This Part Could Literally Save Your BMW Engine!

[@azdannyboi]

Hands down best overall 335i content! So informative 🙌🏼

[@Gendo3s2k]

Next video: "installing a dipstick that should have come on the engine from the factory."

[@Mrbfgray]

No kidding. Biggest gripe I have with my N65, I was sort of expecting them to remedy that error but I guess they haven't.

[@jamsbong]

I totally would love to see you retrofit an oil dipstick. I have an Audi and a BMW. Neither of them came with a dipstick. But in the case of the Audi, the 2L Turbo already have a tube where the dipstick is suppose to be. They simply did not include it, so I just bought one from Amazon and thats my DIY done. For my BMW N52 though, there is no tube at all. So I don't know to put a dipstick there.

[@spongebob7296]

Use the electronic oil level

[@slowgan325]

This would be so helpful

[@BioDreamCloud]

Theres dipsticks for like 100$ but only for 335xi

[@infidel900rr]

Solid content. N55 owner here, wish I had a dipstick, I miss seeing and smelling the oil of my cars - can give very helpful diagnostic information.

[@thunderthumbz3293]

You can still smell the oil. Its just burning from all the leaky gaskets😅.

[@rreffell]

Most comprehensive N54 videos on youtube. Solid.

[@rodrigomeca]

This is awesome for monitoring coldstarts in winter, here in Quebec can get -35 fahr. Thank s for the tip

[@petercan1020]

You killing it lately I should say always not lately you're really putting out great advice and explanation for everybody

[@KoukiOwNs]

underrated channel, always come here for n54 help

[@dfqnexxus3710]

It's an awesome content I just don't think half of the viewers here would do something like this , but anyways you do awesome and unic things on this platform

[@TheFrenchPug]

You're a beast. Thanks again for sharing your passion and details of knowledge with us. I think BMW should give you some kind of a job.

[@scarface16134]

I would recommend just cross check your calibration on the sensor, when I work on N54 and check oil pressure I take out the oil pressure switch sensor and use my OTC oil and transmission pressure tester, I had to buy an addition fitting a m12x1.5. I just recommend it to ensure your reading is true. Typically i see about 90 PSI on cold starts

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, with 5w40 on a stone cold engine I got 98 psi and it quickly dropped to high 80s.

[@alexcm.05]

​@@VehicularDIYYears later, but will this fit a e90 lci with the N57 diesel motor? 330d. Thx

[@adrianleblanc3389]

Just got my 335i running again, can’t wait to follow your guides while I build it up! Thanks for all the amazing bmw videos in general! Seriously incredible work and quality in all your videos! 👍🏽

[@xrpadoption3293]

Just replaced BMW oil pressure sensor with genuine BMW part. Works perfect. Its just im always wary of non-bmw parts not engineered for the car.

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah better to stick with oem on something like that.

[@teemccallum7543]

All the knowledgeable specialist live far away! Cant find one good one in my area. I know more than them by watching these videos!

[@alexnesta4070]

Woo! was literally about to do this myself, but you found a great install kit!

[@Unpeoplee]

Only channel where you may think it's a clickbait but the headline is actually true. 🤔

[@nicholasstrohm6628]

That’s funny asf😂

[@RickJefferson]

Hah so true. “This one trick could ______”

[@ericarm9623]

No cap

[@THINPigeon]

IIRC, the factory sensor is set at 8psi. Meaning the dummy light will come on (switch open) @ 8psi.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks for the info, so if you're at 15 psi at WOT it wouldn't trigger which seems crazy to me.

[@krisgriffin9090]

THE place for quality 335i content 👌

[@NemanjaGuitar]

Your content and delivery keep getting better and better. Great stuff, and thanks for all the useful advice.

[@thelightning87]

Please be aware that the placement of the sensor in this location only gives proper reading if you have removed/reversed the oil thermostat or placed a "low temp thermostat" from BMS or FTP (note, both of these are not true temperature depended thermostats. They allow static flow all the time) If you have a stock setup or a upgrade like Mosselman then the thermostat most likely influences the pressure reading.

[@busterscrugs]

I wish all cars came with a real oil pressure gauge from the factory like Miata's do. Almost none do these days, usually just a dummy gauge or dummy light, and the same type of stock 1 pin switch you showed.

[@tickandslug]

Only the na6 miatas have a real guage. If you take the oil pressure sensor from a na6 and install it on a na8, then it will have a real one too.

