I just bought a 2008 528i as a 2nd car in Florida. Clean car with only 79,000 miles on it and I saw in the paperwork that the oil filter housing was leaking, so I looked and cleaned it up and sure enough....it is leaking. This is a 2nd home, and I don't have all my tools but after watching you certainly with limited tools .....and limited talents (mine) this can be done pretty straight forward. I do some videos myself and can say it isn't easy and you did a great job. Straight forward and you are definitely Passingasgarage approved!!!!!!

@salimandir3419

Ай бұрын

I agree! I'm in the midst of purchasing parts for leaking valve cover gasket, leaking oil pan gasket, and leaking oil filter gasket. At least now I know how to replace one of the three. 😆

I normally don't post comments, but this was a great instruction video that saved me a lot of money, and gave me confidence to do the work myself. Thanks a thousand!!!

I can't believe the dealer seriously wanted to charge me $600 to do this....you're a life saver, dude.

@kingjay8843

2 жыл бұрын

They want 1k at Firestone 🤣

This is amazing - just finished mine. Took me 80 minutes and $70 in tools (the gaskets were $55 each from a major BMW dealer here in Orange County, CA). This is against $850 that the dealership has quoted me. Oil level looks OK without topping off, the car doesn't complain (yet) about the coolant level. Thank you!!!! The quality of the instruction is admirable.

@jdnguyenllu

4 жыл бұрын

do you need to drain the engine oil?

@24slush

4 жыл бұрын

Like 12 bucks each at AutoZone here in OC bro

@priveprive5315

3 жыл бұрын

Joe N. It's better to change the oil and oil filter and also the coolant all in one go!

@erenoglu

3 жыл бұрын

I want to do this Job today is it necessary to drain de coolant or on open de oliefilter cap

Excellent video. I used this instructions to replace the two gaskets ( OEM ) for less than $30.0, in my 2006 BMW 530Xi Wagon (E61). It took me 90 minutes. Did not have to drain the coolant. I have no leaks after 2 months. Best instruction for N52. Thank you very much. I was quoted $1148 + tax by a reputable BMW shop in Comerce Twp, Michgan. I had to buy some sockets and a adapter. All came to less than $100. I changed Oil after the gasket replacement.

@erenoglu

3 жыл бұрын

Hi friend I have the n52 motor also It's a 325i I want to do this Job today i read don't have to drain de coulant en stond het to open de oil filter cap on the upside???

This is great I love the trick with the last bolt you did ! never seen anyone else doing it without removing the hose. Great job man keep it up 👍🏼

Nice video! Clear and very straightforward. I'm going to try to tackle this over this weekend!

I am so glad we have people like you posting videos about repairs with todays economy, I just left BMW dealer out of a recall repair of airbag sensor, and they said my oil filter housing was leaking on the same car as this one, they estimated repairs of 940 bucks! I personally spoke to the mechanic and he was telling me he would have to remove the manifold and all this other stuff, I do not know personally if they see us incompetent in mechanical repairs they can slap crazy estimates to force us on repair, but anyways glad there is alternatives to do it yourself , appreciate your video thank you please keep it up.

@Croket71

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that means a lot to me. I get that everyone has to make a living but these dealers want to gouge everyone that walks through the door, they're ridiculous. unfortunately there are things we just can't DIY and so the stealers will get us sooner or later..never the less I'll keep on posting!

I have watched several videos about doing this and this is by far the best. One pulled the alternator, a couple pulled the intake manifold and one reinstalled the intake manifold with replacing the gasket which is a bad idea, I was under the assumption that the bolt under the intake was unaccessible but I see it is. Thanks so much, it clarified the whole process with less work, As far as the sound, it was initially low in volume but I was able to turn it up and all was fine.

@Croket71

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the positive comments

@dtsect

2 жыл бұрын

use a 1/4" socket and extension

This is one of the best videos on BMW Oil Filter housing gasket replacement as you do the job without removing the intake or hose blocking removal of the bolt by lifting the housing.

completed the job a few weeks ago... thanks for the video was a great help

nicely done sir. I thought that oil was going to leak all over the engine bay when you removed the cooler from the engine block, but then I notices that there appears to be a black thermostat at the bottom preventing oil leaks. awesome!

that was a very well done video! good camera angles (so important!) and you were methodical and well spoken. I have a z4 with a 3.0 SI, so exact setup, you've given me confidence to do that job, did valve cover last weekend, uuuugh! Thank you. your audio was a little low, had to turn my computer to maximum volume.

