How I Prep My BMW for a Cross Country Road Trip 🔧

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Kies Auto Show is just a few weeks away so I need to get my car ready for the journey. Before setting out on a road trip, I like to take care of routine maintenance, check my tires, and pack some essential tools for my trip.
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[@infowave9654]

I see you upgraded from using the razor for the gasket to the pick tool...came a along way broski

[@justinbuice]

😆

[@S12Gaming]

These videos are so calming and aesthetically pleasing to watch🔥😎

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@rstezza]

Agreed. I don’t own a bmw. I’m into my jdm. But like watch his videos.

[@yashvintackoory2893]

He is a calm guy himself. No raging, no aggressivity even when he is doing mechanic work. Amazing.

[@AaronTremblay]

That’s a really smart tip to do maintenance ahead of the trip by a bit. A lot of people wouldn’t think of that!

[@AnthonyStromDesign]

Nothing more gratifying than changing your own oil! Great video.

[@justinbuice]

thanks!

[@illestprincessforeve]

I can’t wait to go to New Jersey with you in a couple weeks! I loved the vibe of this video, was very relaxing to watch! (:

[@e90_austin]

The cinematic quality of each video just keeps getting better and better. The F30 is looking SICK! Stay safe on your way to the Kies show brother.

[@user-hc3dr6mx2c]

🎉

[@swagiejay]

Always a pleasure when you drop a video!

[@jzallday102]

Safe travels I hope to make it this week can’t wait !

[@bethndane]

Doing maintenance ahead of time is smart. I changed the oil in my E90 for the 500th time, but this time I didn't tighten up the oil filter housing enough and oil squirted past the o ring and killed the alternator. Glad I was in town and close to home.

[@Mariodicaprio9]

Your 340i is truly a beauty. Love this build, great helpful video as well 👍🏼

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@LCordova7]

And videos like this are the reason I always watch your Chanel. Very helpful, insightful and very detailed. I appreciate your videos man!

[@justinbuice]

I appreciate that!

[@scottlambert7689]

Superb video as always Justin, you always make me appreciate my F30 330e that bit more. 👌

[@killshot2333]

Smart 🤓 I'm with you I always prep before long trips extra belt and plugs are life savers

[@sylism5086]

Really love your content Justin, your videos are always calm. Hope you’ll be recording your trip as well.

[@ruvimsakalosh8744]

Love your videos they are just perfect. Keep up the good work!!!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Good to be prepared!

[@omegasak1752]

Such a calming video... Thanks! It'd be great to have a video blog of the trip too 😁

[@justinbuice]

Thank you! I’ll be filming the whole thing

[@glendalassiter8857]

The music on this one was great! Also appreciate the credits!

[@justinbuice]

Thanks for your help!

[@88ceaton]

Bro you come across as a good natured and humble person and I love that. Can also see you take pride in your videos being good quality - keep it up ma boi

[@justinbuice]

I appreciate that! 🙏

[@kainiukainiu5221]

the content, the sounds, calming first thing in the morning :) Quality!

[@justinbuice]

thanks!

[@MarinusvdMeulen]

This is like therapy!

[@denzellaguerta2043]

I was just planning a trip for tomorrow on a road trip across British Columbia, Canada! Perfect timing, especially for my 09 328xi E92!! Thanks man :)

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help, enjoy your trip!

[@rpld8093]

Can't wait to see ur content for roadtrip

[@bhamm96]

Also prepping my 16' 340i for a 2k trip in the coming weeks... great timing! Going to be doing all the same things.

[@justinbuice]

Good luck and safe travels!

[@murrayhiggins3061]

Nice edit. Very enjoyable to watch.

[@justinbuice]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jg_media9]

See you at the show man safe travels 👌

[@justinbuice]

See you soon!

[@pilarbojorquez1080]

Checking tire pressure is important also.

[@ayyyman_]

I literally just started a ~2K mile road trip with my F30 and legit brought the same exact stuff with me just in case (even down to the same full sized spare) . Great video bro!!

[@love2huntbooks2]

How do you decide which tire to carry as a spare if you have staggered wheels? Do your cars not have staggered wheels?

[@ayyyman_]

@@love2huntbooks2 My F32 had staggered wheels Since it was xdrive, both the front and rear were the same rolling diameter. I just would make sure the spare also had the same rolling diameter.

[@soyborrachoyque]

Nice video!

[@peanuthead8287]

I went to Jalisco Mexico from Virginia. Close to 5k miles round trip. I did an oil change before and when I arrived in Mexico. 2016 340i with 80k miles. Also brought a full size spare with me.

[@denvernn]

New subscriber to your channel. I started watching some of your E90 videos. I am schooling myself on BMW. Hoping to venture out and try something different. Keep up the good work. Great content. Good tips on doing the prep well before a road trip. I have a road trip planned soon as well and I usually do everything a 3 weeks before the trip.

[@justinbuice]

They are great cars. They key is finding one that’s been well maintained. Are you looking at E90’s?

[@denvernn]

@@justinbuice Soon yes. I am partial to the E9x style.

