Reviving a 17-Year-Old BMW: Breakdowns to Reliability - Project Hunter Part 3! 2006 E83 X3

2023 ж. 11 Мау.

50 801 Рет қаралды

LINK FOR PART 1 INSPECTION VIDEO:
• New BMW Project + Insp...
LINK FOR PART 2 DIAGNOSIS VIDEO:
• How I Diagnose Oil & C...
In todays episode we are repairing this 17 year old 2006 BMW X3 with a M54 engine and a 5 speed GM transmission.
We are fixing the hemorrhaging oil leak at the dipstick tube O ring, doing a fresh oil service, resealing the oil filter housing with a new gasket and vanos oil line, servicing the transmission with all new fluid, filter, additive, and selector shaft seal. Were also replacing both belts and two of the pulleys, replacing the thermostat and the expansion tank, with the transmission thermostat too. We are flushing the power steering system with a new bottle, and replacing the mass air flow sensor. Shes also getting a full engine clean and degrease.
Hunter is pumped on his new ride and so am I!
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As a proud x3 e83 owner this was so much fun to watch! Excellent engine and detail work (and camera work). I plan on keeping mine for as long as possible. Awesome vid
@ytfeverguy83677 ай бұрын
- awesome! glad to hear you enjoyed it ! I think this one came out great. Car is driving well! appreciate the support friend
  @DayOffDIY7 ай бұрын
If there were more mechanics like you , they'd get a better name for themselves , great work 🚗 😊
@steved70722 күн бұрын
Dude ... great job! Love the channel
@joegoh19682 ай бұрын
Man, love the explanation and attention to detail! This is my first video I’ve seen of yours but I love the attitude of clean as you go and striking a balance of using new parts and not when it’s warranted. Good job!
@pandabmw10 ай бұрын
- Thank you panda! Welcome to the channel! We got a lot of bmw content for you to enjoy then :)
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- I want to sale my x3
  @elianascheffer72655 ай бұрын
Cool video, after watching this I bought a 2006 e83 with confidence. First day ownership I done the cam cover gasket, rebuilt the vanos, done the ofh gasket full sevice, as well as new expansion tank and thermostat water pump, not to mention the ps flush. Runs like a dream now
@rotty23092 ай бұрын
- Haha I did all of that on mine over winter including replacing MAF sensor. First road test front drive shaft cracked and broke. Also discovered center support bearing is shot and I have 2 busted rear coil springs.
  @hellswindstaff91Ай бұрын
video was on point. no issues. seems like a cool ride. well done.
@staleyexplores10 ай бұрын
- Thank you Staley!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Good job as always buddy👍🏼 keep em coming:)
@JVBNorway10 ай бұрын
- Thanks! Will do!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
That was fantastic, Well done.
@jaynouby10 ай бұрын
- Thank you!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Dang! That car cleaned up nice man. Good work, can't wait for the next video 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
@Frankysbeemer10 ай бұрын
- Thanks Frankie! I’m pretty pumped on the outcome. Currently lookin for my next project! I’m thinking e60 or e90
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
this was by far best video!!! i love how honest and precise you are! keep up good work! more like this
@mifo113310 ай бұрын
- Thank you! Will do!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Really enjoy long videos like this one 58mins rather then short 15mins
@xxxxx214710 ай бұрын
- I agree! I’m glad you like em that way too!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Dude, you've done a really cool job! You are rock buddy!
@ozzyfreeman261910 ай бұрын
- Thanks a ton! :)
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
I just discovered your channel and I'm having a really great time binging your content. Love the way you do things in such a neat and organized manner, and always reiterate certain points for the audience. Great stuff, man. Looking forward to more.
@lychitrash10 ай бұрын
- Thank you! Makes me happy to see a comment like this. Glad you’ve been enjoying the content, I’ll do my best to keep it coming for ya
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Omg 😳 you are the best mechanic ever Josh is so lucky and you cleaned the car after omg !!! And did engine bay too !! I don’t mind paying good Money for this type of service !!!
@alexvega752710 ай бұрын
- Thanks Alex! I was pretty happy with the outcome on this one!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
What a great video you got yourself a new subscriber keep up the good work, my dude
@lost082410 ай бұрын
- Thanks dude I really appreciate it!!!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Nice looking car. Those bumpers look much better than casual ones. Good job.
