E60 is just a timeless body shape. Stands well against modern cars!

@bimmerladuk7287

4 жыл бұрын

Fiaz Shah your right there. Had a brand new 3 series park next to me other day at the shops. Still think the e60 looks better

@Priidik

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, when first e60 was introduced people thought it was ugly as hell. But now everybody loves them 🙂

@Jibby1337

4 жыл бұрын

some love it some hate it i love it

@maciejolejniczak151

4 жыл бұрын

Oh please the best looking is bmw e39

@blackterminal

4 жыл бұрын

@@maciejolejniczak151 No. Try e34, last of real Bmw separate quad headlights. In saying that Ive never seen a ugly 5 series.

One tip. Use oem main thermostat. will last 10+ years

@colecole5314

4 жыл бұрын

Jozef can’t agree enough. Used oem for my 335d

@becomematrix

4 жыл бұрын

I bought oem brands while doing the cooling refresh.

@iityiwhtsy

4 жыл бұрын

They are exactly the same ,, if you look carefully you’ll see the Bmw part number has been ground off to enable the part to be sold as an aftermarket spare

@MrTwister86660

4 жыл бұрын

True! I put them in from euro parts, lasted a week! Got a full refund to be fair to them. Got the genuine ones from bmw for £100 and lasted the 3 years I owned it for

@Wunderbaumsporting

4 жыл бұрын

@@iityiwhtsy There are actually differences, most of the aftermarket thermostats really last a week. Even worse is buying a aftermarket radiator cap.. Didn't regulate the pressure at all. The difference in pricing is so minor that I won't be wasting more time buying cheapskate versions. Obviously there are lots of parts that are very high, OEM quality, available.

I have just cleaned my EGR valve thanks to this video, and am delighted with the results. The rev counter used to wobble / lose power when going up a hill. I had initially been advised that the probably cause was the torque converter. I have just brought it for a test drive in the Wicklow mountains and the problem is now resolved, no more loss of power. Thank god for oven cleaner and elbow grease! Thanks again

Some tips from a nitpicky fellow M57 owner (335d in my case): - Don't delete the swirl flaps, you'll lose power down low. Instead, replace the intake manifold with a remanufactured one that has improved steel swirl flaps (for example from PMG Technik, only costs 160 euro's) - Do an EGR delete, it's the biggest cause of all that gunk in your EGR valve and intake manifold. I recommend a full EGR delete (also deleting the EGR cooler), I used the kit from Bimmertune which is fantastic quality. You'll have to have that coded out. - There's a big chance your glow plugs and/or glow module need replacing, since oil escaping from the swirl flaps ruins them. If they are not working, your DPF won't regen and clog up. - Replace the PCV breather, it tends to clog up and is an often overlooked maintenance item. - Replace the fuel filter, this is also often neglected. Looking forward to more E60 videos!

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip tips. Will deleting the EGR increase emissions though?

@Spollie

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoadandRacetv yes, it will slightly increase NOx emissions, but your engine will thank you for it. I don't think it's a problem for MOT but I'm not familiar with that.

@Holdeenio

4 жыл бұрын

I've had the EGR deleted on every diesel car I've owned and never had an issue with MOT or emissions.

@johnlever6696

4 жыл бұрын

Mine is deleted and *cough DPF cough*. Goes through MOT no probs. I had my swirls flaps blanked as well and genuinely don't think it's made a performance difference at all.

@Spollie

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnlever6696 You'll definitely notice it when you put the swirl flaps back on. I recently did this with my car.

Another thing that will not happen, is regens... due to the low engine temp... probably why that one is clogged... Nice video. Thank you for sharing!

One thing I like about your uploads and content is your integrity. Keep it up, up there in my favourite channels 👍

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Big thanks mate. I appreciate you saying that.

