How to Change EVERY FLUID in Your BMW | OIL, COOLANT, ZF 8 SPEED, DIFF, BRAKES
In this video, Bryan and I change EVERY fluid on my 2017 BMW 340i. We changed the oil, coolant, differential fluid, transmission fluid and brake fluid. As with any DIY, work at your own risk.
While these fluids are fundamentally simple to change, a lift will make some of them MUCH easier to change. Big thanks to Bryan and Kies Motorsports for offing his expertise and access to his shop!
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At 16:55 when Bryan explains checking the transmission fluid level, he meant to say "fill plug" rather than "drain plug." You will use the fill plug to both fill and check the level. DON'T take out the "drain plug" after adding fluid or it will all pour out on the ground lol.
Hey bro question i have a bmw x5 e70 2012 n55 engine with 119k miles i bought a transmission fluid kit from fcp euro i want to know if is safe to change the fluid or is too late now i call the bmw dealer and they told me is not recommended what are your thoughts the car shifts perfect with no problems ?
@@yeisonmunera8701your taking your Chances. Keep the old oil just in case if any issues you can pour the old one back in.
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how are people okay touching these fluids? rip
I love your videos man don’t ever stop please 😂 convinced me to get a 340i and I did! 5 months of ownership and I still binge your videos from time to time. Many thanks from Vancouver Canada!
I can't wait to be in your shoes one day ( owing a 340i)
how are you finding owning a 340i after a year owning it?
Man I'd pay good good money if someone like Bryan can do all of this to my F30😢 Extremely hard to find someone like him in the UK, they all seem to treat your car like shit lol But another fantastic video and the quality just seems to get better and better ❤
Thanks I appreciate it! It's great to have a friend like Bryan who treats my car like his own :)
A lot of them are crap here too! Bryan ...Kies has their sheet together!
This is why I decided to service. Here in the UK I had work done on my bmw and the mechanic didn't bother putting the cover screws back on one side for the bottom of the engine. I know there's a million screws but I paid good money lol
@@Aqdas.. That's annoying. If they couldn't even put the covers back properly, makes you wonder about the quality of the rest of the work they performed.
I'm in south east uk and have an f30 340i, got 2 garages I trust let me know if you want help
This video came out awesome! It was so detailed and well done, great job abbe! So proud of all your hard work and the time you dedicate to your craft.
It's always great to see these two guys together. BMW should pay them for adding to the culture ❤
Great job to you and Brian this is awesome stuff especially the way you record and explain things it makes everything much easier and I am pretty sure many people are going to find this helpful
Been following your channel since the beginning and it’s still one of my favorites. Clean, informative and relaxing. Love the new 3 series, enjoy and keep up the good work @Justin!
Great job fellas. The detailed instructions are definitely helpful 🙏🏾
Glad we could help! 😃
Best BMW diy guy.
Awesome BMW content as always, Justin. Thank you.
Just came across your videos. I just bought a 2012 F10. A lot of what you do is the same for mine. Great info, man. First BMW for me. Loving it so far.
Congrats on the car and glad we can help!
Thank you for this simple guide here with Bryan O´Conner! 😎😎
Excelente video y pocos te explican que debes de cambiar el aceite del diferencial y la transmisión y me podrías ayudar cada cuantas millas se debe revisar o cada que tiempo se debe hacer el cambio
Life saver! Clear, concise, and professional. Thank you!
Glad we could help!
you guys are amazing :)
Amazing video, thanks guys. I've just bought a bmw 1 series 2.0 118d sport 5dr 2013(bag's of fun) your video is very informative. Appreciate your time 👍🏼👌
thamks so much for this info on thre b58 every fluid change.A+
Great video. Thanks. Very helpful. Question about the coolant - what if you don’t have a pressure bleeder? Is it the typical ‘leave the cap off and let the car idle for 15 minutes so it can believe itself’?
Hey, thanks for the video! Any specific level of preasure for the new brake fluid? Thanks.
Hi Justin, great video. Any opinion on the Ceratec Brian added after a few months driving? Interested to protect my 340i too!
Very instructional video👏
Great video, this is the collab we all needed. For xDrive cars, the only additional fluids would be front diff and transfer case fluid, correct?
Do you add the exact same coolant to both cold and hot fill sections? And do you go to the max or go for the middle of min and max fill? Love the videos very helpful!
thanks guys, very useful video.
Great video guys!
Thank you! 🙏
Heck yeah, I know this is already great 5 seconds in!
I would love to see fluid changes on G05 X5. Thank you for the great video..
Such a good resource!
Couldn’t have done it without you 😁🤝
Just I need a head unit upgrade for my 2015 335i what is your best recommendation?
