BMW I3 Annual Maintenance Walkthru
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- čas přidán 8. 09. 2022
- This video is about DIY BMW i3 Annual Maintenance Walkthru. Reviews some of the visual checks that should be carried out annually on the vehicle.
Here is the google sheet with a list of maintenance checks. This is my own personal list. Use at your own risk, and validate any information before using.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets/... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
This is the type of guy that you want to buy a used car from. Well done.
Thank you for the complement!
Thank you for this video. Being a new owner and being out of warranty, this really helps!
Great to hear!
Thank you for an excellent overview and for making the spreadsheet available. Very helpful.
You're very welcome!
Much appreciated. You must live and drive in a hermetically sealed universe, I can’t believe how clean your car’s nether regions are! I live where the roads are wet and salty all winter, and many are still unpaved. What a difference!
Where I am, road dust & yellow pollen gets everywhere, including engine bay, but luckily a vacuum cleaner and old toothbrush + a good wipe down a few times a year gets most of it out of the nooks & crannies. Thank you for the comment.
Awesome Overview. Thank you for taking the time and effort. This is very comprehensive.
Well done again. Worth is weight in gold.
Video was a bit long, but I wanted to cover as much of the basics as possible. Thanks for the feedback.
A really great video. I was confused before this. I have a little point. The top up motor coolant in the back on the Rex side is connected to the front cabin heater circuit and uses the standard glycol antifreeze in it. As you say the battery coolant is obviously separate and has a different coolant in it.
Thanks for the video and the sheet!
No problem!
This is awesome! Thank you so much!!!
Glad you like it!
if your bmw i3 is a few years old remove the windscreen washer pump then pull out the rubber seal the pump goes through this incorperates the filter so pull it out flush the bottle and clean the filter replace and put the pump back in then refill with the correct fluid.....
That is a good addition to the list. Thanks for the comment!
Thank you for this ❤
You're welcome 😊.
Our 2020 i3 internal heater blower has no heat but no faults, do you know where the heat sensor is
Any power steering fluid to change ?
Wow found your video....thank you so much for such great info to maintain it..... a new proud owner of a 2015 i3 rex...
It is one of my favorite cars. Enjoy!
Ive just done one hub, you mention at 16:00.
Water is heavier than brake fluid, so I'd say this brake fluid test is to avoid a flush is flawed. Also, I'd mention for those who've never worked on cars, don't open the coolant circuits if you've driven the car in the past hour, the pressure can spray scalding hot coolant everywhere when you remove the cap.
another good reason to wear safety glasses. keeps dust and debris out of your eyes as well when you’re checking the undercarriage
In the front of the i3 all electric there is two coolants containers and then the break fluid. Do you know what kind or brand is needed in those coolants?
The one closest to the brake fluid is the cabin heater fluid. The one closer to the bumper is the engine bay/Electronics coolan loop. The referenced spreadsheet has the BMW part numbers for each. I would stick with the mfg coolants specified for each if possible. Good luck!
Another Quick Q - Do you have Bimercode or something similar for OBD code reading?
Yes- Bimmercode and a Vpeak OBD connector. Thanks for the feedback!
Is it possible to check the intake filter of rex?
I do not know of a simple way to check this. It is a 'non-serviceable' item per the specs, and I haven't found anyone who has changed this.
Hi : ) Very much appreciated. I just successfully changed my 12v and appreciated your help there as well. Would you be willing to post a copy in google docs or something similar?
Done! Check the video description for the link.
Anyone have part numbers for the different coolant types?
I just added a link to the google sheet containing my personal maintenance information for a 2015, in the video description section. Please ALWAYS VERIFY the part numbers included are correct before using, in case there is a typo or other mistake. I hope this helps.
The error code was not erased. I had a fuel pump relay problem on mine which was fixed. But the error code also remains. Any simple way to delete it? Bimmer code?
You could try Bimmerlink to reset the error codes ( just be aware that there are some codes that Bimmerlink software does not reset). If you haven't used it before, make sure you have an OBD connector (bluetooth) for connecting your phone to the car. I use a Veepeak adapter, and have had good luck with it. Good luck!
What coolant do you use for the battery coolant container?
There is no battery coolant container. "The electric machine" coolant container (not the heater recirculation coolant container!) uses BMW G48 coolant, orBMW 82192 211 913. Please verify for your specific year model and configuration / owners manual before adding any coolant to the systems. Thanks.
@@bmwi3diy782 Thank you so much!!
i'm surprised there was no mention of checking the carbon fiber roof for damage on that spreadsheet
it should be waxed or have ceramic coating to prevent the dissipation of the protective epoxy and the clearcoat
You are right, It should be added. It wasn't thought to be a big concern until recently. Thanks for the feedback!
The Shockabsorber Protector, go to BMW ..If you have luck they replace them for free
Had the same Problem 1. 2018 30 000 km
Thanks for the advice, but I did go to BMW and they wanted ~$1500US to replace them. Even the service advisor (verbally) suggested it wasn't worth it. That's why I ended up with the DIY solution video. Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for taking your time to help us out, 2014 i3 Rex here. Are there any Grease points I can also look out for?
I am only aware of two problem areas that may benefit from attention: front wheel bearings and possibly the top front strut top bearings that some owners have commented on. If any other owners have suggestions, please comment below. Thanks for the question!