Dude your video was a lifesaver today. I noticed a leak coming from my OFHG and ended up changing that out today. Performed the oil change, and realized I also needed to bleed the coolant since I removed the hose to get to the OFHG front bolt. Your video was the easiest to follow, and it made it super easy to tackle. I'm waiting for the last of the coolant to drain and luckily like yours it's pretty clear. Going to run a couple gallons of distilled water just to be safe. Thanks!

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad to hear my video was helpful to you.

Hey JD, You're killing it with the videos. I'd love to see a video on how to swap out the differential fluid and transmission fluid. There's loads of high mileage e9x's out there and most haven't done this. You're videos are always so clear and easy to follow. I'm from outside Boston and would be happy to volunteer my car, tools, and fluid if you want to do a video. Cheers.

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea, and thank you for your generous offer!

Outstanding editing. Straight to the point and thorough at the same time. Keep the video up on this car cuz I wanna know how to do everything on my e92!!!

@JDCarsChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you man! I appreciate it

Super helpful! Especially the bleeding process - on that note, just to confirm; bleeder screw is all the way tight, ignition on (car off), heat on low, press gas pedal for 10 seconds, then wait 12~ minutes with the car ignition still on? Thanks!

I just now bought a 07' 328i coupe, manual w/57k on od, came without any service history. Thanks for providing excellent vid about my machine and one of the first things I must do to it. thumbs uuuuuuup.

@JDCarsChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome car!! Cherish that beauty! I’m glad you enjoyed the video - happy motoring.

@dennissolodovnik2168

4 жыл бұрын

I’m considering buying the exact same one. How’s the maintenance going? Is it smart to buy it when I’m in college? I’ll be doing diy strictly

When bleeding the cooling system, it's also a good idea to have a battery charger plugged in as this process does consume a lot of the batterys power... last time I did this, it completely killed my battery so yeah just a heads up for anyone doing this. Great vid nonetheless !

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea! Thanks!

@tirrell2267

6 жыл бұрын

Where can you buy one at??

@gravelboycauty

5 жыл бұрын

@@tirrell2267 google what you want to buy, and it comes up

@fredygonzalez962

4 жыл бұрын

I’m about to go do this... can I have it connected to my second car battery while doing this ? Thanks

@stevenhidalgo27

3 жыл бұрын

It just happen to me today had to replace the batter

hello, JD cars i have a 2011 bmw 323 and i must say your videos really help me out alot,,thank u and keep up the good work.

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

your car is so nice bro. keep up the good work

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

I didn't know that you can use scissor jack in this way. Awesome video!

Great Video, super helpful. N52 for the win

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks brotha! Hell yeah hahaha N52 is a beast.

Thank you for the video ! If I want to change the coolant color is this enought to drain all of the old coolant in order not to mix it with the new one ?

Thanks for this video man :)

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Good job! Matches the procedure in Bentley repair manual.

Great video

Good video. So you don't actually have bleed screw open when it's doing the bleed?

Great video. Thank you for your help

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Nailed it. Thanks

Thanks for the tip on moving the power steering hoses. I got stumped trying to replace that hose today. It failed when my oil filter housing and cooler gaskets failed.

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful!

Where can I buy those 2 black stands and tool with the blue cord attached ?

If you empty the radiator only, do you still need to bleed?

Note that the blue BMW coolant is G-48 spec, made by companies such as Zerex, and can be purchased from other than the dealer. The G-05 shown in the video is old Mercedes-spec, now superceded, from when cars had cast iron engine blocks.

awesome video, but did that 12 min. drain the battery?

Dude every time I watch you jack up your car at that crazy height i begin praying for it not to slip off, and I'm not even religious. Great video!!! I just got my low coolant warning, wondering if I should do a coolant flush as well or just pour in some coolant.

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Yes... that jack really wasn't too safe. I have since upgraded to a two post lift. I recommend flushing, but if you're in a hurry then don't worry about it.

@Roberto-vm2rl

3 жыл бұрын

@@JDCarsChannel It looked great to me! What kind of scissor jacks were those? I'm looking for an easy way to lift an E93 from the differential without cracking the housing... to get it on jack stands.

I LOVE THE LOOK OF YOUR CAR

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Is this the same process for a bmw 330i serie 3??

Awesome video man. Never a bad one. If you ever get around to changing your brake pads, that'd be awesome to see as well. Lol

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My brakes are pretty strong right now...but when the pads go I will make a video for sure

Should do a video on how to change the transmission fluid?

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@richardsands700

4 жыл бұрын

what is that entertainment unit you have there ?

How much came out from the radiator? Most from the radiator?

how much water did you use?

