1988 BMW M6 Scheduled Maintenance

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Maintenance for Your 1988 BMW M6

What is the recommended maintenance schedule for the 1988 BMW M6?

Your Guide to 1988 BMW M6 Scheduled Maintenance

Take care of your BMW M6 and it'll take care of you. If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, your M6 could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark. Not an expert in what services your car needs and when? No problem. There's no need to guess when it's time to get M6 maintenance, and no need to wait until something goes wrong. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 1988 BMW M6!

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. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; 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 M6's life, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and help you avoid expensive repairs caused by 1988 BMW M6 problems later.

Essential Maintenance to Keep Your BMW M6 Running Newer, Longer

Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for manufacturer-recommended routine maintenance on your 1988 BMW M6 and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. This Courtesy Check can establish a baseline of what may need to be addressed during your service appointment. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your M6. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Could your 1988 BMW M6 be ready for a new battery? In general, car batteries only last three to five years. There’s a chance you’ll need a replacement sooner, but it depends on the climate in your area as well as your driving habits. Extremely hot or cold temperatures can take a toll on your BMW M6 battery, and so can frequent short drives. While you could wait until your battery fails and you hear the dreaded "click," you're better off replacing it before then! Otherwise, you may find yourself (and your trusty M6) stuck in the middle of nowhere. Your BMW M6 won't be going anywhere without a strong battery.

In addition to maintaining a strong battery, investing in regular oil changes can support your engine’s overall performance and keep your 1988 BMW M6 running newer, longer. To learn how often BMW recommends you have the oil changed in your 1988 M6, check out the information table at the beginning of this page. Don’t forget, though, that weather conditions in your area or your personal driving habits can affect this interval. 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 1988 BMW M6.

Periodic service to the steering system in your BMW M6 can improve ride comfort and help you maintain control of your vehicle. When it comes to steering and suspension, you want to catch small problems before they turn into big (and expensive) ones. Bring your car to Firestone Complete Auto Care, where our technicians can check your car’s steering components and, if necessary, provide BMW M6 steering and suspension services including wheel alignment, strut replacement, power steering fluid changes, ball joint lubrication, and wheel bearing replacement. To keep your car running at its best, it’s essential to have regular maintenance services on your BMW M6's steering and suspension system.

If you skip recommended BMW M6 services, 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. Our technicians have you covered there, too, with the tools and expertise to care for your entire BMW M6 cooling, heating, and climate control system. Is it time to replace the radiator in your BMW M6? We can take care of that. A/C smelling musty? We'll fix it. Firestone Complete Auto Care is your spot for 1988 BMW M6 maintenance.

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

1988 BMW M6 Maintenance Q&A

Take an active role in maintaining your 1988 BMW M6. Get answers to common BMW M6 maintenance questions and learn more about caring for your vehicle.

  • What should I do after hitting a pothole in my BMW M6? You know your BMW M6 better than anyone else, so you’ll know if something doesn’t feel right while driving. Have your alignment checked (and adjusted if necessary) as soon as you notice a pulling steering wheel to prevent suspension damage or uneven tire wear.
  • When does my BMW M6 need high mileage oil? If your BMW M6 has ticked past 75,000 miles, consider switching to high mileage oil at your next oil change to give your engine what it needs to go another 75,000 (or more!). High mileage oil: make it a high priority!
  • Can I ignore dashboard lights on my BMW? Don't ignore dashboard warning lights! Bring your BMW M6 in for a diagnostic code scan as soon as a dashboard warning light flashes on, whether it's your check engine or battery light. Dashboard lights alert you to trouble under the hood.