A Quick Review of The Manufacturer’s Service Recommendations
BMW outlines a preventive maintenance checklist for the Service I and Service II visits. If your car was made in 2005 or before, it will need regular oil changes as well as major service every 30,000 miles. Newer cars should get those services every 20,000 miles. The Service I appointment entails having a technician check the undercarriage, engine compartment, and body/electrical components. There are numerous points related to each of these major categories. This service visit includes oil and filter change. Your provider will also check for leaks in the transmission, rear axle, power steering, and fuel system areas. They will also examine the exhaust system and monitor the thickness of brake pads. Also, your technician will check the surface condition of the rotors/discs. An inspection of the front axle joints, joint disc, setter, steering linkage, and track rods comprises the suspension system review. While you and your technician should always be mindful of your tires, this visit will involve a specific check of the spare tire as well as a check of air pressure and wheel alignment.
As you probably know, wheel alignment is critical to getting the most out of your tires. We’ll also check items you might have forgotten such as the front control arm bushings, brake cable, and clutch lines/connections. Further, we’ll grease the center wheel hubs and clean the brake caliper and pad contact points. Connection to the OBD-II reader will also alert us to any possible trouble codes, and we’ll give your car’s hoses and air conditioner the once over. Additionally, we’ll top off fluids as needed and reset the maintenance indicator. Last, our review of the body and electrical system will include checking the instrument panel, battery, lights, mirrors, horn, airbags (visual inspection only), seat belts, cabin air filter, locks, windshield wipers, cabin air filter, etc. as well as greasing the hinges and latches. Once you reach the Service II visit, we’ll repeat everything from Service I and take care of less frequently needed services such as air and fuel filter changes, replacing differential oil, and changing spark plugs.
Maintaining Your BMW is Easy when You Choose Eurofed Automotive
Because there are a lot of service points in proper BMW care, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. BMW maintenance is easy when you choose Eurofed Automotive as your service partner. Get started in a preventive maintenance relationship today by calling(470) 412-6232.