Does anyone know the void volume of coolant that doesn't drain from the engine? For example, if there is 3L of void volume, once flushed with distilled water, you would want to add 3L of 100% coolant, and then 7.5L (or to filled) of 50/50 blend so the entire system is 50%. Otherwise, if you only add 50% you'll end up being below 50% with the residual 3L of water diluting.

Nice looking car bro ❤👍

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Is just 1 gallon of antifreeze + distilled water to the recommended capacity good enough? Or do you need to add some more antifreeze instead of the water? Awesome vid btw

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

That would depend on your climate, but you should be fine with what you described. If it is cold in your climate use a little more antifreeze, but if it is warm a little more water is ok.

Please can you show us how to fix that annoying climate control sticking out like that

Great video, man. So, just to be sure... When you seal off everything, you put the ignition on car is not running, 10 sec pedal rule and 12 minutes of waiting? Correct??? And what happens if I start the car instead of letting it sit just on ignition? Mine is 318i year 2008. Is this same process applied to my car?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Correct! You got it!

I just did this procedure due I got a break hose and had to replace it. Everything works great, I heard the sound of the “washing machine” but after this my AC is not blowing any air. Is this related to the coolant flush?

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

That's very strange... I don't know how that could be related to the coolant flush.

what is the title of the backsound

In another video I saw they had to remove a big metal plate(something to do with the suspension) before removing the belly panel. Did you do that before hand ?

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

You may have to remove a skid plate, but in this case I didn't have to remove one

Same procedure to Diesel m57 ?

So the cooling system capacity is just 2 Gal? I've heard something like 10.5L. can you explain?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

The capacity may be 10.5L, but during this change you are unable to completely purge the system of fluid without pressurizing it with air.

thanks for the video, do you plan on doing one for the transmission or differential

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe... I'm not sure because BMW claims they are lifetime fluids, but they should probably be changed.

Hey I can’t get the hose off to drain out the old coolant. Is it okay to just drain the old coolant out of the radiator and then fill it up, or do you recommend both draining points? Also is there another way I can flush it out of the engine using a different hose maybe?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

I recommend both draining points because the radiator only holds about half of the coolant.

Great video. Thanks very much. I changed mine but car engine gets hot. What could be the problem?

@JDCarsChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Make sure you've thoroughly bled air from the system. It sounds like you still have some air which is causing the engine to get hot

this was a v good video. Thanks for the how to!

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

My coolant is probably going to be super dirty. Do you need to run the car with the distilled water or just go through the bleeding process? Also, Is the hose you undid attached to the expansion tank? I have an E83 which has a drain plug built into the tank.

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

If your coolant system is really dirty you just run it with water to flush and repeat the process, then bleed with coolant. Yes- the main coolant hose.

Why do your fans turn on when the engine is off? Mine don't work unless the engine is running.e82 128i

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Those are my headlight cooling fans!

Thank you!

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

hey jd cars on the process of draining is where i would use my new antifreeze is that correct i saw you using the destilated water but i could used the bmw antifreeze right?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Correct

@yukateco6855

6 жыл бұрын

JD Cars thank you my friend good video and good explanation

Hello, so you don't need to start the car for the bleed process? Just remove the bleed cap and the cap for change the coolant, close it and do that process?

@JDCarsChannel

Жыл бұрын

Correct. For these newer cars with electronic water pumps, you don't need to start the engine. Just follow the bleed procedure with the ignition button, gas pedal, and climate control.

Hello! Why do you use ZEREX G-05 and not BMW oem coolant? Is it ok?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

I simply could not find BMW oem coolant locally...

Isn't the service history stored on the onboard computer? I just bought a 2008 E93 and it has no Service History logs, I was advised it was all electronically stored.

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

It is electronically stored.

Whats up, what are those jack stands you have called ? The ones that lifted up the car , and also what is your stereo called ?

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

The jack was a custom jack we made, but no longer recommend. The stereo is an Eonon-- we have a couple videos about it!

Hi, great video man. I just wana know that if i dont know the service history and the coolant level is on 'min' at the moment so can i just top it off or its best to do the bleeding procedure? Don't get much time to take it to a shop but if its recommended to bleed then i shall try and take it. Thanks from India !

@JDCarsChannel

4 жыл бұрын

You can top it off for the time being, but it sounds like you should check out your lines and radiator - also consider doing a flush.

@wrathofdiablo

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDCarsChannel i took it to a shop and they flushed and refilled 1.5L of coolant with remaining distilled water. The level was at max but after driving 200 kms now level is min. Also i got a code 2E83 which is related to electric coolant pump. Do you think my pump is bad or i just need to top it up again? Thanks!

You think u can do a valve cover gasket one?

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Possibly!

Do I tighten the bleed screw back before the bleeding process or do I leave it kind loose

@JDCarsChannel

Жыл бұрын

I usually leave it a bit loose

So I have a question about he coolant. So you don’t have to use the bmw coolant like it doesn’t matter?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

They will always recommend their products, but there are other products which are verified for use with BMWs.

