BMW E60 M5 mini service time

Time to change the oil out again on the E60 M5, and a new set of pollen filters too

[@victorritsholmes3361]

Thanks for sharing your content bro I finally got my dream car but I had to do all the coils, sparks and fuel injectors in my car port now it drives like new and gets everyone amped up I love it. The E60 M5 is moves and sounds amazing!

[@MTechGuy]

Nothing wrong getting it all done under a car port 👍

[@NoFAmeProductionsLLC]

Love your videos! Very informative!! I have been purchasing BMW’s for the past 10 years. I love them an it is very hard to go back to any other car! Just had my first 2006 BMW M5 this week and had delivered today! I already have an appointment to do the rod bearings for a peace of mind! Much more work to come in the next few months. Keep up the great work!!

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers man, congrats on the new M5! Sounds like your on the right path with it already 👍

[@NoFAmeProductionsLLC]

@@MTechGuy I would like to do the clutch and flywheel next as well. Then work on the somewhat less expensive items.

[@b12khx89]

@@NoFAmeProductionsLLC Have a look at your brake lines and control arms, think those items on mine needed doing last year

[@NoFAmeProductionsLLC]

@@b12khx89 the control arms and bushings were done November of 2021. Will most definitely check the brake lines once I get it on a lift when my rod bearings get changed which should be around the 18th is so of this month. I really plan on keeping this car for a long time. Eventually almost everything will be redone just to make sure longevity.

[@b12khx89]

@@NoFAmeProductionsLLC That's good, should last, the lines are usually part of the mot checks, if you follow the rear lines from the hoses they meet at the left rear side, that's usually where they rust, bit of a pain to change Mines nearly 149k and last year the alternator went bad... Struggling to think what else really because the cars are solid, just a bad reputation

[@jeremiahex]

Hey, M Tech… Happy New year! Nice to see another video. Yes! I do 3k or 12 months which ever comes first.

[@MTechGuy]

Happy new year Jeremiah! Good intervals, thanks for sharing 👍

[@evilpablo84]

I changed mine today inspired by you! (previously I got it replaced by car service) Changed after 5.000km. Before changing oil I had 1.1l reading. I left it open for 1.5h (at the end there were no drops for a long time). I put 9.0l and got reading 1.0l after 35km driven. Every single time since this (when got it done in service) I always got 1.5l reading (they put 8.5l) which was dropping down to 1.3 after 30-50km. I wonder why this time it was different. Possibly car service guys never waited long enough? But you also got 1.5l reading right after changing it and I guess you let it go for a long time too. Anyway - very satisfying, thank you!

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for sharing Pablo, the most patience I’ve had in the past is about a 10 min wait lol. I’m sure is would make a bit of a difference, but in this video I refilled the same amount I drained, so who knows 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@evilpablo84]

@@MTechGuy Oil level indicatior will always be a mystery :D

[@evilpablo84]

Another great video, thank you!

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for watching Paul 👍

[@szocspeti]

I've had my 2009 E64 M6 (current ODO: 128.000km) for the past 8 years and 105K km, and it gets an oil-change every 10K km, or every spring. I drive it only from Apr.-Oct., and do usually about 8-9K km/year with it. Had a big preventative maintenance (incl. rod-bearings, ign.coils, fuel pump, injectors, etc.) around 100K km. I also send in an oil sample for analysis every time, no issue whatsoever until now. Great videos btw., keep it up! cheers from Munich.

[@MTechGuy]

Cheers Peter, thanks for sharing, great to hear from an owner from Germany. That’s not a bad oil change schedule. Cool you’ve been driving long term for that time/mileage. Thanks for watching!

[@b12khx89]

Amazing, I did mine today 👌 I know it's coming up the the service so I usually let the oil level drop down to around 0.2 before I drain it... I lower the jack to drain and fill

[@MTechGuy]

Nice, good timing! I normally change it once in summer (now) and once in winter, regardless. If I Jack up the rear too so the car is level it’ll normally drain more oil out

[@b12khx89]

@@MTechGuy I do mine yearly or sooner if it hits 5k miles, not a fan of doing it in winter but had to be done

[@spunbearing]

I usually do my oil every 5000km or in the spring before I start driving it for the year. Which ever comes first. I only put 2000 on it last year. So it will get one when the ice breaks. I also have the oil tested every change. The first year I had it there was some moisture detected in the sample. but haven't had any since.

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for sharing Kelly- good plan! You ever get a tracing of copper particles identified on your oil sample reports?

[@spunbearing]

@@MTechGuy yes, it is sitting at 5 parts per million right now. I'm also getting some titanium in the samples, but I think that is from the 10/60 lquimoly I'm using. The next sample I turn in will be sent with a control sample of unused oil so they can determine if it was just an additive in the oil.

