Getting your oil changed is a regular part of car ownership and could be the most well-known form of automotive maintenance. Oil breaks down over time due to the intense heat in your engine and without regular oil changes, your BMW’s engine could be damaged by oil that can no longer keep it properly lubricated.
The thing about regular automotive maintenance is it’s easy to ignore you get busy and life gets in the way. But we’ve all seen people on the shoulder of a busy Chesterfield road waiting for either a tow-truck or somebody to pick them up. In some cases this is unavoidable however, in others this was due to not getting regular maintenance. When your oil goes bad your engine can seize up or completely fail and in a worst-case scenario you could end up in an accident. Waiting too long between oil changes puts yourself and other drivers in danger.
Some basic good habits can help protect your car from damage due to old oil. Keep the following tips in mind and you greatly reduce the chances you’ll miss an oil change or go too long without one.
In St. Louis and surrounding communities such as Wildwood you have a ton of independent shops, dealerships, and mechanics advertising their services. When picking a shop always go with one that’s fully certified by BMW. Certification means they have the proper training and use the proper parts when working on your car. Non-OEM parts and fluids are a bad idea and can damage your car due to not meeting the required standards set by BMW.
Your BMW is a top of the line car and when you get work done on it you want to leave it in expert hands. At BMW of West St. Louis, we only use genuine OEM BMW parts and accessories plus all our technicians are qualified experts. While your BMW is getting its oil changed you can enjoy your comfortable waiting area, a warm cup of coffee, and free WiFi.
14417 Manchester Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
