How to Prep Your Car for Winter

[@justinbuice]

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[@ShockwavesFTW]

5 years of being an F30 owner and had no clue wipers could go into service mode. This channel is the best.

[@reeseboi8704]

An additional Pro Winter Tip!: clean all the door seals with some kind of degreaser and then treat them with silicone spray or paste. Apply evenly all around the seals. This will prevent the doors from freezing stuck against the car when you go to open the doors when it's sub freezing outside. Additionally I recommend you do this treatment to your trunk and even hood to prevent the same issue!

[@justinbuice]

Great tip! Im about to go do this on all my cars 😅

[@frozentundra7446]

Also, apply to new wiper blades to keep them pliable!

[@henrik1743]

Just use a silicone stick. If you use a spray and it gets on painted surface and you have to repaint it sometime your paints hop will kill ya 😂

[@reeseboi8704]

@@henrik1743 Forgot to say spray the silicone into a towel before applying if you have the spray version :)

[@Frygisk]

Don't use silicone sticks for this, silicone is bad for the rubber.

[@braydonwebb3432]

“To keep my pants from getting scratched by the car” 😂 love it, LOL

[@IXISSV]

You heard it too! 🤣😂🤣

[@MrMonkeycharmer]

thought i was trippin

[@juliusgovers772]

I randomly saw a KZbin notification and I saw you posted. I watch you way back when you were at around 2,000 subs and years later you are killing it man. So happy to see that, you are such a kind soul and are so educational in your videos.

[@justinbuice]

Thanks for checking in and thank you for the kind words!

[@nijabudeenmohammedn5354]

Genuinely I am saying , cleanest f30 in the world definetly yours .Looks so clean and beautiful with proper spec .Also proper treatment from your side.

[@justinbuice]

I appreciate that! 🙏

[@illestprincessforeve]

This video came out awesome babe! I always love the little sound effects you put in! 😂🤣

[@b286guy]

Yeah babe! Love this!

[@justinbuice]

@@b286guy lol

[@m-tech1816]

winter tires are truly a life saver, even when snow is plowed out of the way.. Even on dry, but cold roads, the winter tires perform way better in breaking, which could save you the next front bumper. Furthermore I like to have winter rims, which are more beat up from the salt and where it's not as bad to hit a curb that was covered in snow. Will definitely check my sunroof drains the next time, but I don't know, why you go through so much wiper blades. Mine work fine and I've never changed them.

[@justinbuice]

I change the blades when they start squeaking. Last time I changed these was 2020

[@bnkh]

@@justinbuice wipers shoul be changed annually

[@paspitale]

This is great stuff. The information regarding the sunroof drains is really useful. It’s the same way with MkIV Jettas. What a nightmare. Now I occasionally physically blow them out with a length of tube. Then I tweak the “nipples” to release any trapped water/debris and make sure they’re clear.

[@patrick03333]

I had to cut the end of my drains off they were so clogged it was insane how much debris was in there

[@pedromendes1818]

It doesn't snow here. lol, but i kept watching the video because of your vibe man. Great video and great piece of machinery you have there!!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!

[@Mariodicaprio9]

Always providing quality, info packed videos. Along with easy-going vibes. Great stuff Justin 👍🏼

[@justinbuice]

I appreciate that!

[@David-eb6gu]

I just bought michellin Crossclimate 2 (Allseason), I couldn’t get the sport all season 4’s where I live, also another tip is to put in antifreeze so the water tank doesn’t freeze, expand and break, good video thumbs up 👍

[@maxwrangler5788]

I’ve been watching since before I even bought a BMW, currently on my first with a 328i E90, and I’m about to get an older E39 540i, and I’m thrilled. Best cars on the planet

[@buckybarnes3803]

The all-wheel drive in Ohio snow is perfect with just all season tires. It's amazing how well the E90 can handle the snow!

[@justinbuice]

I miss my E90 with AWD. I used to get so excited when it would snow!

[@Chezzzzy]

Just don’t try to drift the awd models.. mine did a 360 one night after a fresh snowfall 🤣. Had a 128i rwd before and it drifted so easily like it was built for drifting!

[@elliotagriwill6299]

Remember that just because you can accelerate it doesn't mean you can break

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Said it before, but I smile when I see you have a more "simple" vid posted, knowing that your F30 is doing just fine. I'm in Jersey not too far from Kies, & I've also never ran snow tires in my life & we get plenty of winter weather here. Also, thanks for reminding me about that can of Fluid Film in my garage I keep forgetting about! ✌️🤘

[@justinbuice]

I want to clarify, I'm driving on Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4's which are rated for cold temperatures and light snow, learn more about them here www.michelinman.com/auto/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4 . Again for my personal use case, driving on straight, flat, and occasionally wet roads, these tires are perfectly adequate.

