FIX the 6 Common BMW N55 PROBLEMS

I'm sure there are other issues that come along with the BMW n55 engine, but I would consider these 6 the biggest problems as they could leave you on the side of the road. If you have something that wasn't mention please share it in the comments and if you think it's a DIy level job or something to take to a shop. If your wondering about an oil catch can. I installed mine about 15,000 mi ago and have caught no oil yet so it looks like blow by isn't too bad on these cars.
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00:00 Intro
00:55 Other Common BMW Problems
01:51 Problems 1 and 2
02:59 Problems 3-5
05:50 Problems 5 & 6
07:13 Address the issues in this order
07:42 Cost
08:21 My thoughts on the n55

[@CoreyMack5000]

You’ve made owning my m235i even more awesome! Thank you for your knowledge!

[@seansurfn2]

70k miles on mine and its hands down the most reliable bmw i have owned

[@FritzRamos]

70k! You're ahead of me. At that milage, would you say there is something else that needs to be addressed?

[@hudaifaelmezughi1711]

I’m at 110k

[@Vyker]

It all goes wrong at 80k 😂 I'm at 81k.. and every week something goes.

[@S50Sinner]

Picking up a 2015 M235i with 72 on it tomorrow, can't wait!

[@vijesus]

@@S50Sinner nice treat it well man!

[@xenoficeclipsgaming4275]

Bro this is the best description and explanation for this I’ve ever watched😭 please never stop making videos, just subscribed

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you. I'll keep doing my best

[@vijesus]

BY FAR! the most informational video for the m235i out there without a doubt!

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you! Just try to keep up with the other great BMW content creators.

[@johnnyheast2615]

i drive a b47 in europe as a 220d and iam in love with this car :) the fact that its a diesel and still gives you smile everytime you drive it is just amazing

[@RadDuck7]

Super slick video, my guy. Thank you. Im considering getting my first BMW for my next car and a n55 platform definitely seems more and more like a no brainer.

[@darren694]

Please make more BMW content bro!!!! Camera quality, video quality, presentation quality is outstanding. I love ur vids🔥🔥

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you so much! Just waiting on parts, they have been back ordered for soooo long 😭

[@StereoSoundAgent]

keeping my 05 6MT flattop M3, but likely going to purchase a 6MT M235i as a daily driver and this was informative and helpful, thanks!

[@drewthorne3176]

Outstanding video, clear, concise, informative. Thank you.

[@Verasign]

Your videos are so underrated! I love watching your videos 🙏🏽🔥

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@gazedwards7141]

I changed the boost / charge pipe and never even thought about the turbo pipe, especially when I staged the car with the amount of pressure. Thanks for the advice.

[@FritzRamos]

No problem glad to help. How are you enjoying your car?

[@FASTK2223]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO !!! THANK YOU A LOOOOOOOT to watch & explain where are the specific place of this common issues in the N55 !!! Cuz when we talk with a mechanic , ( & like me you don't know anything about that ) They look at you like if you talk a stranger language ! 😅😂 So THANK YOU SO MUCH 4 THIS SPECIFIC POV !!!!IT WILL HELP ME A LOT for my purchase ( 4 serie from 2015 with the six cylinder ) & when i will fix this before issues com to appear 🙏🏾👍🏾🤞🏾 i wish U a GREAT CONTINUATION on Y.Tub 😊

[@adonismorales9363]

Fantastic video. I’m looking to get a f30 335i , and all these problems worried me as I’ve had a turbo car before.This reassures me in the fact that the n55 is a decently reliable platform after you do some maintenance to it. Thank you for the informative video. I’ll be sure to do all six fixes on my f30.

[@FritzRamos]

You're welcome and welcome to the community! The F30 is an excellent platform with lots of recourses. Be sure to check the comments on the video other people had great input there. Looking forward to hearing about how you enjoy your new car 👍

[@adonismorales9363]

@@FritzRamos Hey Fritz! Ended up getting into an accident and getting a 2013 f30 328i xdrive. It's almost fully loaded with feature and just had to get it. So far the car is fantastic. World of a difference from my 03 325i. Any words of wisdom when it comes to the n20 motor? Thanks for your time.

[@bavarianautotech2096]

N55 is the most reliable engine BMW has made in the last 40 years! ... absolute KEY to trouble free operation is to perform oil changes every 5K miles!

[@nofilter2091]

The coolant hose return line is a very common failure point as well. Very simple to replace and inexpensive. It's known to fail at 40/50K miles.

