Shell is BMW’s New Recommended Oil Supplierl
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Shell was recently named as the global recommended oil supplier for BMW service-fills, replacing Castrol, who has been with the brand since 1999.

Starting this year, 140 countries will now be supplied with Shell’s latest technology for BMW aftermarket oils. These BMW brands include BMW, BMW i, BMW M, MINI and BMW Motorrad.

Shell’s new lubricants are formulated with PurePlus Technology, which converts natural gas into a crystal clear base oil, called a gas to liquid process.

Watch out for signs of transmission problems.
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Neglecting proper transmission care will cause problems in the future. The longer you drive with a transmission problem, the worse the problem is going to get. Period.

While there are ways to prolong the life of your transmission in your BMW, sometimes things come up and troubles cannot be avoided.

Prolong your transmission's life.
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As the most complex part of your BMW, the transmission has an abundance of parts and functions to power your BMW.

Oftentimes transmission care is overlooked since it doesn’t have as many regular services as other components of your automobile. Here are some ways to prolong your transmission’s life:

Maintain the life of your import vehicle with proper service.
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The key to maintaining the life of your BMW is to have it serviced routinely, whether it's according to specific BMW factory scheduled guidelines or on a condition based service. In doing this, you’ll prolong the safety and reliability of your BMW.

Factory Scheduled Maintenance vs. Condition Based Service – What’s the difference?

Your BMW has a specific recommended maintenance schedule that should be performed when your BMW hits a certain mileage or time interval. This is called Factory Scheduled Maintenance (FSM). Not all BMWs require the same schedule, so it’s important to know your exact model.

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.