I've been a mechanic for 40 years, and anybody who thinks German cars are poorly engineered knows absolutely nothing about cars. German cars are the finest engineered cars on the planet, I've worked on everything under the the sun, and German cars are the best hands down. Do your research before you make statements you know nothing about. The reason BMW does not use a drain plug, is that it could cause a failure point for a leak.
"The reason BMW does not use a drain plug, is that it could cause a failure point for a leak." More likely they want to discourage DIY types so they have to bring it into the dealership where they can generate more $$$ for BMW. As a mechanic, you probably won't agree.
@@whothecapfits totally agree with u... and they even make it hard on them selves so they can charge xtra xtra money.... I work on cars as well.. and I never see a car leaking from drain plug... that is just an excuse so they can make a lot of money..
I dont give a fuck about a leaky drain plug, this process looks absolutely horrible. Getting rained on with poisonous coolant isn't on my bucket list. This should be better.
True!!!! I own a BMW 428i Coupe and it’s awesome. People use and abuse these cars and when people buy them used, they tend to carry over all the negligence from the past owners. Take care of these cars and they’ll take care of you!!!!!!
So many videos in the BMW community are guys walking around shops with out of focus cameras trying to be influencers... thank you for making a video that is actually informative and helpful!
Apparently BMW demanded that Newtis stop providing people with service instructions. As a result, we can no longer access their site. If anyone wants to or knows about a class action lawsuit against BMW for not allowing owners to access service manuals please let me know.
Thanks for posting the full procedure. Sorry you had to get a coolant shower. One tip for mixing coolant - keep your empty BMW coolant jug, and then in the future, pour half of new coolant into the old coolant jug, and then add the water to both jugs. You’ll have your two gallons of mixed coolant, already in the jugs. No need to mix them in a bucket.
Great vid. I think if you left the cap open for the fill talk while bleeding you wouldn't need to open the bleeder screws. The air comes out of the port that shoots the coolant back into the tank as it recirculates.
Hey when adding coolant do you have to have all 3 bleeder screws open then when it starts leaking out coolant close it up and start bleeding procedure? If so how open do u have the bleeder screws all the way out or half way?
4 questions: 1- Will it be okay to use Castrol blue color coolant instead of Bmw Coolant? (I have always used it on my all E36 E46 E90 without having any issue). 2- Is it possible to remove the lower radiator hose from underneath the car without having to remove the air filter box? 3-Is there any drain plug on F30 radiator? 4-On F30 N13 engines without an electrical water pump, is it enough to remove the lower radiator hose for the draining process? Many thanks in advance!
In order of your questions: 1. Im not sure this is the first coolant flush I've done on a BMW. 2. Not easily, the clip to unlock the pipe goes up towards the bottom of the air filter box 3. There is no drain plug on the F30 Radiator 4. I am not sure about the N13 engine
@@MatthewWong Sorted out. Removed the airfilter box and drained more than 5lt of coolant via lower radiator hose only. I have mechanical waterpump so skipped the electrical mechanial pump fill process. Used 50% 50% Blue color Castrol Radicool coolant and drinking water. Released air from both expansion tank and heat exchanger several times. So far so good. No need to pay extra for Bmw coolant.
Do u have to open up the screw during bleeding procedure? Cuz i mostly see them just pour coolant in then start bleeding procedure, they say the water pump will do the work and take out the air and then u just top it off with more coolant, is that true?
According to the documentation here: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/HrgIPzMT You are supposed to leave the bleeder screws open only when refilling in the expansion tank. All bleeder screws should be open. Once they start overfilling thats when you tighten them down, then make sure that the overfill is at the min/ max. After that you can start the bleeding process.
@@MatthewWong quick question man should I loaded bleeder screw when bleeding water and have cap off or have both them on. Please help I did I flush with water but I have foamy stuff in my reservoir!!!
@@dndxander When I did the bleed I only had the screws undone I believe. Its been a while. I am also not sure if its the same on N55 vs N20 (pretty sure its the same but not 100% positive)
Apart from the funny combination of slippers and white socks, very good tutorial. Is that an E28 next to your car? I already discovered that newtis is down here in Europe... Your car was in eco pro though? Cheers from Belgium!
Just recently got one & the “service needed since” notification popped up exactly like the one showed in yours. Dealer said they flushed and did the oil etc. It’s the weekend and their closed rn, but I’m going to see what they say. But is there a way to reset that notification. I’ve seen videos on resetting the them, but that hasn’t worked for this notification. Maybe you can give me some information on that. Thanks, well informative video btw.
If its the oil notification th-cam.com/video/ozRv0eZW0OU/w-d-xo.html you can do something like this. However if its the coolant low notification there isnt anything you can do.
Matthew Wong update. I played with it a little more and found it was the inspection of all things through the vehicle status settings on the screen 😂glad it wasn’t a real issue....At all.
Hi ! First of all thanks a lot for the video. Just have one question Before start all process its necessary in the begining disconect the batery? Cheers
The tank cap should be able to stay open. The tank is only for building pressure when the coolant is hot. You should only be leaving the bleeder screws open that way when it overfills at those areas it shows there are no air bubbles. The process is documented here: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/HrgIPzMT
Hey friend hello from turkey. İ wonder that lifting eqipman for lift up the car. İ want buy it but i couldnt find. Whats that name ? Where can i buy it . Thanks so much
The car ramps you can find on eBay here: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575300093&toolid=10001&campid=5338084593&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FVehicle-Drive-on-Ramps-12000-lbs-Capacity-Car-Truck-Service-Repair-Shop-Garage%2F352602935374%3Fepid%3D14023040722%26_trkparms%3Dispr%253D1%26hash%3Ditem5218c5d04e%3Ag%3AN1kAAOSwB6Zcc4qG%26enc%3DAQAEAAACQBPxNw%252BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qXMuY16jR%252BKv9m77o3UJqE3U1N7Quf8Dm8fCMBrjshqG9MvXSmb2e%252FnAzaPUmKCTQAd%252BUh6jmu4UzLR6JugR3Qe5cGvEa6qWbuwLC8V5B1qpdfmzo%252FIUx1VpgFlMnuSzsA%252Bnbkb2tUsXnhRW0F%252F0UtcQdjgsUCym%252FgAYNyhq1tWzmBRD%252Fq%252Fl2bSmffZsT5A8A21x%252F955x6mEAqk5zGVeLUvfwD%252FfFbxjsIGxVBwtDhbPW%252FjpgyxCqdkBgJcB6FCknujEu75vE8kfSFvd6LoDM8ngPUV9z40cBA%252BJVekkwU94NTbB9OxhfXip4qSuuAEVhorh9E%252BxpTAkKhvEL0juoNfRZS07IXoF0XO7%252F%252BC6p8qZ6BFzlqjuXeVlgxP%252FUyDEt%252Fnuec0Oqbt1Z4JbutmKxKoAwD71NzkqV3amFvdViRgIcWsQTXeNapgNxyTm85vzat08%252F7%252BerX4sz9zfsV5nvrtkJ9qrgu5XjHD169sx6%252BpChS8tFUbfsMf65z7sv5reKB13pxemR4TNPt79kQO7wX4%252BrOLKwqy7ZO5SAOyUUN11WzfSCatULBZEFZMEdcz7A9suYdsktb38qypmQfBRppLmfl1rBvY4ztxQSFeBOdhrnyKKWYXN%252FpFzBf8iKiLpnUX5KwPZ5ZkKOX7QoIQMorsdcGS3EziQf9rGtOwCF54exISXm%252FT6r0A0yjQbfzfIS%252FZ%252F7ET3v7qhSWWBF%252FlMd1UmF%252F1XyTjxXQvYGnwmttyZg%253D%253D%26checksum%3D352602935374b1aac3d482704159928b27091b3d515c
So according to the instructions you posted TECHNICAL INFORMATION Filling without the vacuum filler device (watering can filling) is not permitted. Non-compliance will result in danger of component damage and/or engine damage. Filling specification absolutely must be adhered to. The operation of the vehicle is not permitted unless the filling procedure has been completed. Otherwise, functional limitations (degradation) and/or overheating may occur. A bleeding procedure is required after a part has been exchanged in the cooling system and/or after refilling the cooling system.
Yep BMW recommends you use a vacuum to make sure you get all the air out. I'm pretty sure they have been recommending this for a while now. But again as I mentioned I am not doing that. Most people who DIY this just flush the coolant out then run the standard bleeding process to get the remainder of the air out. For example even for the transmission flush BMW recommends a pump but it is not necessarily required in my opinion.
Did you actually use the entire 2 gallons? I’ve only got 1.5 gallons of 50-50 in and it’s full now after bleeding. I have an F25 328xi with the same N20 engine. Please advise
I don't believe it will damage the engine directly, however it might not be effective to the engine in low temps. I would recommend just mixing 50/50 always.
@@MatthewWong It will definitely hurt the engine, pure coolant doesn't have the cooling properties of water, coolant is in there so water doesn't rush components and it lowers the freezing point of the mixture, water is the best for pulling heat out of everything
@@paulvarley1054 Thats good to know! Yeah I've always read that there are different mixtures for different climates but I never knew pure coolant was bad.
When you pour the the coolant in it should force most of the air out. The left over air will be in the bends of the pipes and certain air pockets. Then you should begin the bleeding process which should pressurize the entire system. You can do this a couple times to be sure, or you can get one of those pressurized bleeders for the car also which should suck out all the air.
You could. I just did this to demonstrate how to do a complete flush. Eventually the coolant degrades and it would probably be better to fill it with some fresh coolant.
Thanks. Great video easy to follow. I actually have to change my thermostat. I think jumping it will probably work my battery is like 6 years old so I don't want to chance it
Any one has any info for me I have an 2010 bmw 328i xdrive my cooler looks brown and dirty in the coolant tank any ideas wht I should do of course I’m planning to do a plus
So I need to actually take the coolant tank out and then drain it as I put oil in it by accident on a very rough and dark night for myself. What steps would be needed to remove and flush the tank itself?
Hmm I would look over realoem to see how the tank is held in. I would also check newtis to see if you can find anything on the tank removal: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/I4nHM7Ef
I know previous generations of BMW's had a drain plug at the bottom of the rad. For some reason the N20 variations did not receive that at least to my knowledge on the F30 platforms. You can see the official NEWTIS repair steps provided by BMW here: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/1VnZAyo8nd they ask to remove the entire coolant hose at the bottom of the rad.
Doing this on my F30 335i. Cannot believe BMW hasn’t just designed a fucking valve go drain it properly. It feels so primitive unplugging the EWater pump hose and lower radiator hose to drain coolant.
@@MatthewWong Thanks for the quick reply. I just replaced the thermostat and water pump on my F10 n63, there are videos on here flushing with straight distilled water before refilling with the 50/50. mix. You video Helped me out👍🏾
@@twistedsd I think depending on where you are its fine to run distilled water. If you see your temp's start to rise you can mix in a % of coolant and it should help!
I show the screws at 18:44 didn't really record the process of doing it. It is well documented in the newtis documentation: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/I4nHM7Ef
Quick question, since I’m going to add some cooling into mine why is the old one that you took out clear but the new one is blue. I know that all the BMW coolant is blue but I was just wondering why yours was clear as well as mine that’s currently in the car
My car was originally in Arizona so they probably diluted with more water than anti-freeze. That is why its probably so clear. But depending on where you live you should adjust the ratio if its colder, or hotter.
@@MatthewWong thanks for the quick reply before I add some, I live in Cali so just picked some coolant to top it off since it’s at the minimum mark. I’ll just add some without diluting it then since it’s only a minimal amount, I was just wondering why it was so clear in mine LOL
I've been a mechanic for 40 years, and anybody who thinks German cars are poorly engineered knows absolutely nothing about cars. German cars are the finest engineered cars on the planet, I've worked on everything under the the sun, and German cars are the best hands down. Do your research before you make statements you know nothing about. The reason BMW does not use a drain plug, is that it could cause a failure point for a leak.
"The reason BMW does not use a drain plug, is that it could cause a failure point for a leak." More likely they want to discourage DIY types so they have to bring it into the dealership where they can generate more $$$ for BMW. As a mechanic, you probably won't agree.
@@whothecapfits totally agree with u... and they even make it hard on them selves so they can charge xtra xtra money.... I work on cars as well.. and I never see a car leaking from drain plug... that is just an excuse so they can make a lot of money..
don't mention to this guy the oil filter adapter gasket on the e46 series.
I dont give a fuck about a leaky drain plug, this process looks absolutely horrible. Getting rained on with poisonous coolant isn't on my bucket list. This should be better.
True!!!! I own a BMW 428i Coupe and it’s awesome. People use and abuse these cars and when people buy them used, they tend to carry over all the negligence from the past owners. Take care of these cars and they’ll take care of you!!!!!!
So many videos in the BMW community are guys walking around shops with out of focus cameras trying to be influencers... thank you for making a video that is actually informative and helpful!
Apparently BMW demanded that Newtis stop providing people with service instructions. As a result, we can no longer access their site. If anyone wants to or knows about a class action lawsuit against BMW for not allowing owners to access service manuals please let me know.
Thanks for posting the full procedure. Sorry you had to get a coolant shower.
One tip for mixing coolant - keep your empty BMW coolant jug, and then in the future, pour half of new coolant into the old coolant jug, and then add the water to both jugs. You’ll have your two gallons of mixed coolant, already in the jugs. No need to mix them in a bucket.
I can't believe they haven't made a valve for draining the coolant. Jees!!!
thanks! saved me $220. you a real G! Subbed!
Great vid. I think if you left the cap open for the fill talk while bleeding you wouldn't need to open the bleeder screws. The air comes out of the port that shoots the coolant back into the tank as it recirculates.
Thank you Matt!! This is very helpful, I will do it next week.
Thanks bro, you saved me $250!
Hello from Mexico City, thaks for the information that you give us, my best regards
Flip flops and cardboard boxes. The standard for DIY garage mechanics for years.
Hey when adding coolant do you have to have all 3 bleeder screws open then when it starts leaking out coolant close it up and start bleeding procedure? If so how open do u have the bleeder screws all the way out or half way?
I tried all three at first until they started leaking out. Then I tried each individually about 2-3 more times to make sure there was no air
Outstanding instructions!
Thanks!
Do you have to bleed it every time you put coolant in?
If you are just topping off into the reservoir I don't believe you need to. Its only to purge the air out of the coolant pipes when you need to bleed.
How many times would you need to drain coolant to get radweld out? It's blocked my heaters
4 questions:
1- Will it be okay to use Castrol blue color coolant instead of Bmw Coolant? (I have always used it on my all E36 E46 E90 without having any issue).
2- Is it possible to remove the lower radiator hose from underneath the car without having to remove the air filter box?
3-Is there any drain plug on F30 radiator?
4-On F30 N13 engines without an electrical water pump, is it enough to remove the lower radiator hose for the draining process?
Many thanks in advance!
In order of your questions:
1. Im not sure this is the first coolant flush I've done on a BMW.
2. Not easily, the clip to unlock the pipe goes up towards the bottom of the air filter box
3. There is no drain plug on the F30 Radiator
4. I am not sure about the N13 engine
@@MatthewWong Sorted out. Removed the airfilter box and drained more than 5lt of coolant via lower radiator hose only. I have mechanical waterpump so skipped the electrical mechanial pump fill process. Used 50% 50% Blue color Castrol Radicool coolant and drinking water. Released air from both expansion tank and heat exchanger several times. So far so good. No need to pay extra for Bmw coolant.
Obrigado pelo vídeo, bem elaborado e explicativo me ajudou muito. Obrigado
I'm watching this video to work on someone else's car, and you've convinced me to never buy a modern BMW. Terrible engineering. Good video Mr. Wong.
How tightly did you torque down the hose clamp going to the water pump? Just finished doing my flush thanks to you!
I believe its 8-10nm however I just handtightend mine. Glad it helped!
Do u have to open up the screw during bleeding procedure? Cuz i mostly see them just pour coolant in then start bleeding procedure, they say the water pump will do the work and take out the air and then u just top it off with more coolant, is that true?
That dog barking sounded like a sick ass remixed song
Awesome video! Does the bleeder screw at the expansion tank has to stay open during the bleeding process?
According to the documentation here: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/HrgIPzMT
You are supposed to leave the bleeder screws open only when refilling in the expansion tank. All bleeder screws should be open. Once they start overfilling thats when you tighten them down, then make sure that the overfill is at the min/ max. After that you can start the bleeding process.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Hey, do you have any recommendations for the battery charger?
I just use the harbor freight cheap trickle charger.
does this apply to the 335i
I don't believe the N55 has this issue with timing chain compared to N20.
@@MatthewWong do you know where to drain the coolan from on my n55
@@dndxander f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1278783 I think this is what you are looking for
@@MatthewWong quick question man should I loaded bleeder screw when bleeding water and have cap off or have both them on. Please help I did I flush with water but I have foamy stuff in my reservoir!!!
@@dndxander When I did the bleed I only had the screws undone I believe. Its been a while. I am also not sure if its the same on N55 vs N20 (pretty sure its the same but not 100% positive)
Apart from the funny combination of slippers and white socks, very good tutorial. Is that an E28 next to your car?
I already discovered that newtis is down here in Europe...
Your car was in eco pro though?
Cheers from Belgium!
Just recently got one & the “service needed since” notification popped up exactly like the one showed in yours.
Dealer said they flushed and did the oil etc. It’s the weekend and their closed rn, but I’m going to see what they say. But is there a way to reset that notification. I’ve seen videos on resetting the them, but that hasn’t worked for this notification.
Maybe you can give me some information on that. Thanks, well informative video btw.
If its the oil notification th-cam.com/video/ozRv0eZW0OU/w-d-xo.html you can do something like this. However if its the coolant low notification there isnt anything you can do.
Matthew Wong it must be. Because it didn’t come off. Appreciate it.
Matthew Wong update. I played with it a little more and found it was the inspection of all things through the vehicle status settings on the screen 😂glad it wasn’t a real issue....At all.
@@anotherindividual5799 Glad everything worked out!
Update for anyone looking at resetting codes other than oil change, research Bimmerlink + Veepeak BLE.
This purging procedure is indicated by the mark, when the electric water pump is changed.
What are u using to hold the front of the car up? What are they called ramps?
ramps
Thanks brother
Where did you get your 12v charger?
Harbor Freight
Hi !
First of all thanks a lot for the video.
Just have one question
Before start all process its necessary in the begining disconect the batery?
Cheers
It shouldn't be necessary to disconnect the battery. You are not dealing with any of the electrical systems that could potentially damage the car.
When you do the electric pump bleeding process should you keep the tank cap open or closed??
The tank cap should be able to stay open. The tank is only for building pressure when the coolant is hot. You should only be leaving the bleeder screws open that way when it overfills at those areas it shows there are no air bubbles. The process is documented here: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/HrgIPzMT
Great work!!
Is this the same Procedure as The f30 320d ed
Hey friend hello from turkey. İ wonder that lifting eqipman for lift up the car. İ want buy it but i couldnt find. Whats that name ? Where can i buy it . Thanks so much
The car ramps you can find on eBay here: rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5575300093&toolid=10001&campid=5338084593&customid=&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2FVehicle-Drive-on-Ramps-12000-lbs-Capacity-Car-Truck-Service-Repair-Shop-Garage%2F352602935374%3Fepid%3D14023040722%26_trkparms%3Dispr%253D1%26hash%3Ditem5218c5d04e%3Ag%3AN1kAAOSwB6Zcc4qG%26enc%3DAQAEAAACQBPxNw%252BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qXMuY16jR%252BKv9m77o3UJqE3U1N7Quf8Dm8fCMBrjshqG9MvXSmb2e%252FnAzaPUmKCTQAd%252BUh6jmu4UzLR6JugR3Qe5cGvEa6qWbuwLC8V5B1qpdfmzo%252FIUx1VpgFlMnuSzsA%252Bnbkb2tUsXnhRW0F%252F0UtcQdjgsUCym%252FgAYNyhq1tWzmBRD%252Fq%252Fl2bSmffZsT5A8A21x%252F955x6mEAqk5zGVeLUvfwD%252FfFbxjsIGxVBwtDhbPW%252FjpgyxCqdkBgJcB6FCknujEu75vE8kfSFvd6LoDM8ngPUV9z40cBA%252BJVekkwU94NTbB9OxhfXip4qSuuAEVhorh9E%252BxpTAkKhvEL0juoNfRZS07IXoF0XO7%252F%252BC6p8qZ6BFzlqjuXeVlgxP%252FUyDEt%252Fnuec0Oqbt1Z4JbutmKxKoAwD71NzkqV3amFvdViRgIcWsQTXeNapgNxyTm85vzat08%252F7%252BerX4sz9zfsV5nvrtkJ9qrgu5XjHD169sx6%252BpChS8tFUbfsMf65z7sv5reKB13pxemR4TNPt79kQO7wX4%252BrOLKwqy7ZO5SAOyUUN11WzfSCatULBZEFZMEdcz7A9suYdsktb38qypmQfBRppLmfl1rBvY4ztxQSFeBOdhrnyKKWYXN%252FpFzBf8iKiLpnUX5KwPZ5ZkKOX7QoIQMorsdcGS3EziQf9rGtOwCF54exISXm%252FT6r0A0yjQbfzfIS%252FZ%252F7ET3v7qhSWWBF%252FlMd1UmF%252F1XyTjxXQvYGnwmttyZg%253D%253D%26checksum%3D352602935374b1aac3d482704159928b27091b3d515c
So according to the instructions you posted
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Filling without the vacuum filler device (watering can filling) is not permitted.
Non-compliance will result in danger of component damage and/or engine damage.
Filling specification absolutely must be adhered to.
The operation of the vehicle is not permitted unless the filling procedure has been completed. Otherwise, functional limitations (degradation) and/or overheating may occur.
A bleeding procedure is required after a part has been exchanged in the cooling system and/or after refilling the cooling system.
Yep BMW recommends you use a vacuum to make sure you get all the air out. I'm pretty sure they have been recommending this for a while now. But again as I mentioned I am not doing that. Most people who DIY this just flush the coolant out then run the standard bleeding process to get the remainder of the air out.
For example even for the transmission flush BMW recommends a pump but it is not necessarily required in my opinion.
how many liters of antifreeze does it take? ive got 328i 2012 n20 engine
Can I use this for my 2018 330i?
Would this work for a 428i 2015 ? I can’t find no videos on how to bleed coolant for a 4 series
Should be exactly the same!
Did you actually use the entire 2 gallons? I’ve only got 1.5 gallons of 50-50 in and it’s full now after bleeding. I have an F25 328xi with the same N20 engine. Please advise
Response to myself after a year 😂. No, you won’t use all 2 gallons. More like 1.5..
@@KashifRoshni Thanks, was wondering why the whole 2 gallons didnt go in.
Not a flush. More like a Spill and fill. (Drain and Fill). Good info on bleeding procedure.
Hi. Just want to know what if we never do the mix. Just pure bmw coolant. Will it harm the engine ?
I don't believe it will damage the engine directly, however it might not be effective to the engine in low temps. I would recommend just mixing 50/50 always.
@@MatthewWong It will definitely hurt the engine, pure coolant doesn't have the cooling properties of water, coolant is in there so water doesn't rush components and it lowers the freezing point of the mixture, water is the best for pulling heat out of everything
@@paulvarley1054 Thats good to know! Yeah I've always read that there are different mixtures for different climates but I never knew pure coolant was bad.
Is it the same process in a 2014 bmw 435i n55 ?
Should be similar process. Just different bleed ports and draining.
@@MatthewWong Hey Matthew, fantastic video, thinking of this DIY. Is the process same for the 320i F30 N20 engine 2013 model?
@@tatendak Should be exactly the same!
Pour the coolant first until bubble come out , then only start bleeding process ?
When you pour the the coolant in it should force most of the air out. The left over air will be in the bends of the pipes and certain air pockets. Then you should begin the bleeding process which should pressurize the entire system. You can do this a couple times to be sure, or you can get one of those pressurized bleeders for the car also which should suck out all the air.
Do u really need to drain the coolant out? Couldn’t u top it off and do the bleed?
You could. I just did this to demonstrate how to do a complete flush. Eventually the coolant degrades and it would probably be better to fill it with some fresh coolant.
Matthew Wong Ight cool thanks for the response bro it means a lot for your insight
when u said check power steering rack for leaks thats when i decided to leave
hahahaha
I don't have a battery charger cant I just use my wifes car to jump it while I do the procedure? It should work no?
I am not sure entirely if you can, but I don't see why not? I think it's just to prevent the battery from possibly dying during the procedure.
Thanks. Great video easy to follow. I actually have to change my thermostat. I think jumping it will probably work my battery is like 6 years old so I don't want to chance it
Thanks Matth,
Any one has any info for me I have an 2010 bmw 328i xdrive my cooler looks brown and dirty in the coolant tank any ideas wht I should do of course I’m planning to do a plus
Driving experience switch must not be in ECO PRO, yours is in ECO PRO😂
will this work if i forgot to turn on the low beam ?
No just try again. It doesn't take very long to run the flush. I think I did it 5x to be sure lol
So I need to actually take the coolant tank out and then drain it as I put oil in it by accident on a very rough and dark night for myself. What steps would be needed to remove and flush the tank itself?
Hmm I would look over realoem to see how the tank is held in. I would also check newtis to see if you can find anything on the tank removal: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/I4nHM7Ef
Looks like the website has been closed any alternatives to that website?
So BMW group forced that site to close and opened their own which they charge a subscription fee for :/ I haven't found an alternative
Get yourself a Form-A-Funnel.
I've seen those! I gotta get one and try it out
Late model BMWs have too much plastic under their hood 😐
Yes are yoyusure there is no drain plug on the bottom of the Rad...?
I know previous generations of BMW's had a drain plug at the bottom of the rad. For some reason the N20 variations did not receive that at least to my knowledge on the F30 platforms. You can see the official NEWTIS repair steps provided by BMW here: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/1VnZAyo8nd they ask to remove the entire coolant hose at the bottom of the rad.
Doing this on my F30 335i. Cannot believe BMW hasn’t just designed a fucking valve go drain it properly. It feels so primitive unplugging the EWater pump hose and lower radiator hose to drain coolant.
Love the socks with the thongs.
Why was the fluid color so clear at 8:30, was that the distilled water flush?
I think my car was previously in Arizona and the previous owner used significantly more water than coolant mixture.
@@MatthewWong
Thanks for the quick reply. I just replaced the thermostat and water pump on my F10 n63, there are videos on here flushing with straight distilled water before refilling with the 50/50. mix. You video Helped me out👍🏾
@@twistedsd I think depending on where you are its fine to run distilled water. If you see your temp's start to rise you can mix in a % of coolant and it should help!
The comments made me realize there are many lazy people that don’t want to work on their cars lol.
Might as well just wait when the water pump fails lmfaoo
Wow, there's no coolant drain plug or drain valve for a BMW car?That is so primitive and messy,LOL!
Yeah... the f30 doesn't have one
I don't see the bleed part? where are the screws?
I show the screws at 18:44 didn't really record the process of doing it. It is well documented in the newtis documentation: www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f30-328i-lim/repair-manuals/17-cooling/17-00-cooling-check/I4nHM7Ef
@@MatthewWong I wish you done recorded that part since it's the hardest part. It's really a tricky procedure.
The TIS service is gone!
Yeah BMW forced them to shut down their site and opened their own subscription based version..... so dumb
@@MatthewWong Damn!
Flush
Quick question, since I’m going to add some cooling into mine why is the old one that you took out clear but the new one is blue. I know that all the BMW coolant is blue but I was just wondering why yours was clear as well as mine that’s currently in the car
My car was originally in Arizona so they probably diluted with more water than anti-freeze. That is why its probably so clear. But depending on where you live you should adjust the ratio if its colder, or hotter.
@@MatthewWong thanks for the quick reply before I add some, I live in Cali so just picked some coolant to top it off since it’s at the minimum mark. I’ll just add some without diluting it then since it’s only a minimal amount, I was just wondering why it was so clear in mine LOL
Please tell me how you have a f30 with power steering. You don’t have power steering. There is no fluid. It’s electric guy.