[@Adamjohns1105]

Started watching you when I got my own n54 335i. Was an absolute blast and your videos were so genuine, helpful and overall made me like many other subscribers keep returning. Watching you grow from a few thousand to over. 300k ! Amazing work bro keep it up. Almost convincing me to buy an F30 now 🤣

[@josebarajas5294]

I’ve been subbed for a few years now, I honestly don’t even remember but it was during the E90 days. You really inspired me on getting one and finally got a crimson red E90 back in 2021 that I unfortunately started parting out a month ago or so because of the amount of issues it had (past owner sucked). I also did buy an F30 335i back in March and I’ve been so happy with it! It’s the same color as yours (I honestly forgot you had a white F30 in the moment) and I do plan on doing an m sport conversion so your videos have helped persuade the wife;)

[@s12d.z]

Such a great video, thanks for all of the tips I am definitely going to apply these to my car because the winters in NY can be really cold

[@lxiong1077]

That pro tip with the Sun roof drain😮 I need to go check mine. Thanks man!

[@7ictors]

Greetings from Latvia, Europe! Hi Justin, I've been following your KZbin channel since the e90, because I also own two BMWs - an e90 and an f31 model, and previously, an e39 Touring (yes, yes in Europe mostly is popular estate wagons😆). You're doing a great job with your cars; keep it up!👍 I'd like to make two comments about those OEM floor mats - please cut those transportation edges (there's a scissor symbol). I don't know why, but a lot of people do not do that. Secondly, when you change a car's battery, you need to code it to the car because the car has an IBS (Intelligent Battery Sensor) that regulates charging. If it's not coded to the car, you can easily damage the new battery. Good luck with your future work on your car!🚗😎

[@justinbuice]

Thanks for the tips and thanks for sticking around this long! In my battery install video, I show step by step how to register the new battery 😎

[@blue_1247]

Hey Justin! I used your "wiper upright parking position" trick today to change the blades! I'm so stoked you taught me that! Have a like! 🙂

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help! :)

[@jjaimep]

Do you have a video on the jack/jack stands you use and precautions? Would love to see that.

[@justinbuice]

I do not, but I can do that in the future. I got the jack and stands from Harbor Freight.

[@luiss.3866]

I like what you do and generally like that you love what you do which is teaching us about how to take care and maintain bmw’s. I personally just don’t know if they are cars that you should own if you don’t know much about cars. I feel like you have to absolutely love bmw’s and read up on their most common problems and look forward to paying a small fortune to keep it from getting messed up. I had a bmw and made the mistake of putting water in the coolant hole and I ended up damaging the car, causing it to overheat in the middle of the freeway. I really regret what I did to it but I feel like eventually something would have happened. Like I said you need to know a lot about, not only cars but bmw’s specifically. I still enjoy seeing your videos and it gives me motivation to improve my old 1995 toyota tercel.

[@S12Gaming]

Great video coming from Justin as always and all of these tips are great but I would recommend for those like me that live in colder climates where there is a lot of salt on the roads, to every time rinse your car after a drive just to make sure that salt doesn't stay on your car and later on cause rust. Edit: I saw someone do this with their bmw and I have been doing it with mine and my brothers and so far everything has been great.

[@harrisj2278]

Justin I’ve followed you now for a few years I love your content. I am Living in Canada which means I am conditioned to suffer through winters as you are in Michigan. There is a light at the end of your tunnel tho. If you really want to winter prep that beauty you’ll acquire a trailer then you’ll do a diy video on the installation of a trailer hitch and document your move to Florida and never have to worry about shifty snow or salt again 😂😂

[@justinbuice]

😂 that sounds great! Then you only have to worry about your car being swept away in a hurricane 🤣

[@csabacseppel245]

Köszönjük!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you so much!!

[@KiesMotorsports]

Awesome job 😎

[@YoungsuGong-xb5ri]

Man, I wish I knew your channel before I sell my Z4m40i. Good quality information!