@thetoughcookie366510 ай бұрын
- Thank you!!!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Great videos. I really like your channel!!!!!!
@theque1539Ай бұрын
Electronics are robust on those cars, found vacuum leak under manifold for water oil separator; was ready to take off intake but pushing that fitting on fixed it. CV axles can be swapped left to right. Just tips for readers. :)
@cdeprima12097 ай бұрын
- such a common engine for vacuum leaks! glad you found yours!
  @DayOffDIY7 ай бұрын
DUDE great vid! youre doing great work!!! your videos are really starting to make me get into BMWs. I have always been into VWs Hondas and Alfas.... And now, more and more into BMW
@ryanm.368110 ай бұрын
- Thanks Ryan! Always super appreciate your comments man. Glad to hear youre starting to get more interested in BMWs. They drive so damn well once theyre cleaned up, and luckily you can find good deals on neglected ones all over the place!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Rad, many thanks. 🙏
@huntermartell351510 ай бұрын
- Hunter! Hope you made it back home with no issues, it was a pleasure to work on your new ride! Look forward to meeting you on your next visit south! 🤙🏽
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Wow! I commend you on refreshing that x3. I never really gave them much thought until I saw how you got the transmission to bounce back! Very inspiring!
@brettnewman523010 ай бұрын
- Thanks Brett! Pumped on the outcome of the trans and the whole car 👍🏻
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Very good job !
@avx389Ай бұрын
- Thank you!
  @DayOffDIYАй бұрын
Super nice "must know" tips..👍
@carstenrubner52010 ай бұрын
- thank you carsten!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- You are velcome...I have a 125i manual, from 2008. But the right door central lock, dos not work "with" the remote...all other does..(boot, drivers door, petrolfiller)....it works when I sit on the car and grab the handle and open, from the onside.....do you know what I should do to fix it? The pin, up on the door, dos not move with the remote, but the lock works when you get out of the car and push the split down.and close the dor(it is locked).. does it make sense...🙃
  @carstenrubner52010 ай бұрын
outstanding work as always! the guy's reaction at the end when he popped the hood makes it worth all the selector shaft seal tribulations.
@motorwolfe10 ай бұрын
- Agreed! Good to see you Wolfe! This one turned out nicely. How was the music and narration?Honest opinion?
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- @@DayOffDIY I actually thought that was pretty smooth, the voiceover with music to cover the lost audio segment. turned out very professional - you kept the tunes at a nice background level for the narration, which was on point. also, that music would not be out of place in a home depot or autozone commercial, so it definitely fits the DIY theme. I still prefer the 'live' audio on your videos, but definitely don't be afraid to do more of this to include more segments where the audio might not be up to par.
  @motorwolfe10 ай бұрын
- @@motorwolfe really appreciate the feedback dude! helps a lot. Ill follow your advice in the future! i definitely prefer the raw audio myself too but im glad i was able to make it work. Cheers!!!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Good job my friend 🎉🎉🎉👍👍👍👍
@user-qq1up4eb7e10 ай бұрын
- Thank you! Cheers! :)
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Top work😎
@SuperTap00710 ай бұрын
- Thanks ✌
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
nothing but good advice and I have 4 BMW E 46 motors to service of my own
@kevincresswell52726 ай бұрын
- I appreciate it! Thanks for the support
  @DayOffDIY6 ай бұрын
I was wondering where you have been. I have only watched it once so far but it’s a new day 😂😂😂. 😊have an excellent day.
@Mommyhas2smokefirst10 ай бұрын
- Thanks Brandi you too! I’m here! Workin hard on projects, this edit took me a few days to get together, plus I had some audio issues
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
I like your work really cool .
@jeffreydomara962510 ай бұрын
- Thank you very much!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
I’m so glad I watched the whole video man great work as always you the man 🤜🫡
@DannyBoyGhost10 ай бұрын
- Thank you Daniel!!!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Great blog after watching you for the first time,, 👊🇬🇧
@milandjukic358910 ай бұрын
- Thank you! I appreciate the comment!!’
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
great video
@nealkinevil5 ай бұрын
- thanks again neal!