Do I need to order a coolant hose just in case it breaks while flushing out old coolant???

@JDCarsChannel

3 жыл бұрын

No! Many people say you need to, but only if you really think you'll need it. Ex: if your hoses are very old and at risk of cracking. Otherwise, I recommend holding off until you need it, and you can find locally at NAPA or other stores.

Do you have a link for the large jacks that you used withe the drill to lift the car

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

I no longer recommend using that style jack

My coolant float stick is broken is there any other way to tell if coolant is full?

@dflex4180

4 жыл бұрын

Tee Rich yea get a new reservoir with a float stick

Thanks!

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Trying to figure out why mine has green coolant, its low and i need to add but every shop tells me i need to change to blue. I might just change it out myself.

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Most important is that the coolant is BMW approved

or how much water did you have left over from gallon?

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn't tell you... just be sure to measure carefully.

Awesome 👍😎👍

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌️

Do you know how much fluid is retained in the system after draining? Reason I ask is that when you flush with water, then fill with 50/50 the net result is something less than 50/50. So if for example, you knew 1L was trapped in the system, you would first add 1L of 100% coolant, and THEN fill with a 50/50 mix.

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not entirely sure, but you are correct. There is still some fluid in the system.

@rolandotillit2867

5 жыл бұрын

There's a drain plug on the side of the block, but you only need to open that if your coolant is really old and in desperate need of a flush.

@Tb2x

5 жыл бұрын

JD Cars any idea how much is left in system? half gallon? I emptied from the plug, but i didn’t bother with the hose. I added a full bottle of coolant and about half a gallon of water. I’m assuming that’s fine??

Thank you

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

I need to change the brake fluid on my f30. Is it the same as the e90? Because I can use a tutorial lol

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

I believe it is a similar process

I'm tempted to change all of the fluids in my car. I'm kind of in the same situation where I don't know the maintenance history. But told it was done by the previous owner.

@armandol1826

7 жыл бұрын

TGSN _ do it. Better now than later

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Yup I would recommend doing it

How the water is going to circulate with engine off,thermostat is shut close?!.

@joshmarion3818

5 жыл бұрын

The car has a electric water pump

Where can I purchase that jack that you had the impact driver on?

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

That's a custom made jack... I created a video on how to build it.

@titanautomotives

5 жыл бұрын

JD Cars thx

Love those rims

@JDCarsChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@soniccash1up

4 жыл бұрын

JD Cars u should give them to me as a gift, lol

@JoeyG3ify

4 жыл бұрын

soniccash1up hahaha good one

Is this the same procedure for the e92 ?This doesn't look easy 😖

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the procedure should be the same

Stupid question but would not having the bleeding cap on and you drive your car would that cause a leak? I ask because I noticed a little hole inside my coolant tank when I add fluid. I have to keep adding fluid every week and after seeing your video I'm 90% I know what's wrong now.

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

No, but over-tightening the bleeder cap can cause cracks and leaking.

@Tomih202h

5 жыл бұрын

This will cause a leak! you need the bleeding cap on!

@Tomih202h

5 жыл бұрын

@BLAZE45

@robbieshaft

5 жыл бұрын

Replace your coolant tank, the cooling system is supposed to be a sealed circuit, if air gets in it could cause an air lock too

When draining shouldn't you also put heater on to allow it to drain that part of the circuit as well ? And when filling with heater on to reach the full system I guess you should also use the bleed screw and have reservoir open to allow air to escape, while keeping the reservoir topped up. Having bleedscrew closed and cap on doesn't allow any air to escape so your heater cycle will only distribute air elsewhere but not remove it.

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Good tips!

@Rombbb

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! Wasn't meant to be a know-it-all (not even sure what I stated is 100% complete or accurate), but I was just myself in a big Inspection II DIY and just read a lot of forum posts on flushing so thought to share :-)

@zoggles89

3 жыл бұрын

So you have to close bleed screw and cap open?

@Rombbb

3 жыл бұрын

@@zoggles89 Am no expert, but I would say yes, then run idle with heater on till engine is warm and thermostat opens up (so all cooling channels are activated), stop engine, use bleed screws to let air out, top up the reservoir. Only thing I'm not sure about anymore (it's been a while) is whether the fluid level can change when it gets hot (like expanding a bit) which needs to be taken into account. The actual measurement (making sure the fluid is between the marks) is done with cold fluid (or at least not super hot).

3:08 Hahaha oh man your reaction to that!

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

How do you know if you need to replace your coolant

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

If the fluid is dark murky color then it needs replacing.

Do you need to actually put it on 4 jack stands, isnt it easier just to just lift the front?