[@Akac3sh]

non OGs dont even know how good this guy is on a skateboard

[@justinbuice]

🤣 I still skate to this day 😤

[@IXISSV]

Did you say "i pulled down my top so the car doesnt scratch my pants"? 😂🤣😂

[@justinbuice]

🤣

[@DaKosi]

To all the E46 drivers. If you have constantly foggy windows from inside, especially the windshield, check if your cabin air filter is wet. If it is wet, chances are pretty high that your windshield wiper cover is porouse or is just not sitting right. That way, the water will go under that cover and run straight onto your cabin filter, resulting in constant humidity flow into your cabin. In the winter you will be greeted with iced windows from inside. Much fun.

[@Saielb]

Solid video homie🔥🔥🔥

[@justinbuice]

Thanks!

[@taavisoerd]

Rub some silicon spray on the doors weatherstrip. Keeps it from freezing shut and potentially even riping it broken.

[@kennethlippo1397]

Not sure about the F30, but the E90 has four sunroof drains - the two in the front pointed out in the video, and two in the rear that run through the C pillar.

[@frozentundra7446]

Hey JB, great content and useful information for my 750iX!

[@justinbuice]

Glad I could help!

[@Dagasm]

Thanks for reminding me about the rust protection. I had planned to but forgot to spray down my coilovers before last winter.

[@abc123fhdi]

you could have opened the moon roof further for that moonroof drain hole portion of the video where you pop up through it to give yourself more room. After the moonroof opens all the way you can press the lever all the way back one last time and it will open a little further.

[@FrancisForsyth-w6y]

I always do a full detail on my cars just before winter hits. Full snow foam, wash and dry. Wipe down paint with degreaser/wax remover then apply a fresh coat of wax to last through winter with regular washing.

[@justinbuice]

This is a great tip. One last deep clean before the weather turns. Sometimes I’ll even change the oil a little early if it would be due in the dead of winter

[@john_does_stuff]

Was waiting for this video. Got my dws06+'s on some newly-picked up 437M's!!! I'm ready for the elements. That Griot's process looks superrrrrr worth and interesting!

[@elikemnutefe]

Justin! Every new video brings lots of excitement and crucial information and I so appreciate the good work you and Bryan are doing. I have a 2013 328i XDrive and I live somewhere in the tropics (Accra, Ghana - West Africa). Any advice/suggestion on the best product for underside anti-rust protection? There seems to be rust all over my differential and couple of bolts and a section of the chassis/frame around the engine seats. My car came from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

[@DemonSkySnow]

Great video, ill be looking forward to your review on how those mods performed once the winter is over

[@Naryus]

No hate brother but I'd really look into winter tires. They aren't solely for driving on snowy & icy surfaces but rather the cold temperatures that come with winter. Winter tires typically use a much softer compound in order to maintain elasticity in freezing temperatures (they stay softer in the cold compared to a summer compound), which helps maintain grip. Keep in mind It's illegal to drive on summer tires in the winter where I live... (I hate the winter lol).

[@justinbuice]

Hey thanks for the insight. I’m on the Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 which are rated for light snow. I’d never drive on summer tires in the winter. I made that mistake in another car and the tires were useless lol.

[@robertfischer2691]

Hey man don't know if you'll see this comment but I have an E92 and when it gets really cold outside the interior door handle becomes really flimsy and then I can't get the door open- when I then put my car in the garage to heat up the handle sets itself back into position and has resistance again/works normal. Do you know what part I need to replace this issue? the exterior door handle works fine. Thanks!

[@justinbuice]

Does your door lock work when it's really cold? The handle is connected to the lock actuator which is a common failure point on E9X's. On my E90 I used to have trouble with my lock/ handle in cold weather

[@devilvas]

You cinematic talent is great! Hope to have more opportunities for content, because you deserve it! Good luck!

[@Stayclassy65]

Are you sure its safe to spray this in the drain holes on the doors and trunk? Will the water still pass through without a problem?

[@justinbuice]

I just tested it out and all four door drains are still draining properly. Cars actually have oil in the doors from the factory but after years of rain/ car washes, that oil needs to be replenished (or it will look like the pictures of my Avenger). You just want to do it when it’s warm enough for the fluid to level out inside the doors.