Thank you for the amazing instructions!! How often should coolant be flushed? Dealership said 100k miles lifetime fluid. How often should engine oil be changed? Dealership said every 10k miles.
Great vid!!!! Thank you both!
Is that applicable the liqui moly Atf to bmw e90 318i 2010?
I have learned so much from you. Started watching you when I was 20 now I am 27 and I just recently bought a BMW and started working on the car doing maintenance 🫶
I love to hear that! Congrats on the car! 😁
Very well done yet again bro. Cleanest (and most well maintained) F30 on YT 😎
Appreciate it man 😁 Keeping it well preserved so you can buy it from me one day 😜
@@justinbuice great job Justin , what oil you recommended for 2013 x5 133k thanks
@@justinbuice hahaha. One day!
love the sound effects with the coolant hoses 🤣🤣😂
Hey Justin, how many miles did your 340i have when you decided to change all the fluids out? I have an '18 230i with 45K miles, when do you recommend I change mine? I drive about 5k miles a year. Thank you and love your vids!
Nice 👍🏼 ! Thanks ! 👊🏼
Amén , the video i was waiting thanks
JB!!! Awesome video
Do you recommend doing a trans service at 120k? Don’t know the service behind the zf8hp
Great video. I always spray brake cleaner to remove brake fluid off of the calipers after I am done bleeding brakes as brake fluid can ruin paint
Great tip!
Hey Justin! I saw you at the Woodward dream cruise! I was in my black e90, a 2011 328xi. I tried to message you off my moms instagram because I don’t have it. I was driving one lane over and you were 1 car length ahead of me for almost 5 minutes! Your videos are super helpful getting to know my car. I turned 16 beginning of august so it’s my first car, and the first car I personally bought!
Glad I can help! And I do remember seeing a black E90. Looked clean 😎
Great video as always. What would you estimate was the cost to replace all the fluids? I see the transmission pan and tools probably added around $5-600+ . So maybe around $1000 total to get all these changed out?
I have to add it all up, but $1,000 sounds very close. Keep in mind that most people will re-use the stock transmission pan which would be a big savings.
I never seen justin doing something that I don’t agree with ‘ this guy is in top of his game ; these are the best products you can get to make your car live longer
I have a G20, looking to do all the maintenance you just did can I use these same products?
@justine, thank you for this video, well presented. Please, I have a question, @3:31 after the engine oil, Cebatec was added. What is the purpose of adding Cebatec?
It’s a protective additive that reduces wear and tear on the engine.
I have a 330i and I love it love bmw and is the best
In about 1000 miles im due for a oil change. So for my 2014 228i RWD Coupe, I ordered 5w30 Schaeffer's Advanced European Performance. The BMW dealership said originally the weight was 5w30, but changed it to 0w30. I said screw it im gonna keep it 5w30. Schaeffer's been around since 1839.
Hey guys do you think the transmission service only can be done in a garage with jacks and stands without a lift? It’s pretty involved but I wanted to swap out the transmission pan and I’m due for a fluid change also Ty
What oil i need for my 335i 2013 xdrive
Hi, I was wondering if you rechecked the transmission oil level after driving the car and letting the oil cooler thermostat open at 75 degrees? According to the ZF fill instructions this step is needed for all cars with an oil cooler. Actually they say to 'overfill' the trans 0.5 liters and then go for a drive. Not sure how you can overfill it without spilling allot of fluid.
We did re-check after going for a drive and the level was good. As far as overfilling, if you use a syringe or pump, you’ll be able to push fluid in faster than it flows out. Just have the fill plug ready so you can quickly screw it in. It’s messy so keep a pan underneath the car to catch any excess that overflows.
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Hey Justin....may i ask if Bryan do an F85 2018 Dieefrential and transmission oil change? Thanks.
Question my 2007 328i just had the brake fluid light come on but it’s full, does this mean it has to be flushed and replaced. Also would it stop squeaking when I brake or is that brake pads ?
Great Video, Informative Content! I've been a great fan of your videos from day 1. Everybody needs a great friend like Bryan. 2013 328i XDrive owner.
Thank you! Glad we can help the BMW community! Thanks for sticking around this long!
You are always welcome. The love continues. ❤️
Will Mobil 1 work for the bmw bc I've Been googleing and researching the oil and in sewing a lot of different oils
Doesn't pulling a vacuum tend to crush in some parts like radiators? If we suck the air out of a thin metal can, it will crush in... I'd hate to see a radiator deform itself same way..
Hi Justin, My F34 ,b48 engine is mixing oil with coolant in water reservoir. I have replaced oil filter housing but is still mixing. Could it be transmission cooler?
