BMW M3 & M4 Oil Change DIY (F80, F82, F83) Using Synthetic 0W30 (5W30 OK too)

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[@BrakRulesAll]

BMW makes some questionable engineering decisions at times.. but putting the oil filter up top, and making access to the drain plug so easy, not even requiring removal of a bunch of under-body panels, is brilliant.

[@TommyLGarage]

True !

[@RTXRetroGo]

This video is a godsend and i'm going to start doing my own oilchanges.

[@jasonalmeida4356]

A common mistake is to remove the bottom drain plug with the top oil cap off and the filter housing open. This will cause the oil to drain very quickly. If you drain the oil first before you remove the fill cap and oil filer , the oil will drain much slower. Then when the oil is almost completely drained , open the fill cap and oil filer housing.

[@TommyLGarage]

Good call!

[@smallfedor]

Subscribed! Thanks for the video. I will definitely try this soon.

[@TommyLGarage]

Ryan Kim great! I hope it was helpful

[@mabeast502]

4:30 The money shot 😂

[@Sinoracing]

Aaaa aaaaaa aaaaaaaa my cameraaaa 😂😂😂😂

[@dylanw890]

Very informative video! I enjoyed watching it! $300+ for an oil change is crazy. Also for a guy that loves cars and isn't all that mechanically talented, this seems like something I could do!

[@TommyLGarage]

It’s super easy!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Nice work 😀your GoPro is a real hero

[@TommyLGarage]

Kies Motorsports the case is still soaking in soap!

[@edgaralan9917]

Good honest video could tell us how to reset service light ?

[@FujiboHeavy]

Nice work on having the case!!! lol Thanks for the awesome vid!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!!

[@jch7807]

Very nice! Good job!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! I hope it was helpful

[@Racedoc]

Thanks ...Great video

[@reshadstv5419]

Great video Tommy 🔥🔥 :)

[@TommyLGarage]

Legend!

[@jdh2800]

Great work bro saved yourself so much money just buying the tools needed to change the oil unlike the dummies who pay 100 plus and the stress just to make an appointment with the dealer 😂

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks! Cheap and easy

[@garycooper2676]

Very awesome video man thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@ync1924]

Perfect. I like this !

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks!

[@CorbinWilliams]

Great video!!!

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks !

[@Robin-ic7sy]

4:30 the moment when the condom broke

[@TommyLGarage]

But beautiful kids were made! :)

[@antoniosandoval4369]

Great video💯👌👌. Any tutorial on how to remove and replace engine oil pan???

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks. Oil pan should be easy. Similar to most cars out there

[@mushy1983123]

What size oil filter wrench is that to take the filter off

[@amdrew5667]

Witam Cie . Fajnie ,ze tak sobie wszystko sam robisz . A nie lepiej moze w serwisie wymienic olej -bedzie przy najmniej slad w ksiazce serwisowej -chyba ,że u Was nie patrza sie na serwisowanie w ASO.

[@TommyLGarage]

U nas serwis jest co 10k mil. Dla mnie to trochę za dużo wiec między serwisami, około co 5 tysięcy, robie zmianę. W każdym samochodzie co mam i miałem tak robię. Może to za często ale na pewno nie zaszkodzi n

[@juniorfenelon5251]

Nice. Love it. When or if you’re in the Long Island NY area, let me know if you want to review an M2.

[@no9254me]

Junior Fenelon I’m in li with the f80 just got it teach me how to drive this sucka

[@TommyLGarage]

Let’s do it Junior! Send me an email and we’ll get something set up. [e-mail]

[@Zach4rias]

Saw a few videos from your m3 with the carbon parts, will install aswell the flaps to the frontlip, cool car and channel mate! Do do you feel a difference between the 5w30 to the 0w30? Greetings from switzerland!

[@TommyLGarage]

Hey! Thanks for the note and thanks for watching! Im happy you’re enjoying them. As a matter of fact I do notice that the car warms up faster. My morning commute is only 12 minutes and I do notice significantly better warmup times.

[@John-we7jx]

Priceless - done the oil tsunami so many times - Murphy’s Law - oil will always find a way to escape your best laid plans ! - good reason not to change the oil on the driveway - WAF=0%

[@TommyLGarage]

Ha ha that’s very true. Although now I got smarter and I lay a tarp and metal pans under the car so if anything splashes it gets collected there

[@mabeast502]

I had no idea it was this easy to change oil. I won’t be robbed anymore.

[@TommyLGarage]

Nice!!! No way to pay the dealer a lot of $$$$ for it

[@joshhdtx]

gopros are amazing. during my last deployment, i had my gopro sit right next to missiles being launched from my ship and it still chugs along many years later

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s insane! I love my GoPro

[@ARGINH]

I just ordered an f80 m3 and wanted to see how easy the oil change is. Looks super easy. Have you considered a fumoto drain valve? Have had one on for 40k miles on my subaru and love it.