[@NyashaZinyuku]

Loving this ❤

[@bro_vtech7420]

Winter/snow tires are important! They're not only for snow, but for cold temperatures as well! Under a certain temperature (can't remember the number, close to freezing), the rubber compound of summer tires, and even all season tires, looses its gripping properties and can cause you to spin out (even on dry pavement). Also, since cold makes rubber harder, you end up wearing down your tires faster. Winter tires have a different rubber compound that is less efficient in warmer weather, but wayy better when it's colder! So they might wear out faster when it's hot outside, but not when it's cold, and you'll have more consistent grip when it's bellow freezing. Also, I'm not sure what tires you currently have, but if you have summer performance tires, it can almost be dangerous since they're way more affected by cold temperature and will wear out extremely fast. And if your 340i is RWD, slipping is way easier. I'm don't know what temperatures are like where you live, but if they're close to or bellow freezing for a long time, you should really get winter tires. They're mandatory in some places for a reason!

[@justinbuice]

I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4's. They are rated for cold temperature and light snow. www.michelinman.com/auto/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4

[@gy2798]

Randomly saw you vid on youtube, amazing videos man!!!

[@justinbuice]

Thank you!!

[@AaronTremblay]

Thank you for pretending to unscrew those footwell bolts, that would’ve stumped me had I not seen you pretend to do it!

[@travisbreure]

I hate tree guts and bug sap on my windshield

[@ColeBender]

2:58 glad your car didnt scratch your jeans! 😉

[@corvus400]

Thank you for all the tips!

[@mihajlogorgiev5574]

Why does the engine "howl" when it is in P (idle), it is felt inside the cabin like the sound of a mobile phone vibration, sometimes I increase the intensity, and sometimes the bass feels weaker? Please advice? ❤

[@FrancisForsyth-w6y]

The sunroof drain is a huge tip, if I had done this then it would have saved me a great deal of trouble on my e36. Mouldy damp interior with a swimming pool at the bottom yikes, oh well at least I can swap the interior to leather and suede 😂

[@justinbuice]

I didn’t even know that was a thing until it happened to my friend’s car 😅. Luckily I never had an issue before then 😂

[@DManDaDemon]

Have all season tires Get a remote start installed if you don’t already have one equipped If you have RWD don’t drive in snow that you don’t see other cars driving on

[@patrick03333]

I had sunroof drain problems on my e90 😂😂 that is forsure a good one for the winter time. Also the battery is good to check on ur car. My battery was 8 years old when u replaced a few months ago😅

[@_chapa2398]

Started watching you for a few weeks now. But I wanted some advice. I have a 2006 325i, I’ve tried looking for information on it but no luck. Where would you recommend me to start looking?

[@justinbuice]

What kind of info are you looking for?

[@piemasta93]

love seeing wera tools! I love my set. supreme level craftsman ship

[@bertoldkadar3968]

Justin, try to maintain your glass sealant with Gyeon WET Coat. It is a beast

[@justinbuice]

I'll try that out!

[@ilirhalili4712]

He takes care of his car more than I take care of my self 😂😂😂 that’s a true carguy

[@TedDaviesArtistry]

Great tips bro!!!! Michigan winters can be rough… BMW!!! Lol

[@pignapoke6772]

Those tabs for the mats… they will rip the carpet after about a year. Every time your feet push on them they stretch the hole they’re in. Then when you remove them for cleaning it gets wirsey

[@kianward5999]

nice bit of content bro she looks well is a nice sheet of white snow stunning machine👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@kspades2530]

12:34 Loool that's true

[@MySlowE46]

Wonderful video and helpful advice except for the tyres. The tyre compound hardens with dropping temperatures. This makes your grip decrease. That happens as soon as you hit about 7 degrees celcius therefore winter tyres can be very helpful as soon as the weather becomes that cold and if there is snow already, then it might be a little too late already and winter tyres are required so it confuses me that you say that you didnt have the need for winter tyres yet, especially with a rear wheel drive BMW. Here in Germany we have laws that prohibit you to drive with summer tyres in the winter as it is a huge safety concern. I know that in north america lots if people are using all weather tyres but those are quite weak if there should be any more snow than shown in the video, although they can be better in those temperatures than summer ones.

[@rmuckluck]

Awesome video as always! What do you like most about this car Vs your E90?

[@marcovanhoven6405]

Fantastic DIY video,thanks. By the way the 340 still looks waaauuuhhhh.👊🇳🇱🇳🇱

[@moneyymello]

where can i get those floormats ? @justin buice

[@justinbuice]

Hey let me get you a link. Kies Motorsports should have them on their website soon. The part number for the F30 is 44410-1-2

[@TheHunterHofman]

Interesting, my F87 M2 doesn’t have the 12v outlet in the passenger footwell. My F80 M3 does.

[@Zinbou1]

The Griot's glass cleaner isn't available on amazon (canada) you got any other brand/products I should try ?

