BMW Fluids

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BMW Fluids


Just like with life, what goes into your BMW is essential in maximizing its performance. From the type of gasoline to the type of oil and other fluids, BMW provides recommendations and products to ensure a smooth drive. Check out the following tips to make sure you know the type of fluids your car requires.

Gasoline: Your BMW requires premium fuel from any fuel station that provides an extra additive in its fuel. Chevron fuel contains Techron, Shell fuel contains V-Power, and BP contains Invigorate. For more Top Tier options, go to www.toptiergas.com.

Oil: BMWs from 1997 and later require Castrol Synthetic oil with a weight of 5W30. For the M-series and diesel vehicles, please call our parts department to determine the type of oil required.

Coolant: Century BMW’s parts department maintains a stock of coolant for all your needs.

Windshield Washer Fluid: BMW highly recommends using the BMW brand windshield washer fluid as other brands may clog the filter for the washer system. Call or visit our parts department to pick up a bottle.

If you have any other questions or concerns, as always, please do not hesitate to call our BMW service department at 256-532-4570 ext. 511 or parts department at ext. 514 for us to provide you with the proper information.

About Our Service Advisors
Our advisors have a combined experience of 30 years in servicing BMWs and 60 years in the automotive industry. They are dedicated to diagnosing your BMW's issues from routine service checks to complex internal repairs. Their goals are to get your issues resolved the first time and to do what it takes to keep your BMW running well.

Article written by Andrea Wilhelm for Century BMW.