Common Coolant leaks on a BMW e46

[@jemkeystv5717]

I agree, this car would great if it had real parts instead of cheap plastic parts, and I hate how cheap the door lock is, especially when the fob stops working, JUNK BMW!! but I love the car overall

[@jonesbonese4641]

And window regulators lol

[@BimmerDope]

Been there done all that…honestly these cars are just fun to drive when working properly! Parts on bmw’s are designed to fail at certain mileage and in groups so you have to do them together otherwise keep going to shop and yes that generates money for bmw with after service and parts.i have yet to see any other car which needs so many parts! Next i would go for lexus ( reliable bmw replacement)

[@alcantarainterior8078]

Is300, a Japanese car that feels like a BMW 328i

[@alcantarainterior8078]

You forgot to mention the worst of them all, the 2 plastic pipes underneath the intake manifold. That type of job that will ruin your week and weekend combine - That job that if you ended up taking it to the a reputable shop that will charge you an arm and a leg; $1,800 just the labor itself w/o parts. Yet we haven’t mention the oil filter housing gasket and the list goes on and on 😂

[@DownhillFilms]

There are so many to list haha. I'm going to make a more comprehensive video with everyone's feedback.

[@alcantarainterior8078]

Don’t me wrong, is an excellent built car; Just don’t recommend ownership to anybody that doesn’t wrench or he/she will be broke in months

[@DavidMcKee-wh8yh]

1. Expansion tank 2. Connections at both sides of upper radiator hose 3. Thermostat and water pump because of plastic impeller 4. Lower radiator hose, and/or coolant temperature sensor 5. The radiator. 6. Automatic transmission cooler - often overlooked but o-rings can be bad 7. Fan could be related to overheating I would also add, and they are a pain in the butt, but the plastic hoses that go to the engine block. Those also go bad, too. Unfortunately you have to remove the intake manifold to do that.

[@hjsigcjj3]

Great video bud . you cover all topics

[@fredericlinden]

The use of the 'f' word can surprise in this context...

[@dannyr3346]

The entire coolant system needs replacing!!!

[@tonybandz5337]

No one talking about how cheap it is to buy parts tho 👀👀

[@46god]

cuz there too lazy to fix the vehicle and would rather just buy another where they can just do the oil and forget about it

[@WhosThatWhippin]

@@46godruh i bought a 2002 330xi perfect condition for 850$ just has cluster issue and overheating, overheating was cause fan clutch and cluster was cause bad voltage issue 😂 now car runs like a dream and only put 200$ into it, dude just didn't feel like fixing it and wanted it gone

[@46god]

@@WhosThatWhippin that’s such a come up haha nice man they really the easiest cars to work on, still never taken mine to a mechanic fixed a lot on her did the water pump, expansion tank and bracket, differential swap to the 3.64, window regulator, trans gasket& filter and a bunch of hoses everywhere. saved probably $7k by doing everything myself. e46 is the funnest daily you can get for the $

[@JBEAN]

Ive just been told that i might have a small coolamt leak while it was having a service and oil change. But he wasn't sure where from, said it could have been the expansion tank or the radiator. Its my first car so im pretty new to this stuff. So any advice on how to check foe where my leak might be coming from, would be very much appreciated! Its a bmw 316ti, 2004, if that helps

[@gunner.j]

Hell yeah. This is good content

[@roguetrader1857]

Great video. I bought my e46 last year and had a leak the other day. SOmeone said it came from the hose near the manifold but not 100% sure. It seems this is a common problem with this cars which makes them a real pain in the ass! I shouldn't have bought one of these cars. They're badly engineered! Can't wait to fix and sell mine.

[@idiether]

They are greatly engineered, and absolutely very easy to work on. Sometimes time consuming but definitely not hard or bad engineered. These are great cars just keep up with maintenance and you’ll be fine

[@alejandromendoza4260]

You guys should stop using plastic and buy aluminum pump and thermostat housing saves a lot of money and more durable car not poorly made you just need to keep up you shouldn’t own one if you can’t keep up with it

[@topk1790]

I believe i have a Leak coming from the sensor or the coolant water hose connector 😮‍💨

[@Eldzey99]

great video, thanks

[@barackyomamma7709]

great help

[@kenisbeast]

You’re a god

[@alejandromendoza4260]

Hoses and other stuff under stand but so many parts for these cars now a days no reason yours should fail

[@Alex.1739]

Mine leaks where your mates did :(

[@Throughthelurkingglass]

I'm getting a wet fart sound at 1k rpms, any clue, I thought it was a head gasket, nope, thought it was the radiator cap, comes front front driver side.

[@wrailes2680]

i have this same problem once you find out please let me know i have no idea

[@Throughthelurkingglass]

@@wrailes2680 was my heater core hose the ones with the easy snaps, it even went away as far as the sound, leaks but to the extent I gotta top it off weekly, I need to replace it but it's not an urgent matter.

[@wrailes2680]

@@ThroughthelurkingglassHopefully mine is the same

[@thechronic555]

Check the front drivers seat!

[@Flaming360Spider]

Lol this car is just a money pit I've already replaced many parts it's crazy.

[@tonybandz5337]

Lmaoo bro get a Honda then I like my e46

[@Chosen1Ras]

This car is a extremely poorly made leaking bucket....correction expensive leaking bucket. I made the mistake of buying one. These BMW’s should be classified as toys with the amount of plastic parts they use on the engine...cheaply made plastic parts that cost an arm and a leg! Stay away from these.

[@petea7323]

Correct. My engine bay, every pipe and gasket seems to be leaking. Check engine light is on. It’s a nightmare trying to get it all fixed.

[@Xccord]

@@petea7323 literally 😅

[@amg_boyy1171]

Anybody ever make aftermarket parts that are not plastic? Like connectors or Something?

[@Chosen1Ras]

@@Imsoocoool you are right it’s not a Toyota, I had lots of those with all good experiences. I have a Toyota Tundra right now it’s 20 years and still running like new all original. I guess to enjoy BMW you have to flip them every 2 years like the Range Rovers.

[@steelokey]

Dude fr lol second coolant leak / fix in 2 years & only 50-60k miles 😂