Your BMW X1 is the Ultimate Driving Machine of SUVs, albeit in a compact form, able to haul your family and its things, whether across town or across country. But at the end of the day, it requires maintenance in order to keep it that way. To that end, BMW has compiled a service schedule that will keep your BMW X1 at the top of its game, and help to maintain its value, as well. Along the way, regular maintenance will help to keep your overall service costs down.


Lubrication: Motor oil is the lifeblood of your BMW vehicle. With the advent of sophisticated synthetic motor oils, several things have happened: The lifespan of the motor oil has gone up. Gone are the days where it was recommended your oil be changed every 3,000 miles.

New synthetic high-performance motor oil can last up to 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first. The same for the oil filter that helps to trap dirt and debris before it has a chance to enter your BMW X1 engine.

Change them at the same time, although you may decide to accelerate the frequency if you subject your BMW of Wyoming Valley X1 CUV to a more strenuous regimen of high-speed or stop and go traffic, along with running up and down mountain grades.

In that case, an oil change at the 6,000 mile mark is a change in the right direction. It's also a wise owner who makes sure to have their tires rotated at the same time they are in for an oil change.
Hot Stuff: Sure, that's the way you'll feel behind the wheel of your new Wyoming Valley BMW X1 but the truth is without the proper amount and correct type of coolant, you too, may become a bit hot under the collar. That's why every 10,000 miles, is the right time for your BMW of Wyoming Valley service mechanic to drain and replace the engine coolant in your BMW X1. That way, your BMW X1 will run at the proper temperature, which in the long run helps to increase your fuel economy as well.

Speaking of Fuel: Fuel filters are another crucial link in the fuel delivery chain of your BMW X1 from Wyoming Valley BMW. They are responsible for maintaining a clean flow of fuel from the gas tank to the fuel injector system of your BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). Somewhere after 20,000 miles but before 40,000 miles, the service schedule says they should be changed out in favor of a new one. Let's split the difference and say change it at 30,000 miles. Then be on your way.

Also at 30,000 miles BMW recommends changing the factory-fill of brake fluid. That would be the fluid that was installed as your BMW X1 cruised down the assembly line. After that it is sufficient enough to refill it every 60,000 miles after that. That will help to keep the hydraulic brake pressure "in the zone" of where it should be for sure stopping power every time.

Finally, change the spark plugs and the engine air filter, replacing them with new versions of the same at the 60,000 mile mark. Fresh spark plugs will guarantee your engine is firing on all cylinders, and a new filter means it's getting fresh air at the same time. Life behind the wheel of a BMW X1 is good. But the required maintenance for your BMW X1 doesn't end here. There are other aspects that need attending to.


For instance, when driving down the highway, you notice your BMW X1 drifting to the left or right while on a straight, flat road surface, it's a clear sign that your BMW X1 is in need of an all-wheel alignment from the service department at BMW of Wyoming Valley.

Make sure to rotate and balance your tires before the alignment procedure for best results. Call for an alignment appointment today. Your Wyoming Valley service department will be happy to see you.
 
In the meantime, at every oil change, have your BMW of Wyoming Valley service technician examine your brake pads to make sure there is enough braking material remaining, to provide sure braking power for miles to come.

Tires: Check your tire's air pressure monthly and while you are at it, pull a penny out of your pocket. It's the easiest (and at one cent, the cheapest) way to check your tire's life.

Simply place President Abe Lincoln head first into the tire tread. If the tread comes to his ears, a sufficient amount remains. If you can see any air above Lincoln's head, it's time for an immediate change.

We haven't had a bald president since Eisenhower, and he isn't on the penny. Your tires shouldn't be bald, either. Our BMW of Wyoming Valley Parts and Service Department will have exact replacements for your BMW X1, all at competitive pricing.


Windshield Wipers: Regardless if they are use a little or a lot, your windshield wipers will eventually succumb to the elements, namely high heat, humidity and UV rays. That's a trifecta that will do its best to shorten the lifespan of wipers, causing them to deteriorate, powder, and smear whether they have been used or not.

At the other end of the spectrum is the extreme cold that can cause the rubber to become brittle and in some cases, break. If you find yourself lacking vision while behind the wheel of your BMW X1, perhaps it's time for a wiper change. The BMW of Wyoming Valley Parts department will stock the exact replacement parts. 

Nobody knows your X1 like the BMW service mechanics at BMW of Wyoming Valley. Make an appointment to care for your BMW X1 today.

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