[@FritzRamos]

Yes!!! I 100% agree, it's so flimsy and it's happened to me. Just waiting for an aftermarket supplier to make a sturdier one. Thanks for sharing

[@pavana6014]

Mine failed at 65k miles and I couldnt find any aftermarket options so went ahead with OEM one again :( I bought 2 spares just in case and put it in the trunk.

[@stevew145]

@@FritzRamos is that the line that goes to the head by the oil filter housing? They make an aluminum part to replace the plastic fitting

[@stephenlozano2816]

@@stevew145 no, it’s the small hard plastic hose that goes to the coolant expansion tank. They break at the end fittings due to becoming brittle with the engine heat

[@Pa-hy1te]

What about the flange connected to the oil thermostat? Took mine out and ordered the REIN AUTOMATIVE metal piece because the plastic one just fell apart. It might break during operation which luckily was not the case for me.

[@jiminkrott1569]

Thanks Fritz! I'm approaching 104k miles and have replaced the charge pipe twice (once under warranty, then I replaced with the vrsf myself when the second started to leak, no issues since), oil filter housing gasket (used a mechanic, but EatSleepDrive has a good tutorial), coolant hose off the expansion tank (left me stranded, but very easy fix with part and coolant). Previous N55s have had electric water pump and thermostat issues, but possibly fixed now considering the lack of comments on the 2addicts forums. No issues with the boost pipe or intercooler. Very reliable car, especially after all known issues are addressed and even more so if the car is kept stock. I've driven across the country 3 times with no issues and the last 30k miles have been problem free with routine DIY maintenance.

[@FritzRamos]

THanks for that input! Cross country 3 times and no issues that's amazing! It really shine a light into how reliable these cars can be with just some basic maintenance.

[@chuffa1130]

Thank you very much very helpful info and details, I'm picking up an X1 with this engine gaskets top and bottom have already been done just need to worry about the two other things or three other things thank you again

[@thancholham8378]

I'm looking for N55 in F30 body, but I live in Thailand and there is no F30 N55 , I need to find a N55 engine to swap into F30 body by import an engine from abroad. So, this video made me clearly understand the commons issues of this one . Thanks man !!!

[@thomasdiersch1181]

Got a page not found on the boost pipe. Otherwise again an excellent and well presented video. Love your work.

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks for the heads up. Looks like they're sold out. I emailed VRSF to ask when they'll have more. Thanks Thomas, always good to hear from you.

[@CarVlogsPR]

not sure if I missed it, but you forgot to mention the oil filter housing gasket.. which can lead to catastrophic issues when it leaks on top of the serpentine belt

[@Jasonthegreat93]

Plan on buying one of these soon thanks for the video

[@FritzRamos]

Glad I could help. Hope you find one in the spec you want.

[@davidpirie9508]

Thanks for the info. It’s greatly appreciated

[@FritzRamos]

Anytime 👍Glad it was helpful!

[@pd1596]

Great vid thanks for sharing

[@padreci]

love your work !

[@Mertzy63]

If some of you are interested in a 228i rather than a 235i, BMW resolved the timing chain issue for the N20/N26 engines produced 2016 model year and after. If you're still uneasy about it, ensure you perform 5000 to 7500 mile oil changes. My F22 M Sport is a 16 with 69k+ miles with no issues so far (knock on wood).

[@FritzRamos]

That's awesome! Thank you for sharing. The MPGs on those are insane for a BMW!

[@AK47s4EveryOne]

@@FritzRamos wait a bmw that gets insane mpg? no way

[@cartere9981]

N20 can still be plenty strong once tuned, especially on E30 mix. I’ve heard it’s models built around the end of 2013 so 2014 model years that had the revised timing chain, I hope so at least cause my 2014 428i with its build date it has…is not included on the timing chain lawsuit

[@albertofina9076]

Thanks man ! I have done all this mods

[@calculusentropy]

Righteous info. Oil filter gaskets #1 tho.

[@APATHTC]

Damn good video, my guy. I took the same route with my F30 335

[@camilomoreno6895]

Great video. Now, what’s the average life span of the parts that you mentioned? Like how often are they replaced? Specially the gaskets.

[@landoncarter9074]

This gives me confidence ! DIY

[@fanktank1]

Thanks for the information

[@motaz1975]

good well spoken guide. i have 75k miles of trouble free miles on my 16 m235i.

