BMW repair and maintenance
BMW is on TRUE Automotive’s list of makes. Most BMWs built since the mid-2000s track their own maintenance with Condition Based Service, so the car itself tells you what is due.
When you book, give the model and engine (for example 328i, 2.0-liter turbo), the mileage, and what the service display shows.
Common work on BMW
- Condition Based Service
- The car works out when oil, brakes, brake fluid and inspections are due from how it is driven, and lists each item in the instrument cluster or iDrive menu. Each item is reset after the work is done.
- Oil leaks and burning smells
- Oil reaching hot exhaust parts causes a burning smell after driving. Valve cover gaskets and oil filter housing gaskets are frequent sources on BMW engines; the leak is traced to where it starts before parts are replaced.
- Cooling system
- Many BMW engines use plastic cooling parts, and some use an electric water pump. A coolant warning or a temperature rise should be checked before more driving.
Services for BMW
- Oil leaksFinding where oil is leaking from, including leaks that drip onto hot exhaust parts and cause a burning smell after driving.
- Cooling system and coolant leaksOverheating, coolant leaks and heater problems: inspection of the radiator, hoses, water pump, thermostat and cooling fans.
- Scheduled maintenanceMaintenance by mileage and time: fluids, filters and the inspections your owner’s manual lists for your car’s age and mileage.
- Check engine light and diagnosticsFinding the cause of a warning light, rough running or a fault that comes and goes, before any parts are replaced.
- BrakesBrake inspection and repair for squealing, grinding, a soft pedal, pulling or vibration when you stop.
BMW by shop
No shop has confirmed individual makes online yet. Everything listed here is on TRUE’s list for all 5 shops; call the shop to confirm before you go.