[@TommyLGarage]

I would not bother with a drain valve. This is too easy

[@ARGINH]

@@TommyLGarage you could have avoided that spill though with a tube straight into the fumoto valve :)

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

untill the tube comes off or flops about on ya.

[@jmmoters1851]

i usually take my car to carcenter or tunning shop to change my oil. but i have never know how easy it is.. I should try change oil myself!!

[@TommyLGarage]

한성운 exactly! It’s easy and fun as the same time. Just don’t be as clumsy as me and protect your camera equipment haha

[@_danieljr]

Definitely worth the time. They only charge a lot because of the brand BMW

[@TommyLGarage]

Agreed. And it’s so easy. And thanks for watching!!

[@chowfunish]

Hey tommy, for the new oil link you posted (castrol), we need to fill the whole 2 bottles?

[@TommyLGarage]

No. Still follow the manual. 4 quarts in each big jug

[@christopherpersaud8472]

Just bought a 2016 m3. Do u think I should do the crank hub fix. Only want intakes. Maybe exhaust.

[@TommyLGarage]

Ehhhh don’t bother. The issue is overblown

[@Newtorin]

Hi! Where would you dispose the old engine oil? Thank You for the video!

[@TommyLGarage]

By me Autozone collects it for free

[@TScott-fb1oc]

I heard some people bath with it. Give you that old synthetic feel!

[@De132an]

Hope the GoPro made it 😦 Love you man! Keep those great M videos coming.

[@TommyLGarage]

D Sak thanks!! Very happy you’re enjoying them

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

Hey man what kind of Matt is that you’re using to keep the floor clean? I need a good oil spill matt 🙂

[@TommyLGarage]

I just added it to the description. Check it out!

[@alemh2785]

Great video! One quick question Tommy. I have a 2019 m4 it says under the hood 0-30 oil but I already ordered the bmw twin power 5-30 oil. My car is under warranty do you know if I will be okay with the 5-30 and if it will affect the warranty at all? Thanks

[@TommyLGarage]

You’ll be okay. No worries

[@Giancarlo-ol2mu]

Most likely in BMW no one will notice the oil you have put in, however it is always good to put the oil prescribed by the parent company, in your case the recommended oil is 0-W30 which being slightly more fluid will flow better in the small holes that require lubrication.

[@accord21]

What happens if you put the filter in all the way and tighten it down before draining the old oil, Does it still drain just slower? or does it not drain at all?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes it drains just slower.

[@kevinryan2556]

Hi Tommy. How high do I need to jack up a 2016 M3 to change the oil? Thanks.

[@TommyLGarage]

I usually jack up each side and put the front on ramps.

[@kylestevenson1755]

Were you running two different oils for summer and winter climate? It can get over 100 here in the summer, but fall into the single digits in winter. Wonder if I should use 5W-40 in the winter 0W-30 in summer?

[@TommyLGarage]

No. Same year round.

[@burronorteno]

I have an M4 with a CS Carbon lip. What car ramps do you use?

[@TommyLGarage]

Believe it or not I just went to Home Depot t and got a pretty cheap set. To get my car onto those ramps I just jack up the car and place it on to the Ramps. The car is too low to drive it onto Ramps.

[@gregpapagno5683]

After u change the oil how do u reset the light inside the vehicle

[@TScott-fb1oc]

You confused bud? lol

[@frankcirillo6157]

funny and informative

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks Frank !!

[@piotrpiech5623]

It would not be better to fill a little of oil filter "socket" with oil for no dry start ?

[@TommyLGarage]

Piotr Piech no because you mount it upside down - it would all flow out. Dzieki!

[@milesmax1383]

so cute

[@TommyLGarage]

Like a puppy

[@Zerts2]

Do you know of any DIY battery replacement for BMW F80?

[@TommyLGarage]

Kies motorsports has done a video on it

[@davidsmallridge832]

How did you reset the oil change in in the car?

[@TommyLGarage]

I did not. It was done at 15k interval

[@apollo_6420]

As much as your gopro was legit attacked it made for a really cool camera angle

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha I know!

[@meloxiang5931]

3:01 how to install that washer your put aside?

[@TommyLGarage]

melo xiang just put it on the plastic filter housing.

[@qwksti]

i changed my oil but i used Castrol 5w-30, Titanium, good oil i think, but now my M4 has a loud ticking. does the brand of oil make that much of a difference?

[@TommyLGarage]

I saw your video on the forum. Ticking is normal. I now use Castrol 0w40 but be sure it’s the European formula that’s made for bmw

[@qwksti]

@@TommyLGarage thx, im going to change to the bmw oil, 0w-30 as recommended, see if it changes.

