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What Is BMW Condition Based Service?

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For owners of BMW vehicles, there is a revolutionary feature that can be taken advantage of, and this feature is known as the BMW condition based service. But what is the BMW condition based service and how can you make the best use of it in order to ensure the safety of your BMW?

One of the most important features on a BMW vehicle is the condition based service. This BMW service is designed and developed in order to make it easier for BMW owners to be able to understand the condition that their vehicle is in, thusly making the owner aware of any potential problems in advance—and these problems can be fixed by a licensed BMW automotive service shop such as us at Ryan G. Motorworks in a timely fashion.

Why Is It Important To Pay Attention To The BMW Condition Based Service

The BMW Condition Based Service is designed and developed in order to make it possible for BMW owners to be able to understand the statistic of their vehicle better, thusly helping to improve the vehicle’s maintenance. There are a number of problems that a vehicle can suffer, but these issues might go unnoticed by the untrained eye until it is too late; knowing when there might be a problem will allow you to get your vehicle to an approved BMW Auto Repair store.

At Ryan G. Motorworks, we understand how important your BMW is to you. You’ve spent a lot of money and time on finding and buying your perfect BMW, and any way in which you can help to prevent problems from occurring will be highly valuable in order to ensure that your vehicle remains safe and roadworthy for as long as possible.

What Is A BMW Condition Based Service

The BMW condition based service is a feature which newer models of BMW vehicles are equipped with. The BMW Condition Based Service has been designed to allow for BMW owners to better understand the systems on board the vehicle, which will, in turn, allow owners to detect any issues as they are developing.

This ‘early warning system’ will be highly beneficial for BMW owners, due to the fact that any problems can be rectified and fixed by your local automotive service shop in a more timely fashion, which will, in turn, help to reduce the risks associated with problems and will help your vehicle to remain strong and roadworthy for longer. After all, isn’t it everyone’s goal to make the most of their BMW—and this incredibly useful BMW service will help in regards to allowing a BMW owner to achieve that goal.

How Does The BMW Condition Based Service Work

The BMW condition based service works in such a way that it can monitor the status and strength of a number of the BMW service features in your vehicle, such as the level of engine oil and brake fluid available. The BMW condition based service also monitors and checks on the condition of certain technologies, which can include the front and rear brake pads and your BMW’s exhaust systems.

While most of the time carrying out these checks will not yield any results or highlight any areas that might be of concern, there will inevitably be an issue with your vehicle at some point in time which could be picked up on early by using the specially designed BMW condition based service. In fact, frequent and regular usage of the BMW service can prove itself to be vital in terms of ensuring that your vehicle remains safe to drive, and will allow you to take the appropriate action in regards to getting any problems fixed in advance—something which is undeniably critical if your vehicle is to stand the test of time.

The condition based service works through the use of a simple traffic light style system, wherein any parts of the vehicle that are working as they ought to are indicated with a green “OK”. Areas that may have errors or faults that need to be checked out by a BMW Auto Repair shop will instead be marked up with an orange triangle symbol, which clearly shows any areas that are in need of work.

When To Book Your Vehicle In For A BMW Service

The BMW condition based service is an active process and continually monitors and analyses the systems in your vehicle in order to ensure that everything is running as it should, and in the case that a fault or wear is detected, it will alert the owner of the vehicle that the time is right to get the BMW booked in for a service at their local BWM Auto Repair Shop.

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Car Noises & What They Mean

Your car can make a whole host of different noises. While some of these can be indicative of a healthy vehicle and engine, others can be hinting at a problem. All car owners should be well versed in the healthy range of car noises, as well as knowing the obvious warning signs to look—or listen—out for.

When it comes to keeping our vehicles in tip-top condition, knowing what each of the different sounds your vehicle is making might mean can give an excellent DIY diagnosis for problems. Furthermore, understanding which noises are perfectly normal is a skill which will save you lots of time and worry!

What Noises Are Abnormal?

When it comes to your vehicle, there are many noises which might sound alarming—especially if it’s your first car—but are actually completely harmless, or sometimes even indicative of a healthy and functional set of systems! By contrast, though, there are many sounds that are rather alarming as well.

Droning

If you find that your vehicle is making a peculiar droning noise as you drive—one which notably gets louder when you try to accelerate—could be indicative of poor quality tiers. Often, these tiers will either be feathering or otherwise old and irregularly worn. Either way, this is an easy problem to fix; just change your tiers and, in future, keep a closer eye on their condition.

