BMW 7 G11 First Big Service - Engine Oil, All Filters, Front Control Arms, Front & Rear Brakes

[@motheolebelo]

Your attention to detail doing the maintenance work is proper OCD. always wondered how hard is it to work on such a car. keep the videos coming 😊

[@valeriomarino691]

Can you make a video about replacing the belt on the BMW 740d G11?

[@terrificspokesman7416]

It's nice to see that BMW still puts an oil dipstick. Many modern premium manufacturers don't do that anymore.

[@BOBBY-et9xb]

2008 e65 don't have oil dipstick

[@malinoisnation9392]

7 series but no garage. 😢. You have some great skills. Nice video.

[@ggilestate]

You have to be a professional BMW tech to work the way you do! If you are not then you are simply damn good as I know it must have taken years coupled with talent to perform that service so effortlessly!

[@ahmadmohamad6384]

The ‘bmw techs’ at the dealership are some students who passed a 2 week course. The real mechanics are working in specialist garages.

[@procrastinatingrn3936]

@@ahmadmohamad6384 if you look at the bmw website you see they need to finish a 3/4 year school

[@clifft7832]

Great job filming! I often wonder why people are inclined to use OEM stuff, when the OEM control arms and brakes were the ones that failed so early. I machined all four rotors this morning on my new-to-me '18 540i. I have a brake lathe. After machining, they were still way, way thicker than the spec. Maybe it's a snob appeal thing to not machine rotors, or shop mechanics don't want to chance a comeback, so they use only new parts, but there is a practical way to service these vehicles without breaking the bank. The rotors don't know if they are new, they only know if they are flat and parallel. Great job!

[@tracyjones8030]

No, they failed due to having those horrible factory-issued Pirelli Runflats. I got rid of mine 1 month ago and the car is a lighter, smoother ride. Easier on those control arms.

[@Jason-yt2ix]

I hope there is a maintenance video for 2019 BMW 750i, thank you

[@LowkeyBone8]

Amazing video from a G11 740d owner 🫡

[@gizmolio21]

Just do my service yesterday for my BMW , thank You 🙏

[@rl7111]

Awesome work bud. You are so thorough. I like that - probably a lot more careful as well than most mechanics. Can I pay you to do the servicing on my M760Li?

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you for appreciation, but sorry I can't accept your offer. I'm working just only on my cars.

[@rl7111]

@@martinhabinak Completely understand, no worries at all. Good luck with the vids, they're great.

[@danielfl.9347]

It is very hard finding a mechanic to service your car carefully

[@nicholastoo858]

How often do you need to replace the control arms and brakes?

[@OxxidCZ]

Well done! Looking forward to next videos!

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you.

[@danielhoffmann3365]

Great video. Can you explain why the run flats are causing worn out control arms?

[@RehxLee]

About to do my oil change on my 750 , this video is great . Made me realize I was over thinking it haha

[@yassirmohammad9132]

Amazing work man, you did like a professional. Next time you should stop the suspension system when you lift your car by holding the button 7 seconds to prevent any damage to the sensors.

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, yes you’re right, that’s the standard procedure, but actually in my case I have to raise up the suspension first, because I’m struggle with putting a jack under the chassis, so that’s why I’m not stopping the suspension, but I never had a issue with that and even when the car is in a workshop, they usually don’t know about that procedure, unless you tell them.

[@chaddorai]

Hello. I own a G11 740d xDrive air suspension vehicle. When lifting, can I lift without setting a separate air suspension jack mode? And when replacing the fuel filter, is it not necessary to crank after installing a new filter? You are very good

[@donadami2017]

Great content! How did the Brembo discs performed? Did they warped? Any vibration when braking after a while ?

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, yes they warped again after a while, to be honest I was never happy with the Brembo brand

[@MrKrzyni]

Is liqui moly good idea?? For this car. Shouldn’t be Castrol?? BMW recommends.

[@martinhabinak]

It’s a personal choice, just different branding, important is specification of oil.

