HOW TO CHANGE YOUR OIL LEVEL SENSOR BMW E90, E91, E92

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[@findfixxflip]

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[@D.U.R.R.S]

Thank you man, very important i was researchi g about that part👍😃

[@findfixxflip]

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[@findfixxflip]

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[@greggamonette]

Excellent. Thanks!

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[@cuttingedgecool7235]

Excellent DIY instructional video!

[@findfixxflip]

Thank you very much!!!

[@stevennatt9707]

All good and simple instructions. Only comment I would add is you'd be doing everyone a favor if you check BMW manual for the prescribed torque settings and use an accurate torque wrench. Not everyone has the "feel" that only comes with lots of experience.

[@findfixxflip]

Thank you, yes i agree with you, in my newer videos i have been using one. Thanks for your input though. Always improving my craft.🙏

[@thebestsoccer2063]

Nice video my 535 saying is min level all time

[@findfixxflip]

Thanks man, yeah it definitely fixed the issue, before the clock would just spin around forever. Now it usually goes first try. Definitely one must have a working sensor for a bmw with no dipstick. Lol

[@jxkx4769]

this just started happening to me and i thought it was my spicy tune until i did an oil change and it wouldn’t even bring up a reading whatsoever

[@acefrez]

Good DIY works for e82 e88 n54 as well

[@findfixxflip]

thank you for watching

[@portugal9835]

You don’t have to have to remove the subframe to replace the oil level sensor in the e90 328i right?

[@findfixxflip]

No you don't everythings is accessable once you remove the undertray.. hope this helps🙏

[@deaneybwoy4332]

Great vid but I’m curious I have a 2010 e90 4 cylinder engine that I recently serviced I put 6 quarts with 1 marvel mystery oil thinking I’ve over filled it but the gauge stays on about 75 percent no matter how much I added could this be a bad oil sensor it never says low or inactive or triggers oil light but I’m pretty sure it’s supposed to use 4.5 quart how is it at about 7 and still on 75 percent

[@findfixxflip]

yes could definitely be a bad sensor. The best way to know for sure is to get the oil capacity of motor, and fill to that amount. I wouldn't hurt to replace the sensor at the same time to eliminate the possible problem. Also make sure to let the car run for a little bit to build up pressure before checking level through the cluster. Thank's watching also

[@deaneybwoy4332]

@@findfixxflipthanks for the fast reply but I read in the manual that if the sensor was bad or needed to be replaced that it would say inactive isn’t that the case or not all of the time?

[@_Kaurus]

Thank you. Repair shop here wants 400 for this job

[@findfixxflip]

No problem im glad i could help. make sure not to over torque 10mm bolts for the sensor, and then the rest is cake

[@euko6876]

Are you able to install the new sensor without emptying all the oil? Or big mess?

[@findfixxflip]

Yeah big mess for sure.. just schedule it same time as oil change easy peezy.😆

[@abramabrizo1498]

My BMW when i try to check engine oil it says inactive..... Does that mean i have to change the sensor or might be something else??

[@findfixxflip]

what model and year do you have?

[@streetfighter4dude]

is the sensor just a straight swap? no coding needed on ISTA?

[@findfixxflip]

Yes you are correct, just do your oil change and change the sensor and you are good to go 😎 thanks for watching...

[@3339-RA]

Thx for the video,but I have a problem,my oil sensor is showing just inaktiv,do you know whay? Thx!

[@findfixxflip]

Hey thanks, Not sure why your sensor is saying inactive. Are you sure it hasn't gone bad they do go bad fairly often. If you are changing the oil , change the sensor same time. It's a little pricey , but worth to know what level your engine actually has so you don't blow it up.

[@3339-RA]

@@findfixxflip thx, it is a new one so dunno whay🫤

[@findfixxflip]

Hmm, Maybe you have an electrical issue. Have you scanned the car for codes?@@3339-RA

[@jleyva92]

Nice vid

[@findfixxflip]

thank you very much for your comment!!

[@StevenWild13195338]

If the oil sensor light comes on .Then goes off after you stop engine then you check your oil level and shows ok.Then the oil light stays off.But comes on again when you go on another journey.Oil as been changed and filter but keeps recurring.I had problems with my foot well logic box.Because it says some times light out.but it isn't.Is the oil sencor wired through this.

