BIGGEST PROBLEM WITH THE BMW B58 ENGINE

In this video I explain the biggest problem I have with BMW's B58 engine. Let me know in the comments if you had a similar problem with your B58 engine and if switching oil viscosity helped. Be sure to always check you car's oil level! Be sure to subscirbe for more!
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[@Sigma.6]

I wouldn't use any oil other brand/viscosity than what BMW say should be used. I've been using what's stated with an N52 engine for 8 years without a peep. 😊

[@Milian7771]

I own the 540i g30 MPerformance 2019 stock. This summer i drove 30.000km around EU 80%of the time in Sport+ and every time i had the ocazion push the car in 260km/h (Max) 😁 after i finish my jurney it showed med the coolant low, bit after 30.000km its super good. The motor oil i have tryed last time was Castrol 5w30 with No problems. I just love the540i g30 and this Legendary B58 motor its Verry reliable if u take care of it properly.

[@simonh870]

I use Fuchs Titan GT1 LL04 approved 5w30 and use around 1 litre between changes (Every 7000 miles). I find the coolant loss more annoying.

[@josephzhang195]

The new Mobile 1 ESP 5w30 is rated for both BMW LL04 and MB 229.52, I will consider use this oil for my X5 after 4 years free maintenace program.

[@TMidnight]

That sounds like a good idea!

[@phill4337]

B58 here, burned 1qt 3400 miles since purchase. Winter it kept oil fine, soon as weather turned boom 1qt over probably 1000 miles.

[@TMidnight]

I guess the warmer weather helps burn the oil quicker then. Now that you mention it, I think I was adding oil more frequently in the summer.

[@Tx03edge]

I always use liquid moly 5w-30 for my 340i and dont have burning oil issues

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Remember, engines start to burn 🔥 oil mainly because of long maintenance intervals. Plus, people seldom change or service their PCV valve.

[@TMidnight]

That’s great to know, next time I’ll use the different viscosity.

[@TMidnight]

I change my oil every 5-6k miles. I do have to look into the PCV valve though.

[@MrSamPhoenix]

@@TMidnight definitely

[@jpt757]

Just a question, what is PCV valve? and how often should the valve be serviced?

[@louwade2654]

I have over 100,000 and I have never had that problem. I have a 2016 and it’s always been dealer serviced at the proper intervals. You may need to take your car in for an inspection 🤷🏾✊🏽

[@TMidnight]

That’s great to hear about your 2016 X3. Our cars don’t have the same engine I believe. I believe the issues for my car has to do with the thin oil in warmer weather.

[@louwade2654]

@@TMidnight No I have a 340i but it’s the first gen B58, I think you have the TU, there are some differences. It shouldn’t burn oil though, I owned the car Phoenix for the first 5 years, so I know all about heat though. I hope you get that sorted out, I would be giving my dealership the blues if I was burning oil.✊🏽

[@TMidnight]

Oh my bad I didn’t realize the 2016 also had the B58. I would take the car in to the dealer but I’m out of warranty now. I might do some experimenting with different viscosities of oil. Thanks so much for your insight!

[@louwade2654]

@@TMidnight Good look and keep posting. I’m sure a lot of people will appreciate your content. Inquiring minds want to know! ✊🏽

[@TMidnight]

Thanks a lot man, that’s mean so much! Happy driving!

[@JXiong-zo8ig]

Used a ticker oil 5w40

[@TMidnight]

That’s a good idea.

[@philipmvee8466]

I use liqui moly 5w30/40 depending on weather. 0w20 is too thin, they use it for fuel efficiency, it will burn if you drive hard.

[@TMidnight]

I agree that oil is too thin. I usually don’t drive the car hard. It’s in comfort mode like 98% of the time.

[@lucatonipeperoni]

70‘000km done, never had to refill oil… just changing from service interval to interval

[@TMidnight]

That’s great. Have you been using 0w-20?

[@lucatonipeperoni]

@@TMidnight actually im not sure what I have inside. The standard oil from the dealer. Never goes down until next service so I have never refilled on my own 🤷🏻‍♂️ But yes jn the manual stands, 0w-20, 5w-20, 5w30, 5w40, 0w30 or 0w40

[@TMidnight]

That’s great! Do you change your oil at 10k miles or before that?

[@lucatonipeperoni]

@@TMidnight mostly I hit the time interval from bmw, change once a year instead of mileage. Maybe thats the reason I use less because I drive less 😄

[@TMidnight]

Yeah could be that I drive a little too much. I think on average I drive about 25k miles a year. Thanks for the reply!

[@n0t_fast]

Hey bro any news?

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Did you check the PCV valve?

[@TMidnight]

No I haven’t checked. I’m not sure how to check it, I will look into it. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@bmwsincekid]

@@TMidnightcheck pcv Valve my car has 130tkm and oil doesn’t move a tiny bit!! I also changed the pcv As it was cracked for me.. if you want to change buy from here . Its same as OEM I send you link

[@lockheedload]

I have 36k miles on my m40i. I am putting around 3 quarts in between oil changes. More than I've put in any other car before. Seems excessive.

[@TMidnight]

That definitely seems excessive, do you drive yours particularly hard?

[@lauriewalsh1674]

100,000 miles and no oil usage. Daily driven. As others have mentioned possibly thin oil I'm using 5w40

[@TMidnight]

Wow that’s incredible! Any expensive maintenance on the way to 100k? Yeah, it’s 100% the oil viscosity.

[@lauriewalsh1674]

Plenty of mods no engine work as yet, 520bhp. No major issues, I change the oil every 8-9k. Which for me is 6 months. I think I may do water pump when I change the auxiliary belt. Car is an M140i RWD.

[@TMidnight]

Wow that’s great to hear! It’s satisfying to know that these engines are so reliable for BMW!

[@KristjanS-Kristeh]

Oil level you have… in the middle… is where the oil level should be. I mean always… And whatever you do do not out 5w30 inside the engine… use the specified oil. There are a lot of videos explaining why it is not healthy to put different oil inside.

[@TMidnight]

Thanks for that information. For now I am sticking to 0w20 mostly because I forget to tell them.

[@ababbington1]

I have a new M240 xdrive with 2000 miles and the oil is still near the max line.

[@TMidnight]

That’s great! It’s new so that doesn’t surprise me. Did you get a break in oil change at around 1000 miles? Although I don’t know if it’s required, I heard it’s a good idea.

[@ababbington1]

@@TMidnight the BMW dealer do a 1000 mile check but tbh I don’t know what they do.

[@TMidnight]

That’s good, you should find out what exactly they did.

[@ilhommuminov708]

Germans use 5w-40 5k do your oil change

[@TMidnight]

That’s great to know, thanks.

[@ilhommuminov708]

Np stay with Liqui Moly oil brand 5W-40 and sometimes in every oil change flush it also Liqui Moly brand flush you be good!

[@nksnikos1605]

Use Ravenol REP 5w30 or red line 5w30 euro series.

[@TMidnight]

Good to know, I’ve never heard of that brand of oil.

[@bmwlane8834]

Ow-20 will burn...consume.

[@TMidnight]

Very true, the oil is too thin.