BMW owners are always looking for a way to keep their vehicles running smoothly, and partnering with an experienced auto pro can help. While everyone knows the vehicle should be serviced regularly and have the oil, filters, and fluids checked, BMWs also need to have their coolant system flushed in order to avoid common issues.
As a leading provider of automotive services in the San Jose area, our team has worked with makes and models of all types, and we have technicians who specialize in high performance vehicles like BMWs. We have the right equipment, experience, and approach to take on any repair or maintenance needs you have.
In this article, we will discuss an important service for BMW 4 Series cars: a coolant flush. Read on to learn why servicing the coolant system is important, how a coolant flush works, and why we’re the perfect team to help.
BMW 4 Series Coolant System
The coolant system in any vehicle is in place to keep the engine from overheating. In any type of gas powered car, the combustion process creates a great deal of heat, and coolant flows through the engine to maintain a safe temperature. Because of the high performance of a BMW, the coolant system is crucial to keep the car cool. BMW uses many high-tech sensors and the car’s computer system to carefully regulate the amount of coolant used at any given time, and this complexity leads to better performance when everything works as intended.
Common Coolant Problems
While the advanced tech in a 4 Series’ coolant system helps the car perform at a high level, this same tech can be the reason for issues to arise. Occasionally, a sensor will go bad and display a low coolant level warning, a fuse will malfunction, or the electric water pump can otherwise malfunction. The coolant can also become contaminated from particles which enter the system over time, or old coolant can cause corrosion, rust, and other harmful issues with the vehicle.
About the Coolant Flush Service
To avoid issues with the coolant itself, BMW recommends a coolant flush every 60,000 miles. However, many BMW owners do not know about this recommendation and they run into overheating issues due to lack of this important maintenance item. A coolant flush can be difficult to do on your own, but since our technicians do this type of service often, we can typically knock it out quickly. We flush out all the old coolant and replace it with new coolant, which is free from contaminants and will keep the system running as intended. If your car has a coolant warning displayed, or if you have noticed it running hot, a coolant flush could correct these issues and keep it running as intended for many more miles.
If you have specific questions about the coolant flush process, want to learn more about what we do, or would like to book an appointment, please contact us today.