[@findfixxflip]

Hello, are you talking about the FRM Footwell module? That usually controls lights, and power windows. I would say it's time to get a new sensor. They aren't cheap around $300, but it a good precaution to save you from engine damage. It sound's like maybe your level is just low enough to the trigger the sensor to go off. I would start by changing the oil and measuring the exact amount you put back in. I believe it's 6.5 liters for 3 series. That's the only way to know for sure that you have the proper level. Even if the sensor says ok, It might not the accurate amount of oil, that's why with changing the oil you know you have enough. Lastly if the car has a slow leak which alot of bmw's do you could be losing anywhere from a 1'/4 to a full quart in a matter of weeks or days depending on the leak. I hope this helps. Have a great day

[@user-yo6cb1sf2n]

Sorry I hope I don’t sound dumb but it’s because I just did the oil change. So my question is, do you have to drain out the oil to change the oil sensor or can you do this with the oil?

[@findfixxflip]

So, yes it's at the bottom and all the oil has to come out first. It's not too bad to drain into a pan, change sensor and fill back up again.

[@billebrill8730]

I am interested too having just changed the oil and now get an oil sensor fault!

[@findfixxflip]

@@billebrill8730 damn, so what i would do is take the time to drain it again in a clean pan, then it's just 3 10mm bolts, and pry sensor out with a flat blade screwdriver very gently. press the 2 tabs on the connector, sometimes there are a pain to disconnect. then just torque in 10nms and reinstall drain plug, fill and you should be good. wow i wrote you a whole diy. lol

[@llethal7796]

Excelent work, but it didn't mention in the video, oil leaks usually if they do happen, happen when the oil is hot, which means its not as dense as "cold" oil. Did you wait for it to heat up?

[@findfixxflip]

Thank you, and yes i did wait for it to heat up. The problem was it wasnt registering no matter how many times i tried. Ever since o installed the new sensor theres been no issues, although it does take a couple tries before it registers, wish bmw didnt eliminate the dip stick. Lol

[@llethal7796]

@@findfixxflip I think they eliminated the dip stick because people buying sensors is more money for them, and also its a bit more "fancy", but still, dip stick is the best

[@findfixxflip]

@@llethal7796 agreed, an extra $300, plus dealer diag fees. 🤣

[@llethal7796]

@@findfixxflip yup, insane prices

[@naders5]

What about the o ring for sensor

[@findfixxflip]

it comes with new sensor, it better since its close to $300 for it. 🤣

[@naders5]

@@findfixxflip lol I got a second hand sensor Becuase they cost a fortune in Australia also got a O ring but I don't know if it will work I heard they are not changeable

[@findfixxflip]

Ah i see, as long as the part's number is good. Did you get a original bmw sensor? that's the most important part. @@naders5

[@naders5]

@@findfixxflip yes it was original

[@Wergrun]

I think mine is stuck saying it’s full. Started my car up today and it sounded terrible so i turned it off and added some oil and the sound went away

[@findfixxflip]

yes the electronic dipstick isn't very accurate or a good idea from bmw. I just recently changed my oil, and level said ok, but it was over a quart down. The best way to know is change your oil, add 6.5 quarts to the motor if it is 3.0 liter 6 cylinder, then check for leaks, and change it regurarly around 5k-7k miles. hope this helps and thanks for watching

[@nawaralslman18]

How many liters of oil does an engine take? Bmw e90 316i

[@findfixxflip]

6.5 liters is what is recommended. Hope this helps thanks for watching

[@ricardoblack1672]

What's the link for the sensor? Where can I buy it?

[@findfixxflip]

Ok give me a few i have to look it up k,

[@euko6876]

Any word on this?

[@Mdskillssah]

Bro no need to do codings then?

[@findfixxflip]

No coding just plug and play.🙏

[@Mdskillssah]

Just done today Worked perfectly Thx a lot 🤘🙏

[@findfixxflip]

@@Mdskillssah awesome glad i could help🙏

[@Dirk_Von_Dickshlinger]

Where did your shirt go?

[@findfixxflip]

Well with temperatures being around 110 degrees, I tend to barely wear one at all. 🤣

[@kristianrojas5948]

What rims are those black ones. I just got a 2009 328i xdrive with the same one but I don’t know what they are

[@findfixxflip]

They are stock 328's i just custom painted them black chrome.

[@dalehype7742]

Where did you buy the oil level sensor?

[@findfixxflip]

I think i got it from ecs tuning but let me check my emails and find out for sure

[@findfixxflip]

So i bought it ECS tuning, part # 1261767910 Es# 2100546

[@Lyv1d]

Why is his shirt off the whole time?🤨

[@findfixxflip]

Vegas summers, temp is around 120 degrees outside.. I stay shirtless..🤣

[@JoseIrizarry-jd8yz]

Where did you buy the Oil sensor?

[@findfixxflip]

It's been awhile , but i think i bought it from FCP Euro.. I think is was around $300 or so. Definitely didn't want to go cheap, and take a chance with my motor.