‘Bird calls’

If it sounds like you’ve got a stowaway (of the feathered variety) in your engine, then don’t panic—you probably haven’t secretly turned the engine on with a nest full of chicks in your engine, but rather, your engine’s serpentine belt has slipped or is getting damaged through repeated use.

Protesting At Turning

If your vehicle seems to protest you turning the steering while by making a whining noise, this can be indicative that the hydraulic powered steering has been locked. Furthermore, if you hear peculiar clicking noises when you attempt to turn the car, you could bet that there is probably a problem somewhere with your CV Axle, most obviously when it is damaged and leaking/wasting precious oil reserves.

Low-pitched bangs

If you’re hearing a worrying number of clangs and clunking sounds as you’re driving—particularly over bumps or potholes—you may be looking at an issue with your vehicle’s suspension. The exact location of the issue can’t be pinpointed further that, though, without further examination as there are many individual components.

Grumbles and rumbles throughout the night

When it comes to rumbling noises coming from your vehicle, particularly when it’s at rest, then you should be on the lookout for an exhaust leak in one of your vehicle’s gaskets. This should be repaired by a qualified technician straight away!

Wobbling Noise

We’ve all heard of a wobbling Washington machine at some point, but if that sound is happening to your vehicle, it could mean that the tiers are getting loose, or that they may even fall off! This is usually an easy fix, though; just jack up the vehicle to take the pressure off the wheels and tighten the wheel nuts that have come loose.

When it comes to keeping your car running, you should listen out for strange sounds at all times. Being a more proactive owner will help you to stay on the road for years to come.

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How To Find The Right Mobile Auto Service?

Owning a BMW definitely comes with bragging rights among your peers! Everyone knows a BMW when it passes by. As such, if your pride and joy needs a service, you should never compromise on quality.

When it comes to getting a reputable and trusted mechanic to work on your BMW, you need to be confident that you are hiring someone who can be trusted to take the highest level of care and attention to detail for your vehicle. At Ryan GMW, we guarantee to provide an exceptional BMW service every time!

So, why should you hire a BMW specialist over taking your vehicle to a standard provider? And what benefits can a mobile mechanic offer over a normal mechanic?

Why A Mobile Mechanic?

Mobile mechanic services are convenient and easy to arrange, due to the fact that the mechanic will travel to your property in order to carry out the necessary services on your vehicle. Furthermore, mobile mechanics are still equally qualified and regulated as traditional mechanics, and this means that you can be confident of a high quality service every time that you need one! The lack of a premises means that, typically, mobile mechanic services will also be chapter for a similar if not identical service that you would expect.

A BMW Mobile Mechanic is perfect for your needs as they provide exceptionally high standards of quality customer services and most mobile mechanics can offer the full works of mechanics solutions from the comfort of their own homes. A mobile mechanic is also on call 24/7, and while this alone isn’t so peculiar, our inflatable boats require little more than a minute or to of preparation time—which means we can work to save you more fast, before the tide pulls you right out!

Why Should I Hire A BMW Specialist Mobile Mechanic?

The warm weather has been acting as a sort of ‘call to arms’ for many people, and as such, it may be time to bring out the BMW again to wow your peers. Bragging rights are encouraged! After potentially a number of months of being cooped up in your garage, however, it is always wise to get a BMW specialist to have a look.

A BMW specialist can provide a far more thorough and detailed service than an ‘all round’ mechanic can, understandably. Specialists know where their strengths and weaknesses lie and, furthermore, understand the nuances that make up a BMW, which allows them to provide a much better standard of service for your BMW than a ‘jack of all trades’ provider could. In fact, a skilled BMW technician could easily restore the vehicle to the same exceptional standard as you saw when the vehicle itself was brand new!

Conclusion

Before taking your BMW out for a spin, you ideally should get it checked over by a BMW specialist who will be able to provide an in-depth survey of all of the parts of your BMQ. Doing so will help you to ensure that your pride and joy drives smoothly and gently on even the toughest of terrain, whilst helping to maintain those bragging rights that so many BMW owners seem to live for!

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BMW’s Botched-Up Belt

It sounds incredulous for sure, and we wouldn’t be surprised if you thought we were lying, but in recent times something rather extraordinary has come to light in regards to the serpentine belt on some of BMW’s vehicles; when given the correct conditions, the serpentine belt can be sucked up into the vehicle’s engine.

You read that right. The belt does not simply get entwined. It quite literally ends up inside the engine.