[@warrenspringer1817]

Watching you change the oil filter makes me happy that I have a N55 in my F30😁

[@dedan2]

Lol ikr

[@justinbuice]

makes me miss my e90

[@dedan2]

This video was so simple, but fulfilling. Hope you topped up the blinker fluid. Lol Please vlog the journey to NJ

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@gamestree5318]

Turtlewax hybrid ceramic wax works really well on glass. I don't even need wipers when going 70 and above.

[@philip7482]

Justin loves his Beemer. Same as me, l love my Beemer e46. sometimes I feel like l can sleep in my car whole night.. l alwys keeps it fresh n clean BMW interiors are absolutely the most designed ever...

[@M3E92V8]

Bringing coolant with you because B58 got me haha good one

[@bernardbarbour]

You should add a full gas can also in your trunk. Maybe you won't need it, but you can help another driver. Great tips Bro, thanks

[@mikeb2496]

The car looks tight man, the rims, front fascia, side skirts, and all the details.

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@darrylhughes8734]

That car is sweet dude very nice ;)

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@blueroseknight1]

thanks for the conversion from freedom units o7

[@justinbuice]

of course!

[@randyrohrig]

Was hoping for a “speed by” during the rolling footage. Should have known Katie was good for it 😎

[@justinbuice]

LOL

[@mentallyoffline7005]

love your car, extremely tasteful

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@nathanielordonez2257]

I love this car but it made me fall in love with the m340i I and that’s my dream car this car is sexy it’s what made me get into bmw not even a true m car but the 340i just the style everything about it inside and out and the m340i the interior is stunning

[@Wergrun]

Drove my e91 to Georgia from chicago. Would’ve been nice to get new tires on the front but didnt have time and had to leave; I’ll be getting those down here. No problems except transfer case is messing up so i removed the fuse for it and currently in RWD and no cruise control so that sucked.

[@sebastiana6903]

Saw ur dunks and noticed u skate too🤝respect

[@justinbuice]

😎

[@jameshickam1787]

I don’t see the links for the oil, oil filter, air filters etc. or did I overlook it?

[@earth.streetcoffee2437]

Beautiful car. I like it. The liquid that is injected on the console. What brand is it? 🙏😊

[@greghale9881]

Got my car registered for the show and I’m super excited, it’s gonna be a 7 hour drive there but it’ll be well worth it

[@justinbuice]

Cant wait!

[@jzallday102]

Wow 3 hrs for me ! I just got my 340 two months ago

[@regUser123]

Looking to purchase a portable compressor, how is it holding up? Qant to know if these would be fine with pump my 19" tyres.

[@EE-fl1tw]

Rainx is legit

[@arrayzh]

this could not have been better times considering i’m making an 18 hour trip in my f30 literally tomorrow night haha thanks

[@justinbuice]

Safe travels!

[@arrayzh]

@@justinbuice tyty you as well !

[@ridaismail5407]

The spare wheel should have something protective under it to protect the lining of the box from getting dirty

[@konstantinosptk4816]

Hello brother..Thanks for your impressive videos..I have a question for you..I have bmw 328i f30 and all the time i have check in low oil presure but the car works without prob in oil presure..Can you tell me if the problem can fix with the update in the brain?

[@andrewcervantes3312]

What are the products you are using ?

[@BryceBrown1]

Nicely filmed! Rain X is great! I use the washer fluid too... apparently bad with BMWs? I haven't had a problem though. What's your opinion?

[@justinbuice]

I haven’t heard anything about that. With washer fluid I just buy what’s on sale 😅

[@love2huntbooks2]

I noticed you dropped a spare tire in your boot. Does your car come with staggered wheels? If so, which size do you carry as the spare?

[@kiabasirian5589]

Hey juatin, i have a 2018 330, it has lci lights but i cant activate my side markers( Separate lights) like yours, i tries coding with bimmer code but still doesnt turn on. Any tilps plz ??

[@gket6394]

Hey just subscribed. Love your videos. One question, I have 2019 X3 M40i what oil do you use?

[@justinbuice]

Hey I use Liqui Moly 0w-20

[@gunchaLV]

You should paint those front parking sensor "houses" looks weird in black color.

[@anshide]

extra oil and coolant because bmw lol thank you for the good laugh

[@michaelhall9138]

About 650 miles each way? Shoot… that’s less than a day’s drive for me! 😉☺️ I did between 700 & 750 in my 535i F10. Haven’t taken our 540i G30 on a road trip yet, but can’t wait to go somewhere! Have you considered a Swiffer duster for interior dusting? Works for me.

[@justinbuice]

I'll have to try that!

[@jiteshmandalia7703]

Nice video. How much difference does that strut bar make? And how’s the clearance at the DME cover, it seems some people have to cut it to make it work with that unit (Wiechers Aluminum)

[@justinbuice]

It seems to have tightened up the steering but I installed it only weeks after buying the car so I vaguely remember how it felt without it. Maybe I can try driving without it now and see if I can feel the difference. I Didn’t have any fitment issues over my B58. Didn’t have to cut anything to make room.

