Can BMWs Be Serviced Outside?
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BMWs can be serviced outside. Routine Maintenance: The routine maintenance items for a car mainly include the replacement of engine oil and oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, and pollen filter, the maintenance/replacement of spark plugs, transmission oil, and related system inspection items and maintenance. Maintenance of the Lubrication System: Engine oil and oil filter are primarily for the maintenance of the lubrication system. The main function of the lubrication system is to effectively lubricate various components of the car engine to prevent excessive wear. Maintenance of the Oil Filter: The oil filter should be replaced along with the engine oil during an oil change. Under normal circumstances, the car needs maintenance every 5000km.
I've been driving a 5 Series for three years, and I think it depends on the car's condition. For new cars under warranty, I definitely go to the 4S dealership, especially for core components like the transmission and engine—they honor the maintenance records and provide free repairs. After the warranty expires, I go to a specialized repair shop near my neighborhood. Using the same fully synthetic oil saves me over 300 yuan. One thing to note is that BMW's onboard computer is very sensitive now. If you replace the air filter outside and forget to reset the maintenance reminder, the dashboard will keep showing alerts. Last time, the mechanic forgot to clear the code after maintenance, and the auto start-stop function was locked for three days. I had to go back and have them reset it with a computer before it worked again.
