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BMW dealerships CHARGE SO MUCH for an OIL CHANGE?

5 Jul 2022

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We all know that BMWs are not only expensive to purchase, but they're extremely expensive to maintain. When you look at a price list from a dealer for service, even thinks like an oil change are through the roof. But, there's very valid reason why in this article we're going to demystify BMW and explain you what a dealer does during a routine oil change on a BMW for a certain models.

Even doing a regular maintenance on a BMWs is an expensive experience when you do this on a dealership. Of course this is an European, imported cars, and of course this is a luxury brand, and that's exactly why the maintenance price (even a regular one as we said) is so high.

Do It Yourself If It Possible

You'll be surprised that the really basic maintenance you can do yourself and it's really not that complicated. All what you need is an oil change kit, air filter, cabin filter, and some fresh wiper blades. The next step is to safely lift a car at a front driver side using a regular car jack in your vehicle's tire replacement kit. Put the aluminum cooking tray (big enough for this purpose) unplug the engine oil drainage plug and drain the oil. Put the plug back, open the oil cover and pour the required amount of oil. Replace the oil filter. Air filter and cabin filter replacement instructions you can find on YouTube. Done! Once you did this process next time you'll know for sure how to repeat this process again.

Don't Overpay

Another great option is to ask someone more experienced to help you out. May be you have a friend or relative who knows more about cars than you do. Or call local independent European cars specialized maintenance shops.

At a BMP Autoservice we can definitely can help you safe your time and money to do this regular service, or preventive maintenance or even simple oil change using our professional skills and experience. Don't overpay for your regular and even more serious service!

Welcome to BMP Auto Service! Call now to schedule an appointment for maintenance, diagnostics, or repair: (916) 594-2271

Sincerely yours,
BMP Autoservice Team.