Oceanside Auto Repair

Your BMW won't be able to move itself as intended without a functioning transmission. The transmission is required to transform the engine's energy into torque. Your wheels turn due to this torque, which also makes gear changes possible. The transmission can be thought of as the link between your engine and your wheels. The transmission system should last the lifetime of your car, just like the engine, but it does require regular maintenance. Like engine oil, transmission fluid should also receive routine maintenance. Without this maintenance, the transmissions of the cars will begin to fail, causing a leak of transmission fluid, screeching noises, and terrible burning odors. Here at Oceanside Motorsports, your trusted BMW specialists can offer maintenance services to keep your BMW transmission from malfunctioning. Causes of BMW Transmission Malfunction  Low level of transmission fluid due to leaking, overheating, a clutch failure, or outside factors Fluid is required ... read more

BMW E60 repair and maintenance on the  are very common for us to see in our shop. Whether it be for brake repair, oil leaks, or severe engine problems, we can fix it all! The BMW E60 was the designated title given to the 5-series that was produced by BMW from 2003-2010. The E60 was the name given for the 5-series sedan models, and the E61 was the title given for the wagon version of the same platform. In 2005 BMW introduced the E60 M5 model. Over time we have found a few common issues associated with the BMW E60 models. Oil Leak on a BMW E60 The BMW E60 is known to suffer from common oil leaks. The areas that we see oil leaks on these BMWs are the oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, and the oil filter housing. Thrust Arm Bushings on BMW E60 Failed front thrust arm bushings are common on the BMW E60 and replacing these can make a huge difference on heavier cars like these. When we replace front thrust arm bushings, we install solid rubber that usually lasts longer than the OEM ... 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