Believe it or not, as crazy as these sounds, it’s not an entirely uncommon occurrence. It only seems to occur to vehicles fitted with a 3.0-litre l6 N5X engine. These engines are thankfully not included in all of BMW’s vehicles, but the following models may be at risk of suffering this grisly fate:

  • 2004-2013 E9X 3-Series
  • 2004-2010 E61 5-Series
  • 2004-2010 E62 5-Series
  • F10 5-Series made before 2015
  • F11 5-Series made before 2015

So, what’s actually going wrong beneath the bonnet? Let’s have a look.
In normal vehicles, the serpentine belt is driven by a pulley which protrudes from the crankshaft, which in turn protrudes from the front of the engine block. The crankshaft is surrounded at one end by the front main seal (commonly referred to as the crank seal) which serves to keep oil inside the system and external substances out.

Now, the N5X engines still have all of these features—but with one notable difference. In the N5X, the pulley is located just a little closer to the engine block than normal, which in turn means that the gap between the engine and the pulley is smaller than usual. One would think that this would make the engine less of a risk—but in reality, it means that if the belt slips and gets caught, it can get stuck. The force applied by the crankshaft then forces the belt through the tiny gap and directly into the engine itself.

Naturally, the entire process chews up the serpentine belt and leaves it strewn throughout the engine in shreds. This can cause many of the engine’s functions to fail, including the essential ones, leaving the BMW effectively useless until the engine is completely cleaned.

BMW Engine

Stopping Your BMW From Going Wrong

There is, sadly, no way to guarantee that this error won’t occur in your vehicle. However, you can minimize the risk by ensuring that you have a BMW-qualified mechanic who will know about this issue and be able to spot any potential warning signs. It most often occurs when the belt tensioner pulley slackens off or there is a leak in the oil filter stand, so if these problems are addressed in advance then you may never have to contend with a rogue serpentine belt.

 

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Buying Used Car Batteries: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

There is no clear-cut time period for when you should consider replacing the battery in your car, as the battery’s condition will largely depend on how you use your vehicle. Frequent journeys using stop-start technology (sitting in a queue at rush hour twice a day, for example) will take a much greater toll of your car’s battery than a weekly stroll to the store would. Furthermore, old cars with relatively basic on-board technology won’t use the battery for much more than the standard functions, but newer vehicles with in-built computer technology will find that their battery gets drained just a little bit more quickly than the vehicle’s older counterparts.

Function of the Battery

The battery has a large range of functions in the car and, put simply, your car simply can’t start and run properly without it. To begin with, when you’ve initially turned the key in the ignition, the battery provides the energy to turn on the lights of the dashboard. After this, when you turn the key the full way, the battery is then responsible for producing an electrical current which transfers to the fuel tank to ignite the fuel. Aside from this critical function, the battery is also tasked with powering all the lights in your car—including the indicators, headlights and rear headlights. It doesn’t take a genius to realize how dangerous driving without these working would be. In fact, flat or completely dead batteries are one of the most common reasons for a roadside call-out!

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Replacing Worn Batteries

Despite its importance, many car owners neglect to check the health of the battery on a regular basis. However, it is imperative that you do take the time and, if you notice that it is getting past its best, you must have it replaced.

Of course, if you do find that you’ve worn your battery right down, it’s not free to get it replaced. In fact, brand new batteries can cost up to $100 or more. Naturally, some people will be trying to weigh up the pros and cons of buying second-hand. We’re here to help with that.

First, you need to ask yourself a relatively basic question, but one that people buying second hand often forget: why is it being sold? For all you know, your new purchase could be stolen or otherwise defective. Make sure to get the facts straight first.

Second, when buying a used battery, get the data on it. How old is it? How many miles has the car done whilst using it? What are its Amp Hours, Reserve Capacity and Cold Cranking Amps? Is it even the right type of battery for your car?

All of these factors should be taken into account, along with the cost of buying the battery, so that you can decide if the saving is worthwhile. Because it’s all very well and good buying a two-year-old battery for half the price of retail value, but when it gives up a year later and you have to spend $50 more to get another secondhand battery, you might as well have just paid for a new one in the first place and enjoyed the security associated with the manufacturer’s warranty.

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DIY BMW Oil Change

The oil in a car’s engine serves a number of functions, including lubricating the moving parts (which are placed under immense pressure whenever the car is running); keeping the engine clean by preventing the buildup of debris and flushing any grime away; keeping the engine cool so that it can run at a stable temperature; improving the gas mileage of the vehicle; and promoting the longevity and reliability of your vehicle.