  @DayOffDIY5 ай бұрын
BMW community is the best
@jonlee5802 ай бұрын
- absolutely, and i think my community is even better :)
  @DayOffDIY2 ай бұрын
Real nice craftman-ship!!
@tomasglans15675 ай бұрын
- thanks tomas!
  @DayOffDIY5 ай бұрын
Im a little bit late to the video since I had a busy schedule with uni exams. Great as always. Since your first video youtube algorithm blessed me with I saw your passion, professionalism and effort you put into your work. I just had to support you somehow :) I wish you many subscribers because you def deserve them!!
@Mateo.Sutalo10 ай бұрын
- MATEO! Glad you could catch the video. Hows Uni coming? Thanks I really appreciate the support. Onwards and Upwards!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- @@DayOffDIY we'll see in the next couple weeks 😅 Keep it up!
  @Mateo.Sutalo10 ай бұрын
A1 video! Top quality everything! You describe everything well! This is a keeper for sure. You are the heart and soul of the video. Your comments are spot on! You let your personality flow with the video. Truly a through job...above and beyond the call of duty. I know,,, I got that car.
@loganeugenes9919 ай бұрын
- Thanks Logan! Trying to get some more authenticity and personality into my videos, appreciate the support my friend
  @DayOffDIY9 ай бұрын
- I'm not really a dog person...but I do like your quick cuts to the dog, it's a good turn to another subject or a quick break to take in the valuable info you've just rendered. Just to let you know I've already forwarded your videos to a couple of forums IAM a member of.
  @loganeugenes9919 ай бұрын
- @@loganeugenes991 Logan! Super appreciate that! ive been meaning to try to push my videos out to some forums... bring some new viewers to the channel, THANKS SO MUCH FOR DOING THAT! Also I like the feedback about Sage, its nice to break it up with some real life, ya know? Youre awesome, thanks again
  @DayOffDIY9 ай бұрын
Amazing video. I have a 2006 x3 e83 but not M version. Have a bunch of issues with it. Wish i had someone like you that i could trust not to rip me off or actually takes all the steps to get the job done. Looks like you enjoy and actually care about the customers not just a job. Where are you located? I think i might need a new drive train. Makes lots of noise underneath and vibration with loss of power. Idk what to do. Thx for the vid man.
@bobbyhz553022 күн бұрын
good job !
@Don-zi1zk10 ай бұрын
- Thank you! Cheers!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Eres un monstruo felicidades amigo desde Colombia.
@user-qr1ly8yt5f2 ай бұрын
Great to see good old fashioned quality service! Pity you are not in Australia!
@johnkaimins999810 ай бұрын
- Thanks John! Appreciate the comment’
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Love the video! As a proud 2006 e83 owner as well, but six speed manual. I hope I don’t have any of those issues soon. I drove mine from NY with 46k to CA in 2020 with no issues. I now have 63k. I only had to replace ignition coil before the trip. Besides being a great ride I’m keeping mine since I cannot replace it with a newer six speed. 😢 Thanks for the video!
@davidhalley97952 ай бұрын
- Thanks David! This was a sweet X3, super pumped we were able to save the transmission. Cant believe you have a six speed E83! ive never seen one
  @DayOffDIY2 ай бұрын
Fantastic job on this x3. Got a lot of the common M54 repairs done. Love these engines too - modern enough to feel ok in traffic and the highway and still relatively easy to work on. Just picked up my second $500 non-running 325i. Had it running the next day. Still need to bring it in the garage and give it a good look over. Unfortunately has a pretty bad whiskey-lick in the rear quarter. But likely will make someone a good cheap beater that still has cold ac and every thing seems to work. Hope to hear you sold your 330i soon.
@robsweekendgarage10 ай бұрын
- Thanks Robert! I’m happy with the outcome so far. Yup, gotta love the M54! The rotating assembly rarely ever fails!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- Sounds like you scored! I’m on the hunt for another project right now too, no luck on any more $500 e46s… I got news on selling the car though!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
thanks~ this is great still for old x3 users cuz for example in spain still sell x3 of 2006 with 100k kms for 10k euros.. lol
@yjlee324510 ай бұрын
- there are still lots of them on the road here in the US too! and theyre getting much cheaper/ Thanks!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
BMW really did get it right with the M54, also lol at the brush bit.
