How to Extend the Life of Your BMW Model’s Transmission
Your BMW is a high-performance machine with intricate parts making up the engine and transmission. To help keep your BMW model driving safely and smoothly for years to come, it is crucial to stay on top of all vehicle maintenance for these parts and others.
The easiest way to do that is handle all routine maintenance at BMW of Pharr. Our certified techs are specially trained to work on BMW models and only use genuine BMW parts in repairs.
One aspect that you must pay attention to is your transmission. If you don’t keep up with transmission maintenance, you could need to replace it prematurely — and trust us, that’s not cheap.
We asked our mechanics around the shop here for their top tips for getting the most out of your transmission. Here is what they came up with.
Always Spring for the Higher-Quality Fluids
You might think the mechanic is just trying to upsell you, but BMWs just run better on higher-quality oil and transmission fluid. Such fluid can better resist oxidation, heat, cold, and sheering.
Don’t Forget to Check Your Fluid
Sure, we’ll check your fluids when you bring in your BMW for maintenance and top them off as necessary, but in between visits, it is up to you to check regularly to make sure nothing is leaking. The earlier you can spot a leak, the easier it will be to fix.
Drive Smart, Not Hard
Aggressive driving is not only dangerous, but it’s also rougher on all your vehicle’s components. Your transmission is not immune to fast acceleration, sudden braking, sharp turns, etc. The rougher you drive, the faster you’ll wear out the transmission.
Stay on Top of Routine Maintenance
This is the easiest but most important item. Just stay on top of your vehicle’s maintenance plan. It is the number one way to help ensure the longevity not just of your transmission but also of your entire car.
Contact the service department at our BMW dealer near McAllen, Texas, for all your vehicle maintenance needs.