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you! Wishing you many more miles without troubles.

[@bryandiaz3108]

Hi thank you for very informative video. do you know the torque specs for all piping clamps fresh air intake boot and boost pipes?

[@stonedally3971]

Great video!

[@yeisonmunera8701]

Hey men i have a question my car is running rough at idle but when i unplug the maf airflow sensor the rough idle goes away do u know what could be the problem i have a bmw x5 e70 n55 engine i try to clean the maf air flow sensor but it didn’t work ?

[@tripham2850]

Seat heater is also common German car icon for problem from battery drainage to other kind of oxygen sensor and cabin air content and MAF sensor

[@brucito56]

Fritz is on point with the N55 engine, I have had 3 of the issues discussed happen or happening on the 2014 BMW X3

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you, but check out the comments. Some people made really good suggestions there too.

[@forgiven88]

Bad ass video thank you!!

[@matt.108]

Do not forget the oil filter housing gasket. It can leak oil onto the belt and if it’s bad enough the belt can slip off, get sucked into the front crank and block the oil pump ruining the engine.

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks. That was overwhelmingly the job people recommended so we did it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJLcdoOwf7xjkKc

[@kingming869]

I would probably add the Coolant Return line to that as well. that thing broke off for me after only 35k Miles.

[@michaelsantosuosso7284]

Thanks for video

[@colinharris9494]

Picking up one hopefully this week with 95k miles is they’re a way I can look into the car’s maintenance history?

[@geogabi77]

With 75k miles, I only needed to replace the oil filter housing gaskets, I optionally replaced the Water pump, Thermostat, Spark plugs, Serpentine belt with Tensioner pulley along with the Transmission fluid all at 75k miles.

[@bboydrae]

Some damn good info!👍🏼

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you.

[@grayparatrooper]

Do these parts apply to a x5 2013 35i? I clicked on the charge pipe upgrade but no x5 listed

[@RaiRai99999]

I live in Japan. I owned m235i, but I had an engine blow at suzuka circuit. The cause was crank lock. I had a crank shield guard of KIES, but there was no effect. For engine failure countermeasures, it may be better to add a reinforced valve and an oil cooler. I'm sorry I'm not good at English.

[@FritzRamos]

Don't be hard on yourself, your English is good! Wow, you must have been pushing the upper limits of the car. Every shop I talked to said that almost never happens. I might take you up on your offer on upgrading the oil cooler. Thank you for sharing.

[@RaiRai99999]

@@FritzRamos Thanks to you, I enjoyed remodeling the m235i.

[@FritzRamos]

@@RaiRai99999 It's a great car to work on. Please continue to share your progress

[@stephanelouvet1113]

Oil starvation ? My BMW specialist here advise me to install aftermarket walls into my oilpan if I wanted to go on track oneday (E92 335i N55 here). Could it be what caused your engine to sized ?

[@ChoklittRockett]

Just got a 2015 335i. Vrsf intercooler, charge pipe, catless downpipe. Only issues are maf sensor code p00bd and low voltage (getting new battery + programming from bmw). Cleaned the sensor with maf cleaner and cleared the code, we will see if it comes back

[@thesharpshootersfl]

Did the Oil Filter housing basket and Oil Coolant gasket and Turbo oil inlet pipe at 82k. Now tuned on MHD stage 1 with no issues (knock on wood)

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks for sharing! Those are definitely things to keep an eye on.

[@SAbaKV]

Hi there Got 435i xdrive 65k mile on it , i have question about transmission oil . what is your recommendation about it ? car is running great and also transmission is good . i need to know what i have to look before something go wrong . thanks

[@Lil-Sauce69]

Very informative

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you!

[@EdgarRodriguez-tg4hq]

My m235i has a rough idle n even turns off sometimes , I changed the sparkplugs n coils n downstream O2 sensor n it still does the same can you please help figure out the problem

[@xxzmk]

I am really split in half. This Engine is lots of fun and costs me as a M235i just as much as a 230i M Package. I know that the B48 is way more reliable with its 252hp but is it worth it when I can get for the same condition an N55 M235i?

[@isaaczapata8699]

such a great informative host. I've been scared to own a bmw so I stick to lexus but listening to this video gives me hope 😂

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks! That is one of the goals of the channel so thanks for letting me know I'm on the right track. If you do the facebook groups are very helpful and from my experience people there are very nice and helpful. Keep in touch

[@jeffvaught2360]

I have a 2015 740Li with an N55. I'm at 150k and got a catalytic converter code. What are your thoughts on sourcing a cat as well as O2 sensors and all the parts you listed in this video?