Very helpful. Thanks. Some claim that you have to remove the intake manifold to get access to the third bolt in the back of the housing. Another video has you remove the alternator instead. Yours was the easiest using the 1/4" drive ratchet and swivel-head socket. But if you think that the leak has been a problem for a long time, you need to examine the alternator drive belt to see if it has been compromised by long-tern oil contamination. If that belt goes, there may be hell to pay.

Thank you, I don't get the sound thing, I tried fixing it several times but no luck, I'm glad you're able to hear it on your computer.

This is one of the better videos on this topic Crocket. A little post production using Nero and you can raise the volume some. Everything else is incredible, great angles, explanation and impeccable video quality

Excellent video - many thanks!

One of the best videos on this particular job.

@Croket71

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

MAGNIFICENT!!! EXCELLENT VIDEO!!! THANK YOU.

Great how to video. I would have never attempted this job without your help.

@Croket71

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad it helped

Now this is a great video.. Well made

Excellent explanation, I already pay to the official service BMW for gasket changing and after one year I notice a traces of motor oil in coolant tank! After this video, I am going to change the gasket by myself , better and more careful comparing with the official services ! Free of charge!

@dtsect

2 жыл бұрын

oil probably got in from the oil filter housing into the oil cooler when they removed it. simply open the coolant reservoir and stick an oil absorbing pad or a stick. that'll to the trick (or flush the whole system if there's a lot of oil in it).

That was an excellent video. Cheers.

Great video. This is very informative. Thank you!

I replaced these seals last night, thank you for the excellent video, very helpful!

@Croket71

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked out!

Croket71, thank you thank you thank you for the time you put into this great video, you saved me quite a bit of dollars from my local BMW dealer. By the way the sound on my computer is perfect.

Great job with this video. Clear explanation and walked through the process very well. Nice job.

Thank you for your kindness. I drained my coolant before I removed the oil filter housing, because it's going to leak coolant once the housing is removed.

@erenoglu

3 жыл бұрын

This guy dont do that. Is that neccasery i want to do that today

Thanks for the video, been looking for one to see if i can fix this myself and save myself $1400, worked on plenty of cars but this is my first bimmer. Great video.

thank you for this video, i will be doing this my self here in the next couple of weeks, keep them coming brother!

@erenoglu

3 жыл бұрын

You did ?

Man, that housing looked immaculate after you cleaned it. Looks so satisfying. Good job!

@Croket71

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@pixelcharlie

3 жыл бұрын

@@Croket71 I'm about to perform this DIY this weekend. is it very necessary to remove the vanity cover to perform this task?

@pixelcharlie

3 жыл бұрын

I just worked on mine. it only took around 4 hours. LOL. there were several instances when i wanted to give up :p

@dtsect

2 жыл бұрын

@@pixelcharlie you did it though. that's all it matters. 👍

@pixelcharlie

2 жыл бұрын

@@dtsect Thank you! I appreciate you saying that. :)

I have gone through the videos thank you very much, I have been to bmw dealership they quote me $882.88 for labor and $54.89 for parts. But after going through your video i found out how easy of a job. very informative, I have 2012 X6, after your video i went to take a look at my x6 engine to see if it has the same type of oil filter housing and all that. So lucky to find out it is the same engine design. So am running to the dealership to go get the gasket only and do it myself tomorrow. because of the cold weather in denver colorado, tomorrow is warmer. After everything I will let you guys know how it goes.

@mcgyverb1664

5 жыл бұрын

felix akposibruke how did the job on the x6 go.

@edwinperez7118

5 жыл бұрын

Did you drain the antifreeze before you did it?

@themillennialflippers7991

5 жыл бұрын

Same here man...BMW Dealer was quoting me similar then trying to get me to replace the oil pan gasket for $1,900+ on top of the amount for the housing gasket. This was well put together.

@stefanlitto

5 жыл бұрын

guys just leave the man do his job... he's still installing the gaskets :)

@erenoglu

3 жыл бұрын

Did he died ? Still waiting for answer

Awesome Vid. Well done! Thank you.

