Another great video! Crashed my 330i 1,5 years ago. Broke off front suspension etc. It looked like it was totalled. But after watching your video's I managed to fix it myself! So thanks alot for all the videos and keep up the good work!

One of the best maintenance videos I have seeing. Easy and to the point. You talk clearly and smooth.

Another excellent video, particularly about the alternative jack points up front for those of us working in our home garage. Thank you!

50sKid, this 80sKid really appreciates your videos! I've just recently purchased a '00 323i Touring and I've learned a lot watching your channel. I'm not totally new to wrenching on cars but its always nice to see it done right before attempting it myself. Next weekend I'm starting with the basics. Oil change, Plugs, Filters.

@50sKid

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good luck!

It's great that you indicated how to jack the car with a small jack. Yea 50's!

In case anyone asks, tightening torque for those plugs is 50 ft lbs (70Nm) btw. i've seen recommended fluid change interval to be 30000 miles (or 3 years)

Great video with smart tips. I like how you were trying to control the drain of the fluid and then realized it's better to take out the fill plug. Other videos would just cut through these details, but you did not. Very appreciative. I might add that I would pump some new fluid through the fill hole and let it drain before putting back the drain plug, this is just to make sure I pushed more old fluid out. I noticed you did not have any fluid to waste since you have the exact amount for a full fill.

Hey 50s kid. Thanks for all the videos and info. I got a 03 325xi in 2020 and started to fix it up in March of this month. You are a BIG help! Thx.

I would recommend the reverse of your 2 tonne jacking technique. Jack on the chassis rail and then slide the jack stand under the jack block. Of corse both work, amazing video as always!

Also in a pinch, if you don't have the right size allen you can use a bolt with a 14mm head with two nuts run down on it locked together. Use the appropriate wrench on the inner nut to open and the outer to tighten her back up. As always, another good clip!

@50sKid

7 жыл бұрын

Nice, I like that one!

@kab2a

6 жыл бұрын

Good tip

@p3rformanc3fanatic60

2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Badass idea never thought of that man wow

@FoxFaderWorld

2 жыл бұрын

@@p3rformanc3fanatic60 Thank you!

@gavinsixnine

2 жыл бұрын

Saved me 15 bucks

Good video, i recently bought another E46 with M54B30, so i have to do all basic things again..one of the things is diff oil change. I will look instructions from your videos. Many thanks once again for sharing knowledge. Antti / Finland

Jason, as an FYI, even if the diff plugs are unable to be loosened by the Allen socket (or torx as on M3) there is a way to still get the plugs out and it feels great. Get a cold chisel and 2 lb hammer. Use the chisel to get a "bite" on the flange of the plug and pound away. Guaranteed to work. Of course, be sure you have new replacement plugs and washers standing by. (For M3 diff fluid change, new plugs are part of the normal service.)

Thanks for the jack stand tutorial also. So sketchy getting under the car lol

i really enjoy your great videos this one now it shows a very simple diff svc procedure on a very professional level ✅ 💧whenever i svc a diff, on top of it there's a vent valve that over time may become clogged from debris or dust picked from the road/ weather elements; i usually disconnect it, wash it with brake cleaner or solvent, blow some pressurized air through it, and when reconnecting it i wrap its thread with teflon tape or teflon paste - but not toward its end that may become another clogging agent instead 👀 also, there are times when a new brass or copper gasket or washer couldn't be located with the exact inner hole to fit your application; what i do is to grind their outside faces against a file enough to get it some how flat but not much, and then roll up teflon tape all the way next to the head of the drain plug, then i place the gasket on top of it and voila - when the plug is thightened, the teflon will slip betwen the gasket and the thread forming a sound sealed feature cheers 👋

Informative as always Jason! I especially like the jacking tutorial! You sound like you have a cold or hay fever. Take care xx

@50sKid

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love the videos, Just found the channel... They have been very helpful!

Really like your videos. Not sure if anyone has made this comment but my method of jacking up the car is go the rear jack pads. Oddly enough from the rear you'll end up lifting one side of the car so I can get the front up by lifting the rear. From there you can use the metal plate in the back (which is what I do) or the point where the wishbone and the strut come together on each side.

Generally, taking the fill plug out first is ideal, just to make sure the thing even comes off and you're not left with an empty diff lol. You should replaced the washers on the fill and drain plugs as well.

Thanks for all your help. I wish I was mechanically inclined as yourself. But, you've helped me so much. You also taught me a new word. (Gloopy) If that's how to spell it.

Great video again. Dont forget to clean out the plugs. Dirt will build up and cause the bit to spin and ruin the metal.

thank you once again man, I'm gonna do my diff fluid next. I wish I can send you pictures on here my diff is caked in oil I'm not sure why yet.

I believe what you (and many others) refer to as a "skid plate" is properly known as a "shear plate". It is an integral part of the front suspension and subframe. Severe damage to the front structure can result from leaving this shear plate off and driving the car hard. (You can drive around the garage, and around the block with it off, but don't push your luck.) This is quite unlike a skid plate which is just a bolt-on shield and not an integral part of the frame or suspension.