[@theodoreesawjr.8352]

Fantastic Edification!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!!

[@brianlee7148]

I have a N55/F30 engine light on after diagnostic show the code: P144B. Can you tell me what do I look for and fix the issue?

[@snagh2848]

Exist this problem on 430d f36?? Regards!!!! and.. congratulations for your video!!

[@kmz108]

Got a lci f10 535i very useful!

[@ro43805]

Did you go for the 5.5” or 6.5” intercooler?

[@danielsnyman9838]

I've worked my ass off and I've bought my a 2016 m135i loads of goodies bought and plenty to go. I'm always so stressed out about my engine blowing(70kmiles) but the more I hear about it being solid engine makes me bit more relaxed. How's the auto box on these too? Especially when tuning I'm currently going for stage 2+ but I'm worried of blowing my gearbox now as I've seen its only built to handle 450nm... anyone have any experience with them?

[@nickpierik9325]

N55 from 2009 to 2014 can have a spun bearing after 75k miles i did mine as a preventive maintenance item when the oil pan gasket was leaking...

[@danpinsonsax]

I love my 2014 X1 x35i M Sport (e84/n55) with 57k miles, but all the cheap plastic crap is maddening. I’ve had to change the oil pan gasket, front wheel bushings, condenser, water pump, thermostat (2x), coolant overflow tank, etc. And I drive it easy.

[@Woof1022]

Hey fritz! I was wondering if you could make a video about adjusting the 235 high beams :)

[@FritzRamos]

In these cars, you can only adjust the low beams and then the high beams will be adjusted automatically. Sure I could so a video on that.

[@gavingierman145]

Would you say 87k miles is to hight to buy one at i want to keep it till atleast 150,xxx and its in great condition thoughts?

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

Biggest problem faced on my 2017 X5 xDrive35i N55 was the thermostat and water pump. The water pump plagued me for almost 2 years. The water pump and thermostat problems have all been fixed at a huge cost. For the gaskets they get a regular check and with 80k miles.

[@wavybump]

what was the issue with the water pump? I'm getting codes, but I feel it's a short to fuses under the hood or the distribution block on the battery is bad

[@stradaredlands]

@@wavybump There's a grounding bolt that can cause problems on N55 water pumps. Could be the problem??? More info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmPYnKqKoalgpaM

[@wavybump]

@@stradaredlands appreciate you. my water pump was bad, but I tried..

[@otienosure1195]

Could you make the same on the B58 platform

[@jlindo1332]

Thank you so much! 😭

[@FritzRamos]

You're welcome! Hope you are doing well, good to hear from you 🤜🤛

[@krskeshara]

thank you

[@Vyker]

Item 7. Steering column u joints corrosion Item 8. Pulley tensioner and belt Item 9. Oil pump gasket

[@Vyker]

I guess 7 isn't part of the n55 actually.

[@mahdimechlih8718]

I wanna get a F30 335i for my first car do you think it’s worth it?

[@djcoote76]

What year is this issue I havr my sights on a 2021

[@Jawnderlust]

My 2014 m235i F22 just went into limp mode / Drivetrain malfunction on the highway. Based on Bimmerlink I’m assuming it’s a charge pipe or vacuum hose… I haven’t found it yet 😔. I’m at 80k miles. Last year I had the valve cover gasket replaced and front struts replaced (both failed around 75k). The oil filter gasket is looking like it’ll need a change some day soon, too. I also had a radiator coolant hose fail at 65k (replaced that myself). The use of cheap plastic hoses, parts and inferior gaskets is extremely irritating and pretty unforgivable.

[@terrancecollins2696]

I’d add the serpentine belt tensioner, belt and idler … definitely a DIY can be done in like 45min going slowly

[@rvsmairspace6742]

Not engine related but I had to change both rear wheel speed sensors on mine. I'm not sure if its a known issue or if I was unlucky.

[@FritzRamos]

Thanks for sharing. Was it the sensor specifically? Or was there another underlying or conditional issue involved?

[@pavana6014]

@Fritz The Boostpipe like shows 404 error, can you put a new updated link for it. Thanks.

