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Have you ever thought about how you can preserve and maintain your vehicle's performance? A key factor in how your car drives and something to monitor regularly that will strengthen its longevity is motor oil. Learning about motor oils purpose and viscosity will allow you to keep your vehicle running at its best throughout the year.

Motor oil has a singular purpose which is to lubricate vital parts of the motor. Viscosity measures how resistant oil is to flow. Understanding this will help you know which oil to use and when. Low viscosity oil flows more freely than high…

Car owners can answer many questions about their tires by reading the information printed on the sidewalls. They include the size of the diameter, the width of the tread, and the proper type of vehicle.

• The letter P indicates passenger-rated tires.
• The letter R indicates the tire type, here a radial tire.
• The tire width number measured in millimeters. 

The BMW 2 Series is highly rated for performance, safety, interior, and reliability. In fact, critics have said that there are very few cars that can match the performance the 2018 2 Series from BMW. There have been a number of upgrades for the lowest rung on the lineup that make it better than most of the other small cars on the road. This includes more trunk space, strong engines in each trim, and an incredible interior with soft-touch leather materials.

The BMW 7 Series is a popular full-sized luxury performance car. As BMW's flagship vehicle, the 7 Series includes a number of high-tech features throughout. One of the most notable is the infotainment center. It can be controlled a number of unique ways.

The system utilizes a responsive touch screen that can be controlled with your fingers. 

The creators of the BMW 6 Series of luxury sports sedans dedicate themselves to creating vehicles that pack power and provide high levels of safety. To this end, members of the 6 Series family include the innovative Active Cruise Control system.

The BMW Active Cruise Control system acts as a backup safety source for drivers operating under various traffic conditions. The Active Cruise Control system can easily handle highway conditions that require little attention. That said, this system can take some of the workloads off of drivers in dense stop and go city traffic. 

The new BMW 4 Series has been totally refreshed in 2018. BMW has gone all out fine-tuning their luxury small cars, and the lineup of trims and engines has never been greater. The 4 series is a bit larger than the 3 series but has a bit more features included with the standard trim. In addition, BMW has revised the suspension, added more safety features, and upgraded the infotainment system.

You get a lot more with the standard trim these days with BMW models. The 4 Series is no exception. With a powerful twin turbo engine at the base, you…

Midsize luxury sedans have long been a popular selection for consumers due to their features as well as top of the line handling. That is why our team is so excited to announce our new line of 2018 BMW 5 Series midsize luxury sedans for sale. 

This vehicle has 456 horsepower, which means it will have plenty of pick up and speed on the open road. Its acceleration is also impressive too, boasting a zero to sixty time of just 3.9 seconds. 

The BMW 3 Series line of luxury small vehicles is well-loved throughout the world. Auto enthusiasts, professional drivers, and even teenagers all have something to love about the BMW 3 Series. Despite the fact that these vehicles were born on the racetrack, they are very popular off the track as well. 

One reason for the smashing reception the BMW 3 Series receives is the fact that BMW seamlessly mixes luxury alongside driving and handling. As anyone who has driven a high-performance vehicle can tell you - it is hard to balance a smooth ride with incredible performance. 

Motor oil changes are vital to the well-being of your vehicle. With so many myths surrounding motor oil, it’s hard to know fact from fiction. But knowing the facts is as important as the actual oil change itself. Stop in at BMW of Birmingham and speak with our trained auto service technicians.

Two myths that have been around forever are that oil must be changed every 3,000 miles and if it’s black it needs to be changed. The oil is black because it’s been doing its job, which is cleaning your engine. 

If you have ever gotten a flat, then you know the initial panic of not being able to get where you are going on time. You don't have to worry about that if you know how to change your tire and replace with a spare. All you need is a spare tire, jack, lug wrench, and wheel wedges. Alternatively, you may want to have a can of Fix-A-Flat or a flat tire repair kit as well. This can help in emergency situations when you need to get to the shop fast.

Once you have placed the wheel wedges, you…