Thanks for the super helpful video. Have a question...Would it be the same fluid and directions for a 528i e39. Thanks again.

Smart man and best Oil * Bravo.

really enjoy your videos hopefully, I'll save money

I couldn't get a 14mm Allen Key [Hex key] so I welded a bolt and nut with 14mm head, it worked great

Thanks for sharing!

Make sure it`s not only synthetic, but also GL-5 standart! 75W90 for almost every BMW open differential and 75W140 for LSD`s for M`s. Oh..., and don`t use transmission oil with the same viscosity, because the additives in it (for the synchronisers in the gearbox to work properly) will cause problems in your diff.

@ 7minutes you say '... until fluid is coming out of drain plug'. I believe you mean to say dribbling out of fill plug! Great video, will be doing this in the near future, thanks Jason!

@JeSuisBacon

7 жыл бұрын

also, do we need to change out the crush washers?

@tinkytinkz

7 жыл бұрын

He talked about that, if theyre copper you should, if they're aluminum you probably can get away with reusing.

@JeSuisBacon

7 жыл бұрын

touche. I missed that when I was watching. Turns out there's updated plugs that have o-rings with the bolt too.

@wjohnsonism

7 жыл бұрын

Kendrick Cheng......I believe that beginning in 04 the fill and drain drain bolts have an integrated rubber gasket. I've got an 05 and had no metal crush washers. Cheers.

Awesome channel 👍👌

Thanks for the video

I have an E46 316i from 2004 with 102k miles. When I change from first to second gear it sometimes makes a rumbling noise and it does this when shifting from 2nd to 3rd but just a small sound. I remember that my dad's X3 had some issues when turning (it made this clonking sound) and sometimes it made a weird sound when changing gears. He changed his diff oil and it all went away. Since the X3 is based on the E46 platform, would changing my diff oil get rid of this issue ?

Just did this on my 2005 330i zhp, your fluid is definitely super dirty and dark! Mine looked very clean by comparison, must have been done in the recent past. Also mine has a green o-ring on the inside edge of the fill and drain plug. Maybe they stopped using crush washers at a certain model year?

@50sKid

6 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it was. Also the ZHP diffs were different so I believe that.

when i changed mine i needed to put 1.5 bottles of that same stuff. car was leveled.

Thanks for the video! My favourite virtual car mechanics tutor on cyber-college! 🤓 Would you be kind enough to share with us where you got that pump dispenser from? Or how to make one. Cheers!

@50sKid

6 жыл бұрын

harbor freight

Picking up a 2003 convertible e46 that's in really really good condition OTHER than a tiny leak on the diff.. Probably going to change the fluid when I pick it up, then monitor the issue for a while. Not too sure whether it's coming from the axle points or where the driveshaft connects (no idea about the actual names of those I apologise). Would it be worth just keeping an eye on it and getting the leak fixed at a later point, or will the leak be a really serious issue? Thanks!

Hi my plugs and washers are a little rusty. Any ideas where I can get new ones?

nice video

hey does anyone know the torque spec for the diff drain and fill plug ? yea I know I have to feel when to stop but still im curious. I'd also like to know the torque spec for the engine oil drain plug. I cant find it online

say my xi passenger side leaking (diff support braket ) and the lip around seal aluminum has a little crack around it so it's seeping oil

thanks!

50skid, any chance you can upload a video on how to change rear differential bushings using common tools (not a BMW special tools)

@50sKid

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I will get to that soon. Have a friend who has the subframe mounts torn out. Still need special tools though (wheel bearing press kit).

It looks like my rear differential is leaking can that be fixed? Or do I need a new one?

hey 50sKid, need your help ASAP please!! I took my car to a transmission shop and they told that I can replace Torque Converter but advised rebuilding​/replacing the whole transmission. I have P0741 code too. 2002 330CI 113k miles. whats your opinion? I see that in a video you suggest replacing torque converter thank you

You didn't mentioned the link for the pump? Thanks

Could you give me the mane of the pump you are using in this video, please?

U are great

Thank you always for the good videos. May there be hope and peace in Ukraine.

mannn thank you for actualy editing this video. you gotta re edit your other way longer videos bc although they are helpful you give good tips after the fact.more care put into editing will definitely get you more views.

Can someone please tell me how to change the diff oil on my e46 compact 318ti yesterday I jacked the car up and could only find one plug. I try searching around the diff and I can't find anywhere on the Internet regarding the compact version diff oil change.

can re-use copper washers ..here is the trick..heat washers till they turn purple then drop them into cold water and there they are brand new again

@50sKid

7 жыл бұрын

interesting!

very good illustration of how to jack up the car.

@50sKid

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I've been meaning to put that in a separate video because people can never find it when they are searching for it.

So, do you have to take the front cover plate off in order to find the point where the jack goes.

@50sKid

6 жыл бұрын

No if you get a light under there you will see the difference between the black plastic splash guard and the bright aluminum skid plate (although it'll be dirty you should be able to tell)

75w90 the same for my auto 325i e46?

Why not use ramps on a slight incline so the car is level once the rear is elevated?

