BMW or Bayerische Motoren Werke is considered “The Ultimate Driving Machine.” Maintenance is important for all cars. It is especially critical when you own a high performance vehicle like the BMW. The features include high performance handling and engine specifications. Therefore, the BMW needs proper maintenance for motor vehicle safety and to perform correctly when driven hard as a sports car.
BMW service is more than a tune-up. Some of your BMW parts are required to be checked to include oxygen sensor, temperature sensors and vacuum hoses. These parts are not meant to be ignored. Unchecked parts can lead to certain emissions problems even after your car is tuned up. So it is essential to check these parts when going for a tune-up.
Oxygen Sensor – oxygen sensor(s) should be checked for any wear and tear as a worn out oxygen sensor impacts badly on your BMW’s engine. It is better to replace the worn out oxygen sensors. Otherwise, it will cost you more in the long run to get your engine repaired.
Temperature Sensor – these sensors are meant to keep the fluid injection system, exhaust system and also the cooling system in check. If your engine is not performing up to the mark then defected temperature sensor can be the cause of it.
Vacuum Hoses – most of the parts of the engine depend on the vacuum to function properly as it is responsible in transmitting signals. Vacuum hoses should be checked on regular interval of time even for any slight leakage. These should be replaced if they are defected as they can hinder the car’s performance to a greater extent like creating problem in running the car if there is any leakage in vacuum.
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Here are some of the newer BMW models, with their corresponding features.
- BMW M3 2006
Engine specifications:
BMW M3 has an in-line, 3.2 liter capacity engine with a compression ratio of 11.5. It has four valves per cylinder. It promises to deliver 248 KW power and 333 HP at 7900 rpm (SAE).
Brake Features:
The car has electronic brake distribution, brake assist system, four disk brakes with ventilated disks, cornering brake control, and four-wheel ABS.
Handling Features:
BMW M3 is equipped with stability control, immobilizer and limited slip differentia at the rear. The ABS and engine management control the electronic traction.
Aerodynamics Exterior features:
The car has 0.35 drag coefficient, body side moldings, and 3771 lbs. curb weight.
- BMW M5 2006
Engine specifications:
The BMW M5 2006 car has a V10, and 3.2 liter capacity engine with a compression ratio of 12. It has four valves per cylinder. It promises to deliver 373 KW power and 500 HP at 7750 rpm (SAE).
Brake Features:
The car has brake assist system, four disk brakes with ventilated disks, electronic brake distribution, cornering brake control, and four-wheel ABS.
Handling Features:
The BMW M5 is equipped with stability control, immobilizer and limited slip differentia at the rear. The ABS and engine management control the electronic traction. It is also equipped with a responsive suspension.
Aerodynamics Exterior features:
The car has 0.31 drag coefficient and 4012 lbs. curb weight.
- BMW 6-Series
Engine specifications:
The BMW M6 2006 has a V8, 4.8 liter capacity engine with a compression ratio of 10.5. It has four valves per cylinder. It promises to deliver 268 KW power and 360 HP at 6300 rpm (SAE).
Brake Features
The car has electronic brake distribution, brake assist system, four disk brakes with ventilated disks, cornering brake control, and four-wheel ABS.
Handling Features:
BMW M6 car is equipped with stability control, immobilizer and limited slip differentia at the rear. The ABS and engine management control the electronic traction. It is also equipped with an adjustable responsive suspension.
Aerodynamics Exterior features:
The car has 0.3 drag coefficient, and 3814 lbs. curb weight.
With all the features these cars have, BMW truly is the “Ultimate Driving Machine.”