@lieutenantdan817010 ай бұрын
- Absolutely, glad you appreciated it :)
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Alec you make everything look so easy. Missing O ring major mistake. I really enjoy how neat you are when doing automotive repair. BTW I love my pro line smoke machine and I also purchased some 3m lube spray, good stuff.
@tweedjohnny874010 ай бұрын
- Thanks Johnny! Great to see you! Hope you enjoy the new content :) more coming this week
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- Looking forward to it Alec.
  @tweedjohnny874010 ай бұрын
- Indeed, everything looks so much easier here. I am fighting with a ball joint that doesn't want to come off. Go back to YT, watch video again, yes I am using a popper, but still, his comes off and mine doesn't. Pull some hairs out, put it all back together (which is optional, but NOT driving the convertable in this weather would be stupid), retreat and make a new plan. Guess the new shocks will have to wait some more days.
  @tehedx10 ай бұрын
- @@tehedx sounds like a real pain Edgar, what ball joint are you working on? im spoiled and use my air hammer pretty frequently.
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- @@tehedx always take a break when you get frustrated. It's took me many decades to come to that point. Blessings your way, you got this.
  @tweedjohnny874010 ай бұрын
Nice video, just as a precaution, they use to always tell us at training not to drive without the underbody plates on the AWD as it could cause the chassis to flex more than usual and crack the windshield
@ivan_peraza10 ай бұрын
- Youre totally right, good reminder, I rarely drive with em off but it’s a lot more of a pain in the ass without a 2 post lift…
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
The dogg on the spirit runs haha 😂 love the pup
@moneymikeslickwill87499 ай бұрын
- Thanks man!
  @DayOffDIY9 ай бұрын
Thanks for bringing the old bmw back some people just say junk it haha
@moneymikeslickwill87499 ай бұрын
- That’s the goal! Appreciate it money mike! 💰
  @DayOffDIY9 ай бұрын
Best way to verify parts compatibility is to go on line and check the part numbers between E46 and E83...
@johnhanson92454 ай бұрын
- i like to use realoem.com
  @DayOffDIY4 ай бұрын
Wowzers!! How many hours/days did this all take!? Top notch!
@mrkandasmagicmusings2464Ай бұрын
- this particular job was a few days of full work i think
  @DayOffDIYАй бұрын
The 3M disc's come in different "grits". There is a blue for a fine and also a grey for a super fine finish on aluminum surfaces. Red is the mist aggressive.
@michaelrivera98229 ай бұрын
- this is true! good information, thanks for sharing
  @DayOffDIY9 ай бұрын
Great video as always! I have a one question. Are you not worried about getting water in electrical connections when using a pressure washer under the hood?
@djerome24 ай бұрын
- I never really worry about it. I try to stay mindful of them when spraying but I’ve cleaned engines like this hundreds of times with no issue. Only problem I ever had was water pooling up at the ignition coil on top of the valve cover. Thanks for the comment!
  @DayOffDIY4 ай бұрын
Hi, awesome work, question about the transmission service, do you not need to follow the steps in ISTA when doing the final top off, is what you did fine enough? Also after resetting the trans adaptations, do you need to drive a certain way, or can I reset and go drive normally?
@engineentertainment81993 ай бұрын
Great info man thank you very much I have almost the same vehicle just different interior colors. I love my x3 but have had some issues coming up now @122,000 miles. I’m getting misfire on #5. I changed all the spark plugs and the #5 coil but code came back again. Any ideas ? Also I wasn’t able to get the #4 spark plug out either it came out 4 -5 turns then gets hung up. I don’t want to force it so still in there. I appreciate any help or advice you could share. Thanks again for the great content. I subscribed 👍
@purplethumb55856 ай бұрын
- Could be the fuel injector, for misfires I swap plugs and coils, mark where I moved them to, clear codes, drive til it misfires and check to see if it follows. You can do the same thing for injectors. For the plug id spray some lubricant in there and keep working it back and forth until it finally frees up, that’s the best thing you can hope for I think
  @DayOffDIY6 ай бұрын
Nice 😊
@masteralfaia724910 ай бұрын
- Thanks Alfaia! Good to see you
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Excellent video friend, Im doing a cooling system repair on my 2006 X3, this video is excellent... Did you cover up anything like the alternator when preesured washed the vehicle??