[@FritzRamos]

Thank you. I emailed them It looks like it's out of stock at the moment

[@dannysotoudeh3934]

I got same 2015 blue m235i, cept it's convertible and I got 51k miles. No issues so far.

[@FritzRamos]

Right on. Hope it continues to serve you well

[@TheOneTimeThing03]

was so confused why my car threw a check engine light after installing a cold air intake u til i realized that my turbo inlet pipe wasn’t stable at all, i guess it was already on it way out but when i was moving it a bit , it completely broke. took about a month to diagnose the problem but now i got a vrsf turbo inlet coming soon !

[@FritzRamos]

I'm sure that was annoying. Glad you got it sorted out

[@Amoxx477]

Hi fritz, thanks for the great vid. I switched 3 years ago from a N54 to the N55 (M135i-2014) and i didnt regregt this choice. The N54 was an awesome engine (430hp) but i got so many issues over the years (cant even count-_-)....yeah it was tuned, but even with stock power i had just trouble. My mechanic loves me because every quarter year i had huge and expensive problemes(high pressure pump, injection,valves,turbos....and more and more..... With the N55 its kind of a new Level, a new level of driving "without trouble" ...ok, i just got 62000km(38.000 miles), i have a chargepipe-boostkit upgrade and a M-Performance exhaust (~350hp) ok, to be fair the N55 has some tiny little issues, the wastegate rattles a little bit, and the vaccum pump makes wired noises in cold start...but it works, i checked that from my BMW dealer and he just said "state of the art" ...

[@NEfishingtales]

You should do a video on the valvetronic system. The shaft and motor tend to fail around 80k+ miles. I'm going through it right now. It can be a scare for people, but a proper guide video from you would definitely ease the whole process. I'm a big fan of your videos, I have a 2014 335 xdrive 6spd.

[@madminute7598]

I have a permanent valvetronic error, mine has a K&N intake and it's chipped. My chare pipe just popped the sensor under NDC. I'm replacing that and just had valve cover replaced. Injectors were also replaced on both banks which dirtied up my Catalytic. One step at a time, but yeah the valvetronic error is probably next on the chopping block.

[@divsidhu7083]

could the oil pan gasket leaking result in smoke coming from the back of the engine bay?

[@FritzRamos]

If could, but you'll want to get underneath to find the source

[@stephanelouvet1113]

Why you didn't mentioned the electric water pump ? It's a common and known issue on N55. (At higher mileage, I agree) 6:23 - I don't think it's the turbo inlet pipe there but a water pump hose. ;) About the valve cover gasket, it's not that difficult to DIY. It doesn't require exotic tools and there's plenty of tutorial in here.

[@johnnytacosauce]

The n55's have the newer and more reliable high pressure fuel pump!👌

[@Chucktage]

Is it normal to hear what sounds like the turbo spooling up in these cars Under moderate to heavy acceleration?

[@lol-ji7ww]

Saying it’s turbo charged, probably

[@iisimplicity]

picking up a 2015 with 56k on it. excited af

[@FritzRamos]

You're going to love it

[@seollenda]

Oil filter housing gasket is another common problem. After going catless, I'm noticing white smoke buildup (during idle, not when driving) in my exhaust. I fear my turbo seals have gone out. Or maybe PCV.

[@FritzRamos]

I replaced my PVC with a heater hose, I hate their plastic hoses lol. Hopefully it's not your turbo seals. Have you checked your downpipe clams?

[@seollenda]

@@FritzRamos haven't checked those. I am going to a shop for them to look at, hopefully they find something minor.

[@FritzRamos]

@@seollenda hopefully it's just an exhaust gasket or something small. Keep me posted

[@seollenda]

@@FritzRamos Yep, the smoke didn't smell sweet so its not coolant. It was pretty stinky, but I can't tell if its oil or just gasoline smell

[@FritzRamos]

@@seollenda white smoke should be exhaust. Did it only occur after the downpipe? How long have you had it in?

[@AnthonyStromDesign]

I would add replacing the water pump and thermostat since it is in the same general location.

[@FritzRamos]

2 great suggestions. Thanks

[@iunex3686]

Is it for the n55b30a ?

[@shmerd1]

Weird, these aren't the same as the six common issues on other channels! Some of those channels say things like oil leak from the oil filter housing, oil leak from the oil cooler, the oil leak on the valve cover gasket, then injectors, the serpentine belt getting sucked into the engine, the crankshaft bolt coming loose, you know, all the other common issues! There's more too, I just wanted to mention the first six that came to mind! Oh, I missed that your #1 was valve cover!