[@holance1153]

Your video helps me a lot to know about 2016. 730 D g11 diesel maintainence and parts location 👍

[@XxNewmilleniumxX]

&54k odo 2018 bmw 750 iXdrive Left air suspension module Right air suspension module 2 vanos solenoid's Left driver cv axle module and assembly. Air suspension compressor module $11,844 quoted. All covered underneath my warranty with 700 vanishing deposit. A extra 400 was deducted for bmw wash works which essentially cleans the interior back to factory.

[@Kmontalv1]

Great video. I will do my rear brakes now although I did notice a discrepancy. The rear brakes are supposed to be backed down via the rear electric motor. Electric motor cover is supposed to come off and with a torx released and then you can use the clamp to compress the brake piston. Without doing this first you risk damaging the E-brake.

[@armenianman5826]

Thanks from Seattle...thanks from 1997 BMW Z3 2.8 ;)

[@martinhabinak]

You're welcome.

[@Rildo94]

Are you satisfied with the aftermarket brake discs?

[@martinhabinak]

Actually the Brembo are OE supplier for BMW G11 sport brakes, but the brake discs were warped after maybe 1000 miles as well like those that I replaced, which were the original one. To be honest I never had good experience with the Brembo brakes.

[@MrCro007]

I am actually surprised that you had to change some of your suspension components at only 34k miles, are there anything wrong with originals or?

[@holance1153]

Are you BMW technician or you work in a BMW as repairman or you study BMW parts and maintainence by your self ?

[@martinhabinak]

I’m just a enthusiast into the top tech flag ships, still learning new things while I’m working on cars.

[@brichmond007]

Hello, could you please tell me the socket sizes needed for the oil drain plug and the oil filter housing?

[@dushenepaulusha7210]

As a new subscriber I’m thoroughly enjoying the content! Absolutely love the 7er is this a 30d?

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, yes it's 730d

[@shaagealgareb9189]

very good..You are amazing and you work knowingly. In an easy way. Thank you

[@jockobacumbo623]

Absolutely great video again! You handled everything like you knew exactly what you were doing, are you a BMW technician? Hope you’re underpaid mechanic enjoyed the blueberry muffins! 😋

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, I’m not the BMW technician, just a car enthusiast. We’re both enjoying the blueberry muffins 😂

[@RetireWhenReady]

Such a nice car, do you have an active lane assist? If so how does it work?

[@kimyoung513]

Hello, Martin Do you not need to grease the back side of the brake pad? (On the shims) because all other vehicles or on other brake job videos mostly apply grease but it doesnt seem to be the same on BMW's. Im just very curious and confused. Thanks!

[@Peter-qr4ph]

I think you put in the cabin filter in the wrong orientation air flow comes from front to back of your car. Your arrows of the filter show into the direction of the front. Am I right ?

[@martinhabinak]

That’s where lot of us get confused, on G11/G12 it’s actually designed differently, air flow is coming from rear to front.

[@brunomasuku2131]

Almost spent the whole day today doing the front brakes Esspecially the right side

[@martinhabinak]

Seized caliper pins and brake pads? 👀

[@sphamandlamazibuko3074]

This is really meticulous work. Thanks a lot!!!!

[@romeomashile8367]

I wrench my car, this was great to watch. Volvo S40 owner.

[@MuratSubasi-k6b]

I have benefited greatly from your video. a super sharing and a super explanation. Thank you.

[@goldenboyuk]

very informative, scary nonetheless for a non techno. how long would all that take to complete? how much roughly parts vs a garage charges

[@martinhabinak]

To be honest, I’m not care how much it would cost, if a garage did the repair. I’m doing it because I like it and it’s my hobby.

[@Evil.Turkey]

Those filters were filthy

[@Tec2Nut]

Are the rear tablets upgradeable?1017 model

[@dennislawardi5755]

how does RFT effects our suspension system? you mentioned that the reason you changed the control arms earlier than normal is due to RFT

[@martinhabinak]

I swapped them because of ride comfort and for extending lifespan of suspension components. Run flat tyres are just too hard.