@streetdr34mer80

3 жыл бұрын

@Explore Flight Simulator nicee hope it goes well

@streetdr34mer80

3 жыл бұрын

think it was just for the video, but the extra room helps when putting the underhood back on

What kind of scissor jack is that?

@JDCarsChannel

2 жыл бұрын

A custom made jack that we can no longer endorse

What scissor jack is that you are using?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

It's a 30" high lift scissor jack

@LeedsHypnotherapist

3 жыл бұрын

That's a game changer! Where did you get it from?

1 gallon of coolant and 1 gallon of water is enough to fill it back?

@JDCarsChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Usually yes

Very informative! Love the interior - is that carbon fiber trim stock?

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wrapped the trim with carbon fiber vinyl!

Ima have to do this but the only problem i may have is lifting up the car

I guess temp gauge isn't a watertight procedure to confirm there are no air pockets anymore. Air can be trapped away from the temperature sensor creating a local pocket of extreme heat resulting in a damage. This local heat does not necessarily show on the temp gauge

@robbieshaft

5 жыл бұрын

Rombbb there’s no temp gauge on the E90, I’m guessing the pump running without the engine for 12 minutes should send air all the way to the bleed screw

@moopow3

2 жыл бұрын

@@robbieshaft should the bleed screw left open when bleeding? The reason I asked is because, in the video the bleeder screw is closed tight

@robbieshaft

2 жыл бұрын

@@moopow3 yes most definitely have the screw opened as the system is sealed otherwise and the air will just keep recirculating

Great videos. Where did you get that large scissor jack? I think I like it better than my floor jack.

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Got it on amazon!

Where is the center jack point? Never seen that before

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Right near the oil drain bolt door.

Does anyone know which fluid comes original from the factory?

@wrathofdiablo

4 жыл бұрын

Its called BMW Anti-freeze. I purchased it from the bmw workshop directly at the MRP price!

@MrJayo73

4 жыл бұрын

G48 spec does not have to be labeled bmw. Zerex makes it maybe others just a make sure G48 spec

I like this one way better than the F30

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

I miss that car a lot

Chrisfix long lost brother ahah.

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Hahahah

Thanks like for you

@JDCarsChannel

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Where did you purchase your headlights? Halos are serious!!

@JDCarsChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately these headlights were discontinued :(

@pepper0912

4 жыл бұрын

@@JDCarsChannel Appreciate the update!

how much miles

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

It has 180k

lucky bastard has the standard transmission

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Yup haha

@alexsale1569

3 жыл бұрын

Ia there a difference when changing auto and manual e90 coolant flushes or are they the same?

💓

How will the air escape if you closed the cap ?

@JDCarsChannel

5 жыл бұрын

The bleeder screw

@dflex4180

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel A 🙄🙄🙄

@zoggles89

3 жыл бұрын

Cap closing bleeder screw closing. How is air come out?

Privacy policy a reason for not disclosing the maintenance records??? Never heard of such a thing. Especially from a dealer. Ask for a Carfax!!!!! Something is not right with that lame excuse!!!

@RR-nu3mc

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Patrick Moore it’s true I called the dealer where my car had its maintenance and they couldn’t print service records unless the old owner came with me, they only told me what was done

Ah bro i don’t got half those tools you got to do that ... how tf . I just got a new expansion tank because mine has a broken seal due to a few pullies?? Idk man

u used green coolant

JD OVER JB ANYDAY 🤞

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Hahahah thanks bro

@justinbuice

6 жыл бұрын

JD Cars is great!

Don't you need the actual bmw coolant?

You went through all that trouble and you used the wrong aftermarket coolant? Why didn't you use BMW coolant? It's only $8 more than the cheap stuff

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

All of the stores around here din't have the BMW coolant, but I have since found it and switched it out!

@connolly3000

6 жыл бұрын

Bmw coolant is crap anyhow. G12, G12+ or G13 is the best option as it is safe on ALL cars, won't rust steel radiators and doesn't have an affect on aluminium heads either. It's VW/Audi coolant. When I flush mine this is what I'm putting in as BMW's needs replacing every 2 years whereas VW G12 (or it's superiors) is a life time coolant! You can get an electron tester or something which shows the quality of the coolant by dipping a probe into it, I had mine checked on my Mk4 R32 which was 14 year old before I sold it... It was still performing to its expectations. The car was only on 64k miles though

Did you try pulling up cars maintenance history off carfax or autocheck both should report it if it was at mainstream company even oil change places now report to carfax

@JDCarsChannel

6 жыл бұрын

Didn't want to pay for the report.

@RVCrazy

5 жыл бұрын

@@JDCarsChannel I got mine printed out from a dealer for free when I went in for recall work.

😂😂😂 I thought I just mix it with water & pour it in