Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Cost of BMW Maintenance

BMW Service, Repair and Maintenance Center

So..Your Ultimate Driving Machine is in need of service. It desrves the Ultimate Serving Facility to keep it driving as new and to help you maximize the pleasure of your super engineered driving investment. The specialists at Bay Diagnostic are factory trained and ASE sertified. We understand your BMW and know how to keep it in top running condition. Wheather you drive a 3series, such as popular 325i, and 330; or the sporty 5 series, either the 525 or even the luxurios 7 , series740,745, or 750i BM is the place to keep your BMW serviced. We are experts in the X3and X sports utility vehicles, too.

Call today at 718-615-0705 We Offer Factory Trained Service for BMW Cars Backed with Genuine BMW Parts and Our Guarantee.

Time for an Oil Change? We Drain and refill crankcase with Oil and Install a genuine BMW Oil Filter.Check fluid levels for radiator, power steering, brakes, battery & transmission.Inspect windshield wipers&add fluid. Lubricate doors, hood,trunk hinges&locks. Check and adjust tire pressure as per specification		CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ABS LIGHT AIR BAG LIGHT ON ? Diagnosis From $49.95
4 cyl	10% Off
6 cyl	10% Off
8 cyl	10% Off

Bay Diagnostic will meet or beat any other BMW specializing repair shops advertised service special. Must present other shop special at time of write up Schedule an appointment today and drive with peace of mind
COMPLETE FACTORY UPDATE YOUR CAR`S COMPUTERS $ 149.00
BMW INSPECTION SERVICE I Includes all work performed in the Oil Service plus inspection for leaks and condition of all components, lines and hoses on engine, transmission, axle, level control, steering system, fuel and brake systems. Inspection and adjustment of drive belts, air filter elements, removing wheels and rotating tires as necessary. Inspection of brake system and adjustment of parking brake. Checking all exterior and interior lamps, windshield washing system, lubricating throttle shafts, doors and locks,and a road test by one of our qualified technician. 10 % OFF
BMW INSPECTION SERVICE II Includes all work performed in the Inspection I, plus spark plugs replacement, air filter replacement and parking brake inspection. 10% Off
BMW BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT Removing and replacing of Front and Rear pads. Inspection of brake discs,brake calipers and all lines. Topping off brake fluid. 1o% Off
BMW BRAKE FLUID FLUSH Recommended replacement every 2 years. Service includes flushing contaminated fluid from brake system, cleaning the reservoir, installing fresh brake fluid, bleeding the system and inspecting for leakage 10% off
BMW POWER STEERING FLUSH Includes inspection of power steering pump, steering gear and hoses for condition, replacing power steering fluid, checking for steering "free play" and inspecting linkage for wear. 10% off We offer FREE customer pick-up and drop-of service for the following areas Manhattan, NYC, Brooklyn ny

Cost of Mercedes Maintenance

Mercedes Service, Repair and Maintenance Center

Time for an Oil Change? We Drain and refill crankcase with Oil and Install a genuine MercedesBenz Oil Filter. Check fluid levels for radiator, power steering, brakes, battery&transmission. Inspect windshield wipers & add fluid. Lubricate doors,hood,hood,trunk hinges& locks. Check and adjust tire pressure as per specification		CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ABS LIGHT AIR BAG LIGHT ON ? Diagnosis From $49.95
4 cyl	10 % off
6 cyl	10 % off
8 cyl	10 % off

Bay Diagnostic will meet or beat any other Mercedes Benz specializing repair shops advertised service special. Must present other repair shop special at time of wrote up. Schedule an appointment today and drive with peace of mind Give us a call @ 718-615-0705
10 % off any repair over $200.00 Not to be used with any other coupon
Service A Includes all work of Oil Serevice plus inspection for leaks and condition of all components, lines and hoses on engine, transmission, axle, level control, steering system, fuel and brake systems. Inspection and adjustment of drive belts, removing wheels and rotating tires as necessary, adjust tire pressure. Inspection of brake system and adjustment of parking brake. Checking all exterior and interior lamps, windshield washing system, lubricating throttle shafts, doors and locks..and a road test by one of our qualified technician. Reset FSS Counter 10 % Off
B Service Includes all work of Service A + Complete comprehensive inspection including check/correct all fluid levels. Replace interior compartment dust filter and test battery voltage Reset FSS Counter 10 % Off
BRAKE PAD REPLACEMENT Removing and replacing of Front and/or Rear pads. Inspection of brake discs, brake calipers and all lines. Topping off brake fluid. 10 % Off
BRAKE FLUID FLUSH Recommended replacement every 2 years. Service includes flushing contaminated fluid from brake system, cleaning the reservoir, installing fresh brake fluid, bleeding the system and inspecting for leakage 10% OFF
POWER STEERING FLUSH Includes inspection of power steering pump, steering gear and hoses for condition, replacing power steering fluid, checking for steering "free play" and inspecting linkage for wear. 10% Off