@15:25 Great work but don't forget to change the Mechatronic Connector Sealing Sleeve, it's important and it's easily accessible with the pan off.
Bro your content is 🔥 af
What about blinker fluid?
Is ATF1800 better than zf transmission oil? Also . Service advised me to drain about half only and add fresh oil. ? I get confused
How many quarts of trans fluid did you end up putting in after draining it?
Do one of these for for e90
how often should I change the coolant for b58 and b46?
Can you share the frequency (years/mileage) of each one of those liquids?
Hey Justin, thanks for another great video! I'm about to service the transmission of my 2018 BMW M240i X-drive and I bought a ZF pan & filter with 7 Liters of Liqui Moly Top Tec 1800 ATF. But now I'm hesitant to go with Liqui Moly because there will be about 2 liters of the factory ZF fluid left behind and I'm concerned about mixing them. Am I correct in assuming this is what you did and if so, have you noticed any changes in the performance of the transmission?
Should be fine. I mixed mine on my 330e trans and as long as it’s 5he same spec you’ll be fine
What does a complete fluid change like this cost I'm wondering? Also what about power steering fluid or is that still good? Awesome video as always. Definitely the best BMW youtuber out there
I’ll add it all up today and then reply to this. BMW switched to electric power steering around 2012 so there’s no steering fluid 😎. I appreciate that!
@@justinbuicewhat’s the answer?
Do you add ceratec after the oil is already at max capacity? or do you add slightly less oil to account for the ceratec being added?
Put in slightly less oil to compensate. Just make sure you check the level through iDrive afterward.
Awesome video. Been looking at 340is for the past year and the plan is to get on in December. Any comments about what tools I should start to accumulate? This will be my first real project car and I’m not sure what I need!!
Hey! At the very least you will need metric sockets, a set of both Torx and E Torx sockets, a torque wrench, and some sort of software that can interface with the car’s computers. A set of interior pry tools will be helpful too. I personally use BimmerGeeks ProTool which is an app you can get for android devices. I got a cheap tablet from walmart just to run ProTool. You will need this or something like it if you ever replace the battery. It can also show live parameters like how we were able to check the transmission temp in the video. You can also use it for programming if you change any of the electronics inside the car. For example i Installed a digital gauge cluster a few months ago and used ProTool to program it to the car. I also use an app called Carly which doesn’t have quite as many features, but it’s more convenient for me to use on the go since it works with iPhone.
@@justinbuice awesome thanks bro I appreciate the help seriously!!
The pillsbury laughs got me lol. Love your videos. They’re so chill to watch and learn to!
Where are you located man
Great vibe on your video! Do you allow less oil total intake capacity for the Ceratec, meaning instead of adding let's say 7 quarts of oil, do you add 6.5 and the Ceratec for a total of 7?
Thanks! Yes, if you are going to do an additive, subtract that amount from the total oil you are adding.
The collab we love to see, time after time! Great Vid, very helpful indeed!
Glad we could help! 😁
It would be nice to see the transfer case done too
Any recommendations on intervals for brake fluid change. B58 2019 F36 GC
2 years for brake fluid. Hard to find a specific interval for these cars but generally 2 years is a good interval to change it.
What do I do if my brake fluid reservoir is completely empty? (No Leak, just had to drain it because calipers were replaced)
Try a cover and a polish for headlights
Love the videos. I need help on picking an intake manifold for my mkv supra with lowest IAT's data. For a 650hp tune
I have an MST intake in mine, but have not compared IAT’s against other brands
@@justinbuice haha....intake manifold. Technically "Intercooler manifold". I want to go with either EOS, RK autowerks, or Wagner.
@@kevin-jm3qbsorry I was half asleep when I replied to this 😅😂. Kies has a video installing the CSF manifold on a B58 kzhead.info/sun/h8WCXdOwqn9plKc/bejne.htmlsi=P2SP_bZk9giRvbn5 still not sure how it compares to the others, but this is a great DIY if you’re going to install yourself 😎
Before filling differential oil, we need to shake the oil bottle to mix everything evenly inside. Otherwise, friction adjustment will differ, and it ends up chattering
I have a 2017 430 and bought some blue coolant because I got a warning light on for low. However I'm aware that they started using green coolant so if the dealership topped off my blue coolant with green coolant would I need to use green or blue to top off? I read that you can use green in blue but not blue in green so I'm a little confused if I should add blue or green even though the car originally came with blue. I just topped off with some water for the time being.
I’d say it’s probably fine for now. But personally I’d change it sooner than later. That way you can start fresh and know exactly what’s in there.
I just got a 2019 m240i that has a b58 as well, the owners manual doesn’t say anything about blue or green… I have a gen 1 b58 so I thought it would be blue, but the model year is after they changed to green. Any advice you could give would be great!
