How to keep your N20 BMW engine reliable

[@Racingredcoyote]

Really appreciated! Helping us out, the N20 fellas. ❤️ U should upload more often!

[@rizkybusiness]

All good man glad I can help! I will do my best to upload on the regular ❤️🤙🏽

[@Racingredcoyote]

@@rizkybusiness do u have IG?

[@rizkybusiness]

@@Racingredcoyote yeah man just a personal one it’s @Rizky_business_f30

[@Ashley_van_Schooneveld]

I use CRC cleaner for MAF sensor. I will try to clean the MAP sensor on my N55

[@plightn]

Nice, it would be cool if you could do one of those cameras to see if you have any carbon build up on your valves.

[@rizkybusiness]

Thanks not sure where to get one of those

[@wvadam]

Be very careful removing the oil filter cap rubber gaskets with a metal tool. I didn't notice I had made a tiny scratch getting it off and oil started seeping past it. And for this reason, if the car is older or bought used it is probably a good idea to replace this part.

[@CoachHartanah]

Assalamualaikum. Terima kasih atas sharing ni. Rizky boleh listkan apa yang perlu saya lakukan setiap kali pergi ke workshop, yang foreman selalu terlepas pandang?

[@rizkybusiness]

Walaikumsalam, kalo mesin yang sama kaya di video ini dan umurnya lebih tua dari 2014 disarankan check timing chain di mesin. Check juga buat carbon build up in intake. Kalo yang lain seharusnya mechanic yang teliti bakal tau

[@Coolmanvideo]

i like your video. Very good. It gave me confidence in doing the same maintenance to my bmw.

[@rizkybusiness]

Glad to hear!

[@Sqwin_n20]

no need to clean the map sensor every 6 months. if you decide to do this you are to let them dry for 20 minutes or so + use silicone grease on the o rings to keep the o rings from drying out + aid in install. Super Lube is good for this.

[@rizkybusiness]

Don’t need to clean all the time definitely. But while it’s out, why not. Abit of engine oil will lube it just fine

[@Sqwin_n20]

@@rizkybusiness why would you go through the entire process of cleaning the MAP sensor only to contaminate it with oil again? That's where the Super Lube silicone lube comes in

[@rizkybusiness]

@@Sqwin_n20 I mean you wouldn’t use dirty oil I think people would find that pretty obvious. Only put oil on your o ring or not put it at all, don’t put oil on your Sensor as that would break it.

[@rizkybusiness]

Even getting lube on your metal part of the sensor will damage it

[@kid31989]

@@rizkybusiness those o-rings are NOT going to like engine oil. use silicone as people have said.

[@theodoreesawjr.8352]

Great Presentation!

[@rizkybusiness]

Thank you mate! Appreciate it 🙏🏽

[@theodoreesawjr.8352]

@@rizkybusiness You’re welcome.

[@paulkiwanga3816]

Which engine model of Toyota and which mkdel oglf BMW received the Toyota Engine? What about dashboard electronics are they working well?

[@JackofAllTradeaz]

B58

[@Bama_Law]

My only issue was my 13' is on its second engine and recently the timing chain went. Engine is fine and after $4k in labour and parts she is running like new, but yes direct injection sucks for carbon

[@rizkybusiness]

Yes agree, timing chain is like luck of the draw, you could have an absolute dud of timing guide. I’m looking into replacing that soon. Did you have any noises before the timing chain went?

[@shivashammah195]

How can I check mine? I don’t have any tools, am in Vancouver, do u know anyone near this location so that I can check my N20 F30 bmw ?

[@tgshark1]

Techron twice between oil changes, change oil every 4k miles and replace weak points on the n20 and it'll last forever

[@arman123968]

what would be the weakpoints if i may ask

[@tgshark1]

@@arman123968 charge, boost pipes, intercooler, radiator flange, depending on mileage low fuel pump, thermostat...it's a turbo and most parts aren't made for the boost pressures they crack or leak

[@deviceohohtwosixdelta]

Hi... The first part that u cleaned... was that the O2 sensor ?

[@rizkybusiness]

That is the maf sensor

[@kona6451]

nice work, quick question. My 2016 N20 runs great and all but when I changed the oil recently i looked over the timing chain as i always do. I too a small flathead and checked the tightness of the chain. It has a slight bit of looseness to it. Not super loose but not tight either. Engine is cold. obviously when warm it does tighten up because of the oil pressure tigthening the tensioner. What do you know about a slightly loose chain on a cold N20?????

[@rizkybusiness]

There should be a little play on the timing chain( for when the engine heats up) The problem was never on the timing chain but more on the timing chain guide with this engine.you don’t need to worry as your car is 2016 they’ve fixed the guide.

[@cbvss]

have an 320i 2018 for about a year now, just did the second oil change, got a new battery because the stock one started dying. it's 54k miles what should i do to make it bulletproof? dont want any more HP, just straight reliability. thats the reason i got a 320i, less power more reliable im guessing.

[@rizkybusiness]

just keeping up with your maintenance and change the plastic charge pipe to the aftermarket metal ones. Being 2018 no issues with timing chain guides, so you got a pretty reliable daily driver tbh. Not necessarily more reliable having less power, compression ratio is higher on 320i so more stress on the engine than a 328i if you ever want to tune it.