Really clear thanks! I have same car...would love a video on: rear de mister, rear window washer, cleaning out blocked rear drainage channels, I have pano roof which make that much worse. My master switch has just gone too, order replacement. Don’t mind doing some of the basic stuff of engine, drive train maintenance at the BMW specialist but all the electrical problems just keep coming...when one is fixed the next arrives!

Great channel 👍 I’m looking fwd to the rest of the jobs on your Beemer. Don’t forgot to check your control arm bushings as these are a weak point. Cheers for the great channel.

Just bought a 530d so will be using this to check my car over too! Keep up the good videos!

finally someone doing E60 videos, subbed !

Bloody best video i have seen please do more e60 videos. Very concise, very explaining and in proper english. Just what i was looking for. Subbed

@RoadandRacetv

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Morning Neil! Good to see you get started on this, and that EGR - it’s so satisfying cleaning components like that. Cleaning that intake will be another satisfying job. Right, I’m off to the garage to find something I can clean 😁 All the best, Andy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy. Yes, strangely satisfying!

Great vid Neil, really enjoy this maintenance type content

Great content. I just bought a very similar 530d and your content will now be my mechanics to do list. Also supporting you via patreon. Keep up the good work.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Big thanks Nadeem, especially for the patreon as it means so much. Nice choice of car!

My mechanic will be delighted to know that I absolutely need to do this!

Hi excellent vids, im going to use your guides to change my 530d thermostat,swirl flaps and egr delete..hope you do swirl flap vid , and whens the next one getting uploded...cant wait!!

Excellent video, glad to see you bought a BMW again. Just resubscribed.

Lower coolant temps will also prevent your car from performing a dpf regeneration. Leading to the headache of dpf blackages etc. And eventually a rising oil level as the sump fills with diesel.

Really enjoyable. Considering an E60 as a use and improve project.

little white markers on your rev, thats your temp indicator 50/50 with that red stripe. temps ok. It goes down when temp is rising. Have look at that in the morning, markers will be around 3,5 k

Brilliant channel. Brilliant vids. Cheers bud.

I am surprised about how the egr looked like... as someone already mentioned, it looked almost clean to me. Also the egr cooler was very shiny, maybe the previous owner replaced it not too long ago and cleaned the valve and surrounding while doing that... Great video as always, can't wait for the next episode already. Greetings from Bavaria

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. I’ve seen dirtier EGRs but mine was still pretty dirty!

Keep a few cans of brake cleaner, not just for brakes but for gunked up parts on practically any parts. Spray Nine degreaser is also very good.

Very informative - excellent video 👌👍😎

Love the dance music in the background, what made you go with that on all your videos, unusual for these type of videos but I’m a fan. Also the camera work the information all of its top notch, well played mate. Keep it up 👍

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Glad to hear you like the music as I wrote it!

@marinacoupe

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoadandRacetv Would love to hear more of that track

Hi buddy, I understand you're in Peterborough too. Hoping we can meet up some time. I've also got an E61

I look forward to te next episode about servicing this car.

Ah found the egr vid.. I’ve seen worse egr valves than that tbh but it’s great how you’re covering every base with this car.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love your videos and now your doing E61 stuff even better. I have a 530d sport with DPF light on. When's your next vid on cleaning these?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zohair. New vid should be out next week.

Could you say the same things for om642 mercedes engine (v6)? Great Video, seems straight forward some of these jobs! Would you recommend getting carly too

It would be nice if you had tried and shown whether the EGR valve was still moving or not. If it still moves, cleaning it won't do anything but give you the good feeling of having a clean EGR valve. Which is also okay I suppose :-)

Excellent, as usual.

Nice i have 525d e60 stage1 do videos more often!

Great vid!

Block the egr Valve put something in the Vacum tube it will let the engine run better und gives you better fuel efficiency und better performance in mid range power also you never have to worry about a clock up intake

There’s a thermostat/ heat exchanger on the transmission if it’s an auto.

