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Tire Pressure Check: Under or over inflated tires cause irregular tire wear, unpredictable handling, high fuel consumption (if low psi), and risk of a blowout. Inspect Condition of Tires: Worn or damaged tires present an unsafe condition. Brake Pads & Rotors Inspection: Worn brake pads, discs, and old brake fluid can cause inconsistent braking performance. Also, stopping distances can increase as well. Old brake fluid by itself will cause a degradation of internal brake system components. Inspect Accessory Drive Belts: Worn belts are prone to breaking. If |
a belt breaks, it will likely leave you stranded at the very least. In some cases the broken belt can tangle up with the pullies, which can cause damage to the engine. Also, if your serpentine belt drives the water pump, your engine will quickly overheat if the belt breaks. Either way, a broken serpentine belt will leave you stranded in most cases. |
Inspect Engine Air filter(s): A dirty air filter will decrease fuel economy and engine performance. Additionally, on some late model BMWs the proper air filter has a layer of foam layer across one side of the filter. On these vehicles a standard (non-foam) filter will eventually cause the check engine dash warning light to come on. |
Check Engine Oil Level: If your engine oil level runs low, added wear |
level. If your engine oil is changed at no more than 5000 mile intervals (or sooner), your engine oil level will not require as frequent topping-up, and your engine will have a longer life span. |
will take place on the internal components of the engine. Additionally, old oil (greater than 5000 miles) will also contribute to accelerated wear inside your engine. The rapidly moving parts act like a blender to your oil. Over time, the long chain polymers that make up the molecular structure of the oil gets sheared down into smaller chains. As a result, the oil loses its ability to cling to internal engine component surfaces, and small amounts of fuel "water" down the oil. This condition allows the oil to migrate past piston rings and valve guides, and consumed in the combustion chambers. As oil ages, it requires more and more frequent adding to maintain proper oil |