A Closer Look at a Few BMW Repairs
Once you’ve taken in the broader view, you’ll probably be ready to think about the specific repairs your car needs. Although we’ll accurately diagnose the exact problem, you’re experiencing with your vehicle, we’ll provide some information about some commonly reported BMW issues. Every car line–even one as great as BMW–has a few repairs that seem to crop up more often than expected. For example, you might want to be aware of the variable “nockenwellen steuerung, thankfully shortened to VANOS for most discussions. This design in the car’s electronic control unit (ECU) allows for variable timing of the valves in the combustion process. It changes the position of the camshaft as related to the gears. First introduced by BMW in 1992, the feature aims to increase horsepower and torque through timing. As you might imagine, a problem with this part of the control unit can wreak havoc on performance. Some owners have also complained about the frequency of oil leaks. Even though this is not surprising with BMWs, you shouldn’t ignore it. Your engine is losing lubricant, and it’s also making a mess. Typical culprits and repair points include the front and rear crankshaft seals, oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, and timing cover gasket. Finally, you may encounter a drivetrain problem, especially related to the “drive moderately” warning. This, too, is often an ECU glitch. You may find that when you accelerate, the control unit perceives a malfunction in the engine or transmission, triggering the dashboard warning.
Your Best Choice for BMW Repair
No matter the problem with your vehicle, Eurofed Automotive is your best choice for BMW repair. Even though you rely on a dealership for new and some used car purchases, it’s great to have an alternative for service and repair. As wonderful as the dealer’s shop maybe, you’ll find it nice to have a local repair partner, cost-conscious, knows you by name, and remembers the details about your particular car. To start that personal BMW repair relationship visit us at 3755 Satellite Blvd, Duluth, GA 30096, or call us at (678) 878-3522.