[@busterscrugs]

@@tickandslug Oh for real? I've only driven 1.6's haha

[@soside619]

Good stuff buddy! Hope all is well after the freezing weather.

[@philarscott6677]

Love the content. I remember you got a new camera recently. Could you refresh my memory on which one? Thanks

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, it's an A7S III with a Sigma Art 24mm f.14 lense.

[@rotorblade9508]

I’ve used a tpms and installed a coolant pressure sensor since I had a cracked tank, but yours is also a good idea. Tpms is ok but it needs recharge when when cloudy days, then the sensor battery needs replacement after a while plus they aren’t very reliable. It read temperature as well so you would get oil pressure and temperature at the same time. But you need to build your own adapter with a tire valve threat. PS there are 1/8” to male valve stem threat available online everywhere That sensor can also be used with an arduino. Just map it and use a display

[@ANDYW031084]

I'm planing to do the same thing ! Waiting for the parts digital oil display with the sender unit and a 3 way adapter because I want to still Keep the OE sensor too

[@e.t.2351]

Great content! You should try installing the virtual cockpit for bmw e9x

[@Megurin88]

Thanks to this video, this got me install a oil pressure gauge too! It would be great if u could make a sample of different reading of oil pressure depending with oil temperature on a different scenario.. this way we all know were that baseline of whats normal are.

[@bill9880]

Running a hose away from the engine and remotely mounting the sender instead of mounting it directly onto the fitting is the better route to take. Because the sender is mounted so close to the engine, the vibrations from the engine could lead to early failure.

[@VehicularDIY]

The sensor adapter kit linked below mounts it remotely. The oil cooler flange actually is designed to not transfer vibrations to the lines as well.

[@bill9880]

@@VehicularDIY I did not know that about the flange thanks for clarifying

[@OzzyTheFerret129]

Absolutely a must for this motor good info

[@seankaine2411]

After getting a E46 M3 and begin around Honda's and Acuras I appreciate Honda's and Acuras just because there so much easier to work on.. K-Series engine in a Eg or Ek chassis 👋👋🙌

[@maciejf2032]

Great video as always! Thanks for your effort!

[@eddiemunster4094]

Reminder it's always important to check the oil level every couple of weeks only if it does not leak or consume oil! If it leaks the daily-!

[@tighematthew]

Awesome cheers been waiting for this

[@pugs1377]

That guage can do a lot more that I thought. Have you considered checking the pressure with a mechanical guage to make sure it's close?

[@VehicularDIY]

Not a bad idea thanks.

[@mohaiminahmed2075]

I wish i could articulate like this, well discribed

[@spongebob7296]

How does the wrong tolerance on rod bearings effect the oil pressure?

[@VehicularDIY]

The way I understand it, too loose would lead to lower oil pressure and too tight would elevate the oil pressure beyond what's normal.

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Always use Loctite PST pipe sealant on pipe threads, especially aluminum fittings.

[@twinturbo8304]

Scotty told me when you don't smell the oil burning on the down pipes that means your oil level is low

[@nathanross963]

Thanks for the awesome videos

[@georgef7631]

wouldn't installing the sensor on the oil cooler line only give you a pressure reading when the thermostat opens?

[@riceball4u172]

Nice, where did you get the part joining the oil filter housing to the oil coolant? I don't see it in your parts list.

[@shawzymusic]

This isn't PKing.. good video anyways. Thanks Framed! I'll put this on my n54 asap.

[@kompressor135]

Hello, do you think it would have worked if you swapped the OEM sensor with the AEM sensor and used a tap connector between the OEM cable from the OEM sensor and the ground cable from the AEM sensor? In other words, the AEM sensor would sit in the stock location with an M12x1.5 make to 1/8 NPT female and the OEM sensor would be gone but the cable from the wire would still sense ground from the AEM sensor.

[@thelightning87]

How will you feed a proper signal to the DME for the stock pressure sensor tables? Are you sure there is room for the lengthy adapter+sensor? Probably need to run a hose to place the sensor somewhere else.

[@DrewJZ]

Can you elaborate on your engine failure with the rod bearing "upgrade"? Were you trying to get more clearance for more power? Or were you chasing another issue?

[@DSD1.0]

Is it weird that I want to be ur neighbor?? Lol I feel like we'd spend a lot of time in each others garages 🤘😎

[@VehicularDIY]

Lol best way to pass time.

[@spongebob7296]

Can you do a video on what went wrong with your connecting rod crank shaft bearings.

