With the BMW 6 Series no longer available new, maintaining your 6 series is more important than ever. Available with six- or eight-cylinder power, this sleek, modern day luxury cruiser features the ultimate in refinement in styling and in interior refinement. As refined and well-appointed as it is, it still responds to you, its owner for its proper care and feeding.

That's why BMW has compiled a list of service schedule items that will go a long way to making sure your 6 Series from BMW ofWyoming Valley continues to perform like the Ultimate Driving Machine that it is. By bringing your 6 Series to our service department, you can rest assured the factory-certified mechanics will perform the proper protocols in making sure your BMW 6 Series remains true to its mission.

Feel free at BMW of Wyoming Valley, to leave your 6 Series with us for service, to be retrieved later. If you prefer to wait, you can even 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 6 Series are divided into mileage increments. Using sensors and algorithms, the Condition Based Service (CBS) takes into account your driving style and driving conditions of the vehicle to determine when it is time to properly change the motor oil, for instance. 

The system takes into consideration the normal lifespans of various components including fluids, filters and other crucial elements that are essential to the safe operation of your vehicle. When the system determines that a specific part has become worn down or past its useful lifespan, it shows an alert to let you know it's time for a change.



Motor Oil: Motor oils are probably the most important fluid, next to gasoline, inside your BMW 6 Series. If you are usingconventional motor oil you should make a concerted effort to change the oil and oil filter every 5,000 miles.

Still, the service technicians at BMW of Wyoming Valley recommend the use of synthetic motor oil because of its ability to withstand high heat and humidity as well as thermal breakdown. The big rule of thumb for synthetic is that a change of this type of oil should occur no later than 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.

Naturally, your Wyoming Valley BMW 6 Series will be encouraging you to take the long way home, each day, every day. But if thatlong way includes mountainous highways, heavy stop and go traffic or through dry desert regions, we encourage you to keep it up but also have your synthetic oil and oil filter changed at the 5,000 mile mark, instead.
At the same time of your 10,000 synthetic oil service, the techs at the Wyoming Valley service department will also perform atire rotation, which through the process of rotating them, will allow them to wear evenly at different points on the vehicle.

They will also check the integrity of the cooling system and replace the old fluid with fresh coolant as needed. BMW technicians will continue by performing 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.

Following the earlier 5,000- 10,000- and 15,000-mile services, it will, naturally, be time for a 20,000 mile service that willfeature many of 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.

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 6 Series.

We would also call it an opportune time to change your fuel filter for a new unit to keep the fuel flowing unabated. According to the 6 Series owner's manual, 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: That's the time where your BMW 6 Series is just coming into its own. But still, it has a scheduled service that's due. To that end, your service technician will change the engine air filter, fuel filters, cabin air filter, inspect and lube key suspension and steering parts, rotate the tires, change the oil and oil filter and more. Finally is a fluid top off, and a multi-point inspection that will also reset any maintenance alerts to factory default setting.

By calling your BMW of Wyoming Valley service advisor, we can provide you with additional information on the care and maintenance of your BMW 6 Series. Our professional staff of service consultants and technicians, will always be happy to help you.

Additional Essentials:
An all-wheel-alignment is one of the most important "fixes" performed on your Wyoming Valley BMW 6 Series vehicle. But just how will you know if your "6" needs one? If your BMW 6 Series seemingly drifts left or right (in a subtle, non-aggressive sort of way) while you are presuming to steer it straightly, that's a pretty good clue that you are in need of an alignment.

At Wyoming Valley, we suggest having it performed at least once a year, depending on where you drive because sometimes you just can't avoid that huge pothole or bump or piece of road debris that will be sure to throw you out of alignment.

But before you do that, may we suggest that you have your tires rotated first before an alignment service is performed. It equalizes the wear pattern which is different at each corner of the car. Your BMW 6 Series owner's manual will have more information.


Speaking of Tires: Nearly or completely bald tires on a BMW 6 series will never do you any good. Think about it: With no grip, how are you going to get that BMW power to the pavement? Perhaps it's time for the Lincoln Penny test, and best of all nearly everyone can afford it.

Simply place a crisp Lincoln penny inside a tire's tread. Coincidentally, our 16th President works best. Point it 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 known to say, "Bald belongs on eagles, most babies and some old men, but not your tires." Our BMW Parts department has the replacement tires your 6 Series needs, all at competitive market prices.

But wait, we're not finished yet! What about those Windshield Wipers? It's clear that windshield wipers get no respect. But they are critical pieces of safety gear for your vehicle. That's why we recommend a change every six months. They live in the elements, where heat and humidity can take a constant toll. The same in the cold of winter.

While exposure to UV rays and high humidity will cause the blades to eventually deteriorate, the brittle cold can snap them like a chicken bone. 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 6 Series windshield gleaming.

Nobody knows how to service your 6 Series like the factory-trained pros at BMW of Wyoming Valley. Call for an appointment today. And if you need to find where we are just Google "mechanics near me," for a map and more.  Our team of service experts are waiting to see you.

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