As time passes, some of the oil is burned up in the fuel tank when the engine ignites, and whatever is left becomes less effective as is sits around in the oil tank, ageing. It is for this reason that the car’s oil levels and oil quality must be given just as much care and attention as the other parts of the engine, and needs frequent topping up or changing.

In your new BMW, it is recommended that your first oil change should be approximately a year after you purchased it, or 10,000 miles, whichever is sooner. This is usually offered as a complementary servicing by a BMW garage. However, other car manufacturers suggest that your oil should be changed every six months or after 5,000 miles.

Knowing which the most accurate estimate is hard to say, and it varies between every model of car. Checking the manual for your vehicle will give you a better idea for when you should consider first changing the oil, but this will again depend on how you use your vehicle and the conditions in which it is kept. Older cars will go through oil faster than a brand new one, and cars used for intensive haulage or off-roading will also have a higher requirement for fuel. In these cases it may be desirable to change the fuel as frequently as every 1,000 miles.

Whilst it is desirable to get your car’s oil changed by a licensed garage, it is still possible to do it yourself from the comfort of your own garage:

  1. To begin with, ensure that you are working on hard, flat ground and that the existing oil will be cool by leaving the car turned off for a while. Even a short drive can heat your car’s oil up to the whopping temperature of 480°F (250°C).
  2. First, drain the existing oil from the oil tank from the bottom of your car.
  3. Remove the old oil filter (you may need to use an oil filter wrench).
  4. Lubricate the rubber gasket on the end of the filter. You should use some of the new oil to do this.
  5. Fill the new oil filter until it is about ⅔ full.
  6. Screw the new oil filter back into place by turning it in a clockwise direction. Screw it on as tightly as you can by hand.
  7. Refill the engine with oil. Always check first how much oil your engine will hold and fill to ¾ of that volume.

Managing the oil well for your car by not letting it get so low that the oil alert appears on your dashboard may seem expensive and time consuming in the short term. However, as time goes by you will reap the rewards in the form of a healthy and long-living engine which does not need for numerous repairs and replacement parts.

 

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What To Look For When Buying A Car Battery?

A car’s battery is responsible for a whole host of jobs, including: starting the car when the key is turned in the ignition; providing the electricity to start the heating elements (which in turn ignites the fuel and gets the engine running); and providing the power for the car’s lighting—this includes indicators and the rear and main headlights! All in all, it’s clear to see just how important a reliable and efficient battery is for a safe driving experience.

Many drivers may be tempted to simply go for a well-known brand of battery, assuming that it will be the best, but this is not necessarily the case. Instead you should compare the following two criteria to determine which battery will best suit how you use your car.

  • Amp hours denote the expected life of the battery. In simple terms, the higher the value, the longer the battery ought to last. Note that this value only represents the life when the battery isn’t automatically recharging from the vehicle’s engine.
  • Reserve capacity is similar to the Amp Hours, however is more of a failsafe function. It indicates the duration for which the battery can deliver the vehicle’s essential functions before the alternator packs it in and dies.
  • CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) measures the power output of the battery when it is cold outside. The higher this value is, the more resistant the battery is against the cold and the easier it will start on a frosty morning!

Another point to consider is the ease of fitting a new battery. Whilst the standard shape for a car battery is usually generic, the ease of accessing the battery holding varies between engines. Always ensure you can get the battery into place before purchasing it!

Next you have to consider the type of battery that you are going to buy. In this day and age, stop-start technology is being utilized more and more often. If your vehicle uses this functionality then we highly recommend you do not go for a standard-issue lead-acid battery. Whilst these are a reliable old design of battery, they simply do not deliver power fast enough to enable the stop-start to work effectively. In this case, you have the choice of two batteries: an AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) or an ECM (Enhanced Cyclic Mat).

As a final word of advice, always opt for a new battery if possible. Whilst a second hand battery may get you through temporarily, all batteries—even those which have not been previously used—lose power as they age. In an ideal situation, always go for a battery which was made in the last six months, as this should protect you from buying a battery with feeble life. Usually you can find out the date of manufacture from the packaging, with some brands using letters and numbers for the month and year (e.g. B9 would be February 2009) and others opting simply for a numeric date.

Always ensure that your battery is functioning efficiently, even after you have replaced it, and never hesitate to get it checked by a mechanic if you suspect it is going wrong. It’s never fun to be caught out, but if you are proactive with maintenance you shouldn’t find yourself if that situation!

