Check Your Oil Right Now!!!

Are you looking to give your ride a fresh start this Spring? Well to do that, you have to make sure you’re up on your routine maintenance! Changing your vehicle's oil is an important part of regular maintenance that keeps your engine running smoothly. If you're new to car maintenance, changing your oil may seem daunting, but it's a simple process that anyone can do. So, here's a beginner's guide to changing your vehicle's oil: Flemington BMW’s Guide To Changing Your Oil: Gather the necessary materials: You'll need oil, an oil filter, a drain pan, a wrench, a funnel, and a rag. Locate the oil filter and drain plug: The oil filter and drain plug are usually located under the engine, but the exact location may vary depending on your vehicle. Consult your owner's manual for specific instructions. Drain the oil: Place the drain pan under the drain plug and remove the plug with a wrench. Allow the oil to drain into the pan. Replace the oil filter: Use the wrench to remove the old oil filter and replace it with a new one. Add new oil: Using a funnel, pour the new oil into the engine. Check the dipstick to ensure you have added enough oil. Clean up: Wipe up any spills with a rag and dispose of the used oil and filter at a recycling center. Congratulations, you've successfully changed your vehicle's oil! Remember to change your oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, or as recommended by your vehicle's manufacturer.

With the onset of winter, we might be more inclined to do a little bit of nesting - as in, make our spaces as cozy as possible for our long winter’s nap. Unfortunately, we’re not bears, and this usually manifests in a LOT of clutter piling up in places like our homes and cars and us not wanting to clean it out until the spring… which is months away. Here are our tips to nipping that clutter monster in the bud by getting your car clean quickly! Supplies you will need: trash bags air freshener spray (like Febreze) upholstery cleaner (like Resolve) car cleaning wipes vacuum Q-tips First, get all the trash out of your car. Put it in a trash bag and throw it away. Take another trash bag and put all the stuff you want to keep but just not in your car into it and bring that into your house. Everything that you want to keep in your car can go into a third bag and be set aside for later. Vacuum everything out. Use the wand attachment for maximum crevice access and get EVERYTHING. Every nook and cranny. The spaces between seats, the floors, the vents, everything. If your vents are really gross then get them with a Q-tip dipped in cleaning solution and then vacuum them out again. Use some wipes to get all the dust off of your smooth surfaces. If you have stains in your upholstery, use the upholstery cleaner per the directions. Finally, spray some nice air freshener and get everything back into your car, but organized, and you’re all set. Impress your friends and family with your cleanliness! A Clean Engine Is The Next Step