[@martin_6264]

I have a maltrain drive problem and it saying I have low oil pressure but I used a tiny camera and didn’t see anything? Any suggestions

[@FritzRamos]

Didi you check your oil pressure sensor? I had a similar issue when I broke mine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWHXgGZth7RsmJo

[@martin_6264]

I don’t think so the oil sensor looks good

[@Schnitzer325ci]

My N55 is trembling and revs going up and down when coming to a halt at lights. 2012 fully serviced including sparks and coil packs. Came up with engine oil light after being serviced just a 1k miles ago. Definitely down on power, dead pedal at initial revs, PCV/CCV ??

[@FritzRamos]

I would imagine so. I also heard that the oil sensors have a tendency to go bad I think Kies motorsports has a video on it. No leaks?

[@Schnitzer325ci]

@@FritzRamos No leaks at all. Put a litre of 5w30 in and a noticeable difference. I have seen minor signs of smoke on very cold starts. The dead pedal and sudden power is annoying as f***

[@dumbeezy5480]

Have you scanned it?

[@cammgt3rs370]

What about rod bearing repairs?

[@zainmalik67]

At what mileage do u say we should change the transmission and differential fluid? I have a 2015 m235i 57k miles

[@FritzRamos]

Those fluids don't really need to be changed unless you are doing some work or swapping out the diff or clutch. Even if you do, save some of the old fluid. The metal shavings actually help the moving parts from slipping.

[@danpinsonsax]

Absolutely change the trans fluid now. I changed mine (2014 X1 x35i) at 50k and it needed it. I’ll do it again at 80k if I still own it.

[@BlakBraces]

I bought my 2015 M235i with 50k miles on it from my dealership (I’m in sales) I had one of my techs I trust check it out before I went through with it, in his words he said “this is one of the cleanest bmw’s I’ve ever seen, no leaks anywhere.” Literally in the first 2 months I owned it, the charge pipe exploded off AND the valve cover and oil pan gaskets failed.. 🤣🤣☠️☠️… I just hit 113k, just replaced the spark plugs and coils, the valve cover a second time and this time around I changed the oil filter housing gasket and oil cooler gasket…. As well as a new radiator and upper radiator hose. Other than those issues (most of which happened almost all at once at 100k miles)… This engine has been shockingly reliable considering it’s a BMW.

[@endrock9527]

Hey, thinking of buying a m235i, but i don't plan on doing any mods. are these really necessary if i'm keeping the engine stock?

[@lol-ji7ww]

These are preventive maintenance, this is just bulletproofing so nothing can happen at higher mileage or just with time

[@phil9005]

My wife and I will likely be moving soon, and I’ll need to pick up an “inexpensive” used car to use for some time. I found an ‘11 335i xDrive with 117k, spent most of its life in Quebec. Any thoughts or best practices for obtaining detailed service records from native French speaking shops?

[@FritzRamos]

If the previous owner remembers where they took the car the shop should have records. Sometimes carfax has records as well.

[@phil9005]

@@FritzRamos yeah, CarFax has the shop listed, but not the service performed. I reached out by email. But in my experience doing business in the past, some folks in Quebec don’t love when people speak English to them. Thanks for the advice tho.

[@chrisparker219]

You forgot the oil filter housing gasket and also the Mickey mouse flange on the head to thermostat plumbing

[@sedadmujanic7704]

Sup i bought a 135i about 2 months ago i‘m absolutely happy with the car but the only fault is that it doesn’t run properly since 2 days becuase of the 002dce fault code hope someone can help me with that

[@TheShopnil]

My turbo inlet pipe just broke on my f30 😢😢

[@theodorestamatis512]

Already changed valve cover gasket,oil pan gasket, rear main seal oil leak 😬

[@FritzRamos]

Oh no! Talk about a trifecta. Good call on the rear main seal 👍

[@tpic8106]

2016 m235i xdrive with 50000 miles muffler delete, vrsf charge pipe, vrsf 5in hd intercooler, bms intake and a jb4. No issues other than my bass sometimes is non existent.

[@derekschommer1465]

Getting my f22 tomorrow. Getting rid of my n20 f30 before I need a timing chain

[@FritzRamos]

You won't regret it!

[@Dee89564]

What about all the internal problems the n54 and 55 seem to always have

[@FritzRamos]

Do you have something specific that you would like to see addressed?