BMW Archives - Oren's Automotive

2017 BMW 330i GT xDrive
Mileage
78,150
Service Date
9/29/2023
Services Performed
Removed engine covers and splash shields. Drained cooling system. Disconnected cooling lines to reservoir and radiator. Removed radiator fan assembly and associated wiring. Removed upper radiator crossmember and mounting hardware. Removed radiator assembly from vehicle. Installed new radiator assembly. Reinstalled mount and crossmember hardware. Reinstalled fan assembly. Connected radiator hoses and wiring. Reinstalled intake piping. Filled and bled cooling system. Cleared error codes and test drove vehicle. Cooling system working properly, level is steady. No leaks present at this time. Reinstalled covers and splash shields.
GREG P. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/2/2023
2012 BMW X6
Mileage
53,164
Service Date
8/1/2023
Services Performed
Perform pre-purchase vehicle inspection. All exterior lights working properly. Moon roof, windows, and hatch all working properly. AC and heat working properly. Scanned vehicle, no error codes stored nor pending. Engine oil, coolant, and other fluids are at proper levels and in good condition. Brakes are good. Drivetrain and transmission working normally. Suspension components are working properly, no play in bushings nor steering components. Tires are all worn and from 2014. Front wipers are streaking. Rodent evidence under hood and damaged insulation on hood pad.
CRAIG S. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/2/2023
2014 BMW 428i
Mileage
112,877
Service Date
12/5/2022
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replaced engine air filter.
Install new battery. Clean cable ends. Perform battery adaptation to vehicle as needed.
Replace wiper blades on vehicle.
VENILDE J. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/5/2022
2007 BMW M5
Mileage
58,353
Service Date
8/9/2022
Services Performed
Test drove vehicle when cool and was able to recreate noise. After driving for a bit, noise did go away. Reinspected steering system and suspension components for source of noise. Found noise would not duplicate with suspension at droop. Found lower control arm bushings are torn and failing. Also noted boot covers/shields are not sitting properly, and are rubbing on control arms. Sway bar mounting bushings are also worn and cracking. Recommend replacement of control arms, sway bar bushings, and damaged covers before further diagnosis.
Removed splash shields and steering rack boot covers. Disconnected ball joints from spindles. Removed lower control arm mounting hardware from chassis. Removed control arm and replaced with new unit. Installed new ball joint nut and torqued to spec. Cycled suspension and torqued chassis mounting bolt to spec. Installed new rack boot cover on driver side. Repeated process on passenger side arm.
With splash shields removed, disconnected sway bar mounting hardware from sub frame. Removed brackets and bushings from sway bar. Cleaned mounting surfaces and installed new bushings on sway bar. Reinstalled brackets and mounting hardware. Test drove vehicle after completion of suspension repairs to check for any further clunks or other suspension/steering noises. No further noise present at this time. After completion of alignment, reinstalled splash shields and test drove vehicle again. Still no noise present.
Performed 4 wheel alignment. Test drive vehicle after repairs to confirm handling characteristics.
Robert G. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/10/2022
2007 BMW M5
Mileage
56,031
Service Date
12/22/2021
Services Performed
Noted check engine light was off during initial inspection. Test drove vehicle. Connected scan tool and checked vehicle for codes. Found error code P0228 (thermostat monitoring) and code 279D (power management, closed circuit violation). Checked live data and found coolant not staying at operating temp. Suspect thermostat is stuck in open position. Recommend replacement of thermostat and checking coolant temp sensor for proper resistance. Also noted AC belt is cracked along length of belt. Recommend replacement of AC belt and checking pulleys and accessory belt for any issues. Power steering system has incorrect fluid present. Fluid is yellow and should be a minty green color. Wipers are torn, recommend replacement. Checked SMG control module for any codes. No codes pending, current, nor in history at this time. Transmission shifting normally at this time.
Removed engine covers, intake piping, and splash shields. Drained cooling system. Removed upper intake plenums. Disconnected radiator and cooling system hoses from thermostat housing. Removed thermostat housing from engine and disconnected rear coolant pipes. Cleaned mounting surfaces and sealing connections on coolant pipes. Installed new thermostat into housing. Installed new water pipe adapters. Reinstalled thermostat housing using original hardware. Installed banjo bolts with new washers. Reconnected coolant hoses and lines. Replaced oil return hose and reinstalled intake plenum. After completion of service items, filled and bled cooling system. Checked system for leaks. None present at this time. Reinstalled engine covers and splash shield. Test drove vehicle. No check engine light present. Rescanned vehicle. No error codes stored nor pending.
With engine covers removed for thermostat service, loosened tensioner for AC belt and removed damaged belt from vehicle. Spun pulleys by hand. Found tensioner and idler pulley rough. Removed accessory drive belt and checked those components. Belt is cracking, and pulleys are also rough. Recommend new tensioner and idler pulleys for both belts, and new belts. Removed idler pulleys and belt tensioners from engine. Installed new idler pulleys and new accessory belt tensioner pulley. Reinstalled accessory belt tensioner assembly. Installed new AC belt tensioner assembly. Routed new belts and installed both. Reinstalled air intake piping. Checked belts after test driving vehicle. Belts are ok, and no noise present from pulleys.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panel.
Drained incorrect power steering fluid from reservoir. Cycled steering to drain old fluid from system while adding new power steering fluid. Test drove vehicle after completion of repairs. Topped off fluid.
Replace wiper blades on vehicle.
Robert G. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/23/2021
2017 BMW i3
Mileage
62,866
Service Date
10/11/2021
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Adela B. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/11/2021
2016 BMW 320i
Mileage
79,609
Service Date
9/27/2021
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
STEVEN J. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/28/2021
2012 BMW X6
Mileage
48,154
Service Date
9/21/2021
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Remove coolant reservoir. Repair damaged wire to coolant reservoir. Reinstall reservoir. Fill and bleed cooling system. After removing coolant reservoir to access wiring harness found additional wires to front right ride height sensor were also damaged. Repaired all effected wires. Reinstalled wiring harness to connectors/sensors, and coolant reservoir. Refilled cooling system. Cleared error codes and test drove vehicle. No codes returned.
Steam clean vehicle to remove rodent residue and debris build up.
CRAIG S. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/22/2021
2013 BMW X5
Mileage
61,998
Service Date
6/18/2021
Services Performed
Smog Test and Visual Inspection
State Issued Smog Certificate
State fee for electronic submission of smog inspection results.
Larry S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/18/2021
2008 BMW M6
Mileage
156,799
Service Date
6/15/2021
Services Performed
Includes: Change engine oil and filter. Check transmission fluid level and adjust as needed. Check coolant condition and pressure check system. Check brake fluid level and condition. Check power steering fluid level and condition. Check belts; coolant, fuel, and vacuum hoses for damage/degradation. Check antenna operation (if applicable). Lube all doors and latches. Tighten door brake fasteners. Lube hood hinges and latch. Check differential fluid level. Check axle boots, CV joints, and/or U-Joints for damage. Check wheel bearings for play. Check parking brake operation. Check for fluid leaks. Check interior and exterior lights. Check wiper and washer jet operation. Check tire wear and condition. Set tire pressures to specification. Vacuum cowl. Check intake and cabin air filters. Test drive vehicle.
Test drove vehicle to verify customer concern. During service, balanced tires. Test drove vehicle again, high speed vibration no longer present.
GUNNAR L. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/16/2021

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