@coldonehernandez49066 ай бұрын
- Awesome to hear! I hope the video was helpful. I don’t cover up anything when I’m pressure washing, I just try to avoid spraying directly into the alternator
  @DayOffDIY6 ай бұрын
- @@DayOffDIY thanks bro appreciate your reply,I’m subscribing
  @coldonehernandez49066 ай бұрын
- thank you!!!
  @DayOffDIY5 ай бұрын
Great video, and the editing was remarkable. I have an 04 X3 and she’s holding up great. Curious to know what the bill came to with all the work you did. Thanks and I’m heading over to your website to see what’s available.
@rikmccoy712310 ай бұрын
- Hey thanks Rik! appreciate the comment! gottta love that body style X3 with the M54. The bill came out to about $2000. Parts alone cost about $1000. I charged $75 an hour with no markup on parts.
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- 2000 dollars for all that omg !!!!! That’s amazing !!! I would of left a 500 dollar tip !!! Omg 😳
  @alexvega752710 ай бұрын
- @@alexvega7527 Youre awesome Alex!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
I thought the ATF was automatic transmission fluid! So topped it up with some. Luckily you can use for power steering fluid aswel. I'm new to this car. What does ATF stand for then?
@1disturbedjunglist28 күн бұрын
E83's are my go to SAV, they just last forever, great winter beasts, got my 2007 after ten years with a '05, love the faster engine in the '07 and up, but it's also a bit of a weird engine at times, way more complicated.
@joesmith921610 ай бұрын
- E83s are great! I was pleasantly surprised driving this one, the AWD makes the M54 accelerate really nicely!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- That's right 👍 I got 3 of'em...04, 05 and six...the forgotten gem M54s (M is for mighty) too.
  @loganeugenes9919 ай бұрын
Great video as always boss. What brand hose pick do you use? I’m looking for a set that’s high quality and doesn’t bend
@haroonzangana848910 ай бұрын
- thank you! im not sure of the exact brand, but ill link a set for ya below, Ive used lisle tools in the past and have been pleased with the quality! amzn.to/3Cqe1zJ
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Hey man, nice video. Quick question, where did you get the ICOM from? I need one for my BMW and MINI. I saw a lot online but don't know which one to trust.
@GautamKumar-cr7tw10 ай бұрын
- Thanks! Heres the link for the kit I bought off eBay. I bought the complete kit option, hope that helps! www.ebay.com/itm/166007774622?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=7yzIRyLMS7K&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=PD9U-hzlTZK&var=465512172073&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Very nice video and work done Alec! I figured that a SUV would have more space under the hood, but it looks as tight as a normal 3-series. When removing hoses of the cooling system, is that coolant dripping over all components actually harmful? Do you need to place some bucket or something under the car to catch it?
@tehedx10 ай бұрын
- Thank you Edgar! yeah if anything the X3s and X5s are less roomy to work on because of the higher fenders so its a bit less comfortable. as far as the coolant goes, i always rinse the engine off with water or pressure wash it, so never had an issue
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- the roomiest engines are the Z3s and Z4s! :)
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Great video! Question for you, why use both sil glide and silicone lubricant and not just one or the other? Just curious. Thanks!
@ellanorberg555510 ай бұрын
- Hi Ella! Great question! the sil glyde works really well but is a bit sticky almost by itself. ive found that using both just makes the O rings extra slippery and allows less of a chance of rolling an O ring. I feel that both together also help keep the O rings hydrated and last a lot longer :) hope that helps and thanks for the comment
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- That makes sense! I’ll have to pick some up 👍🏼 thanks!
  @ellanorberg555510 ай бұрын
- @@ellanorberg5555 you are very welcome! i have the amazon links in the video description :)
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Hi! I'm watching your videos from Ukraine. Great work! I want to ask you if you have changed: front and rear axle oil, transfer box oil, spark plugs, brakes fluid, air filter and cabin air filter for this E83? And why if not?
@mak_16810 ай бұрын
- Hello Maks! I’m planning on doing those services, they’re more preventative maintenance for me so I wanted to take care of the major issues and repairs first before we invest money on the preventative stuff.
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
People think of the OFHG as some big scary job, and I have no idea why. It's a pretty easy job.