We offer FREE customer pick-up and drop-of service

for the following areas Manhattan, NYC & Brooklyn ny

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Springtime Car Care Tips

Although it hasn’t felt like it lately, springtime is here.Just like you winterize your car, you can “springerize”your car. During the winter your car takes a hefty beating and needs checkups that are difficult to do in the cold of winter to detect problems that changing temperatures may make worse.

Check Your Tires

When you cool most matter the atoms slow and become compacted and solid. When matter is heated the atoms expand and move more quickly. The air in your tires is no different. It becomes compressed in cold weather meaning that you need more air to reach the same pressure. In warm weather you need significantly less. As the temperature begins to rise you’ll find that your tire pressure will steadily rise. With this increase in pressure the balance of your tires may change as well. At the beginning of spring make sure that your tires are properly balanced and monitor them closely during the first week or so to make sure that the tire pressure is continually correct.

When you’re monitoring your tire pressure it’s important to remember that the tire pressure recommended for your car is usually found on the inside of your car’s driver side door, not on the tire itself. Also remember that “cold tire pressure” does not refer to cold temperature tire pressure but the pressure it should be at when your car has been stationary for a while (just like you check your oil after it has been off for a while).

Belts and Hoses

During winter,your rubber hoses and belts will tend to become stiff. Frequent changes in temperature from near zero to possibly above 100 can wreak havoc on malleable, temperature sensitive materials like rubber. This can cause them to crack and leak, ruining your car during the summertime. The best practice is to keep an eye on your belts and your hoses. Generally your hoses will be off of your radiator, which is usually toward the front of your car. Your car’s belts are usually just off the engine block. You don’t have to remove them or even touch them. Simply look for cracks or wear and change them if necessary.

Windshield Wipers

In the wintertime, unless you’re one of the few that puts their windshield wipers up before snow comes, your wipers will likely freeze to your windshield at some point. That, in addition to the constant wear and tear of use during winter snowstorms can cause your wipers, just like your hoses and belts, to crack and become problematic. We don’t have to tell you what a problem bad wipers are during a spring shower. Simply pull your wipers up and look at the rubber, making sure that they are not only in tact and not cracked, but still malleable and not stiff.

Suspension and Alignment

During the winter water will collect in cracks, wearing down the road, and expanding the cracks into big problems such as potholes. These potholes are going to be a nightmare for your suspension and alignment. The easiest way to check the integrity of your suspension and alignment is to simply TO STOP BY BAY DIAGNOSTIC for any springtime preparations on your BMW, MINI COOPER, PORSCHE, LAND ROVER, AUDI, MERCEDES BENZ, V/W,or SMART CAR

Enjoy the GOOD WEATHER

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Friday, April 18, 2014

transmission questions?

Received an email today from an AUDI owner who wanted to know if we service

TRANSMISSIONS. He had found us online.

BAYDIAGNOSTIC.com are specialists in the following areas: manual transmission & transaxle clutch replacement, from OEM to full race spec Dual- and Single-Mass flywheel replacement and conversions, Limited Slip Differential Installation, Fluid changes, OEM and performance rebuilds, Gear and Synchro replacement, Seal replacement, CV Joint and hi-performance axle replacement, TIG-Welding of cracked transmission housings, Welding of differentials for 100% lock AUTOMATED MANUALS VW/Audi DSG, Audi S-tronic, Audi R-tronic, BMW SMG I, II, Porsche PDK GIAC software tuning of DSG TCU for sportier shifting, higher shift points, and more power Limited Slip Differential Installation in DSG transmission Mechatronic/TCU replacement. BAY DIAGNOSTIC specializes in all aspects of maintenance, diagnosis, repair, upgrades, and rebuilds of automated manual transmissions. We have all of the tools, experience, and OEM parts to keep your automated or manual vehicle operating perfectly. We can install performance clutch packs when available for your particular car. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS Automatic and Tiptronic Transmission maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and rebuilds for all European cars, Torque converter rebuild or replacement, Valve body replacement, Transmission oil pump replacement, Installation of aftermarket transmission coolers, OEM and performance rebuilds, GIAC software tuning of Transmission, TCU for sportier shifting and operation Audi "F" Seal replacement center/rear differential and gear installations We also do Limited Slip Differential installations for center differentials on all Quattro and 4Motion transmissions. And we install shorter ratio final drive gears for all VW/Audi/BMW as well as rear differentials for all BMW E30, E36, E46, and E90 3 series and E39-E60 5 series.