Honestly man your vids are like youtube crack lol just cant get enough of them , dont know if its because its car mechanics which i love or your car choices which is very similar to my own but good job as always man , ps great choice although personally i would have got the 530d but look forward to your future vids

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Big thanks mate. Glad to hear you are enjoying the vids!

Those bolts on the egr cooler can be a nightmare to get off talking from experience

Exactly like mine but mine is 530d @ 295hp. I changed both EGR and main thermostats with BMW parts and did the VW thermostat mod for the gearbox. Runs bang on 90-92 now.

@bimmerladuk7287

4 жыл бұрын

John Lever guessing your gearbox stat was shagged then

@johnlever6696

4 жыл бұрын

@@bimmerladuk7287 I just did it for the sake of doing it to be honest just in case it went bad. Done 7k miles in it so far and it's been bang on.

@smoknhothonda

4 жыл бұрын

what does the vw t/stat mod entail?

@johnlever6696

4 жыл бұрын

@@smoknhothonda it's an inline thermostat that fits just after the heat exchanger. If the heat exchanger for the gearbox is bad then this is the fix. It effectively replaces the thermostat in the heat exchanger without having to replaced the exchanger. The inline stat has been used by VW group for 20 odd years and is even on the R8.

Subbed, likes and shared on our social media.

Dad had a 2006 e61 530d like this, I'd recommend Michelin pilot sport 4's great in all weathers and high levels of grip, and replace oem filter with k&n filter, while your fixing your car I'd check the rear brake light and rear wiper, great video BTW keep it up

@jasonclark1802

4 жыл бұрын

Rear brake leds break over time and rear wiper can sieze due to lack of use

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Jason. Any idea how to stop the wiper seizing?

@jasonclark1802

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoadandRacetv strip and copper grease should do the trick

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

Those car ramps look good, super long. What make are they please?

Hi! What is the temperature tester program's name? Thank you ;)

What coolant should be put on 535d bmw 2006 e60? Blue or Red? Any help for a new owner?

Hi. Where did u get the ramps from? Any links?

I've recently purchased an intake walnut blaster and recently cleaned the intake ports on two N57 engines with surprising improvements in performance and economy. Have you considered doing this while the inlet manifold is off? Also make sure the engine is nice and hot when taking the glow plugs out. You should also use a reamer and thread cleaning tool before fitting the new plugs.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Stephen. What’s a “walnut blaster” please? Also won’t the glow plugs be harder to take out when hot as they expand with heat?

@stephenspender787

4 жыл бұрын

Road and Race this is a link for N54 engine but same principle applies to the diesel. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ppiW18STZ8XSYZs.html. With regards to the glow plugs the heat helps due to Carno buildup that gets up the side of the plugs. I recently purchased a walnut blasting tool to clean my mapped 2011 325d and it feels like it's been remapped again!

Did you used to go raving back in the day as this music gets me in the mood

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

oooh yes..!

@peterolley7159

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoadandRacetv snap what year bracket and what places ,, mine was 92 starting and loved the labyrinth aka 12 dalton lane, or roller Express Edmonton

Brilliant vids

Before replaceing thermostats your rev counter line was on 4600rpm (white lines on red). But after when engine temp was 88degrees is rev counter line still on 4600rpm?( you didn't show tachometer anymore).Rev counter line should show engine temperature.

Great video and great production quality!. I had no intentions of ever buying an E60 but I find it oddly satisfying watching still. Ever thought of buying an Alfa?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Would love to drive a 4C!

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying you like the video Andy!

@therushden

4 жыл бұрын

He can have mine. I've got a boost problem I can't solve. It's not producing much boost low down the rev range.

Subscribed!!

Does all the coolant come off in the plug?

My throttle actuator went on my E60 and the mechanic said he had cleaned the EGR valve while fixing it. Now I know what he cleaned and wasn't he nice for doing so :)

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

what a nice chap!

Throw the DPF , put a downpipe. Cheaper and better👍🏻

@germancarfan360

4 жыл бұрын

And now very illegal.

