BMW M3 Oil Pan Gasket Replacement DIY (2014-2018 BMW F80 M3, F82 M4, F87 M2C)

►The oil pan is essentially a bucket mounted to the bottom of the engine that holds all of its oil. BMW uses a metal and rubber gasket to seal the pan against the engine block, which will dry out over time. Replacing the oil pan gasket on your F80/F82 BMW M3 or M4 isn't as common of a job as it is on older engines, but higher-mileage examples can spring leaks.
Leaving the leaking oil pan gasket will slowly drain your engine of oil and allow dirt and other contaminants inside. The escaping oil can also compromise rubber hoses, causing them to become spongey. Although replacing the oil pan gasket is involved, do your best to change it ASAP.
In this video, FCP Euro BMW Expert Gareth Foley replaces the S55's oil pan gasket on a BMW F80 M3.
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Tools Needed
02:54 - Job Start/Supporting Engine
04:43 - BMW F80 M3 Oil Drain
07:35 - BMW F80 M3 Subframe Removal
15:56 - BMW F80 M3 Oil Pan Access
17:58 - BMW F80 M3 Oil Pan Removal
19:15 - BMW F80 M3 Oil Pan Gasket Replacement
23:08 - BMW F80 M3 Subframe Installation
37:41 - BMW F80 M3 Reinforcement Plate/Oil Installation
41:55 - Wrap-Up
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[@coreyshrader4625]

Used this video yesterday and today with the parts linked to complete on my 2016 F80 under jack stands. I appreciate everyone at FCP Euro. Good looking out for the BMW community.

[@fcpeuro]

💙

[@illwil1005]

The more M car diy’s that come out, the more I’m inspired to buy one.

[@fcpeuro]

😎

[@fcpeuro]

What are you waiting for 😊

[@illwil1005]

@@fcpeuro I was scared of some crazy maintenance bill. My 335 was already getting money dumped into it. Sold that project. Picked up a super clean 16 M4. Bone stick. 😎

[@ronpersaud529]

Always good to see your videos

[@tigim101]

Looking Good Gareth!

[@stephanfreitas8398]

Love your videos!

[@m3clubracer]

Great video. Will use! Do not hold the head of the torque wrench. It will throw the value off.

[@RedDirtEuroandEV]

What are those pliers you used to release the power steering harness hold down clips at 12:47? Does FCP sell them?

[@jasonwinchester8097]

can you do a f32 435xi oil pan gasket tutorial please!

[@jayparnes]

Why is this procedure different than oil pan gasket jobs on other BMWs where you can just let the subframe hang on the suspension and slide the oil pan out?

[@etonthompson5175]

While you have access to the coolers. Why not clean off the surface? And that bent oil cooler. A little voice in my head keeps saying, "change it!!!!!".

[@TheDefusedHero]

Dang… not that I have an M3, but this job straight up requires a lift. I could not imagine doing this on roll-ups or jack stands.

[@CameronRob]

I did it on jack stands in and out 6 hours. Now to preface I am a dealer tech. But this is probably one of the easiest bmw pans to do if you have the right tools.

[@ima2319]

How many miles on it

[@fcpeuro]

This M3 was nearing the 100k mark!

[@kennethbascom5023]

What’s the price for job like this

[@f3irty278]

$1600 around me 😭

[@kennethbascom5023]

@@f3irty278 thank you 😊

[@Vgk36]

Hehehehe. ok riddle me this what about using grey or a different type of flexible gasket maker like reisnol or the other one that stays tacky and not use the oil pan gasket at all. Just the squeezy cheese stuff? Or the grey stuff they use on sealing lets say a transmission case together.

[@aubreybush5287]

Definition of OVER ENGINEERED

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Ridiculous how complicated BMW has made what used to be a simple task.

[@elonmusk8667]

Good video...bmws suck.