[@VehicularDIY]

I plan on double checking rod clearances and reporting back. That would be in the build video. I need to determine what type of bearings came with my engine from the factory and get an idea if the clearance was too tight with the king bearings.

[@grampzquad]

Great mod! Thanks eh!

[@RDLC-pilot]

Great video thanks.

[@chrysler300m4]

that engine must produce alot power with those filters sucking up all that hot air.

[@fredfrederickson]

What wire should I use to install this? I don’t know much about electronics and the kit doesn’t come with any wire

[@izack367]

my dude here sounds like freaking Optimus Prime

[@thescentman3678]

I believe that I heard that bmw announced that they will change the oil pressure sensor in all 3 s from 2007 after but I m not sure

[@Swelgje81]

Thnx for the video !

[@frederiklefevre4723]

Very helpful video, now l just need to find someone local to fit it for me ! 🙂

[@igotaction]

Is it possible to do a Bluetooth version like ethanol sensor? It's just 12v, ground, 5v reference correct? Awesome add on!!!

[@VehicularDIY]

I don't see why not, not a bad idea to ease the install.

[@charlieprince2671]

I need to bring my 335 to you💯

[@nuhnuh61]

I was just thinking about adding one today lol. Last night it was super cold and i cold started my car. Only let it warm up for like 1 minute and a couple miles down the road i got a 2a99 code for my vanos. I'm thinking a mixture of the cold and a sensor with 170k miles on it caused it to stick. After restarting it the light went away. Hopefully its not the cam ledges

[@matthias_372]

Great job, thanks. Do you, by any chance, know if the B58 needs an external sensor as well?

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, I believe the B58 is setup the same way as the N54.

[@jamesogara2219]

Awesome video

[@seancalverley1418]

great video, as usual. Im down to buy the upgraded oil cooler but dont know if i wanna get the p3... is there another options to read the sensor??

[@VehicularDIY]

Yeah thanks, check the description I linked a couple other ways to go about it.

[@TheRobert6622]

Hi boss quick question??r you have the m cluster of the 335 for sale??you changed for the digital

[@wernerdanler2742]

Just about all European cars had oil pressure gauges at one time. I just don't understand why they stopped. Now they are even doing away with the dipstick for both the oil and transmission.

[@RsOnTheStreetS]

This is because of the car owners, they want a warning lamp, not a gauge where they must think about.

[@wernerdanler2742]

@@RsOnTheStreetS Of course the mindless people driving around don't know that when that oil light comes on, you got no oil pressure and very soon no engine. And the Alt light comes on when it is not charging so very soon no battery.

[@RsOnTheStreetS]

@@wernerdanler2742 there are 2 signals for oil pressure. A red light for low pressure and an acoustic signal for no oil pressure. But I'm not sure if it in modern cars too.

[@wernerdanler2742]

@@RsOnTheStreetS I don't know about the acoustic signal. If you turn the ignition on all your lights come on but I have never heard a signal. I should think if there was one on any car I've had it would sound then. 🤔 My 01 Mercedes-Benz does not have a gauge. Any cars I've had older than that had them. Bummer!

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Very slick! As usual, nicely executed. ?: That rubber tube/nipple thingy in the engine firewall area when you inserted the wiring....is that stock? Would I see that on my 1er? Thanks.

[@VehicularDIY]

Thanks, yea it's stock and your car should have it too.

[@Alex-ti3uf]

Just wandering if use a analog display instead digital?

[@Daniel22777]

Do they have this kit for a E 92 328i

[@Jotomoz]

any idea about when n54 is warmed up get 2a82 code? only happens when on a slight incline. cam ledges upgraded with new teflon hook rings and timing chain replaced. i get a feeling it's the inlet gear/phaser

[@iTzMikester]

What do you do if the wiring breaks off the sensor???

[@tonymontana897]

Hi and thanks for the video. I find it absurdly unthinkable that BMW has rod bearings as a service item. That is absolutely pathetic. I seriously don't know why anyone would purchase a ticking time bomb like these. The certainly don't make them like they used to. Sheesh ! The Germans are supposed to be the best engineers in the world and how they cocked this up is unimaginable.

[@Aratixwrx]

You could not have had better timing! I was literally just looking into an oil pressure Guage. P.S. The oil pressure switch is 7psi.

[@johnungvarsky8875]

So you are saying that the stock oil pressure sensor located in the oil filter housing triggers the idiot dash light when pressure gets below 7 psi? Where did you obtain that number?

