Popular BMW models in South Florida
3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X1, X3 and X5.
Oil, service indicators and oil specifications
Many BMWs use a condition-based service system, where the car's display tells you when oil service and other items are due based on how it is driven, instead of one fixed interval. BMW also specifies oils that meet its own approvals, often listed in the manual as BMW Longlife, so use the oil your owner's manual calls for.
Known BMW wear items
Oil leaks from valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing gaskets are well-known wear items on many BMW engines, as are plastic cooling system parts such as the thermostat housing, water pump and expansion tank. If you notice an oil smell, drips, a coolant warning or a rising temperature gauge, have it checked promptly.
Some BMWs, depending on model and year, use run-flat tires. Battery registration, where a new battery is registered with the car's electronics, applies to most BMWs from the mid-2000s on. Ask about both before you buy tires or a battery.
BMW parts to keep an eye on
- Valve cover and oil filter housing gasket leaks
- Plastic cooling system parts
- Run-flat tires, on models that have them
- Battery registration after a replacement
- Brake pads and rotors
- A/C performance
Services that apply most to your BMW
- Oil Change: Oil and filter changes.
- Diagnostics: Check engine light? Start with a scan.
- Brakes: Inspection, pads and rotors.
- Batteries & Alternators: Battery testing and replacement, alternators.
- A/C Repair: A/C diagnosis, repair and recharge.
- Tires: Mount, balance, rotation and flat repair.
Before you buy tires or a battery for your BMW, call (954) 454-6020 and ask about your model.
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Helpful resources
- FuelEconomy.gov: keeping your car in shape: Maintenance and driving tips from the U.S. Department of Energy and EPA.
- ASE: the ASE certification tests: Learn what ASE certification covers and how technicians earn it.
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