[@danielfl.9347]

Hello, why did you change the front brake disk and not only the pads? It looked very good

[@larryarc8662]

What about electric parking brake when changing rear brakes pads. Do you need scan tool?2017 750 li in Canada

[@martinhabinak]

It’s not needed

[@stijepozupa4581]

What is difference in your country in oem and aftermarket filters and parts and they gave me discount so i choose genuine ones,since the difference is slight between oem and aftermarket.

[@philiplee7604]

When you checked the engine oil dip stick ( after oil change on level surface) it was showing the half way point between the min and max lines ( 1 litre more necessary to bring it to maximum line on dip stick) It seems, from the video, you didn’t add the extra 1 litre, if so, why?

[@SunnyS3506]

Half litre short if in the middle, can’t speak for this guy but personally I do this so I can see the exact level as if I fill mine to the top, as the dpf throws all the crud into the oil it starts to increase your oil levels by itself, if you fill to the top, you won’t have anyway to check if the oil is now overfilled due to the dpf and overfilling can damage your car.

[@ngltc1]

Id like to know if you changed your tires from run flat to regular tires. If so, what tires did you choose and why. Also, do you now carry a spare tire in the trunk, if so what is it, is it a donut tire? Thanks Nelson

[@martinhabinak]

Yes I did for the regular Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, because they're good performed. In case of a puncture, I'm carrying tyre inflation compressor kit and if tyre isn't fixable, I've got a breakdown cover.

[@yassirmohammad9132]

I have a 2020 740, I will change it to regular tires I don’t like the factory run flat by Bridgestone

[@faridgasimov1742]

I neither drive a BMW 7, nor i plan on this kind of self service but i could not close the video... Thoroughly enjoyable... Don't know why :s

[@airmax90kid]

Great Video!!! For my 2019 BMW 750 I was quoted the following for service performed by BMW mechanic..Im still shopped around and was able to get the following done in () by different mechanics in my area. Front breaks: $1450 ($1,150) Rear Breaks: $1200 ($980) Arm Control: $1400 (still looking) Oil Change: $225 ($175) Rear Flex Disk: $1100 (still looking) Did not think to get roll bars changed. At what mileage should spark plugs and coils be replaced I’m hearing at 60k miles and 100k miles?!?!

[@L52-r5g]

Why do arm control need to be replaced so often ?

[@donmario5304]

I bought a 2015 dec 7 series , (65 plated ) with just 29,000miles on the clock the car sitted a lot of time in the garage as the first owner was always on holiday with His caravan in spain , checked that the miles are real and everything was perfect , after 2 days after I bought the car “ chasis “ error was coming up for just 20 seconds and then it was disspaearing it kept Doing this As I was Doing 80mph and switching from sport to confort and So on … when I checked At check control it was fine and the error was showing up over there , the car has its battery changed , and doesnt present Any other problems execept this however today the car acted normally and perfect , what Could it caused the car to bring me up this error ?

[@mega0nyt]

Hi, i was wondering how you prime the diesel filter? Press start stop 3 times and wait for minute or use software? Thanks

[@martinhabinak]

I used the software ISTA

[@mega0nyt]

@@martinhabinak ok, thank you

[@darkoandreevski5133]

Hi, can you tell me what socket i need for the caliper screw, it is torx external socket but i don't know the diemensons is it E18 ?

[@isthkar123]

thank you nice see that work

[@DCybal]

Thanks from Scotland. Can u just confirm with rear break pads...break piston pushed back? You dont need to touch (disconnect) electrical handbrake?

[@martinhabinak]

Yes, just turn piston back with 3-pin brake piston rewind tool and you don't have to disconnect electrical handbrake.

[@alisiddiqui9434]

Love love love this !!!! I need you to do mine fantastic knowledge and honesty

[@abudaniel4315]

Where bmw full oil power steering 7s 2016 ?