[@javarithms]

@@johnungvarsky8875 yes, that's exactly how it works according to BMW TIS manual.

[@TECH2EIGHT]

Genius.

[@shaazy]

Awesome video. Wanted to run this by you. I took a very daring road trip with my '07 n54, first 700kms went buttery smooth. I was so relieved. On the way back, the engine coughed a couple of times and would seem to lose power and vibrate, but no check engine light. Now, after a few days, every time I drive, it cuts out after 2300 rpm to 3000 rpm and starts running rough and has no power, like it's lost a few cylinders or something. Funnily enough, upon turning off and on the engine, it becomes smooth again. However, problem recurs at 2300 rpm to 3000 rpm again. What do you reckon it could be?

[@VehicularDIY]

I'd imagine you'd have a code stored, even a pending code. Do you have a way of scanning the DME?

[@shaazy]

@@VehicularDIY My mechanic did scan. I got two present codes, 2AAF Fuel Pump plausibility, 2F4A Interface EWS (Immobiliszer)-DME and in history, I got the following: 2EF7 Map thermostat activation, 29DC Cylinder injection Cutout, 2DEC Power management battery, 3Dff turbocharger boost pressure too low, 29DO Combustion misfires, cylinder 4

[@JbsiN-ec3xk]

Why does my oil filter crimp... What can be done to reduce or remove this recurrence thanks

[@VehicularDIY]

What brand are you using?

[@abelucious]

Hey how's the newly installed engine performing ? have you done any pulls ? is it performing exactly like the one you had prior ?

[@VehicularDIY]

Hey yeah its performing well. Feels pretty much exactly the same. I'll post some numbers on it soon.

[@asiaexpat62]

When the timing chain breaks (and it will sooner or later) this nice sensor will not help.

[@jcfinch4389]

Ok motor failed from bearing clearances? did you not plastygauge the rod cap and check after?

[@VehicularDIY]

I did but given these engines come with three different rod bearing types from the factory I ended up with clearance that is too tight I believe. I have my original bearings so I'm thinking to double check the rod the crank clearance with the crankshaft out of the car.

[@geoff3320]

@@VehicularDIY I think the bearing clearance codes are laser etched on the crank shaft, something like rrrbrr, each letter is a reference to the journal size and which colour coded bearings to use.

[@dariuszkoryzna8433]

Would that work for S63 engine as well?

[@machtschnell7452]

Why can this not be coded into the DME for displaying oil pressure digitally? Is connecting the sensor output to the DME the problem?

[@VehicularDIY]

I'd guess there would have to be a table in the DME to interpret the data.

[@SiMotorsports]

You think it's bad design from factory....well on modern bmw s1000r there is no pressure sensor at all, and it's known to have oil pump issues!

[@Jim007baker]

does this work for the n 20 engine?

[@nv6672]

Can you hook up the aem sensor to any aftermarket gauge ?

[@snivesz32]

Question: The 2011 E82 and the 2011-2016 Z4 sDrive35is also have N54s and MSD80/81 DMEs and also HAVE oil pressure sensors. I've seen them being monitored by MHD, there are threads in the forums showing measured oil pressure. This means the car must be capable of measuring oil pressure instead of just an oil pressure switch if we can change the coding for it. How can I add an oil pressure sensor to my 335 to get that same functionality? Seems like a cool topic you could make a video about.

[@georgerobartes2008]

No nothing can save a BMW engine , just one of the German car companies that are being sued for faking emissions . Top tip for saving any engine which I use on race cars is a Harley Davidson hydraulic brake switch in the gallery made by Accel etc. Just cut any ignition wire and connect it across the terminals on the brake switch . The car will then not start until oil pressure shuts the brake switch and cut the engine instantly should you lose oil pressure . I think the last one from the US was about £15 ( $19) !

[@N54SZN]

Two questions 1. Can you still have access too your OB2 with the P3 2. I don’t have the P3 gauge but I am running Jb4 MHD BEF any way I can run a oil pressure sensor into the JB4 piggy back Thanks in advance

[@VehicularDIY]

Yes you can, my OBD port was busted so its just tucked away but it can remain in its original position within the P3 gauge. As far as I know thr JB4 doesn't support an oil pressure input.

[@umaruzdanov3433]

Genius!!!