@alexp601610 ай бұрын
- youre absolutely right, its not too difficult, just takes a little bit of time to get the belts off and pull the alternator. always been a gravy job for me, especially since you dont have to open up the cooling system
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
where is the alarm siren for a bmw x3 2009 located? my alarm keeps sounding off while engine is off, someone told me the alarm internal battery is dead so will randomly go off, but where do I locate it? PLEASE help
@Martin1993205 ай бұрын
Splash sheild is cheap on e bay the starter terminals tend to get rusty😮
@user-tr9nl1en3p5 ай бұрын
- true! I think they got a replacement one after I was done
  @DayOffDIY5 ай бұрын
Do you not use the elring curil t2 for these gaskets? Only the oilpan gasket?
@kbowlden94Ай бұрын
- Usually just for trans pan and oil pan, if it’s a flat type gasket, rarely do on the OFH
  @DayOffDIYАй бұрын
You’ve got me as a new subscriber I enjoyed the vid keep it up. if u were close to me I would take my car to you
@aniballopez225010 ай бұрын
- Thank you! I appreciate it!!!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
How much did this service cost altogether for a customer?
@chauncey6942 ай бұрын
ATF in the PS is ok? i thought we had to use pentosin CHF 11S
@Biscaynedave2 ай бұрын
- yes, there are two types of P/S fluid on the bmws, the older style that usually goes with M54 an older is standard ATF, the newer generations use CHF11S
  @DayOffDIY2 ай бұрын
WOOOO I CALLED IT SOME DIPSH*T FORGOT THE DIPSTICK ORING WHILE THEY WERE PROBABLY DOING AN OPAN Ps great video man, I’ve been loving your diy content
@Deftones44510 ай бұрын
- You most definitely called it! Thanks man
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Bluewater metallic with m sport kit?? I thought I was the only one
@ninjakevin62265732 ай бұрын
- there might be one more :)
  @DayOffDIY2 ай бұрын
and my bmw x3 2009 doesnt have the same red handle dipstick you have in that same location where would I find mine??
@Martin1993205 ай бұрын
- you wouldnt have the M54 with that year X3, you probably have the N52, which has no dipstick. it uses an electronic oil level sensor instead
  @DayOffDIY3 ай бұрын
now I kinda want a m54 X5, don’t some of them have a manual trans?
@weswest866610 ай бұрын
- they can be great cars! I havent seen one yet but im sure theres some hiding out there somewhere!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Great video! Have you done a video for code p0011?
@ronfowler9563Ай бұрын
- I have not, but if it comes up ill try to cover it!
  @DayOffDIYАй бұрын
- Please let me know. I wish I could bring my x3 to you. I live in Atlanta. Thanks for your reply. Beautiful thing you did with the giveaway. You're a great man.
  @ronfowler956321 күн бұрын
I own the same car, but a 2009 model with a 3000 cc motor. When I shift from second gear to sixth gear, it changes to second gear on the car screen. What is this defect?
@Mohmed_Designe4014 ай бұрын
- im not too sure, when you shift from 2nd to 6th?
  @DayOffDIY3 ай бұрын
When I turn the steering wheel on my E46 the revs go down quite a lot, down to around 500 rpm till the "car" is able to rev them up... I'm guessing ICV, what do you think?
@basesperanca10 ай бұрын
- sometimes the extra stress of the pressure in the power steering system can bog down the engine at idle. i dont know if its severe enough to actaully be caused by something. might be normal. when im pulling out my E46 today ill turn it to max lock and see where the RPMs end up.
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- @@DayOffDIY it's bad enough that the car will stall when I'm parking if I don't rev it up, also the idle is sometimes unstable... if it's not the ICV, I'm thinking maybe a bad PS pump... or both... I'm planning on a fuel filter also soon... I find it hard to believe it's normal... even my Toyota Yaris handles parking just fine 😅
  @basesperanca10 ай бұрын
- Oh ya if it’s stalling it’s got something wrong… any check engine lights present? Wouldn’t hurt to clean the idle air control valve, it’s pretty easy
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- e46 power steering pumps are known to fail as well… but you can pull the belt and give it a spin by hand to check
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- @@DayOffDIY great, thanks for the hints, I'll try to get around to this soon!