[@diegoberton74]

this is my dreamcar, now i have f11...next will be G11!!

[@keithryan9314]

Hi Martin The G11 is 1 lovely car and great video with great detail 👍🏻. 1 question what diagnostic tool are you using ?

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, I'm using ISTA, if look in my second video you'll see more about it.

[@keithryan9314]

@@martinhabinak Cool l will have a look Thank you ☺️

[@jinyuliu1817]

Hi Martin, great video. Please can you let me know which ramp did you use? I thought my jack is sufficient to jack the car up but I failed. Seems like I need the same ramp as you. Also, do you have to lift your air suspension to get on this ramps? Thanks.

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, I used Sealey CAR3000C car ramps and I had to raise up the suspension.

[@Dmxravin]

Anti roll bad links? That early? What happened?

[@martinhabinak]

Just a precaution

[@JnnNkc2205]

Great video. What tools did you use to dismantle brakes? I mean what kind of bolts are used on front and rear calipers? Also for rear electronic parking brake. Thank you.

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, I don’t remember exactly what tools I used, but with the standard spanner tool kit you should make it and for the rear calipers you need the brake piston rewind tool, no need to remove electronic motors.

[@JnnNkc2205]

@@martinhabinak Thank you. For the rear brakes i was thinking abt electric parking brake,like do i need diagnostic tool to unlock the parking brake?

[@martinhabinak]

That’s not needed. Just rewind back pistons with the tool.

[@JnnNkc2205]

@@martinhabinak Thank you.

[@JnnNkc2205]

@@martinhabinak I forgot one more thing. Is wear sensors go on all 4 wheels,or just one on each axel?

[@vin._2363]

5:29 Wait, is it still has an oil dipstick? I heard that today's BMWs don't have it.

[@jockobacumbo623]

Appreciate the video, very refreshing to see someone servicing a 7 series. Thinking about a 2016 740i with the gasoline B58 engine. Do you have any concerns or things to watch out for with these vehicles? Thanks

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, I don’t have any experience with B58 petrol, but I read that they are reliable and also are used in Toyota Supra, so they should be fine. If you looking for some G11/G12 I would recommend you to find a one with the option Executive Drive Pro, you’ll get the best driving experience from that option especially from the active sway bar and watch out for any air leaks from air struts, they can develop even on low mileage 7-series.

[@scottclarke9160]

I have just bought a 730d with 21k miles. I must say I’m not looking forward to the servicing costs, but then again, after watching this video, I can now see just how much work goes into it. How much do you think the work that you have just done would cost at BMW?

[@martinhabinak]

Don't know the price at dealer, but It's not going to be cheap, because they will use only BMW parts which are supplied anyway by other brands, like you saw in video (Lemforder, Mahle, Brembo...)

[@PureGamingpro]

This is cool. How much would this cost firstly at bmw? And then normal mechanics like service?

[@martinhabinak]

Again, don't know the price at dealer, but It's not going to be cheap, because they will use only BMW parts which are supplied anyway by other brands, like you saw in video (Lemforder, Mahle, Brembo...)

[@PureGamingpro]

@@martinhabinak yeah i get you. Stealerships

[@larryarc8662]

THE BEST VIDEO. Excellent excellent. Very informative. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you 😊

[@ngltc1]

Can you do a video on Why you decided to go from run flats to regular tires? And, do you carry a spare tire?

[@martinhabinak]

Certainly I will do the video about it at one point, but simply I swapped them because of ride comfort and for extending lifespan of suspension components. Run flat tyres are just too hard. In case of a puncture, I'm carrying tyre inflation compressor kit and if tyre isn't fixable, I've got a breakdown cover.

[@ngltc1]

@@martinhabinak By chance, what tire did you purchase? I have the Mitchelin Run Flat tires and come Dec, 2022 will have to buy 4 new tires, so Im trying to decide which ones. Any advise will be greatly appreciated.