My e46 320d is too much on diesel what could be the possibility

thanks for the tip

Nice videos been following for awhile. Where do you go to get the technical knowledge to perform these jobs?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

To be honest I learnt watching a tv show called Wheeler Dealers. Then just by reading manuals and watching KZread videos.

I was going to say remove the swirl flaps but... Replacing manifold for a better one is apparently a better option than removing them.

Worst part of the thermostat issue is that the lack of reaching the normal operating temperature will cause the DPF regeneration to be suspended, which will eventually cause the DPF to clog up. And BMW in their wisdom has chosen not to inform the owner about this, by giving a warning in the console/display. The Stealers are of cause delighted by this. You will discover it the hard and potentially expensive way, depending on your DIY skills.

BMW will only replace the EGR valve even though in most cases it just needs a clean. But their labour to clean it is probably the same cost as a new one! Unless you DIY well done great job

Didn't look too bad that egr wonder if it has been cleaned recently or just been driven properly long motorways ? Not lots of short trips

@Wunderbaumsporting

4 жыл бұрын

Mine was almost completely soot free, always done over 250km/day. Cannot recommend having egr valve if your daily commute is under 10km/way.

Nice video! just to add: If your car is an auto there is a third thermostat. It’s built into the transmission heat exchanger. These are known to fail in the open position preventing your car getting up to temp. Also the autos have a different part number for the water pump, but I’m sure you’ve got the correct one. I’ve not idea what the actual difference is.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, Any idea what temp the transmission should be?

@jdcookiemonster

4 жыл бұрын

Road and Race honestly I’ve no idea. My transmission cooler failed as described so I fit an 85deg thermostat inline in the pipe the rises vertically and Tees into a pipe running from the reservoir to the water pump. It was a cheaper option than replacing the heat exchanger. I’ve never see the tranny get very hot, it’s usually below engine temp in mine anyway.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

When my coolant was at 90C the transmission oil peaked at 60C. maybe too low?

@jdcookiemonster

4 жыл бұрын

Road and Race sounds about right to be honest.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks John.

Check Brake lines ! Underneath the plastic cover on the rear. They used poor quality in production and it's only a matter of time when they fail. Happended to me .

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Fred 👍🏻

If enyone have problem with temperature in this cars with automat transmission check asb cooler on transmission

More videos with this car

Great video, I’m buying a high mileage, 2008 BMW 5 Series Estate E61 525d M Sport LCI Auto,

We at a disco !!!

Would be good to meet up and film some videos together man!

Nice ramps :D

@DrMireMare

4 жыл бұрын

Any idea what brand these are and where to buy from? They look just the job!

@TheTick1234

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrMireMare I've bought these ones here quite recently and they do the trick for me: www.amazon.de/gp/product/B005BPHDQI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@vp5

4 жыл бұрын

@@DrMireMare 'race ramps 67 inch two piece' are the set you want

Hi. Out of interest, what car ramps are you using here? Looks like they're good for low-ish cars.....

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

They are made by Race Ramps.

@ArmandoLoni

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoadandRacetv Thanks!!

Yesssss!!

@cashybai

4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, I've an 09 plate 535d is going to benefit from these tips 157k miles and flying 😉👍

Was there a nack to bleeding the air from the coolant system afterwards?

@focus550

4 жыл бұрын

Fairly lengthy process: Fill with coolant You have to set the heater on the central vent in the car to hot, and the blowers on low fan speed Open the bleed screw on the EGR thermostat until a steady stream comes out Allow the car to run up to operating temperature Let it settle/Cool and check the level is good.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

No, very simple actually. Just followed the steps in the Haynes manual.

You have a third thermostat auto Transmission Oil Cooler. On 2:38 upper left corner.The main problem of operating temperature

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Any idea what temp it should be?