  @basesperanca10 ай бұрын
How would you “rectify” excessive oil burning on these M54s? About a quart every 900mi is what mine does.
@ivos.149410 ай бұрын
- Depends on where it’s coming from. First thing I’d do is check to see if the breather is working properly or if there is excess vacuum in the engine, see if the oil cap is difficult to remove with the engine running. If it’s not that, could be piston rings or cylinder head, I’d decide to rebuild the engine or not
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- @@DayOffDIY I’ve changed the PCV system before, hoping it would improve on the oil burning situation. That didn’t help! Obviously I’ve had tons of oil leaks when I first bought it, I’ve replaced all old gaskets/seals/o-rings. Only small one left coming from the oil pan, but there is no way I’m dropping the subframe and bunch of other parts just to get to the oil pan. Looked in the piston cylinders with the camera, and of course they are wet with oil. Tried treating the bottom end with Liqui Moly engine flush few times, still burning excessive amount of oil.
  @ivos.149410 ай бұрын
- @@ivos.1494 sounds like it either needs piston rings or the cylinder head gone through. have you tried running a thicker viscosity of engine oil? or a supplement?
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
Hey, where are you located?
@joelvalentin97916 күн бұрын
- Northern CA
  @DayOffDIY14 күн бұрын
For some reason, the front is sitting higher than the back. Is this really the case or am i seeing things?
@JSarmiento.4 ай бұрын
- I don’t recall! Was it on jack stands?
  @DayOffDIY4 ай бұрын
- It could have been the camera angle... Sometimes shops will butcher the struts when reinstalling new shocks making the ride height higher. Makes the car look like it is accelerating while still.
  @JSarmiento.4 ай бұрын
I need my car fixed Bro we’re u located
@arifhirji88234 ай бұрын
- im on the north coast of CA
  @DayOffDIY4 ай бұрын
Driver's side or passenger side. If UK.
@MichaelNovak198710 ай бұрын
- ahhh yes i forgot... passenger in the UK!
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
2006 with m54 engine?
@robster686810 ай бұрын
- Yup! E60s with an M54 are awesome packages too
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- @@DayOffDIY I’m definitely a fan of m54 having a 2003 z4 3.0l,but my 2006 e91 has n52 engine so was suprised to find m54 in 2006 year car.
  @robster686810 ай бұрын
how many miles did this X car have?
@drixmonti1210 ай бұрын
- About 150k I think?
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
- I'm planning to do a transmission flush mysslf and am glad I don't have to worry about transmission being bad afterwards
  @drixmonti1210 ай бұрын
- I also have that trans on my car too the GM one. I love the authenticity of your videos
  @drixmonti1210 ай бұрын
- @@drixmonti12 thanks drix! was quite happy with the outcome after a service. some other viewers had said that a trans service really improved their GM transmissions too.
  @DayOffDIY10 ай бұрын
How much for the same job I want to hire you
@Vanlifejunkie2132 ай бұрын
- id love to but I'm in a real remote part of northern CA so its hard to do customer pay jobs...
  @DayOffDIY2 ай бұрын
- I'm in Los Angeles
  @Vanlifejunkie2132 ай бұрын
Did you reuse the transmission filter?
@konradyoung711615 күн бұрын
- no i replaced it
  @DayOffDIY14 күн бұрын
I have a BMW 2014 diesel and nobody can find its problem . I bought another car because I’m giving up of my beloved car. Many mechanics are telling me to sell it to the junkyard. Can you help me? I put $5,000.00 in this car and it IS NOT running . Help me please
@elianascheffer72655 ай бұрын
- its very difficult to diangose a car over the internet...
  @DayOffDIY5 ай бұрын
If it wasn't for all the crappy plastic components bmw's would have toyota reliability as the mechanical components are pretty solid.
@pg91124714 ай бұрын
- This is true! Sadly there’s so much plastic now a says
  @DayOffDIY4 ай бұрын
I love watching repair videos I don't like dogs I wish people would stop showing their dogs on car repair stuff some of us have serious problems with dogs because we have been attacked or terrorized by to many bad dogs so I hate seeing dogs I don't care you can like them but why do you have to shove them in my face I don't shove my cat in peoples faces
@chriswinter2400Ай бұрын