[@martinhabinak]

I personally choose Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S and I'm really happy with them.

[@theguyfromdrive4811]

Just found your channel. Excellent video. I will be following for all G11 content. Ever have any air suspension problems?

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you, I never had any problems with air suspension

[@theguyfromdrive4811]

@@martinhabinak my suspension dropped twice in the last year at 120k miles. 1st the relay, & now the compressor. I guess they can't last forever. Best of luck with your channel. Its like 'm539 restorations' KZbin channel when it started. Another ocd mechanic who does bmw's. 👍

[@martinhabinak]

That’s true, the air suspension doesn’t last very long. I did a research about it and I found out that usually after 100k miles it starts to fail, and an aftermarket components usually fails right after installation, so I think a genuine parts are the only way to go. And thank you, I’m glad that you like my channel.

[@stefan_jank]

Why did you had to replace the control arms at 34000miles? My Audi A7 hat 160 000 miles and the factory control arms are still okay.

[@martinhabinak]

The ride wasn't that comfort like i wanted, run flat tyres helped those bushings to worn out, also bear in mind that bushings are made from rubber, so degradation from constantly changing environment is in place like air, cold, heat, etc. Many cars through their lifetime have factory control arms and bushings but they don't have that stiffness like they were new, therefore they can't absorb hits from bumps and potholes, so you feel those hits less absorbed.

[@eponymous7910]

I bet the bushings are cooked dude, VAG lower control arms usually only last 60 000km

[@extraglutenplz3758]

@@martinhabinak if they aren't torn when inspecting them closely, replacing them, I imagine wouldn't make much difference

[@TheRafage]

Sur toutes les BMW.

[@clementchalimonable]

How is the ride quality with the lemforder front tension strut? I was thinking of ordering OEM but lemforder are much cheaper and do not have fluid in them. Please let me know thanks!

[@martinhabinak]

OEM tension struts for G11 are actually Lemforder. I don’t know about any fluid in them.

[@MrTwister86660]

Great video Martin. Is it ok to wind the rear callipers back like that? If so I’ll do mine myself

[@martinhabinak]

Yes that's safe, just turn piston back with 3-pin brake piston rewind tool and you don't have to disconnect electrical handbrake, that's what repair manual from dealer says, there are some model of BMW, for example 5-series F10, where you have to disconect electrical handbrake otherwise you're not going to able rewind piston.

[@Polska4fun]

Good video any chance to Get parts numbers for front suspention please.

[@martinhabinak]

Hi, go on Autodoc and send them mail with parts what you need. I think you can get from them OEM parts for the cheapest price. Wait for a offer on around 35% off sale, every day the offers are changing.

[@m.m9675]

Hi, I have to change my wheels and want to drive him onto the lift. Do I have to consider something about the air suspension? is there a mode for that?

[@yassirmohammad9132]

Yes, hold the button for 7 seconds

[@sxr7an]

Good video. I have a 2017 G30

[@BandedUpFlacko]

Wish I can remember and do this if I need to hopefully I don’t this look like a lot

[@matroksu]

You must calibrate wheel alignment after all of this right? ;d

[@martinhabinak]

Yes exactly, the wheel alignment was done right after repair

[@matroksu]

@@martinhabinak thx, you r great guy and very smart :) good luck :)

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you

[@Jason-BMWM5]

Were the brake discs at their minimum wear level after 36,000 miles? Could they be machined with new pads installed?

[@martinhabinak]

No, they didn't, but I felt vibration while braking.

[@penguinbrucelee]

excellent video, subbed.

[@Asad-px6xw]

Hi... Can you share how much approx. did all that parts cost please?

[@martinhabinak]

Hi, I think it’s irrelevant, some of the parts are now almost twice as much expensive as when I bought them more than one year ago.

[@RARA-vz3tx]

while turning in the rotors you work wrong. you need to keep the plate steady, not turning... furthermore you did a nice thing!

[@nhloniphonkosi5204]

love your work man.