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Automotive Tips & Tricks: A Must-Know For Every Vehicle Owner

Anything that you can do to make life with your vehicle easier or make components last longer is a beautiful thing. Have you ever wondered if there was a solution to keeping your doors from freezing overnight in winter? Or perhaps if there is a way to prevent bug guts from sticking to the paint? Numerous tips and tricks have been discovered over the years that make caring, driving, maintaining, and owning your auto more joyful. Check out a few of these must know tips and tricks!

BMW Leather Interior

Instant Solution to Icey Windshields

Is there anything worse than going out to your car in the morning, trying to get to work, and realizing you need to spend ample time unthawing your BMW? Windshields can get icy overnight and is a time-consuming hassle to deal with. But with this trick, you will pay less than a minute and have ice-free glass. Keep a spray bottle filled with rubbing alcohol either in your car or in the house, and just apply the solution to the ice. Watch as it quickly melts, and you’ll be soon on your way, sans the scrapping.

Skip The Dealership For Fob Battery Replacements

Replacing your BMW or Mercedes fob battery can cost more than $100 when taking it to the dealership. However, if you do it yourself, it is merely the cost of the battery. At most hardware stores you can pick one up for under $10. Most fobs have an indention that allows access to the battery storage, with a smaller flat head, or your nails (if strong enough) you can pop the back to replace. Simply take the battery to any automotive parts store, and replace with the same model. This trick is a great way to avoid a trip to the dealership while saving you big time on a small replacement part.

There Is No Replacement For Oil Changes

Taking care of your German auto should also contain oil changes. It is the primary service that every car needs because oil is what keeps the engine running smoothly. There has been some debate on how often a vehicle owner should have this service done, with newer models claiming that every 10,000 miles with synthetic oil are perfectly fine. However, to play it safe, especially if your car has over 100,000 miles on it, replace oil every 5,000 miles to ensure your engine’s longevity.

Keeping Leather In Excellent Shape

German autos almost always are outfitted with beautiful leather interior. However, leather is prone to cracking and sun fading, unfortunately. Skip the automotive care aisle, and use at-home products that will prevent these common issues from happening. Olive oil, commonly used in cooking, is perfect for conditioning leather. Directly apply a small amount to a micro-fiber towel, and work into the leather. Baby oil will also work. These oils will not only take care of leather but also can remove scuff marks!

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How Important is Having Your BMW Maintenance Performed?

How Important is Having Your BMW Maintenance Performed?

No matter if you own a 3-Series, 5-Series, or a BMW X5, caring for them is essential to their longevity. For each model, BMW recommended services are just a part of ownership. The manufacturer has created guidelines whether time or mileage that features of maintenance should be performed. While it can feel like you are taking your vehicle into the shop on a regular basis, most of these services aren’t time-consuming to have done and are extremely beneficial.

For new BMWs, you will find that the recommended service is not only something you should do to keep it running like new, but is also mandatory as a part of most warranties. The reason being is that if you don’t keep up with the BMW recommended services they can’t guarantee that anything wrong might happen, such as engine trouble or faulty braking.

 

BMW Maintenance Schedule

Like other auto manufacturers, BMW has a set of maintenance items that need to be done on a regular basis to keep systems of your vehicle fully operational in good working order. While some items you’ll need to get done will vary depending on the model you own, it is relatively the same. You can expect these main services to be done at the following intervals.

  • Engine oil – Every 10,000-miles or 12 months
  • Fuel filters – Every 20,000-to 40,000-miles
  • Oil filter  – Every 10,000-miles or 12 months
  • Air filter  – Every 60,000-miles
  • Coolant –    Every 10,000-miles
  • Spark plugs – Replace them every 60,000-miles
  • Brake fluid – First 30,000-miles, then every 60,000-miles after that

* Example of the BMW 3-Series Recommended Services

When you compare the 3-Series to that of the 5-Series, they are the same. However, some models do differ and have different requirements for service intervals. Check out what the BMW service intervals and how they vary.

  • Engine oil – Every 10,000 miles
  • Engine air filter – Inspect or Replace every 60,000 miles
  • Oil Filter – Every 10,000 miles
  • Cabin Air Filter – Every 60,000 miles
  • Coolant – Inspect at 10,000 miles and replace as needed
  • Spark Plugs – Every 60,000

As you can see there are many similarities, but the cabin air filter has been added, and the brake fluid and fuel filter have been dropped.  You will find that changes have much to do with the type of engine installed, and a component that is used on your vehicle that is introduced from the factory. It is always recommended that when making repairs or performing maintenance to use only OEM parts for the best results and most extended lifespan.