[@justinbuice]

You could try Adam’s glass sealant. I have not used it myself, but I use their other products and I’ve been happy with everything I’ve tried from them.

[@Zinbou1]

@@justinbuice My guy 🫡 Love your video btw, such a unique vibe

[@EFFTHIRTYPLUS]

Good stuff can’t wait to try these out, thanks 🙏🏾

[@john_does_stuff]

THERE'S AN OUTLET UNDER THE GLOVEBOX?

[@b58tristenn]

guys which oil do i use 5w-30 or 0w-20. i live in texas and its getting cooler as of right now

[@b58tristenn]

my car also only has a dp

[@justinbuice]

I personally use 0w-20 in mine

[@b58tristenn]

@@justinbuice how many miles you have as of right now ?

[@perfumelovr]

will not keeping ur car in the garage during winter cause more rust?

[@justinbuice]

the rust in the winter is cause by road salt getting on metal parts and not being washed off immediately

[@bertoldkadar3968]

Lmao funny you said that your battery vid exploded recently. I might added a couple of views... :D my F30 suddenly didn't start - no crank, no start... I changed the battery right away coz it was 6 years old, but yet nothing. Probably my starter died on me. Had to tow the car, which deserves another story since F30 can't be put into N without lifting the car. :D Waiting for my mechanic to diagnose the actual issue :| As always great vid btw!

[@Iusniqa]

What wheels are these? I love that looks like E92 style

[@justinbuice]

Apex ARC-8

[@Iusniqa]

@@justinbuice thanks dude didnt expect youd answer!

[@lezilewhitehurst466]

❤😂 you cracked me up! TY 4 Sharing😊👍

[@greezygoblin]

tree guts and bug sap XD

[@justinbuice]

😉

[@Wix11ven]

@2:51 My guy is more worried about his jeans getting scratched than his car 😂❤

[@justinbuice]

🤣

[@peterkukolik8402]

Why is the rear diff "wet" at 10:00?

[@justinbuice]

My guess is overflow from topping it off. I just changed the diff fluid a couple months ago.

[@peterkukolik8402]

@@justinbuice Where does the oil get out of the diff? My diff is sweating like that too.

[@justinbuice]

@@peterkukolik8402 it would either be the gasket or the fill/ drain hole. If you've ever had the diff fluid changed, they basically inject fluid in with a syringe until it overflows out of the hole. Unless you go in after and clean it with engine degreaser, it's going to look wet like that afterward. My guess is that's what you're seeing. I re-watched my diff fluid video and the differential was dry before we changed the fluid.

[@ruufiss9922]

OMG I NEVER KNEW ABOUT WIPER BLADE SERVICE MODE

[@huh0123]

0:12 Chrysler/Dodge classic right there, even more so than BMW’s.

[@justinbuice]

They are the worst of the worst 😂

[@alexlaur97]

what tyre brand do you use for winter?

[@justinbuice]

Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4

[@tinfro]

Pants scratched by the car?!

[@DanielTillotson]

"to keep my pants from getting scratched by the car" 🤣🤣🤣

[@Skiddibo]

good vid made me laugh when you said, ''keep my pants from getting scratched by the car''😂

[@M4kind]

Where I’m from, it’s illegal to even drive with non winter tyres in the winter season. And actually almost impossible. 😂

[@gustavomota7244]

Funny how no one said anything about “tree guts and bug sap” 😂😂😂 I was LMAO when he said that 1:40

[@Spice-xs4ie]

"To keep my pants getting scratched from the car?" Why does this sentence tickle my ears

[@BreslinHeil]

tree guts and bug sap😂 keep my pants from getting scratched by the car😂

[@justinbuice]

😂

[@cjohnson1628]

You should take care of that rust spot pretty quickly

[@Ciumpalacu]

I am driving E90 every winter and i am from Romania. We have real winters 😂

[@josebarajas5294]

Avoid your pants getting scratched by the car?😂 keep the content coming!

[@josebarajas5294]

2:51

[@comeonbrude7034]

what a great video

[@M.Muhammedova2006]

Excellent 🙂👍

[@paul325]

i love your channel

[@Willington]

2:53 would hate for your pants to get scratched! lol

[@justinbuice]

😂

[@Shaxzara]

I don’t even own a car and and I still watch the whole video 😂

[@justinbuice]

Thank you! 🙏😂

[@Erickguitar16]

At first, I thought this was a videography channel

[@justinbuice]

A little bit of both lol