[@backupmanagement7420]

This might be useful for you. The engine oil is said to be changed on 30 000 km ( Europe) by the manufacturer (recently the reduced to 15 or 20 k I think), BUT in the ideal conditions which means highway at 80 mph and for around 2 months time period. The oil used for B57D30... (730d, 740d, 750d) is correct to be measured by working ours not by mileage (but is more user friendly for average customer). The standard is 350 working hours in ideal conditions. Average for daily use 150-200 hours or around 7000-8000 km or 4-8 months. One more BUT specifically for 750i (4.4 l) engine oil on every 5 000 km.

[@martinhabinak]

No wonder, with reduce capacity of engine oil for 3-litre engine. For E65 it used to be 9.5l and now with F01 and G11 only 6.5l of engine oil.

[@backupmanagement7420]

@@martinhabinak Correct. Hopefully I do no mistake that all ...30,40,50 diesel engines after 2008,9 are with 6.5 l capacity

[@martinhabinak]

@@backupmanagement7420 Yes, that's correct.

[@viertelvor697]

Wow Great Job 👏

[@ifeanyiikemefuna506]

Great video

[@CosmoCheburashka]

Are the front control arms filled with oil/lub inside?

[@martinhabinak]

Probably bushings are filled with oil, mine were not leaking, although they were worn out, had cracks and were not absorbing bumps effectively. I think it’s irrelevant if they are filled with oil or not. They will worn out before they will leak.

[@CosmoCheburashka]

@@martinhabinak Yea)) They are just started to leak. The dealer quoted me $2400 for both sides. 😭

[@CosmoCheburashka]

@@martinhabinak By the way speaking of bumps. My car is acting pretty well on uneven surfaces but when I hit a small pothole it feels like it's not absorbing bumps at all. Do you think that because of the bad tension struts or it might be something else? Thanks.

[@martinhabinak]

Just get the Lemforder tension struts, they are same and much much cheaper

[@martinhabinak]

When they are leaking like you mentioned, probably yes

[@seyithanyilmaz4711]

Hi. My car's left front suspension broke. It is lowered to almost down the wheels on that front L side and it makes the front R also go quite low. The rear left is also pulled down a bit but so i think it is all caused by the front left. How much does it cost for 1 suspension on front? I once changed rear left for 1000 euro in belgium , ( used product, new was 2000) ... but i want to know if this is fair price by garagist

[@martinhabinak]

Hi, here in the UK is price for the rear air suspension strut similar around £2000 and for front one around £1200 and it's the genuine BMW part. With used one, there is a risk, that you never know if the part is on the end of a lifetime. How many miles your 7-series already covered?

[@seyithanyilmaz4711]

@@martinhabinak it is on 200000 km already (close to 124 miles). I recently got in doubt about the price i paid because i just asked 2 different garagist and they say it is 250 Euro actually?? I wonder if they assumed the 5 and 7 series have same suspension and hence gave me those suggestive prices. 2nd point, do u recommnmend using other aftermarket suspensions? I see a lot of arnot suspension and aerosus ones which are way cheaper. Oh and btw, after the left rear suspension change, the car sensors didn't get rebalanced for height etc. Maybe issue related to this?

[@martinhabinak]

Definitely OE or OEM air suspension strut wouldn't cost 250€ In these days even genuine parts are failing because quality is not what it used to be and with aftermarket it's even worse, but what I read about Arnott air suspension, they've got 2-years warranty (when you buy directly from them) and they even buying old air struts from G11 at the moment, because they basically remanufacturing old air strut. There are some good and bad reviews on them like everywhere. And to your last question, I think based on your question, that you didn't visit BMW service and I think you should because they can investigate the issue, some local garages they just assume what can be problem by symptoms, when the dealer got right tool for it. I never personally had a issue with air suspension but for example, after you change some air suspension components in G11 there is needed recalibration of it. I don't know if the garage what changed your air strut did that. The air suspension in G11 is very sophisticated. Sensors, wires, etc.

