Maintaining Your BMW 2 Series in Wilkes-Barre, PA

Your BMW 2 Series Coupe and Convertible are two descendants of a legend: The BMW 2002. Now firmly established within the BMW product portfolio, they are making a legacy of their own.  Your Ultimate Driving Machine offers a sophisticated driving experience that makes you want to take the long way to work and back home again. Still, it needs proper maintenance to keep running like that. That's why BMW has designed a service schedule to be followed that will provide you with years and miles of pleasure behind the wheel. At BMW of Wyoming Valley, our service technicians are factory-trained to make sure your BMW 2 Series remains the Ultimate Driving Machine.

We're not talking any heavy lifting here. Honestly, these are simple to follow service schedules that cover everything that your BMW 2 Series needs to allow it to perform as it should. At BMW of Wyoming Valley, our service technicians will perform the steps needed to keep your BMW 2 Series at the top of its game. There are many benefits to proper vehicle maintenance but in our eyes, the two most important are that regular service helps keep service costs down while at the same time managing to keep yourvehicle's value up.

At BMW, service schedules are divided into mileage increments. Designed to keep track of what is used most on your BMW, service schedules monitor the most used items on your 2 Series. Most important of these is the oil change. Your factory-certified service mechanics at BMW of Wyoming Valley recommend a 10,000 miles or 12 months service that changes your synthetic oil and filter, replaces the coolant and performs a multi-point inspection that covers a complete list of inspections of components ranging from suspension, steering, brake pads and more.

If your driving habits are more adventurous and cause you to subject your BMW 2 Series to mountainous driving, excursions through arid, dry regions or in extensive stop and go traffic, we recommend changing your oil and filter every 5,000 miles instead. A tire rotation should be completed at the same time with the object being to allow each tire to wear evenly from all four corners of the vehicle, with the result being the longest life possible from them. Finally, your Wyoming Valley mechanic will check to insure your BMW 2 Series is not the current subject of any service campaigns or safety recalls, and top off the fluids if needed.

At 20,000 miles, the same schedule repeats itself, from the oil change to the tire rotation and so on Between 20,000 and 40,000 miles, your Wyoming Valley service tech recommends replacing your fuel filter that works to clean up the fuel flow to your engine. Split the difference at 30,000 miles, if you like, but don't forget the oil and filter change at the same time.

Speaking of the 30,000-mile oil and filter change interval, it is also time to refresh the brake fluid and perform a check of the entire braking system on your Wyoming Valley BMW. According to the BMW service schedule, the first brake fluid service should occur at 30,000 miles. The next brake fluid service should occur at 60,000 miles with another following at the 120,000 mile mark as well.

It's a landmark occasion when your BMW 2 Series hits 60,000 miles. At this point, your Wyoming Valley service mechanic will make sure to change the engine air filter, fuel filters and spark plugs so that your BMW will continue to run with the same sense of purpose that was present when you first took delivery of it!

When it is finished, your technician will perform a multi-point inspection to make sure your fluid levels are topped off, your suspension bits are properly lubricated, and your BMW 2 Series has been restored to factory specifications.

At other BMW service intervals, your Wyoming Valley mechanic will inspect the condition of the drive boots, the brake fluid levels, the operation of the cooling system, the fuel lines, the engine and in-cabin air filters, a check for coolant leaks, a complete inspection of steering, exhaust and suspension components, and finally a reset of all maintenance and warning lights.

Owners can gain a wealth of information available in their BMW 2 Series Owner's Manual and by consulting with the professional service advisors and mechanics at BMW of Wyoming Valley.

While it's not listed on the normal service schedule, an all-wheel-alignment service will have you straightening up and flying right in your BMW 2 Series. Performed by the service experts at BMW of Wyoming Valley Service department. It's similar to going to your chiropractor for an adjustment. But what are the signs that you need such a service?

Imagine steering straight down the interstate, but noticing that your 2 Series is gently drifting to the left or the right. That's a clear sign that your BMW 2 Series is in need of an adjustment of its own. But some professional advice, before sending your BMW X5 off to the alignment rack: Please make sure your BMW-certified mechanic rotates your vehicle's tires before an alignment service is performed, to guarantee equal wear at all four corners. Your BMW 2 Series owner's manual will have more information.

Speaking of Tires: Tire on your BMW that are worn down or old are basically useless if they don't have enough tread or are not properly inflated. That's why it is so important that they are checked on a monthly basis. But best of all, even you can do it! All that's necessary is a crisp new Lincoln penny.

Place President Lincoln head first into your BMW 2 Series' tire tread. If the tread manages to cover "Ole Abe's" ears, you have adequate tread remaining. If there is any air above the president's head then it's time for an immediate change. Bald is best on eagles, all babies and some old men, but not your tires. The BMW of Wyoming Valley parts department has just the replacement tires you need for your BMW 2 Series, all at competitive prices.

There's still more! During your various scheduled services your Wyoming Valley mechanics will inspect your BMW 2 Series windshield wipers. Wipers are just as much a safety item as your seat belts, and they can make the difference between clearly seeing up the road or being "fogged in."

Windshield wipers can and do wear out and it's not always because they have been overused. Exposure to heat, humidity and UV rays, as well as extreme cold, can all work against a pair of wiper blades. These extreme conditions can make the rubber brittle, causing it to break or in some cases to powder away.

Your BMW mechanics have seen it all before and recommend replacing them every six months. A quick stop at the BMW of Wyoming Valley Parts and Service department can outfit you with a new set of factory-authorized replacements that will have your BMW 2 Series windshield sparkling again.