Oceanside Auto Repair

BMW i8 Oil Change The BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car that combines an electric motor with a gasoline engine. As an electric vehicle, the BMW i8 doesn't require traditional oil changes like a conventional gasoline-powered car. However, it's important to note that the BMW i8 does have an internal combustion engine (ICE) that uses oil. The oil change interval for the ICE in the BMW i8 typically follows the manufacturer's recommendation, which is generally around every 10,000 to 15,000 miles (16,000 to 24,000 kilometers) or once a year, whichever comes first. It's always best to consult the owner's manual or contact a BMW dealership or authorized service center for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding maintenance schedules for your specific vehicle. A plug-in hybrid car, the BMW i8, combines the power of an internal combustion engine with that of an electric motor. The BMW i8 has a significantly different powertrain than stand ... read more

BMW N55 Owning a BMW represents the height of elegance and performance for many drivers. In terms of things like performance, reliability, interior comfort, and technology, BMW has continually set and raised the bar. It has been one of the top European-made cars for decades. For years, they have been releasing models with newer engines and features to ensure the satisfaction of BMW enthusiasts. However, newer engines have more emerging issues, and the N55 is surely no different in this regard, especially after they are put under more stress than when they were first developed. Here at Oceanside Motorsports, your trusted BMW specialists can offer maintenance services to keep your N55 at its peak performance. The N55 engine was the first BMW engine to feature a dual scroll turbocharger and went into production for the first time in 2009. Even though N55 variants are still manufactured and used today, they started to disappear from BMW automobiles once the B58 engine w ... read more

BMW Oil Change: Turbocharged BMW vs Naturally AspiratedTurbocharged BMW engines need to have their oil changed every 5k miles. A turbo can get super hot, oil then will pass through the hot turbocharger, and the excessive heat causes the oil to break down faster. The bearings inside of a turbo have very tight clearances, this makes it a lot less forgiving when it comes to dirty or occasionally low oil. For a non-turbo BMW, based on what we’ve seen, we’ve found that a 7,500-mile interval is the sweet spot. At this mileage, the oil is still doing its job efficiently and it is vital to replace the engine oil before it’s too worn out and dirty. 7,500-mile oil changes are a great interval to properly maintain a naturally aspirated engine for many years to come. Make sure your engine oil stays consistently clean. Play it safe and receive an oil service every 5k miles on your ... read more

Oil service­­ – This is not just a drain and refill, this is our chance to go over the vehicle that has been on the road for the past six months. In that amount of time there are a lot of things that can arise without any warning at all. Identifying with the possible failures before they occur is much less costly and avoids surprises, for example, engine damage due to overheating, tow trucks and the inconvenience of having the vehicle control your day. On top off verifying your vehicle is safe to drive we service it with the best products available from the fully synthetic european engine oil and original equipment oil filter we install. The engine oil is one of the most important fluids in your vehicle which is why we put in the best oil. The Europeans have a much higher standard for oil than the states do which is why we use it. Not only does the oil eliminate a lot of consumption concerns we see, it also does not break down as fast providing better lub ... read more

When your check engine light comes on, usually the first thought is “oh great, now what?” If the vehicle is still driving the same usually the light is ignored until it is necessary to have repaired, for example, a smog test needed for registration purposes which will be failed if the check engine light is on. Here at Oceanside Motorsports we offer a complimentary fault code scan of the engine control module. With this complimentary service we will be able to inform you of the faults stored and the recommended course of action. For most of the faults stored a diagnosis is recommended. I know what you are thinking, “you already scanned the light and received fault codes.” The faults stored are simply a general guide as to which system is being affected. For example, fault p0301­cylinder number one misfire, this relates to incomplete combustion, usually accompanied by a rough running condition. There are many components that could be causing this problem. Do ... read more