Jason, I see your aluminum skid plate is fairly well compressed. Mine actually looks a lot worse. Is it an issue if they are completely bowed in and pressing against the frame member? I dislike jacking the car up because it seems like it gets worse and worse and I priced the plates out. Very expensive. Thanks.

@50sKid

7 жыл бұрын

Not really--there is a whole top side to the plate and most of the bottom isn't caved in, just the center part.

@wjohnsonism

7 жыл бұрын

50sKid. Copy that,Thanks.

I bought "3-piece Allen Socket Set" you linked in description, But unfortunately non of them fit to 330Ci Differential Bolts. smallest one is too small and its dangling around in bolt, medium does not fit...you should remove / change link or someone else will be disappointed as well... other than that, great video.

50sKid... please help! @ 1:35 in the video, I notice that your Pittsburg jack's handle can go down all the way parallel to the floor (and even slightly lower). I have just purchased a new, ultra low profile liftmaster 3 ton jack. It looks very similar to yours... but the arm/handle can't go nearly as low as yours (mine goes maybe 10-15 degree angle from the floor). I've done so much research into this and I cannot find anything that specifies how low the handle is suppose to go, and no one talks about it online. Did your Pittsburg jack just come like that? Or did you have to bleed the lines to allow for that kind of travel? I am heavily considering buying your model floor jack and selling mine simply because the handle on mine cant get that low to the ground. It makes accessing the rear jack point impossible when the front is already lifted. BTW I absolutely love your videos, they have helped me become more confident in working on my E46;)

@50sKid

5 жыл бұрын

Nolan Sperling there’s something wrong with your jack. Take it back to harbor freight and show them and they’ll probably exchange it for another

@nolansperling3743

5 жыл бұрын

I bought it on amazon, so there would be at least a $50 return shipping charge... The jack certainly seems like its operating properly, save for the handle's inability to go parallel with the floor :P I emailed LiftMaster customer care, I'll see what they say.

greetings from germany. what do you think about using 75w140 for the diffrential

@PlayerNineteen

7 жыл бұрын

Thats only for LSDs

Hi @50skid what size are those plugs

That socket set you've linked is for SAE, not metric. They do not fit.

4:28 it's "glooping out" just because the other plug is still in place so no air in entering 😋

#nice

IM LOOKING TO SERVICE MY 2004 BMW 325 CI REAR END FLUID THE DEALER TOLD ME TO USE 75W 140 BUT EVERY WHERE I LOOK IT SAYS TO USE 75W 90 ANY TOUGHTS ON THAT

@50sKid

6 жыл бұрын

Use 75w90

Whats the name of the pump you used?

it looks really weird seeing the rear axel without rust. Here in the UK, my 17 year old 320i has surface corrosion all over. Sucks man.

@50sKid

6 жыл бұрын

#outerspace

can i use ..transmission fluid also? i mean the same i use for my automatic transmission ..1997 e39

@50sKid

7 жыл бұрын

Nope

Do not lift at the jack pad without using the jack pad adapter from Amazon ($8.00) as the jack pad can either be ruined/damaged or fail completely causing the car to potentially fall. Once you jack car using that jack pad adapter, then immediately place a couple jack stands under frame as shown in this video. Never use jack alone without jack stands.

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Is this the same for an e46 m3?

Remove fill plug so it drains out smoothly

I used a impact gun to get the fill plug off

You should have gotten an extra bottle and fill it with the drain plug off to clean out all the old diff fluid. Thats what I did.

Just out of curiosity, what will the benefits be ?

@scghost

7 жыл бұрын

less noise, longer life of the diff

Hi I’m new here , is this the same process for an automatic transmission?

@darkoz1692

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is

My car wont reverse i heard if i do this it'll work?

@jarrodmcmillian1747

4 жыл бұрын

Trans.....

do you know the BMW part numbers for the plug

@thebenberman

3 жыл бұрын

33117525064 although this plug has an o ring built in not a washer like his had. His was probably previously replaced with the wrong one (or it might just be an older style)

@And-War

3 жыл бұрын

@@thebenberman thanks I changed mine but used the original plug I only got a after market plug for my oil pan Did the gearbox engine n diff all at the same time

Did you end up using the entire quart or a little less?

@50sKid

7 жыл бұрын

nearly nearly the whole thing

@cgeromi

7 жыл бұрын

So, I would be safe by just ordering 1 quart?

LSD Differential 75w140

Im sponsored by Redline😆they are based out of Benicia

Not fair when the others copied you and they dare too to say what you saying or how you explaining and they getting more views and more like , what a world

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Hi bro please tell me how many liter need like this old for Bmw e46 330ci Please tell me argent 🙏🏻

@50sKid

2 жыл бұрын

I believe it was just over 1 liter but I don't exactly remember. I'm sure I say so in the video -- watch the whole thing.

are you really a 50sKid? You dont look a day over 40. If i had to guess i would say 35.

14 mm Allen? Sheesh - BMW know how to awkward, dont they... :) It's always a good idea to open any"airways" when draining fluid, be it diff oil, engine oil, gearbox oil, or coolant - fluid out = air in, after all.