[@TommyLGarage]

It won’t change. Also it’s way too expensive compared to what’s out there. You’re paying so much money just for the name.

[@hunting762]

do you suggest using a liqui Moly 0W 30?

[@TommyLGarage]

Yea! Great oil

[@bmwsincekid]

Did u ever cut open your filter to check for metal parts?

[@TommyLGarage]

Nope. Didn’t feel the need to do it.

[@bmwsincekid]

Tommy L Garage Good i allways check mine.. Man Just 1 hour ago i went to a Simple garage asked them to change my oil cause im now not in my home country ,, i was standing there wathcing what his doing He didnt had the OIL remover tool so he used a Chain version And my water pipe in next to the oul filter and it has a sensor in it ,, Which was in the way for the chain oil remover,, he goes i remove this im like no no dont remove that has water bro, his like no chill its good, bro next thing i see Water blows up everything full with coolant the whole engine bay Man , dont ever trust your beemer to anyone if u can fix it dont be lazy!!! My Car is M550d With three turbos Its very sensitive for cooling ,,, hope it will be good no air,,, all tho i will perform Bleeding procedure ignition on heater high temp low fan pressing gas for 10 sec then wait...

[@Raider1805]

where did you find the oil filter cap remover? I ordered a few off Amazon but they're always TOO SMALL. It's so annoying

[@Raider1805]

never mind it was literally your first link HAHA

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha yes I was just going to say :)

[@mravi97]

Is there a reason why you wouldn’t want to let the car cool down before you change the oil?

[@TommyLGarage]

Mrav Ka warm oil flows better, meaning it will drain better and faster from all the little compartments

[@user-bg6kv5rz3z]

Yeah men Hero is a Hero haha

[@TommyLGarage]

ما القصة؟ can’t believe it survived!

[@gatecar1980]

How do you know the tightening torque?

[@TommyLGarage]

I just looked up the service manual for BMW and it’s there. You can also call your BMW dealer and a lot of them will gladly give you the torque specs

[@gatecar1980]

Tommy L Garage Ahhhh...ok. Thank

[@kevin-wg5iv]

unless your rich you do it your self its like 200 dollars to do it at the dealer, cost about 80 with 2, 5 quart jugs and the filter.

[@TommyLGarage]

Yup

[@TickleMePinkGaming]

lmao the intro

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha

[@lallen968]

Hi, just wandering how do you know the torque on each screw? where can you find them ?

[@TommyLGarage]

Liu Allen you just google it. It will come up

[@Nahluwalia94]

Hey are you still using this engine oil. I heard it wasnt ll-01 certified anymore

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes; so far so good

[@Nahluwalia94]

Im in NY so is 5w-30 better for colder temps?

[@TommyLGarage]

I’d go 0w30

[@justinwalker8364]

@@TommyLGarage hey bud new f80 owner here, turner motorsports lists liqui Molly 5w 40, what are your thoughts on that?

[@detailisticautocare9819]

Hey Tom I just got a f80 m3 manual too and I notice how aggressive the shifts are and I hear all the engagements. Is this normal for a manual car? Granted I never owned a car like this before. It almost sounds like a thud. From fellow NJ owner

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes. It’s the CF driveshaft. Annoying but normal. And congrats on the car!

[@biz4twobiz463]

Ouch!! That was a painful oil drain from your M3. Guess it is time to buy a drain container Open-style vs that closed type. The oil drains to quickly...which is a good thing to get out all the contaminants that might be at the oil pan. Still...a good video, because it shows NOT to use the closed type drain container...IMHO. Merci

[@TommyLGarage]

That’s an excellent point!

[@AyoRafy]

I think the in the bio that’s the wrong filter

[@twodanextlevel]

Tommy are those the darker competition wheels or the silver ones?

[@TommyLGarage]

twodanextlevel those are the lighter ones - silver

[@Californification]

Dude it's in the case. Of course it will survive. Lol!

[@TommyLGarage]

Ricky the case had been modified and screen was removed. So it was exposed in the front completely.

[@Californification]

Well glad it survived then 😊

[@ZainSaleemtech]

Why do you do it yourself don't u have cpo Warrenty which covers oil change

[@TommyLGarage]

Zain Saleem mid-cycle oil change. Dealer covers it every 10k. I do it every 5 or so (this one was a bit late)

[@MSG305]

@Zombie Head hey do u have to connect a computer to the car when changing oil because im thinking to buy M4

[@user-zb6ez4jl3u]

MSGamer305 no lol

[@Hmmm313]

How do you reset service reminder??????