[@cbvss]

@@rizkybusiness i appreciate you bro, hate how much plastic they threw into the engine bay. definitely going to replace most of the plastic with metal, thank you 🙏🏽

[@maddhatter1206]

How are you clearing the codes from the map sensor being removed?

[@rizkybusiness]

Don’t need to as soon as you plugged the map sensor back on the fault code disappears

[@bumazka]

Hey Rizky How is your timing chain looks like? I have same engine and it’s a common N20 problem Can you wiggle the chain and tensioner too?

[@rizkybusiness]

Hey mate, sorry late reply. There should be little play, like only be able to lift the chain a little bit but not to the point you can move it sideways. That’s how mine was

[@harveys.2821]

I thought these engine do not develop carbon,I have bmw 328i xdrive 13" I removed my intake manifold recently "very clean"

[@rizkybusiness]

All direct fuel injection engines will eventually get carbon build up on their intake port & valves as they don’t get showered by fuel like other normal fuel injected engine. I just clean mine every service for prevention of carbon build up

[@DellFreaks]

hmm. pretty sure the filter is supposed to click into the cap my friend no the other way around

[@rizkybusiness]

Not sure what the difference is my friend

[@backnd_2329]

Will this help jerking problems when flooring the car on the highway

[@rizkybusiness]

No this is only preventative maintenance. That problem could be anything. Should get a scan tool and see what comes up

[@backnd_2329]

@@rizkybusiness no codes other than thermostat but changing coil and plugs worked tremendously

[@chrislamport4801]

Good Video but you should be using full synthetic oil and you forgot to tell people how many ft/lbs. to tighten the oil fill plug nut down to. Also, you should change the oil on BMW's every 7000 miles, never go by changing the oil every 10,000 miles.

[@rizkybusiness]

Thank you for the constructive feedback, but Castrol edge is fully synthetic, & on the tittle of the video every 6 months you should do service, if you do more than 7000km in 6 months then you should buy another car, not BMW & you’re very knowledgeable you should do your own video 😊

[@longstory1569]

​@@rizkybusinessi making 5000km at 1.5 months, and just changing oil, no problems. Why i should buy another car ?

[@miller7408]

why do you have the mrt soundtrack

[@marcusmartin4504]

Risky, great information. But next time you make a video, please speak louder and with more passion. Your message will be more effective. Thanks!

[@rizkybusiness]

Thanks Marcus! This video was four months ago! New camera n a Mic have been purchased since then 😁

[@pinakidas397]

How about Sea Foam intake cleaner?

[@rizkybusiness]

Yeah I saw that too. That is also good as well

[@pinakidas397]

@@rizkybusiness I generally spray it through intake by removing some of the bolts. Worked like a charm and 1/4 bottle was enough to smoke the whole neighborhood 😁

[@rizkybusiness]

@@pinakidas397 gotta love our neighbours that has to put up with us 😅

[@ashen1425]

Is a 2016 328i n20 with 60k miles reliable?

[@rizkybusiness]

Timing chain issue is non existent on the 2016. Apart from changing a few gasket that causes oil leak I’d say it’s a reliable engine

[@ashen1425]

Thank you! Thinking of checking one out tomorrow

[@rizkybusiness]

@@ashen1425 tons of fun! All around a great car! Wish you all the best with the buy!

[@davewallace9048]

All that and you use a cheap oil filter should only use Mann

[@rizkybusiness]

always ran this filter (ryco)probably more expensive then Mann. But honestly what ever works for you Dave! If you like doing Mann, you do you bruv lol

[@yslee1401]

Transplant a Toyota Engine into a BMW and all problems solved

[@rizkybusiness]

BMW transplanted their engine into one of those Toyota fixed all the problems the supra had 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@EmpraMcdade]

Lol bmw is ranked 2nd behind Toyota in reliability currently 🤣

[@maddhatter1206]

Yea... So it can burn oil at 10k miles??

[@yslee1401]

@@maddhatter1206 so that you don’t have to keep your regular tow truck operator’s mobile no. on your phone VIP list or speed dial

[@taipan8021]

That would be a plan

[@Prod1872]

I’ve got a flickering noise on cold start up, usually goes away after the engine gets warm. Anyone else have this annoyance?

[@rizkybusiness]

Could be a lot of things, do you have videos? If it’s a rattle could be wastegate rattle. But again need to hear it

[@Prod1872]

@@rizkybusiness I can send you a video via email. Im not sure if the noise is normal or not as I’ve seen mixed reviews on it. Some saying it’s normal because of direct injection and others saying it’s a knock/lifter issue…

[@rizkybusiness]

@@Prod1872 oh if it’s a loud tapping noise.. (sounds like a diesel engine) then yeah it is just your fuel injectors.. the direct fuel injectors sounds really loud especially on cold start as it feeds more fuel during cold start..mine is also loud on cold start

[@rizkybusiness]

@6:37 you can hear how loud the tapping noise is.

[@Prod1872]

@@rizkybusiness yea I’m pretty sure it is normal was just a bit worried as this is my first bmw and thought something was wrong. Either way it’s still annoying and a bit of strange engineering haha