2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive Maintenance

When it comes to your BMW Alpina B7 xDrive, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your Alpina B7 xDrive has a good chance of hitting 200,000 miles or more. But how do you know what service to get and when? Instead of waiting for an issue to arise with your Alpina B7 xDrive, you can stay ahead of problems before they even begin. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive!

BMW knows your vehicle inside and out (they made it, after all!), so they’ve designed this schedule with your car’s unique needs in mind. Depending on driving conditions and climate in your area (as well as other contributing factors, like your personal travel habits), your car’s scheduled maintenance needs may vary; in most cases, though, recommended maintenance will consist of services like tire rotations, vital fluid checks/exchanges, filter changes, brake pad replacement, and oil changes. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Alpina B7 xDrive's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive problems later.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive for factory-recommended routine maintenance and an expert technician will begin by performing a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Each Courtesy Check includes a free battery test and an inspection of your Alpina B7 xDrive's windshield wiper blades, head and tail lights, filters, fluid levels, tires, and alignment.

Maybe it's time to find a new auto battery for your 2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive. If your current battery is more than three years old, it may be time for a replacement (batteries typically last somewhere between three and five years). Yours may need to be replaced sooner depending on your driving habits and climate. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your BMW Alpina B7 xDrive battery, and so can frequent short drives. It can be tempting to try and get as much life out of your battery as possible, but it’s smart to check it regularly and replace it before it gets too weak. Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty Alpina B7 xDrive) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your BMW Alpina B7 xDrive won’t even be able to start with a weak battery, much less get you where you need to go.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive running newer, longer. To learn how often BMW recommends you have the oil changed in your 2012 Alpina B7 xDrive, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Keep in mind that your oil change interval could be different given your driving style and climate. Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care technician to know when to change your oil. We can also answer any questions you have about what type of oil to use for your 2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive.

Periodic service to the steering system in your BMW Alpina B7 xDrive can help you keep control of your vehicle at all times (plus, it can make for a smoother ride!). When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. You can count on Firestone Complete Auto Care’s trained technicians to inspect this system and, if needed, provide the appropriate BMW Alpina B7 xDrive steering and suspension services. This can include things like power steering fluid replacement, wheel alignment adjustments, replacement of struts and wheel bearings, and ball joint lubrication. Components within your BMW Alpina B7 xDrive's steering system require regular maintenance.

If you fall behind on routine BMW Alpina B7 xDrive maintenance (or worse, don’t do it at all!), you (and your engine) could quickly lose your cool when there's a problem on the road–especially if that problem is an overheated engine or broken A/C. We can help you with all those issues. Our technicians have the knowledge and tools to repair and maintain the heating and cooling systems for your BMW Alpina B7 xDrive’s engine, and we can service your A/C system, too. Is it time to replace the radiator in your BMW Alpina B7 xDrive? We can take care of that. Got a funny smell coming from your A/C? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 2012 BMW Alpina B7 xDrive maintenance.

Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.