Maintaining Your BMW Z4

The New BMW Z4 is the smallish, but mighty roadster that is perfect for al-fresco driving whether across town or across country. Featuring the perfect balance of power and handling, the BMW Z4 from BMW of Wyoming Valley is a stylish example of modern German engineering.

But it won't be doing much if it is not properly maintained. That's why BMW and the service experts at BMW of Wyoming Valley suggest following your BMW Z4 Owner's Manual for the full and complete service schedule for years and miles of driving pleasure.

Nobody knows your BMW better than the factory-certified service mechanics at BMW of Wyoming Valley. They know your vehicle inside and out and will be prepared with the right tools to do the job correctly, the first time. Incidentally, but religiously following the BMW service schedule will also go a long way towards keeping your service costs low, too.

At BMW of Wyoming Valley, you have a choice: You can drop off your BMW Z4 for service at the dealership, and arrangements to pick it up later, or if you would prefer, you may choose to wait in our comfortable BMW of Wyoming Valley service lounge. There, you can read a book or newspaper, watch television, enjoy a beverage or surf the web via our complimentary Wi-Fi.

The BMW Z4 uses a technologically advanced system called the Condition Based Service (CBS) system to alert owners when their BMW needs service. With it, sensors and algorithms monitor the condition of the oil, other crucial fluids and even the braking system. The system monitors engine loads, revolutions and conditions and from there can determine if you have been doing most of your driving in stop and go traffic or in dusty, dry regions. From that point, it estimates the expected life cycle remaining before items like air filters, brakes and coolants need changing. An alert lights on your dashboard to inform you what's next and that it's time for a change.

Motor Oil: Your BMW Z4 relies on synthetic motor oil for proper operation and lubrication. While the use of "regular" motor oil is perfectly fine in your Z4, your BMW of Wyoming Valley mechanics will recommend the use of a high-performance synthetic oil for its abilities to withstand thermal breakdown from high heat and humidity. Once again, your dashboard alert will inform you when it thinks your synthetic oil and filter are exhausted. A good rule of thumb for synthetic oil is to discard it and replace it no later than 10,000 miles or 12 months, whichever occurs first.

Driving a machine like the BMW of Wyoming Valley Z4, is going to have you always taking the long way home. But if any of those long ways include highways over mountains, stop and go traffic or desert roads, your expert mechanics at Wyoming Valley will also encourage you to change your synthetic oil and oil filter at the 5,000 mile mark rather than wait for the longer interval.

Using the CBS system as a guide, your Wyoming Valley service mechanic will change the oil and filter and will also rotate the tires and then examine the brake pads and rotors, coolant, and check the integrity of the cooling system as needed. A multi-point inspection is next with your service advisor checking to make sure your fluids are all topped off, and there are no open recall notices or service campaigns.

Regularly scheduled maintenance will occur through the 5,000- 10,000- and 15,000-mile services. Eventually, it will be time for the 20,000 mile service that, of course, will feature many of the same tasks, as seen at 10,000 miles, from oil change, to the tire rotation and so on. The Condition-Based Service (CBS) sensors will alert you to your next service appointment, based on how it has logged your recent driving habits and excursions.

Your 30,000-mile service will involve another synthetic oil and filter change, and as always, a tire rotation. It's also an opportune time to replace the brake fluid, and check the brake pads on your Wyoming Valley BMW Z4. It's also time for a fuel filter change, to insure a constant, clean fuel flow. According to the BMW Z4 owner's manual, which also details the first of several brake fluid services, it says this should occur during the 30,000 mile interval. Subsequent brake services should occur every 60,000 miles after that.

By the time your Z4 reaches the 60,000 mile mark, that's a sign your Wyoming Valley vehicle is just passing through infancy! Scheduled services continue with your BMW service technician replacing the fuel filters, the cabin and engine air filters, lubricating of key suspension components and steering parts, rotate the tires, change the oil and more. Your mechanic will wrap things up with a fluid top off, and a multi-point inspection.

By consulting with your BMW service advisors, you'll learn a lot more on the proper care and feeding of your BMW Z4. Our professional staff of technicians and consultants, will always be happy to help you.

Getting Straight.
An alignment is critical to the proper overall handling of your Wyoming Valley BMW Z4. But just exactly how will you know if it's time for your car. One of the easiest ways is to really observe what your Z4 is doing as it drives down a straight stretch of highway. If you notice the car start to drift to the left or the right while you are trying to steer down the middle of the lane, that's a clear sign that it's time to pay a visit to the alignment rack at BMW of Wyoming Valley. Remember that pothole that you ran through about a month ago? Yup, the one with your name on it. But first things first: Before heading in to get straight, your BMW mechanic will recommend having your tires rotated before an alignment is performed. That way, they will receive equal wear at each corner of the car.

Speaking of Tires: When you refer to your brand of cars as the "Ultimate Driving Machine," you just know that tires are going to be a critical component in the equation. That's why worn tires just won't do on your BMW Z4. It's the motoring equivalent of wearing white socks with a tuxedo. Think about it: With no grip, how are you going to get that BMW power to the pavement? As we have frequently been heard to say, "Bald looks good on eagles, most babies and some old men, but not your tires." Our BMW of Wyoming Valley parts department has the replacement tires your Z4 needs, all at competitive market prices.

But wait! We're just getting started! Windshield wipers are literally another sticking point. The victims of little in the way of respect. They are still critical pieces of safety gear for your vehicle. At BMW of Wyoming Valley, we recommend changing them every six months. Constantly exposed to the wild elements, where the Sun, heat and humidity take their toll they form a trifecta that is perfect for cutting their life span in half. The same for the extreme cold of winter. While exposure to UV rays and high humidity will cause the blades to eventually deteriorate and even begin to powder away, extreme cold can snap wiper blades like a brittle twig. A quick stop at the BMW of Wyoming Valley Parts and Service department will have your Z4 sporting factory-approved replacements in no time.

The factory-trained service pros at BMW of Wyoming Valley are the best source in the world to keep your BMW Z4 running like the Ultimate Driving Machine that it is. 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 expert service advisors and mechanics will always be happy to see you.