Shop Said My 450,000 KM X5 Needs a New Engine - I PROVED THEM WRONG!

[@zak8895]

I just found your channel as i just bought a X5 3.0D 2010 MSport with 150000miles. (UK). Its running great. Started watching lots of x5 repair videos and you guys are absolutely brilliant. Loved watching this video.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Thanks!! we always appthe kind words! glad you enjoyed it!

[@EddywaKenya]

I have 3... yes 3 BIMAS, and all diesel, all run just so fine... One of this an E60 530D auto that has over 500k km with timing chain replacement as a major service! All I see mostly on youtube is people bashing BMWs. But for me its fun to drive this ultimate driving machines....

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

they really are! I LOVE the M57, it's such a good engine. trying to find a shell for another build with a M57 🤔

[@GSLPropertieskenya]

​@@tony.nextlevelrides Good work, I have learnt so much from your videos. Just got an e70 30d with 230k kms and your car inspires me at 450k kms. Just done rebuilding my injectors

[@GSLPropertieskenya]

Hi Eddy, are you in Kenya? Want to ask you for some advice with your experience on m57. Got some parts coming that I need to fit and then I'm looking for a remap...could you give me some recommendations especially for a timing belt change which is above my pay grade 😂😂😂 would appreciate your advice? Thank you sir

[@adriaanserrao2016]

I found your channel yesterday because of this car. So happy to see a new video

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Welcome aboard!

[@paolozmm]

Your face at 20 mins 15 seconds is pure satisfaction and contentment. Nice work lads !

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Thanks for the kind words! I was absolutely ecstatic it worked!!

[@emamousette]

The day I got my car back after getting injector 6 replaced on mine, I drove around with a huge smile on my face also… Limp mode is great because I would have been without a car without it, but at the same time, it sucks.

[@thomashicks2193]

For future reference, crack the line on injector 1 anytime you open the fuel system. Once you get fuel tighten the nut and she fires right up 👍

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Good tip for future wrenching, thanks! I'll keep that in mind!

[@kkkkkkkkkkkkkk88]

Amazing! I have the same x5 pre LCI with m57 twin turbo. Just bought it recently with 450k km on clock. It leaks some oil on the left side of the engine, will be taking to the mechanic to see what’s the issue. Apart from that it had timing chain changed, two injectors restored, downpipe installed, egr and swirlflap delete, and R90 fuel pump installed. It’s at stage 1 with 335hp. Drives very nicely.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

you shouldn't have any issues for another few hundred thousand km's!

[@ExabyteAU]

wow 335hp is amazing on an m57

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@@ExabyteAU it feels like a completely different vehicle

[@BarriePatrick-ps6jv]

Put a cable tie around the connector to release the harness connection clips

[@kkarnis3791]

Nice job. That engine should keep going for another 450kms. You need to block off the EGR at the exhaust manifold as the EGR cooler can overheat and catch fire.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

good to know! this was temporary, I'll definitely get some plugs and block it off at the manifold! it's leaking a touch so it'll get done sooner than later.

[@xcofcd]

This is a M57 engine, not a N57...

[@brocklittle5491]

Injector 6 really only goes bad if the cowls are bad and leaking water onto injector 5 and 6.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

yup! that was the case here, somehow it came out easily though.

[@brassmule]

The BMW door chime over dip$hit was a nice touch.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

we try 💁

[@miceinoz1181]

For info, those type of hose clamps on the EGR pipe are very common on aircraft turbine engines. Other diesel engines recommend the injector is removed with the engine at operating temp. Do not know if that would help here. I am about to do a set of preheaters on my N57 shortly but have not replaced any injectors on either of my M57's yet but they have not got the KM's of yours. Here in Australia, all LCI E70's (after 2010 to 2013) all have the later N57 engine and the ZF8HP70. I would certainly drop the transmission filter and check the pan for metal then change mechatronic seals (I assume you have the nth america market ZF6HP28X?). Don't let the torque converter clutch wear out, if you keep the car after checking the pan for metal, I would be getting the torque converter overhauled. I like to minimise nasty surprises in X5 Beemers I do not know the history of.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

absolutely! I've already told myself if the 6hp tskes a dirt nap, I'll be swapping in an 8hp. I wonder if it would be easier to remove at temp too, I do know that soaking or for multiple weeks with Kroil helped immensely.

[@MZMotor95]

Definately replace trans oil pan with integrated filter, oil and mechatronic sleeves. Use original ZF pan and ZF lifeguard 6 oil ONLY! @@tony.nextlevelrides

[@cliverobinson9617]

Loved the look on your face when it started. Obviously filmed "live" - you couldn't have faked that! Great result for you too!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

it's been screen cap'd and sent to me a few times now lmao. I was shocked for lack of better words!

