Stay safe on the roads this winter
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Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling and Jack Frost is nipping away. Make sure he doesn’t nip away at your BMW (and cause damage). Properly winterizing your BMW will keep it running smoothly and keep you safe on the road. Here are some tips to prepare your BMW for battling the elements.
Ghastly sounds, smells and leaks...what’s lurking within your vehicle?
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From spooky noises in your engine to foul smells coming from the hood, know the scary signs that may be lurking within your BMW.
Smells: Anything from burning oil or burning metal smells from the radiator can indicate an overheated engine. Serious engine damage can occur with frequent overheating, so make sure the devil, himself, isn’t hiding under your hood.
Burning smells (along with other symptoms) can also indicate transmission problems and/or failure, overheated brake pads, a worn clutch, and more. Food smells, like rotten eggs, may be your catalytic converter, and smells of maple syrup may mean your have a coolant leak.
Don't end up on the side of the road with an overheated engine.
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Strange engine noises, different handling than normal, or reduced gas mileage…these don’t seem like major issues for your BMW, right? So you put them off for now. Bad mistake. These are all signs of common problems drivers tend to ignore, that may cause more damage in the long run and have you shelling out more money to repair.
Get your vehicle ready for Autumn driving.
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Goodbye to the warm, summer days and hello to the cooler temps ahead. Fall season is just around the corner. As the road conditions change, as do driving habits, it’s an excellent time to prepare your BMW for the Autumn months ahead.
BMW repair checklist for college students.
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Before your undergrad hits the books in the campus library, gets involved with Greek life or tailgates for the big game, have these auto-related items checked by your local BMW repair shop to ensure safety on the road prior to the start of Fall semester.
Engine: English 101 may be a breeze but breaking down on the side of the road due to engine trouble isn’t. Engine problems can range from engine overheating to jerky driving, and more, so have your local BMW mechanic check the hoses, lines, clamps, temperature gauge and your water pump, to make sure everything is in prime operating condition.