Great video. Thanks for making it. I'll endeavor on this project when the time is right.

wow extremely helpful and detailed thank u so much

Thank you so much. Excellent vid.

Excellent repair video you save me $400 many Thanks!!!

What a great video! I cant believe my local Indy charged me $1800 to do this!

Hi the truly informative videos on common issues such as this one. I repair then for a living so this is an often seen problem.Now to dealer cost ,I am in the Dallas Area the average labor cost is $195.00 per flat rate hour. they in my area I have yet to see a dealer quote this job other than 1) oil cooler as it may fail shortly after it being resealed (?)oil filter housing as they often warp and also may cause further leaking shortly after. oil change (In this case I do agree) clean engine surface with plastic razor blade (yes I agree) This repair alone has a normal dealer repair cost of only $2800.00-3200.00. very reasonable if your last name is Gates also known as Bill Gates.Thumbs up for being one of the good guys.

These bolts should all be considered one-time use bolts. And they should be torqued. They are basically aluminum stretch bolts, about $3.00 each. Otherwise, excellent video. I'll be doing this at the same time as a complete coolant replacement and flush, and oil change. Basically, old oil and coolant out, fix oil cooler and housing gaskets as in this video, new bolts torqued to spec and then oil and filter and coolant change. Thanks -- great camera work.

thanks a lot!! great video!! gonna give it a try!!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Was quoted $550 by independent BMW mech. I now have to confidence to do this myself.

Great video, thanks!

Great video

Amazing ! Thank you a lot!

Thanks man! The repair shop quoted me $514. $44 for the part and the rest for labor. Im sure i can manage this task for about $500 cheaper

Great video!

It is such an informative tutorial 👌

Thanks for saving me 650 $ great video I just did it yesterday no more leaks..

@garsh203

6 жыл бұрын

I had a diagnosis done yesterday and it's gonna cost me the same $650 to get this job done, so I'm going to try to do this project myself. Thanks for saving me this much...seems like a simple project. Thank you!

Amazing video. 👍👍👍

Thanks . You're the man.

@Croket71

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍

you got it! good luck with it... it's easy

Very nice video sir. I just bought an '06 650i convertible and it's leaking soooooo here we go with the investigating.

Nice video great help, thank you

Great job!!!

Great ... I have the same problem. Not afraid to open it up now. :) ... just need to find the gasket now.

Excellent video. Would have loved to see the screws/bolts being removed but can understand when you were taking the video as well as doing the work.

great video, do you need to replace the coolant after doing this job ?

Great explain video bro 😎🤗

Nice work, I have same problem. I bought the gaskets and waiting for it to come. and get it done...

Thanks Bro, you da man...

Best repair video

WELL DONE !

great video

great instruction Video, i will be doing this soon now

@Croket71

7 жыл бұрын

Project E60 I took my time to do the video but I could have done it in a shorter time, it really is as simple as it looks, have fun doing it, it's self gratifying 😁

@BimmerRalph

7 жыл бұрын

Can you give me the links to the gaskets, thank you 😅

Great video bud..I just need a few e sockets and that adjustable socket..

good job

excellent video.dam shame what BMW charges for jobs that are not too complicated. this video saved me $650,and I just did my valve cover gasket for $41 and BMW wanted $870 for the job.

thank you ^^ 대단하네요

awesome bro i have to do this todaay before walking dead starts thanks for everything

Super, thank you so much for the demo, specially for the tools we needs

Great man thanks

let us know how it works out for you Felix, I just posted another video on replacing the coolant hose that goes from the thermistat to the head, very simple to do if you ever need to do it; BMW dealers take advantage of these low cost/labor repairs and if I can help I will continue posting these videos to help us all out

@trizyman

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@Ed-pv6ke

3 жыл бұрын

Used your stat to head hose vid and the gaskets for this job just came in! Plugs and coils and I am done for the winter. Shocks and struts in the spring. Thanks man!

Nice job...needed to see this. I would have only done one gasket (BMW shop wanted $400+ to replace just one gasket - really?!!) now, I will do both!

about to start on mine now let u know how it goes. Mine is a litle bit different but no problem.