@Zeljk080

4 жыл бұрын

With the car stationary it gets 95-99 deg. Anything over 88 degrees on the freeway is good.@@RoadandRacetv

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Went for a drive and engine coolant temp got up to 90C. The transmission temp got up to 60C. Is that bad?

@Zeljk080

4 жыл бұрын

​@@RoadandRacetv The temperatures are good. These temperatures should also be when outside is below zero.

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate.

That some high mpg , bro u drive like it s a m5

So, did the water pump arrive? 🤔because you said you replace the belts when you did the coolant pump 😅

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

It did arrive but not that day. Still need to find time to fit it!

you will make your car bullet proof by doing all this work

What ramps are you using?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Race Ramps 👍🏻

Did you know the red line of the rpm gage is yr heat/overheating gage of the coolant???

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip but I'm not quite sure what you mean?

@bimmerladuk7287

4 жыл бұрын

That’s oil temp not coolent

@focus550

4 жыл бұрын

@@RoadandRacetv the white bars (above 4.5k revs) should start to disappear as the engine temperature increases.

@johnlever6696

4 жыл бұрын

They don't do that on this model. They took that away.

@jdcookiemonster

4 жыл бұрын

That feature was dropped on the LCI model, the white bars are static.

Nice content! Got the same car only xDrive version, experiencing clogged dpf issues so looking forward what's wrong with yours :)

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Siim. Would have gone for the xDrive version myself if i could have afforded it.

What ramps are they?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Race Ramps

why didn't you delete the egr?

@DandaHype

4 жыл бұрын

emissions ?

What ramps are these please?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Race Ramps. They're ace.

Music ?

Where did you get those ramps?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

They are by Race Ramps.

@86andyw

4 жыл бұрын

Road and Race just seen your reply. Thanks.

Is there a way to blank off or map out the egr? I never like the idea of recirculating dirty diesel fumes back onto the manifold.

@johnlever6696

4 жыл бұрын

There is indeed. Loads of videos on line on how to do the manual work. You would then need the fault code mapping out.

Circoli stuff is okay but I'd probably get a genuine thermostat, TBH.

Road and race get yourself ista d on laptop then using Carly. ISTA reads more stuff then Carly can and ISTA D is the proper bmw software

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Will do!

is this 6 cilinders ??? or 5 ??

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

6

Great work👍 Are you a mechanic by trade?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Umar. No, just self taught.

Just been skimming through the comments and I've got to say there's a lot of pikey shit going on and people who just don't know much about these cars talking there ill informed gospel, just reaffirms why I get so many people through my business to correct people's bodge jobs and fuck ups on these cars. As for the video there are a few things I'd of done differently such as OEM thermostats, circoli normally don't last very long, some people saying to of got mahle/behr stats with scrubbed off bmw number but these can be iffy at times because they were bmw production rejects, OEM parts carry a 2 year parts warranty when ordered with a vin number but last much longer, the repair procedure I'd of done it differently but I do 100's of these so have just learnt what works best for me, also I hope the coolant has been changed to blue. The video is is top notch though, very well presented, filmed and edited nicely, look forward to seeing some more.

Cool song. Name?

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. No name for the song. I write all the music myself.

funny, I got confused with the title, I was like... where were the other 59 episodes lol

Am I the only one seeing Carly pop-up in vids?

The next edd China

Would of been best to blank the egr and remap

@smoknhothonda

4 жыл бұрын

yeah i thought EGR delete was the best option?

Should I buy a 2008 M3? Or will I be burning money..

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Fuel will cost a lot (only 28 mpg on motorway) and so will repairs if you don't tackle them yourself. It is a stunning car to drive though, especially if you track it.

use OEM thermostats.................bin that EGR LOL

why is the title of this video the exact same as what you planned for the next video

@RoadandRacetv

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for spotting that. I've fixed it now!!!!

#SaveaBMW

Would not trust anything on the infamous 'CARLY nuke your BMW' app at all. ISTA D all day long.