local store is Napa's Gold Filter by NAPA Auto Parts.... They are just made with greatest quality materials than the rest period!
Good lookin out brotha.. Appreciate the video👏🏿✌🏿
Funny guy lol...good video. The best part is at minute 11 :)
Why are using Castrol, it’s not on the BMW list of accepted motor oils, my BMW was built in Germany so it only takes European Motor oils. The BMW Dealer was $25.00 per quart, thankfully I found Amsoil, which is on the list.
Will that make the engineoil service cut off for a bmw 528i 2008?
Good job bro but u didn't show how to
Reset the oil set up I. Dash board I mean
In bmw 5 2013 and high models it's so complicated man
Hope 535ibe60 petrol has the same oil filter.
Man I hate this video, it actually taught me about oil rings on the filter housing which I didnt know, so not bad.
The 550 oil filter is under the bottom of the car next to the oil drain plug
Helpful man, thanks☺
I enjoyed your video des..thanks!!..but,..OPen question..i have 2008 528i..How much oil does it relly take??
thank you very much for the video
Thanks for the video! 🔥😃
Can't risk trying to get that oil from underneath. Wish i had a ramp like yours 😩
Thank,s good video.
STP oil filter for that nice ride? come on man...!
Great job!
you got to find hole guys lol
Thanks Big Fella.
Good video thank you bruh.
Appreciate the video
Wouldn't changing the oil or servicing yourself on the long run cost u money in long run when you come to sell the car because you don't have the service book stamped up and the new owner has to trust you?
Shows up in the service history same as if a maintenance facility did it.
Good looking bro👍🏾💪🏾💪🏾🚫🧢
Thanks bro !!!.... -Jersey-
anytime!
Good video brah!!!
Appreciate u og
Its actually a 17mm socket
I have a 2012 bmw 528i 2.0 L 4 cylinder twin turbo. Are all the things I need to do my oil change in this video like is it the same filter? The same oil?
Good class 👍🏻
Get yourselves a manual vacuum pump , for about $60.00 to suck all the oil out without needing to go under the car. Works well on all cars. Tube goes into the dipstick tube to suck oil out. Been using it for years on all my cars.
www.ebay.com/itm/like/252604247039?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
for the vacuum pump
Carmel Teuma Vella would be a nice thing if this car had a dipstick, lol. I have the same model and there are no dipsticks in this car. There's just an electric oil sensor.
Using vacuum pump to retrieve old oil is a mistake. Much of the sludge is on the bottom of the oil pan. The best way to get the sludge out is to open the oil plug under the car after the car has been running and the oil is warm.
That is not good advice Carmel. AS already mentioned, but sludge is NOT your friend. Plus, these BMW's do NOT have oil dipstick.
While I'm at it, one should try to avoid buying aftermarket for actual parts for your car. I highly recommend to buy OEM that's (original) for those that don't know.