[@seyithanyilmaz4711]

@@martinhabinak i appreciate your help and advice a lot. Thank you Martin. I will bring it in asap

[@martinhabinak]

You're welcome.

[@johnt1537]

Nice work 👍

[@martinhabinak]

Thank you.

[@wbsp197]

What tools are needed to change a 2017 7 series brakes ?

[@luckgod1857]

How much did you pay for everything?

[@LVPDRIVER]

Thanks for this video

[@g4nd4lf88]

First service after 33k miles- bravo mate!!!, what's wrong with ppl this days. Not surprised that car engines, turbo's etc. last only 50k..you all listens that BS what dealers says.

[@luckgod1857]

The oil should be changed every 6,000 miles no matter what the dealer says. A brake disc that lasted only 37,000 miles is strange

[@birerkucukgol8860]

you can't see which side the pump is on

[@JamesBond-tv5bd]

Great job 😊youare done

[@PureGamingpro]

Also how did u know your fuel filter was bad? Is that just after so many thousand miles?

[@martinhabinak]

It's a part of regular maintenance.

[@PureGamingpro]

@@martinhabinak thanks brother

[@maciejpotomski6982]

I'm in shock because I just bought this car KF66Hfl. Can you please tell me more details

[@martinhabinak]

I’m in shock too 👀, I sold it just two weeks ago to car trader.

[@maciejpotomski6982]

@@martinhabinak I bought it 6 may. Any serious problems you had with this car?

[@martinhabinak]

Only what I mentioned in my videos

[@sbsnabe1866]

Where did you get your fuel filter ?

[@martinhabinak]

AUTODOC

[@Dmxravin]

BMW LL04 oil spec is okay but I would have used the newer BMWLL17. They’re lower SAP and have less likelihood to leave deposits on turbo charger and timing chain.

[@martinhabinak]

I wouldn't go for BMW LL17 for a diesel engine, because BMW recommending LL17 only for a petrol engine, also in my opinion is very thin, however LL12FE can be used in diesel engines from model year 2014 in engines 14d, 16d, 18d, 20d and 30d.

[@Dmxravin]

@@martinhabinak ah sorry didn’t realise you had a diesel! I use LL17 in my B48 330e. I think with the roller style cams and oil forcing two surfaces apart as long as there’s relative movement (like surfing) there won’t be any metal to metal contact despite thin fluid.

[@StipicaLuketic]

Yes, I agree, but I am of the opinion that the ll12fe is also too thin... and it should definitely be removed until 8000 km max... I saw how bad the quality is on my G30 after 8 thousand km. P.S. Shouldn't the oil filter be left outside until all the oil has drained?.. certainly thanks for the quality turturial

[@philippk1125]

Does the oil really run out fully if the car is on ramps like that? I don't think so and it's easy to overfill then and keep still much of the old dirty oil in it. Better on a flat surface. NIce video though!

[@martinhabinak]

Yes, probably tiny amount of oil will stay there, but anyway, even with the car jacked up in straight horizontal position, there will still stay some residue of oil in engine, the best way is remove oil pan and clean it.

[@WarriorWolve]

You placed cabin air filters the wrong way. The arrow pointing the air direction means the flow of external fresh air coming to the cabin! That’s why it filters external air pollutants not entering into the vehicle.

[@martinhabinak]

I did it base on repair instructions manual what BMW dealer is using, ISTA+ and it exactly says: "Align the microfilter for interior ventilation so that arrows on the microfilters for interior ventilation point to the direction of travel during the installation." even old filters have been placed that way.

[@antashton8784]

Surely direction of travel refers to the direction coming into the car from the outside. Your arrows were pointing towards the engine, I’m sure they should be pointing toward the interior of the car?

[@davidedelgreco]

Very very great

[@kj232009]

Find a independent shop. I have saved several thousand, I still take my car to the BMW dealership for a oil change from time to time just to have a reason to check out the inventory lol.