SERVICING AND MAINTAINING YOUR BMW  MINI

Engine
Brakes
Suspension

Scheduled Maintenance
Oil Service
Inspection - I Service
Inspection - II Service

Additional Services
Pre Purchase Inspection

Scheduled Maintenance
Oil Service - Change engine oil and filter. (Synthetic where applicable). Check vehicle fluids, tire pressure and condition of vehicle.
Our oil service includes a visual inspection of the vehicle undercarriage, any problems detected are noted in a report by the BMW
technician servicing your car. John our service manager will be happy to discuss any findings along with recommendations made.
Inspection I - Performed at 20, 60, and 100,000 miles. Change oil and filter, change fuel filter, check driveline,
check exhaust, check brakes front & rear, clean and re-gap spark plugs, pressure test cooling system, check hoses,
belts, service battery and top off all fluids. Pull fault codes and reset service lights. Wash engine and do final road test.
Inspection II - Performed at 40, 80, and 120,000 miles. Change oil and filter, change fuel filter, replace air filter, replace cabin air
filter, replace spark plugs (where applicable,) Check driveline, check exhaust, change transmission and differential oils, lubricate
suspension and cv rubber, check brakes front and rear, check tires and set tire pressure. Pressure test colling system, check
hoses, belts and service battery, pull fault codes and reset service interval lights. Wash engine and do final road test.
Note* Parts lists shown and service schedule may vary depending on car model. Parts subject to change without notice.


Brake Service -
Remove wheels and brake calipers, coat new brake pads with anti squeal compound, lubricate hubs and calipers,
install new brake rotors and new brake pads. Torque wheels and road test to bed new pads.

We offer several brake pad options :
1/
Genuine BMW factory pads
2/
Optional aftermarket brake pads
3/ EBC Greenstuff brake pads - A high performance brake pad with little to no brake dust. Yes that's right, these pads will stop you
quicker, along with the added benefit of little to no brake dust. Thoroughly tested by the owner Rick Row on his 1999 M3, these brake
pads have become a customer favorite. Available for most BMW models.


Suspension -
Shocks and springs .
If your car is not as responsive as it once was in the handling department, it might be time to
check your suspension.

We offer replacement shocks and spring sets from several manufacturers: Bilstein, Eibach, H&R, DINAN, and Vogtland.
We also provide a visual inspection of the suspension whilst performing routine service work. Areas checked include:
Upper and lower control arms and bushings, upper and lower ball joints and rear subframe mounts. Shocks are also checked for any
signs of fluid leakage. Any worn or defective parts are written up by the BMW technician servicing your car along with a recommendatio
n.

Pre-Purchase Inspection -
If you're about to purchase a used BMW we recommend you bring it by for a pre-purchase inspection.
Any reputable Auto Dealer should have no problem with you taking a car to an unbiased third party.
A pre-purchase inspection includes: Checking the underside of the vehicle and all suspension components, checking brakes, front and
rear, check of exhaust system, check driveline, check for any leaks from engine, transmission or differential, check cooling system
and hoses, check belts, lights and charging system, check battery and check systems for function. Check for any damage from
accident or repair, check tires, road test and advise.(Compression test available per request.)
The pre-purchase inspection usually takes 1 - 1.5 hours depending on the car. We consider this money well spent and recommend it to

our customers.
 

Engine -
Options available for engine replacement are as follows
1/ A BMW factory remanufactured engine.
2/ A complete engine overhaul.
3/ Engine conversion -
installing an engine from a newer model with more horsepower into your car.
We were the first shop in the North Bay to install a 1995 E36 M3 engine and transmission into a E30 3 series. We also transplanted
the complete E30 M3 brakes and suspension, thus ensuring the car would be able to handle it's new found power.
Our service manager would be happy to discuss these options in greater detail with you.


Additional services  -
Items listed above are only a small segment of the services we offer. We offer service and repair for your cooling system,
electrical system, A/C system, ABS brake system, fuel injection system, motronic ignition, exhaust and much more.
Please feel free to call with any questions you might have.

Contact Northbay Bavarian at:
Phone: 707 545 0820
Fax: 707 545 0854

email: service@bmwnbb.com
email: parts@bmwnbb.com