BMW Archives - Oren's Automotive

2006 BMW 325i
Mileage
107,884
Service Date
11/4/2025
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.
Removed turn signal from right front headlight assembly. Found bulb is good and bulb adapter is good to. Inspected headlight housing and found connectors to bulb adapter are burned out. Recommend replacement of headlight to correct issue.
Removed front bumper cover and front radiator cover. Disconnected wiring to headlight housing. Removed headlight assembly from vehicle. Transferred bulb adapter to new headlight assembly. Connected wiring and tested light functions, OK. Reinstalled radiator cover and front bumper assembly.
Bill D. gave our service a 5 star review on 11/5/2025
2014 BMW X1
Mileage
87,623
Service Date
9/23/2024
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 wiper blades on vehicle.
Check coolant level and condition. Pressure test cooling system for leaks. Inspect hoses and cooling system components. Check operation of cooling fans. Found coolant level slightly low, but still present in reservoir. Pressure tested cooling system during service, no pressure loss present. With splash shields removed, checked for any signs of coolant buildup or residue. None visible at this time. Topped off coolant. Recommend monitoring vehicle for any return of low coolant warning.
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin filter element. Reassemble filter housing and access panels.
Replace rear brake pads. Clean mounting surfaces. Replace wear sensor as required. Replace brake rotors. Lubricate caliper slides. Adjust parking brake mechanism. Road test vehicle.
Check brake fluid for moisture and contamination. Inspect all hydraulic line and hoses. Inspect calipers and wheel cylinders. Inspect master cylinder and cap. Drain and refill entire brake system including master cylinder, calipers, wheel cylinders. Bleed system until clean fluid is seen.
Removed engine covers and intake piping. Released belt tensioner and removed drive belt from engine. Inspected pulleys and engine accessories for any play, noise, or roughness. Routed new drive belt and released tensioner. Reinstalled intake piping and engine covers.
Cristina V. gave our service a 5 star review on 10/11/2024
2014 BMW 428i
Mileage
129,632
Service Date
8/22/2024
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.
No warning lights on during initial test drive. Scanned vehicle for error codes. Found codes 123516 (Electronic Wastegate Activation), 120308 (Charge Air Pressure Control), and 480134 (Direction of Travel Not Determined). First 2 codes are related to wastegate and turbocharger control. Cleared error codes and tested turbocharger control functions via scan tool. Found all functions responding normally. Test drove vehicle and monitored live data. Found wastegate adaptations are out of spec, causing incorrect boost control response. Recommend replacement of wastegate actuator.
Removed engine covers and intake piping to access mounting hardware on wastegate controller. Disconnected wiring and actuator arm to wastegate flap. Removed actuator and bracket from engine. Installed replacement unit using original mounting hardware. Connected wastegate and wiring. Reinstalled intake piping and performed adaptation of new wastegate to vehicle. Test drove vehicle after completion of spark plug replacement. Live data now shows set point value within spec, and no boost control issues present.
Removed engine covers. Disconnected ignition wiring and removed coils. Removed spark plugs. Cleaned spark plug tubes of any debris or oil residue. Installed new spark plugs and torqued to spec. Reinstalled ignition coils and wiring. Test started vehicle. OK.
VENILDE J. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/22/2024
2014 BMW X1
Mileage
86,034
Service Date
7/18/2024
Services Performed
Inspected vehicle for oil leaks. Found splash shields under vehicle covered in oil residue. Removed splash shields and found oil dripping from oil pan drain plug. Recommend replacement of drain plug and seal and inspecting oil pan for any damage. Removed drain plug and seal. Caught oil in clean pan to reuse since it was still clean. Checked pan, plug, and seal. Pan ok, but seal is old and hard. Cleaned pan and installed new drain plug and seal. Added oil to engine and rechecked pan for leaks, no further leak present at this time. Cleaned oil residue from oil pan and splash shields. Reinstalled splash shields and test drove vehicle. Rechecked for signs of leaks, no further leak present.
Cristina V. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/5/2024
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

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