[@JunYamog]

My oil level reading seems to have usually correct/same on both short and long term reading. I have usually done the method of measuring what came out on the oil pan with my other cars as well. It kinda saves me guessing how much I need to put in back. I do still measure by dip stick or this this i-drive after, but usually its about right. The oil reading do go down a lot after driving the car in the high rev range…. Maybe you just have a heavy foot and burn a liter of oil after driving 😂

[@MTechGuy]

🤣 Normally the level settles down after a week or two driving

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

I changed my oil today and filled up the exact amount I drained and after a few miles of driving I got the correct reading. It says "Oil ok".

[@repairitdontreplaceit]

i think it uses an optical sensor to measure the oil level , maybe it takes some time to adapt to fresh oil as it is clear vs dark dirty oil ?

[@ArnestoGTI]

Because it showed you that you were on max it doesn’t mean that you were EXACTLY on that level. It’s not a dipstick. You could be 0.3,4,5L below that and it will still show you that more or less. That’s with every electronic oil measurements not just the BMW’s. So you must have had 8.(?) Liters in. It’s nothing to worry about…

[@MTechGuy]

Capacity is approx. 9.3L (1.0 reading) I drained 9.1 litres (from 0.9 reading) so the long term reading is “close” +/-, but the short term reading is fairly abstract

[@danimal0676]

I topped mine up a while ago with 200ml when it read 0.8 , I went for a drive and now its reading 0.7 and has continued to read 0.7 for the last 2 weeks 🤷‍♂️ Its almost time for an oil and filter change ,so ill get my mechanic to measure how much oil is drained out. Great video BTW. I also wish it had a normal dip stick

[@MTechGuy]

Thanks for checking out the video danimal0676. Yeah the level reading system is messed up, especially the short term

[@Edison73100]

I have the 2008 LCI with the 2nd drain plug forward of the first. Never measured how much comes out with both drained completely, oil fillter drained and changed but she takes both 5L Moly Lube 10/60 and its right at the full line after the final measurement run.

[@brenkeenan8892]

Exact same. Oil minimum twice a year. Filters every 12 mths. And I don’t do many miles in it. I’d rather spend a hundred £ or so and have peace of mind than be sitting counting the cost later and wishing I’d changed it earlier …..😂

[@MTechGuy]

Exactly! I don’t do that many Km’s each year either but gets two changes regardless. You can see in the video the drained oil was still pretty golden coloured, but I still stick to the plan regardless!!

[@M5CYP]

Please don't forget to remove the sump plug that is at the front there is nearly 1liter that comes out.

[@MTechGuy]

My M5 is a 2005, it only has one sump drain plug, you can still drain all the oil though- kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpXFgHufdtOghcU

[@massartquentin295]

Hi, great video and it seems that the oil level sensor is playing games with you!! After few cycles what was the long term reading ?

[@MTechGuy]

Came right after a few days, always does

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

What oil do you use? 10W60 yes, but is it the "supercar" ? The TWS specified by BMW isn't available any longer.

[@MTechGuy]

Yes, Castrol Edge 10W60 Supercar 👍

[@AbcAbc-ox6pg]

@@MTechGuy Ok thank you very much for quick response and information 👍

[@lonespanker2823]

I'm set to do a heads up display replacement. The original is sun beaten and blurry when projected on the wind screen. I will probably wait until the weather breaks. I've watched several videos but wish there was a good resource that explains the entire dash removal process Also going to to the wind shield cowel as the rubber against the glass is failing

[@MTechGuy]

I plan to replace my windscreen cowl soon

[@lonespanker2823]

@@MTechGuy im set as far as cowel parts, also bought the hood seal just below the cabin filters. Mine was missing. Seems easy enough. Also picked up the wiper puller. My son says I don't need it but I was concerned they'd be stuck or difficult to pull off. Inexpensive tool Oh and I need to do the brake vacuum pump relay. I think mine is bad, as on a cold start I get a reduced power code. If I pump the brake during warmup, I do not get the code. If I stop pumping, it throws the code.27B7

[@lonespanker2823]

@@MTechGuy Cowel is done and it was quite easy. Looks great. Nice to have another new part on the car.

[@MTechGuy]

Nice! How did you get on, did you have to use the puller in the end? That brake vac pump relay is a pain to get to, check the fuse first, then check for power at the pump connect while operating the brake pedal, that’ll identify if it’s the relay or pump itself

[@lonespanker2823]

@@MTechGuy had to use the puller several time, really happy I had it. Do not put any pressure on the wind shield .

[@b12khx89]

I find the short term rapid oil check seems close enough for mine if the car is dead level and up to temp.. It does like to drink the stuff as I have been using mine daily

[@MTechGuy]

The long therm is pretty accurate, just takes ages. I normally find there’s a bit of a level drop from short term to the long term reading

[@benedikthauser2133]

Why is your idle rpm on temperature so "high" at 10:30?

[@MTechGuy]

Cats warming, not uncommon on these engines as the cats age, it will idle at 900 RPM from time to time, even with a hot engine

[@benedikthauser2133]

@@MTechGuy Thank you Sir!