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Many trees are now devoid of leaves. The temperature has fallen. If there is one sure sign that winter is coming or is here, it is the holiday lights and music in the stores. If a car owner has not bothered to prepare their car for the colder months, it is not too late. You can still make sure your vehicle receives the attention it needs. All you need to do is make a few small and simple changes.

Changing the fluids in the car and refilling things like anti-freeze as necessary are part of any winter car preparations, but…

As with other simple jobs on the vehicle, replacing brake pads can easily go wrong. We at BMW of Denver Downtown have a few tips that can help you improve the process of changing brake pads. These tips will make sure that your vehicle is reliable when it comes to stopping and controlling speeds.

One major tip that you should follow is to stick with the big brand names of brake pads. One of the reasons that big brand names are great for brake pads is that they have been established as large and trustworthy.  

When a battery is tested with a voltmeter during a maintenance routine, the panel will provide information about voltage. By using this data, you can implement proper procedures to enhance how efficiently your vehicle operates.

Begin the maintenance process by placing the voltmeter wiring on the battery terminal in the proper spots. Most units have color-coded hardware that simplifies the mounting process. Once the voltmeter detects the energy, you can determine how long you can use the battery. 

Fuel system service can be an issue that is a bit confusing to a car owner. Car dealers and repair shops regularly recommend that a person obtain fuel system service. On the other hand, fuel system service is not always included on the master maintenance schedule provided by the manufacturer.

There are some signs that your fuel system definitely is in need of service. These include poor acceleration, rough idle, stalling, or high emissions levels. There are fuel additives that are advertised as being capable of keeping fuel injectors clean. 

Starting your vehicle should be simple and easy to do. You should not struggle to get the vehicle started and you should not experience any problems as you are trying to get the vehicle running. Pay attention to how your vehicle starts so that you know if your ignition needs to be serviced.

When you turn your key to start your car, you should not see smoke coming out of the hood. Such smoke can be the sign of a problem. If you hear a grinding noise when you try to get your vehicle started up, you could be in…

Whenever you have taken your vehicle in for an oil change, you likely have seen transmission services on the price list. Unfortunately, many people think this is just an option before it’s too late. Transmissions are designed for the life of your vehicle and are included in many warranties. However, the catch is that you need to service this component on a regular basis.

Your transmission is filled with vital fluid that controls temperature, lubricates the many gears and other moving parts, and helps provide a smooth driving experience. 

While all of your vehicle's systems need to perform consistently, one of the most important of these systems is your braking network. Composed of many parts working in concert to bring your vehicle to a halt on command, this system must be the epitome of consistency. The BMW of Denver Downtown service team can assist with your brake repair needs.

Central to this effort is your brake fluid. It must transmit forces that can reach 4,000 pounds per square inch, and must do so over and over again. Any kind of impurity in the brake lines or fluid…

You may be handy and able to maintain certain areas of your vehicle, such as doing a routine oil change or replacing an air filter when needed. There is nothing wrong with this if you know what you are doing because yes, it will save you a few dollars in the long run. However, other areas of your vehicle, like your cooling system or your radiator, should be serviced by trained professionals who know what they are doing. You can cause a lot of damage by doing something yourself if you don't know the specifics involved.

Vehicles are complex and sophisticated pieces of machinery, and it can be difficult at times to understand exactly how some components work. Transmissions and fuel injection systems can seem like rocket science, but some parts of a car work the same now as they always have. With air filters, this is certainly the case. Both engine air filters and cabin air filters work by passing the outside air through a fine mesh in order to remove particulates from the air. At BMW of Denver Downtown, we can help replace these filters if they become clogged.

If you don't want to have issues with your car in the winter, just keep your gas tank full. It won't mean that you won't have any issues at all, but you can avoid a lot of them. What kind of issues can you avoid by keeping a fuel gas tank during the cold months of winter?

The Murray BMW of Denver service team can help you decide whether you need to keep a topped-off tank this season. If you keep your gas tank full, you won't have as much air in your tank, and that…