[@anaestereo810]

Watching from the USA,, own an E70 gas 6 cylinder n/a at 186k miles or 297k kms...my terminal moment was a limp mode triggered by a faulty bridge adapter....did the job myself, saved the car (shop said new trans)

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

nicely done! it's extremely gratifying when you repair something yourself!

[@NTromb]

Absolutely awesome sick score

[@mediocreman2]

The reason you have troubles with number six is possibly because of your failed cowls. When they fail, they leak and the water gets down into five and six injectors. So make sure you buy some replacement cowl pieces or else you'll be back at it again soon. These don't see much carbon in the intake. Also delete and tune if you can.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

already deleted and tuned! new cowl ready to go in as welll

[@2nsane2005]

I’m really glad I came across your channel. Been thinking about getting either a 535d or x5d for a while now. I just have better luck with diesels. Subscribed! Don’t hate I’m in Edmonton haha

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

haha, I won't hold living in Edmonton against you lol the 535d has the N57 with timing chain issues, the 09-13 x5d has the M57. the only other vehicle we got with the M57 is the 335d. hope this helps!

[@2nsane2005]

@ aww no that’s not what I wanted to hear. And I suppose the chains are on the back of the engine?! Is it the chains themselves or the tensioner.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@2nsane2005 seems to be both on the N57 and yes it's between engine and transmission. if you get extended warranty or if it's been chsnged, you should be ok just keep oil change intervals half of BMW recommended. if it wasn't for this scare, I would own a 535d right now. it's so wicked.

[@2nsane2005]

@ for sure !

[@rubeng5150]

just found your channel, and sir just got to say bravo, entertaining and informative, keep up the great work.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

thanks! will do!!

[@geo335st]

Dont have a diesel but watched the whole vid lol keep up the great content!!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Will do, thanks!!

[@wildlifesports]

me too

[@mikimiki195]

Thants amazing fix great job fellas 👍🏻

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brarautorepairs]

I replaced the flappers at 170k and it was full of soot on our 4 cylinder N47. If you want to source a new intake manifold, check out Darkside Developments in the UK. Adding an oil catch can or adding meth injection is the best way to avoid soot building up again. Meth injection adds power because it cools the intake temperature and adds fuel to the mixture.

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

meth on a daily driver loool, a new intake manifold can be found at the nearest BMW dealer. Flaps should just be deleted. Pointless company promotion, pathetic.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I thought about a catch can but can't find a definitive thread on how to hook one up on the 2011+ M57! good tips though!

[@brarautorepairs]

@@hexagonosaurus5848 yes there is nothing wrong with adding water meth. The kit is $500, works really well on a diesel engine and snow performance kit allows for better fuel economy by adding small amounts of meth plus extra under load.

[@brarautorepairs]

@@hexagonosaurus5848 flaps shouldn't be deleted. They allow for better low end power, fuel economy and emissions. The swirl effect allows for better fuel air mixture at low ending speeds. Deleting it doesn't give you any benefit. The new revision is better than the factory for the swirl flaps. Those flaps break because they have a hard time shutting against soot building up in the intake. A new intake manifold is the only way to fix this on the M57 engine. Darkside sells them for $200. You can source them locally but the cost is much higher

[@Edtheman-q8f]

You will need a remap as you did the EGR delete. It will smoke now when you stomp on it. You did get engine fault in idrive 😉

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

so far, so good! it was mapped prior to eliminate the EGR.

[@fernandogadala-maria6749]

Hello. Congratulations great job !! Where can I buy the software to do this on my phone ? Please let me know

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

You can search for "protools" if you have an android device, in the Google store.

[@benvickridge]

Love this video!! Well done!!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Thanks dude!

[@Davedat335i]

Broooooo your so damn lucky, for the injector to come out that easy.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

I'm STILL surprised it came out as easy as it did!

[@glengareau5516]

Great job ! What was your secret sauce to clean the intake manifold? What coding tool did you use? I walnut blasted a 2011 335d with 175k miles. I am currently shopping for an X5. Love the torque of the m57!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

We used Protools with an MHD adapter to code the injector and reset the adaptations (dial-in, adaption wheel thing?) and to monitor cylinder fueling / roughness. As for the special sauce to clean the intake manifold, we initially tried Dawn dish soap and moved onto the special stuff that you can purchase from a pump at the petrol station nearest you. ;)

[@charleslewis564]

Great job, I am on the fence about buying 2015 BMW X3 x28d. Do you have any thoughts or comments? I reside in the southern part of the us and it has 175,000 miles on it. My concern about parts and repair. I do not know any mechanics that work on diesel engines

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

the only thing I'd be concerned with is the timing chain, they seem to be common on those engines. perhaps ask if it's been changed / updated already. if so, would be a good vehicle!