[@stevesas632]

Hi, can I ask you a simple off subject question? Just renewed my serpentine belt, along with tensioner & two pulleys. I noticed I get some lateral movement from the belt over the tensioner. I could definitely a wobble from the top pulley of the tensioner. Got a replacement, & getting the same thing, this time the lower pulley on the tensioner seems to have more wiggle to it. Is it acceptable for the tensioner pulleys to wiggle like this? Could I really have had two that are not good? Could the belt itself cause this? Both tensioners are INA & belt is Meyle. The belt seems to run true over over pulleys, but moves when it runs over tensioner. Thank you

[@namsu2403]

Nice !

[@archangelz558]

is this useful for N55?

[@freginals2169]

I have a 2A82 error, do you think that updating this may fix my error?? I tried changing a lot of thing and none of them fix the problem.

[@VehicularDIY]

Have you double checked that the oil filter cage is present ok the oil filter cap?

[@freginals2169]

@@VehicularDIY yes, and also I changed my two vanos solenoids but the error continues. I dont know what could be the next step for chek. Thanks for your answer!

[@RomanTrollanski]

Great content! But probably best way to fix it is just to get rid of the car. BMW it's not what it used to be in the '90.

[@VehicularDIY]

Well I think its safe to say the only way to keep a car like this on the road is to work ok it yourself.

[@adasterdezaster2865]

Anything below 7 PSI trips the light

[@manamejeff7535]

hey i've ben thinking and was wondering if you might have incorrectly installed a rod cap during the video. Maybe because of being distracted with the camera. Since the Rods are cracked that could have been the cause. what do you think? oh and how is the oil cooler. how much cooler on average is the oil?

[@VehicularDIY]

That would have been pretty obvious as it's an exact fit and they are fractured in a random way.

[@manamejeff7535]

@@VehicularDIY oh ok, was just a thought. just a heads up you can also use oem oil pressure sensor from newer models and screw them into the top hole of the thermostat housing and connect them to a data display

[@DJ-pz4ur]

@@manamejeff7535 That’s interesting. Do you know which model sensors can be used? Also I’m assuming that OEM sensor can be used with an aftermarket data display?

[@zux37]

you may pull your light switch back out - its in accident mode by your knee probably :D

[@freddyflinstone127]

naaa leave it in its a good crum catcher

[@shortz9604]

Would alll N54 use those values? -13-113?

[@VehicularDIY]

If you're using a 100 psi sensor.

[@emmanuelenriquez4872]

You run 5w30? I keep hearing different numbers. I live in California inland empire and run 0w40 mobil 1 "euro" and I feel like its too thin. Recomendation?

[@VehicularDIY]

I run 5w40 actually.

[@DwFab]

Hey man I have a N54 and I’ve been chasing this issue for a while . I’ve been having an issue where after getting on my car and coming to idle my rail pressure sky rockets to 2500 psi and starts ticking really loud . As soon as I tap the gas the tick goes away and the rail pressure drops to 750 and it will happen almost immediately after . I’ve changed the hpfp to a used one (all I could afford at the time) but I don’t think that’s the issue . Do you have any ideas on this ?

[@VehicularDIY]

Sounds like maybe the volume control valve not working properly see if you notice a change in ticking from a cold start to about 2 minutes after the car starts.

[@DwFab]

@@VehicularDIY thanks for the reply . Where is that located on the engine ?

[@DwFab]

@@VehicularDIY could you tell me where this volume control valve is located ?

[@derekkchung]

On N55 engine, there is an oil pressure sensor monitoring the oil (reading range: 0.5 to 10.5 bar) and adjust the duty cycle of the oil pressure solenoid so as to provide a specific pressure for the vanos gears, and also ease the load on the oil pump (better fuel economy) when not that much pressure is needed, am I right? If N54 engine has only oil pressure switch, then it has no control of pressure to the vanos. Then it really could not PRECISELY control and monitor the vanos gears? Maybe it would allow a wider range of limit before DME concludes something wrong (advance and retard) of the vanos?

[@jaimemoratoruiz7707]

The pedals is orinal part?

[@jaimemoratoruiz7707]

The pedals is original part?

[@VehicularDIY]

No made a video on it.

[@mygod87]

Me parece un video increible

[@burntavocado5033]

The engine dont sound so good. sounds like it's knocking/clatter. Hoping it's just audio!

[@VehicularDIY]

It has a single mass flywheel which can be loud.

[@ZDZISEK13]

Is it suitable for N52?

[@VehicularDIY]

Yes the N52 also doesn't have a full fledged oil pressure sensor.

[@ZDZISEK13]

@@VehicularDIY thanks a lot

[@hirr1]

N55?

[@VehicularDIY]

The same would apply to the N55.