What color is in the car now? You can use a paper towel to absorb some from the expansion tank and see what color is in there. Id continue with whatever color is in it currently
@@justinbuice I tried that, but the previous owner only used distilled water, and I also received it with the “low coolant” warning🥲
@@V-Lone-XO😬 I’d do blue. that’s what was in mine and we have the same engine.
what is this black thing you removed before removing the differential drain bolt? thanks!
Bryan told me that it’s a weight that’s supposed to reduce vibration at high speed
What was the reason to go back to 0w20?
Great video. Ceratec: some people recommend adding it before the oil. Might not matter.
Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind next time
I just got a 2024 530i, also factory filled with 0w20. I felt it was a bit to thon. I asked the BMW dealer, and the service dept. they told me tgat they use 0w30 after 60k to 70k high mialeage. However I could request to use 0w30 on my next pil change and they would no prob. They said the ow30 provides more protection, , but the 0w20 is for better fuel economy. Then I asked if I could use 5w30, and they said I could, and they have it, but 0w30 flows better. I'm in Miami. Not sure where you guys are at, perhaps the extreme heat we have here , BMW has different fill options. I personally prefer the 0w30
Hi justin, does my 2016 M140i bmw with b58 engine requires all these same exact fluids / oils ?
Yes, it should all be just like the video
Awesome video Justin, the crazy part about this project is it will be obsolete in a few years with EVs. This will truly only be a passion project in the near future. We are in a sea change environment in the auto industry.
Thanks! You are right, but I think that as that change happens, a lot of people are going to cling to their ICE vehicles, and will keep them running at all costs. We are in the last generation of cars that the average person can work on themselves 😢
Not gonna happen at least while we are still alive. Maybe the next generation or after that. This fear of EV taking over is over exaggerated.
Really great videos, I love all of your content. And this is very good as a walkthrough, even for us who is used to mechanical work. Just easier to be prepared with tools etc, instead of going out to check what I need. I love how meticulously you are doing it. But as a request, please use gloves. Hands is really hard noticing it but I’ve had oil splashing other parts, like legs. It’s not many minutes before the oil actually gets absorbed into the skin. I lost a grandfather because of cleaning and rebuilding engines with hands in diesel and kerosene and oil all day long. So please stay safe and make more good work👌🏽
Thanks for the tip! I started wearing gloves recently after reading a similar comment on another video. Safety first!
@@justinbuice ❤️ I’m so happy to hear that. You make a really great material. You deserve a long life after work also. That’s how I’m trying to see it, why work so hard if we don’t live to experience the retirement and some vacation You definitely earned me as a subscriber for life Have a great spring prepping cars for summer season 👌🏽
BMW factories use ZF 8hp fluid in their transmission. You have added luqui molly which differs from ZF. BMW warns that mixing a different fluid can cause damage to the transmission. That’s why I ordered ZF. What do you think about that? Because couple litres old oil was left in transmissions anyway.
Leveller?
Quick question. Can you do just an oil change and at a different time do a oil filter change or do you have to do it together
Most people change the filter at the same time
power fluid?
If I only had a lift…
Kinda unfair using the coolant filling machine. As many ppl doesn’t hav this expensive tool and want to do it the diy way. Show us how to do it without that machine
if i am not mistaken from the other videos i have seen you just open the air bleed off valve on your coolant turn you car on but not full set the temperature to high and fan to low then bump on the gas pedal for about 10 seconds or so
How’s the B58 engine holding up? Is the plastic oil housing holding up? Did you replace it with aluminum?
Haven’t had any issues. Still have the stock plastic housing but may upgrade to aluminum soon.
What about blinker fluid
Dude this is what KZhead car scene is missing. ALL IN ONE. Next can you show some other topic? Like checking for parasitic battery drain or diagnosing/fixing electrical stuff like sunroof with a mind of its own or comfort access not working, replacing stuff like handles, clips, fenders etc would be very helpful.
Aren't you're supose to do adaptation reset after changing transmission fluid as well?
Nah man it’s just to reset the service interval. That’s all it does.
I also heard there was some solenoid reset you’re supposed to do but idk
Resetting the adaptations is not mentioned in the BMW service guide or the ZF service guide.
When should Transmission Oil be changed and the pan replaced?
ZF, the transmission manufacturer, recommends 50,000 mile fluid intervals. Some people replace the cover every other fluid change. Much like the plastic engine valve cover, there's no set interval for replacement, but they can crack and leak as they age. If you upgrade to an aluminum pan, it should last the life of the car.
@@justinbuice Thank you so much bro 🙌🏼