The BMW 5 Series is one of the brand's most engaging vehicles that rides the fence between a luxury cruiser and sports sedan. The amazing part is that it is so good in both realms. An amazing handler on both the street and the track, it still requires periodic maintenance to remain at the top of its game. 

That's where you come in. By bringing your BMW 5 Series to the BMW of Wyoming Valley service department, you can be assured the factory-trained mechanics and technicians will have the proper parts and experience to keep your BMW "the Ultimate Driving Machine."

To make things easier, BMW has compiled a detailed service schedule that insures your BMW remains a BMW.

At BMW of Wyoming Valley, we make it easy for you: You can leave your BMW with us for service, to be retrieved later or you caneven step inside and relax in the comfortable Wyoming Valley service waiting area, where you can enjoy a beverage, read a book, watch television or use our complimentary Wi-Fi to surf the web.


The maintenance schedules for your BMW 5 Series are divided into mileage increments. Along with onboard sensors, they are designed to keep track of both your driving style and what is used most on your BMW. 

These schedules deal with known lifespans of various components, fluids, filters and other items needed to keep your vehicle operating at its peak performance. If you are using conventional motor oil, the certified mechanics at BMW of Wyoming Valley suggest a 5,000 mile interval when changing conventional motor oil and the oil filter. 

They do, however, think synthetic motor oil is a better choice because of its known ability to withstand thermal breakdown, resulting from high heat and humidity. The big rule of thumb here is that a synthetic oil change should occur no later than 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.


During your BMW 5 Series' 10,000 mile service, our mechanics will perform a tire rotation to allow for equal wear of each tire. They will also check for any leakage that occurs from the cooling system. They will replace the engine coolant at the same time. 

Following that, our BMW technicians will perform an examination of the steering system, the brake pads and rotors, key suspension components, and a topping off of fluids. Finally, your Wyoming Valley service advisor will check to insure there are no outstanding recalls or service campaign notices.
 
Naturally, your Wyoming Valley BMW 5 Series will be encouraging you to take the long way home, each and every day. But if that long way includes mountainous highways, heavy stop and go traffic or through arid desert regions, we would encourage you to continue doing that but also to have your synthetic oil and oil filter changed at the 5,000 mile mark instead.

After either a 5,000- or 10,000-mile service, it will be time for a 20,000 mile service that will essentially feature the same tasks, as seen in the 10,000 mile version, from the oil change, to the tire rotation and so on.



The Condition-Based Service (CBS) indicators will inform you to schedule your next service appointment, based on your recent driving habits.

Between 20,000 and 40,000 miles, our factory-trained service mechanics at Wyoming Valley BMW will suggest a new fuel filter. Split the difference down the middle, at 30,000 if you must, but please don't forget the all-critical oil and filter changes that should occur at the same time.

The 30,000-mile service is next, and in addition to a replacement of the synthetic oil, oil filter, and a tire rotation, it's also the perfect time to replace the brake fluid, and inspect the brake pads on your Wyoming Valley BMW 5 Series. According to the 5 Series service instructions, the first brake fluid service should occur at 30,000 miles. Subsequent brake services should occur every 60,000 miles after that.

Speaking of 60,000 miles: The 60,000 mile mark is the point in the life of your BMW 5 Series where it is essentially just getting started. According to the BMW service schedule, the service experts at will change the engine air filter, fuel filters, cabin air filter, spark plugs, inspect and lubricate key suspension parts and more, to make sure your BMW 5 Series performs like a 5 Series should. When they are finished with the servicing portion, they will top off the fluids, perform a multi-point inspection and have your 5 restored to its original factory specifications.

Other services and examinations are called for from time to time and are listed inside your BMW of Wyoming Valley 5 Series owner's manual. They include servicing the fuel filters and fuel lines, examining the drive axle boots, brake fluid levels, the cooling system operation, engine air filter, the in-cabin air filter, a check for coolant leaks and then a complete inspection of steering, suspension and exhaust components and finally a reset of all maintenance and warning lights.

By calling the BMW of Wyoming Valley service department, we can provide you with additional information on the care and feeding of your BMW 5 Series. Our professional staff of service consultants, will be happy to help you.


Additional Services:

An all-wheel-alignment is what some consider to be one of the most important "fixes" to be done to your Wyoming Valley BMW 5 Series vehicle. Think of it like a "deep tissue massage" for your BMW 5. But just how do you know if you need one? 

If your 5 Series seemingly drifts right or left (in a subtle, non-aggressive sort of way) while cruising down the highway, with you behind the wheel, presumably steering it straight, we would determine that's a clear and definite sign that you are in need of an alignment. 

We suggest having it performed at least once a year, because, after all, we all manage to hit potholes, brush curbs or rollover debris that has the ability to throw the alignment out of adjustment. But before you do that, may we suggest that you have your tires rotated first before an alignment service is performed, which will help to equalize tire wear at all four corners. Your BMW 5 Series owner's manual will have more information.
Speaking of Tires: If your 5 Series tires have worn down, they are causing your car to operate in the same fashion as if you were trying to play tennis with beat up, run down shoes. Worn tires on your BMW 5 Series are useless if there is no tread to properly grip the road. 

There is a test you can perform once a month that will help keep you informed as to the life of the remaining tread. Best of all, it will only cost you a single penny! Using a shiny penny, place our 16th President head-first into the groove of the tire tread. If "Honest Abe" sinks down to his ears or more, then you have plenty of tread. 

If the tire lands with a little bit of air above his head, then change them immediately. As we have become fond of saying, Bald belongs on eagles, most babies and some old men, but not your tires. Our BMW Parts department has the replacement tires your 5 Series needs, all at competitive market prices.

But wait, we're not finished yet! What about those Windshield Wipers? Yes, what about them? That's what we asked, too. It's clear that windshield wipers get no respect because anywhere. But they are critical to your safety and that of your vehicle. 

That's why we recommend changing them every six months. They live outside, in the elements, where heat and humidity can get the best of them. The same with the cold of winter. While extreme heat and exposure to UV rays will cause the blades to eventually deteriorate, the brittle cold can snap them like a child's plaything. 

A quick stop at the BMW of Wyoming Valley Parts and Service department will have you fixed up with a new set of factory-approved replacements that will have your 5 Series windshield sparkling again.

Nobody knows how to service your 5 Series like the factory-certified specialists at BMW of Wyoming Valley. Please call for an appointment today. Need to find where we are? Just Google "mechanics near me," for a map and more.  Our team of service experts are waiting for your visit.

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