[@e90_austin]

That thumbnail 😂😂😂

[@griffin_kith6214]

I just drove 1300 miles with my ofhg leaking praying to god that my belt wouldn’t slip and it didn’t lol now I’m just waiting on parts so I can fix it

[@crazygunny66able]

NIce! what year is your BMW?

[@justinbuice]

2017

[@007dumbo]

Unrelated to this video, but justin have you ever heard of code P143C, it's supposedly some auxiliary fan switch located in the lower radiator hose? I can't seem to find it. Just curious if you know of this code/have ever ran into this issue. Love the content keep it up!

[@justinbuice]

Hey I have not heard of that one. Are there any write-ups on Bimmerpost about it?

[@007dumbo]

@@justinbuice So to my knowledge after reading the forums the temperature sensor on the engine block and the radiator are reading different values. It hasn't come back since I've cleared the code, could of just been a one time thing, no clue!

[@HighsideClyde]

What method have you found best for jacking the car up for the oil change while keeping it level?

[@justinbuice]

I jack up the front where my jack stands are at the lowest height so it's not too much of an angle while the oil is draining, then put the car back on the ground when filling and reading the level. Out of curiosity, I have drained the oil, then lowered the car down with the drain plug still out and no additional oil drained out after it was level.

[@HighsideClyde]

@@justinbuice awesome, thanks!

[@tylertyler965]

do you think drving f30 to road trip may cause turbo/engine over heat? and may cause issue during trip

[@justinbuice]

As long as everything is working properly it’s not a problem. At highway speeds there is plenty of airflow to keep the engine cool. The only real concern would be a water pump failure which could happen on any car

[@danmurphy5889]

What size is your spare tire given the rims are staggered?

[@justinbuice]

I got an 18x8.5 so it will fit on both the front and rear with no issues. They are all the same rolling diameter too

[@fishpezz]

What product you use to clean the interior?

[@justinbuice]

I use Adam's leather & interior cleaner amzn.to/3MZkC6T

[@marshallfox1786]

👍

[@creativityworld6781]

What is the size of the apex wheels?

[@justinbuice]

18x8.5 front, 18x9.5 rear

[@creativityworld6781]

@@justinbuice thank you

[@eprohoda]

like,stunnning content-have a good day- Justin- ;)

[@justinbuice]

Thank you, you too!

[@EE-fl1tw]

On a side note, do you ever watch obsessed garage?

[@justinbuice]

I have in the past. I don’t really watch a lot of detailing stuff though

[@b58tristenn]

does anyone know if my 340 would be fine if i drive it to colorado from florida it’s 24 hours and 3,400 mile round trip ??

[@justinbuice]

It can do that easily. Im actually driving from Michigan to Florida in a couple weeks

[@b58tristenn]

@@justinbuice oh ok thanks bro i was stressing because i had just got the car and everything lol

[@DaniloRubilar]

Extra 5 LITRS of oil because BMW hhahahaha

[@dedan2]

Always

[@kevkailiu0115]

Is working n. Beemer a pain in the arse???

[@justinbuice]

Not really

[@leoaero1948]

Therapeutic

[@FUSION-TV.BILIBILI]

This wheel front-r18 9j et30 behind-r18 9.5j et35 Is it right？BRO

[@justinbuice]

Front: 18x8.5 ET35 Rear: 18x9.5 ET45

[@FUSION-TV.BILIBILI]

@@justinbuice thanks bro. Tire?

[@the_batmobile0.4]

Kies doesn't ship most things to Canada UNFORTUNATELY 🥺

[@brendanbrock6940]

Y ddnt you take your e90?

[@justinbuice]

I sold my e90 last year

[@brendanbrock6940]

@@justinbuice was there anything wrong with it

[@davontaylor7726]

Can someone help me make my 2012 335i look someday modern and sexy , it’s at base everything with 80,000 miles I need to know what to add in for performance and any nice front and back bumpers for it to look sleek .. help bmw expert!!

[@justinbuice]

Hey I'd get the M Sport bumpers like I've installed on mine as well as a carbon fiber lip spoiler for the trunk

[@lazeemtaylor9949]

Wait it’s a rwd?

[@justinbuice]

yes

[@Akac3sh]

Instructions unclear my blinker fluid is leaking out of my exhaust please help

[@AbrahamMusalem]

If you're not watching this on a 4k screen, you're missing out 🤤

[@justinbuice]

I just got a new camera last month, glad to hear that you noticed a difference 😅

[@AbrahamMusalem]

@@justinbuice Yeah bro you can def tell the difference. That R5 is a beast.

[@gain6786]

If you gotta "prepare" your car for road trip that shit ain't reliable

[@radianm6]

Cross country road trip with $6 dollars a gallon?? Not happening

[@justinbuice]

between that and the tolls it will be expensive for sure

[@radianm6]

@@justinbuice yeah it’s a joke right now.

[@willd3808]

Step 1: rent a car.