 

What Are 30k, 60k, and 90k Services?

You may have heard about the 30k, 60k, and 90k services from your automotive shop or at the dealership when discussing the maintenance you must have done to keep your car running at its peak performance and maximum efficiency.  The 30k, 60k, and 90k services are designed to give you maximum benefits to keeping your vehicle running like new including maintaining ideal fuel economy and safety.

The mileage marker services are slightly different than the recommended service intervals in that they include many more services that need to get done and will be done at one time. This is an excellent opportunity to have all the services that need to be done taken care of during one visit to your automotive shop. Take for instance that BMW recommends that you need to have an oil change done every 10k miles. If you bought brand new, the third time you would need to have the oil change done, you would instead have all the items done for the 30k mileage service, which also includes your necessary oil change. Interval maintenance isn’t the same as the 30k, 60k, 90k, services while they do add many of the system checks, refill, or replacement features.

Major service items typically begin at 90k and sometimes higher. Interval maintenance can go past the 100,000-mile service going up to almost 200k. With people spending more and more time in their vehicles it makes sense that with cars lasting longer these days that the addition of more service intervals are needed for the routine maintenance. Some of the additional services you might see at the 30k, 60k, and 90k-mile service visit include:

 

  • Tire Rotation
  • Oil Change
  • Belts
  • Timing Belts – At Higher Mileage
  • Visual Inspection of Brakes, Cooling System, Suspension Parts
  • Inspect Replace Filters – Air, Cabin, Fuel
  • Check and Replace Fluids – Transmission, Coolant, Brake, Power Steering
  • Road Test

 

Observing the BMW scheduled maintenance and having all the services done on time is the best thing you can do for the life of your vehicle. In addition to these, taking your car in for repairs when something needs to be fixed can help prevent larger issues from happening.

What Should You Do If You Get a Warning Light?

Dreaded warning lights on the dash can be cause for concern or indicate there is a problem that needs attention. Sometimes a warning light can simply illuminate to remind you of BMW service intervals. In your new BMW, there will be warning lights for almost every, if not every system your car has. The onboard diagnostic is advanced and can identify even the smallest trouble, which will result in a corresponding code. The check engine light, for instance, will come on if there is an emission system problem, or an engine management issue like fuel injectors or a cylinder misfire.

If you see a light come on that isn’t usually there, first of all, don’t panic. Most of these lights don’t signal impending doom of vehicle catastrophic failure. But you should take your car to have the codes pulled to find out what is exactly wrong and get it repaired. Surprisingly something as small as forgetting to put the gas cap on or not tight enough is enough to make a check engine light appear. Your automotive technician can tell you whether or not its BMW service lights or something more extensive. A few of the lights you might see include traction control, ABS, check engine light, engine malfunction, brake light, tire pressure system malfunction.

 

Taking care of your BMW allows your BMW to take care of you. For reliability and longevity having the BMW recommended services performed is essential. Choose an automotive shop that specializes in German manufactured vehicles to guarantee you have automotive technicians that have the skill to work on your car. BMW along with other foreign vehicles can be complicated to work on and having someone that knows the brand and models well, in addition to having the equipment to work on them effectively. Ryan G. Motorworks are the experts in Auburn, CA and the surrounding area for the highest-quality repairs and the 30k, 60k, 90k routine scheduled maintenance.

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Saving Money At The Pump

Are you curious about how you can save big time at the pump? With gas prices on the rise, it seems like everyone wants to find ways to lessen their fuel bills like purchasing a brand new car that gets over 30 mpg. The good news is the solution may be simpler than getting locked into an expensive car payment, organizing carpools, or taking public transportation. The answer might lie with how you care and maintain your vehicle. It’s no secret that the cost of fuel will continue to go up, but being proactive about your car’s maintenance will help to improve fuel economy.

Many of your vehicle’s systems are reliant on general maintenance. For instance, a dirty air filter can cause your engine to work harder to achieve the same RPMs. Anything that reduces your engines performance and efficiency will use more gas. In turn, costs you more money. There are numerous reasons a vehicle can become less fuel efficient over time, but the number one reason is not keeping up on its regular maintenance. If your car isn’t as fuel efficient as it once was, there are services available to get it back to its like new condition and will increase your MPG’s.

Check out these options to learn more about how you can save significantly at the pump.

Saving Money At The Pump With Routine Maintenance
By Ryan GMW