Questions? call us 718-615-0705

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

BRAKE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & PERFORMANCE UPGRADES

Full Brake System Maintenance, Repair, & Performance Upgrades:

Big brake kit service

Brembo brake kits and parts are available for most VW/Audi/BMW/Porsche and Mini applications, and all big brake kits are fully serviceable in-house.

brake duct installations

We offer OEM brake duct installations, as well as custom brake cooling duct installations and upgrades.

brake pad/rotor upgrades

Upgraded pads/rotors are available for stock brakes, which in combination with TyrolSport brake bushings will increase stopping power and brake pedal feel.

brake fluid servicing

Whether you have large brakes or stock brakes, they mean nothing without scheduled fluid changes. Bleeding the brake system on a semi-annual basis will result in a firm brake pedal that will provide consistent braking performance and confidence.

Having strong and fade-free brakes is a critical component in maintaining safety, driving pleasure, and high-speed capability. TyrolSport utilizes on the best braking components available. You can be assured that anything we install on your car will only come from premier manufacturers such as Brembo, ATE, Zimmerman, AP Racing, Motul, Alcon, Hawk, Pagid, and Ferodo.

We offer many brake services, including:

Direct OEM replacement brake pads & brake rotors, for street or track
Big Brake kit installation
Complete service, repair, and rebuilding of all brake calipers including Brembo, Porsche, Stoptech, Alcon, AP Racing, Wilwood, Galfer, and Rotora Brake fluid flush/bleed with Motul RBF600 and Castrol SRF
Brake fluid flush/bleed with Motul RGF600 and Castrol SRF

Bay Diagnostic offers Brake System Maintenance, Repair, & Performance Upgrades for ALL Audi, BMW, Mini, Porsche and Volkswagen. Our Specialties include

Audi: RS4, S4, TTRS, TTS, TT, R8 4.2L and R8 5.2L
BMW: 1 Series M, 1 Series, M3, 3 Series, M5 and M6
Mini: Cooper S and Clubman S
Porsche: GT2/RS, GT3/RS, 911, Cayman and Boxster
Volkswagen: R32, Golf R, GTI and GLI

To see what bay diagnostic can do for you visit us at baydiagnostic.com

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CV JOINT FAILURE

A common failure point on newer cars is broken CV joint boots. The CV boots are especially prone to failure in tight urban areas where constant turning and parking maneuvers are required.

WARNING SHUT OFF CAR BEFORE ATTEMPTING


Above are some pictures of Outer CV boot failures

You might be asking what the heck are CV boots? The transmission of your car is connected to the wheels via a set of axle shafts. These shafts have (CV, Constant Velocity) joints on the inner and outer portions of the shafts. These joints allow the shaft and wheels to move and turn independently of each other. The CV joints must remain lubricated in order to move freely. The lubricant for the joint is grease, and this grease is contained within a rubber accordion-style boot. The boot is in constant motion, expanding and contracting, while the wheels are being steered. This constant motion leads to eventual failure of the boot.

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You can notice the grease has splattered all over the inside of the wheel and all over the suspension components.

This is usually a giveaway to a broken CV boot, as there are no other signs of failure. (see left)


Above are some pictures of Outer CV boot failures

As stated earlier, there are no warning signs when a CV boot breaks. The car will continue to drive normally for a period of time. Replacing the CV boot at this point will be an economical repair. However, if left unrepaired, a clicking noise will begin to develop during tight turns. Once this noise appears, the CV joint has gone without lubricant for too long, and is permanently damaged. The simple, economical CV boot repair has now become an expensive CV joint replacement. Have a shop inspect the CV boots any time the car is on the lift, as it only takes minutes, and can prevent expensive repairs in the future. Insider Tip: Many shops like to replace the complete axle assembly whenever presented with a CV boot or CV joint failure. This is because it is more profitable for the shop to replace the entire axle as a unit as opposed to the boot or joint itself. Be aware that the replacement axles are almost always rebuilt, substandard units. The replacements will have a shorter service life than the original factory components. At Bay Diagnostic, we always use factory quality boots and never replace complete axle assemblies unless absolutely necessary.

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Friday, April 11, 2014

BMW X 5 & X 3 repair & service

X marks the spot
People know we're to
Get there BMW fixed & serviced
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Full Brake System Maintenance, Repair, & Performance Upgrades: