BMW & MINI Cooper DIY Videos

@henri4929

You can replace just what is currently faulty. However, at some point you likely will need to service the complete system.

@rdcate

Unfortunately, your car could have either system. You will need to make a visual inspection.

@devils6196

We apply about every 6-months for the best protection.

@stanleymejia1

The Bentley repair manual will detail door handle replacement. We have the manuals in-stock at bavauto DOT com. What model do you have, and is it inner or outer?

@fritzBojank

On applications that use more than 7-liters, you just stop and do a "dump" before vacuuming the remainder of the oil.

@surprisevisitor2000

Well, it is possible to get an excellent job doing the re-paint that you described. It will require a few cans of primer, paint and clear-coat. Will the pro repaint look better overall? Likely. It will be cheaper to DIY, but for this job, the final decision comes to the ...

@chicosy1

You'll have to check with the local authorities, but an initial google search seems to indicate that they are legal.

@abchico

We do not offer the DICE units for the later BMW chassis, as the systems operate differently. We do offer various other audio and phone options for these cars. See them at bavauto DOT com.

@samoahbay

The job should be almost exactly the same for your M54 E39 530i. The kit is the same for any M54 engined model. We have it ready to ship at bavauto DOT com

@iDaleesaDoHair

We do have a video on replacing spark plugs and coils that shows removal of the earlier bolt-on coils. Just search for Replacing BMW Spark Plugs & Ignition Coils on our youtube channel.

@nutschTM

In manually flushing the system, you will not be exchanging the fluid that is trapped within the pump unit, "behind" the solenoid valves. As long as you do regular flushes, this is not really an issue. As the ABS cycles (unless you never have it go on), the fluid will exchange over t...

@lacktopher

What year is your X5, and what engine does it have? If it is a 3.0, the procedure should be basically the same as in the video.

@machiavelli316bg

The volume button works normally.

Arrow buttons:

Depending upon what you have pressed on the head unit:

Preset button -1 (Song Mode) - pressing up/down arrows will skip tracks

Preset button -2 (Playlist Mode) - pressing up/down arrows will skip to the next playlist in alphab...

@chasvinoff

Good catch ... thank you!

@machiavelli316bg -

The type of transmission does not matter, All late model US BMWs have power steering. The fluid reservoirs and filter types may vary from model to model, but the transmission type does not matter.

@iforc3 -

Most BMW models (and all E46 3-series models, like this one) have the battery mounted in the trunk. Simply remove the battery housing cover, in the passenger side rearward corner of the trunk, and use a 13mm, 10mm or 8mm wrench or socket to loosen the cable clamp on the negative (marke...

@Mulepick -

The cabin microfilters and the engine oil filters are different between the E39 and E60 chassis.

@sabri2198 -

Agreed! We're working on learning the best way to do this. Thanks for your note.