[@salgis]

yeah these are very good engines

[@jumanki]

good job! I noticed a croatian banner on the wall? Are you croatian?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Yes I am!

[@AtreidaeChibiko]

I'm currently driving a b58 F20 m140. Looking at getting a more teenage family friendly car and everyone is telling me to stay away from the M57 due to timing chains/swirl plates. But I think I'm gonna have a blast!

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

lmao, they must be talking about the N57 and not the M57. the later "N" variant was plagued with issues and shouldn't be confused with the reliability of the M57! swirl flap issues are on European models, not in North America. even then, the mod is so unbelievably easy to complete.

[@AtreidaeChibiko]

@@tony.nextlevelrides Oh I'm worse... I'm Australian. After the death of our own car industry, car fans have trasitioned to german power.

[@emamousette]

At that many Kms, had the Valve Cover Gasket been replaced already?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

not sure, I do know it's not leaking!!

[@emamousette]

@@tony.nextlevelrides I ask because I’m at a decision point on my 2011 X5 35d where it needs that done and it’s at 183k miles, and the question is: is it worth it? I worry that after this expensive job the timing chain will go. Already addressed this same exact problem with injector 6 and am replacing the engine shield before the rainy season starts.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@@emamousette the timing chain isn't a fail point, I wouldn't worry about that. if the valve cover is leaking, it's not awful to change.

[@emamousette]

@@tony.nextlevelrides Thanks. That really helps me decide that it’s worth doing!

[@AM4project]

great video thank you

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@oschop9053]

Hey boss, can you drop the link for the injectors?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

here you go! canadiandieselpro.com/product/bmw-335d-e90-x5-3-5d-re-manufactured-fuel-injector-e70-m57-option-2/

[@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness]

Shops don't diagnose anymore. I do all my own work for this reason

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

it's unfortunate but true, glad I learned to work on my own stuff like you did. on a side note, you're profile name has to be the greatest thing since sliced bread!

[@zech007]

Plastic Bulk head/firewall will leak water into the injector wells 4 5 and 6, and cause them to seize and short out the injector and wires. Always replace them every 10 years or so

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

great advice!

[@donyoyo-j5y]

hi , what app do you use on your phone to enter the injector codes?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

we used Protools.

[@tahirrana6875]

Hi bud, does this Protool app for newer BMWs as well, if it does what version of Protool you have?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

hmm, I only know of one protool app. I did connect it to my 2017 so it should work.

[@hariwanbeski5042]

X5 e53

[@zefke8967]

How much your x5 have kw?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

it's probably not much, just a Stage 1 tune for now although I think the tune is just to remove the error codes. It might have 250kw

[@zefke8967]

But originaly ? 173 or 210kw?

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@zefke8967 I believe 210kw.

[@zefke8967]

@@tony.nextlevelrides thank you boss ! I looking for e70 and intresting which engine is m57 with how much kw 🤣

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@zefke8967 it's the one with the most rated power. that's how I know it lol. minus the triple turbo one.

[@michaelwise6970]

Dipstick what is that ancient artifact??

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

right!? I was pretty surprised too!

[@BimmerSourceCA]

wowaweewa!

[@darrellrogers5703]

🎉😂🎉😂 If I was closer to you guys I'd have my bmw there with you guys working ⚒ 🎉😂😂Great content and the chime covering the swears 🤬 😂😂🎉🎉 I just added m3 style mirror covers they look bad ass but as bmw owners we listen to every thing 😂so with that being said I drove it it felt like 2hp extra 😂😂 but I now hear whistles 😂which I confirmed coming from the caps 🧢 the aerodynamic design helps create the wind to split over the caps I thought it was something else 😂😂😂

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

haha thanks! glad you're enjoying the videos!!

[@aaroncarpenter2999]

I'm about to dive into a "broken" 2011 with only 135k miles. I'm curious what the symptoms were. Just blue smoke? I paid about the same for mine and hope to be able to use it as a tow beast.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

all we had for symptoms was it sounding like it had a big cam. no smoke, no blowby it anything.

[@aaroncarpenter2999]

@@tony.nextlevelrides Got it! The one I snagged has super low power... I am hoping it is a "simple" fuel supply issue (clogged filter, broken fuel feed line, or worst case HPFP). Less awesome would be clogged DPF or major CBU. We shall see.

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

@aaroncarpenter2999 yup! if it's factory right now good chance it just needs to be deleted!

[@simontist]

2:37 I see you watch @M539Restorations

[@tony.nextlevelrides]

sure do! 😅