[@TommyLGarage]

Turn on the car, not the engine (press the start button once) Wait 3 seconds for service reminder to disappear Press and hold the odometer reset button Oil change reset will show up between tach and Speedo “Reset possible” should be part of that If you tap the odometer button it will cycle through other options. When you see oil change reset possible, press and hold odometer button for 1-3 seconds. Will say “reset” To reset, press and hold the odometer button for 1-2 seconds and you will see it reset.

[@andreivelcea6103]

why you use this oil? the original oil for this engine is bmw longlife-01, M is typed on bottle.

[@TommyLGarage]

Andrei Velcea BMW changed the labels not too long ago

[@andreivelcea6103]

@@TommyLGarage so bmw said to you no more longlife01?

[@brucetaylor9335]

4:30 .... crack me up!

[@TommyLGarage]

Lol

[@RevolutionRoad]

The level should be between MAX and MIN. I think you have too much oil.

[@TommyLGarage]

Revolution Road that’s how dealer does it too. I checked

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

BTW on the m4 drain plug is h8.

[@TommyLGarage]

Thanks !!

[@StreetDrivenDaily]

@@TommyLGarage actually my bad, On m4 you need new drain plug which comes with new non removable washer. And use 8mm hex on it.

[@trikki69]

That’s abt $1000 gone from resale value in the UK. A full BMW service history is worth a LOT of money here when reselling these cars. Obviously if you have a crap/old car DIY oil changes are so simple I could train my dog to do them. ;)

[@TommyLGarage]

trikki69 each oil change is $1000 off resale value. Oh boy - I’m in trouble

[@trikki69]

Tommy L Garage maybe it doesn’t work the same way in the US....? Great channel and videos BTW! :)

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@trikki69 there's always those people that think that way. Those cars are usually for sale on the BMW lot. Private sellers and buyers play by different rules and understand the situation of performing our own maintenance. To each his own.

[@user-zb6ez4jl3u]

Why 0w30? I’m thinking about 0w40 or 5w30 since I live in a warmer climate (Texas) idk if that matters ?

[@TommyLGarage]

I wanted it to be thin for the winter. I’m back to using 5w30

[@user-zb6ez4jl3u]

Tommy L Garage why not 0w40?

[@TommyLGarage]

M haha come on

[@user-zb6ez4jl3u]

Tommy L Garage lol I’m honestly confused. Some bmw manuals say 0w-40 and others say 5w-30 😂

[@TommyLGarage]

M I now use 5w30 and I have no issues. Just go with it

[@c124expose3]

Real men change their own oil

[@Anthfigueroa]

Real men who want to keep their warranty pay to have it done.

[@prayformojo1117]

@@Anthfigueroa LOL keep telling yourself that. Keep the receipts for the materials and you're golden, but you won't do it anyhow.

[@Anthfigueroa]

@@prayformojo1117 lol if you only knew. Honestly I don't even remember commenting this.

[@lesliecats]

20and25 newton meters 。ok

[@TommyLGarage]

:)

[@fabulousprofound]

i still miss the dipstick... i'm such a dinosaur.

[@TommyLGarage]

Me too!!

[@ericschmidt1987]

Guy has home made ramps that look like a widow killer, but has a super expensive and fancy torque wrench lol

[@TommyLGarage]

Eric Schmidt haha had to pay for it somehow.

[@anx1300c]

Think you meant "widow maker"......

[@starlightglimmernguyen8584]

4:29 lmao fail

[@TommyLGarage]

Haha yup

[@igomil]

Don't you have BMW free maintenance that includes free oil changes? Second thought, you track your car so it requires more frequent oil changes.

[@TommyLGarage]

Yes sir that’s true. BMW gives you free oil changes every 10k - I do mine every 5. And it’s a fun bonding experience!

[@igomil]

I get it. I bond with mine by washing and detailing it. Traded my '16 AW f80 for '18 YMB ZCP f80. Love the color!

[@TommyLGarage]

i23m AW is nice but too common. Nice upgrade with YMB and ZCP!!

[@Kid_Ellipsis]

Also if you aren’t the first owner you lose the free maintenance though mechanical is still covered

[@Ali-lw2et]

Motul 300v 5w40 is what bmw engineers actually prescribe for this engine. If you want to destroy your engine at 60000 miles use a 0 weight have fun with that

[@TommyLGarage]

I’ll give it a try!

[@markkauffman6184]

Why wouldn’t you just put 6 L of oil in it? The car will tell you when to add a whole liter.

[@TommyLGarage]

I'd rather just top it off as much as I can. But you're right I could have done it too

[@AntLive29]

My Honda is much less expensive to maintain

[@TommyLGarage]

R and the sky is blue :)

[@pascalolesen5187]

And a Honda is NO BMW M