Doing this job, is there any chance for coolant to mix with the oil, if i do not drain the coolant?

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have the cooling housing out, but the hose...right under the cooling housing, I pulled on it not realizing( oil seepage is on everything) it bolted on with a plastic housing and it broke. Right at the plastic. Now I’m not sure where it goes. Or what hose I’m ordering. It’s not the upper or lower rad hoses It looks at if it goes along the engine the straight down where I can’t get to it ..help !

Nice video. One suggestion though. Remove the coolant hose at the housing so you don't end up putting undue stress on the plastic hose end. That stuff gets brittle and the hose can and will break off on some of them

Thank you for taking the time to make this wonderful video I have a 535i which I need to do the same thing to my vehicle the only thing I had a question on what are the torque specifications for the bolts that hold the Housing down please let me know. Once again thank you.

great video. thank you for posting. does anyone have the torque specs for the bolts on the oiler cooler and filter housing?

I love your video. This is one of the best I have seen. Thank you so much. You have my "thumbs up"

@Croket71

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that.

@YoLoBoll

4 жыл бұрын

@@Croket71 Did you have to drain oil before?

@Croket71

4 жыл бұрын

@@YoLoBoll hello Johnny, no I did not have to drain it at all

Hi, I need to replace the alternator and the oil housing gasket since I'm there. Can you tell me if when I have the OFH out then the alternator would come out without needing the intake to be moved aside? It seems from your video that that's the case. Thanks.

Its really close to the belts, so you’re saying just spray the purpule power on the front of te engine then hose it down? Do you think the spraying water will get oil on the belts?

thank you Very Much

Great video! Very good job, good explanation, good video. Just one idea - I think it would be easier if you remove the housing from the coolant hose and work it on a table. edit: Is it possible to drain some coolant before removing the oil filter housing?

@odie0815

4 жыл бұрын

It would definttly make the job easier to disconnect the hose from the module - just make sure to have a look at the O-Ring inside of the cuppler those tend to start to leak if they are too old and flattend out when you disconnect them imho it would also be a good idea to replace that one to make sure you do not have a coolant leak afterwards I personally would drain the coolant system and the oil system before disassembly, just to make sure to avoid getting water into the oil system and vice versa

great video sir on the removal and install.... i have a question. you never purges the cooling system as bmw says, it has an electric pump so is it supposed to be bled? ... ty great job!

Good video thanks

@Croket71

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

Probably stupid question but how do you take the oil filter cover off? I see a little leak coming out from there and also does it come with an oring? Thanks!

Thanks so much for this videoI will fix my car car nowOil in coolant BMW 120 I

Hi, do you need to put silicone to the gasket or just put it on? Thanks

I have a 2008 535i do you think that i can use the e12 socket? or would it be a different size?

hi, i want to know which type of the cleaner did you use. which brand? Thank you

Thanks.

Great video bro. Got this issue now. Any ideas what the torques are for the bolts? Anyone?

Thanks guys, I don't know what happened to the sound. the file sounds great on my PC but once its uploaded to KZread something happens to it and I can't seem to figure it out.. I'll post more videos for this vehicle as I make them and I'll do more research on the sound problem.. Hope this helps out a lot of us BMW owners..

@JHenry-tt5mp

5 жыл бұрын

AnyFlowsGoes Sound is great with headphones... just not without.

woos very professional thanks

Thanks for the video helps a lot; especially with the dealer quote of $724.85. I replaced the front gasket in 15 minutes, but could not get the back bolt off to replace the other since I only have a 3/8 e10 socket. QUESTION: did you use a 1/4 e10 socket or did you use a metric 1/4 socket for the back bolt? If metric, then did you use a 5 point? The 12 point slipped with me. Thanks for posting.

great video man... thanks for doing it... one question, did you have to change the coolant out after, 1 guide i read says to do a coolant change straight after... Cheers

@Croket71

8 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven, I did not do a collant flush, however I did loose a bit of collant, if I remember correctly I topped it off with 2 liters and called it done.

exactly how long did it take you to finish everything?

Try using headphones. It hepled me. I watched this video on my phone (gs5) without headphones and couldn't hear a thing so i decided to try plugging a pair of ear buds in which mended sound quality right away. Hope this helps!