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When a BMW owner brings their vehicle into an auto repair shop and requests a BMW tune-up, the first step is determining what the vehicle actually needs. Some owners request a tune-up because their BMW is idling roughly, hesitating during acceleration, consuming more fuel than usual, or simply not performing as smoothly as it once […]

Most drivers don’t think much about their car emissions systems and emissions problems until something goes wrong. Perhaps the Check Engine light suddenly appears on the dashboard, the vehicle starts running rough, fuel economy drops unexpectedly, or the car fails its annual New York State emissions inspection. Sometimes the engine seems to run perfectly fine, […]

Oil changes for European and Foreign Cars sound like one of the simplest services you can perform on a vehicle. Drain the old oil, replace the filter, refill the engine with new oil, and send the car on its way. That may have been a fairly accurate description decades ago, but modern foreign cars have […]

Your vehicle’s braking system is one of its most important safety systems, and brake fluid plays a critical role in making that system work. What follows is important information on brake fluid leaks. When you press the brake pedal, brake fluid transfers hydraulic pressure from the master cylinder through the brake lines and hoses to […]

The BMW 5 Series has earned its reputation by combining luxury with the kind of driving experience that makes a sedan feel considerably more engaging than ordinary transportation. Whether you own an older 528i or 535i, an F10-generation 5 Series, a newer G30 530i or 540i, an M550i, or one of the latest 5 Series […]

A slipping transmission is one of those automotive problems that can begin with a symptom so subtle that a driver barely notices it. Maybe the engine revs a little higher than usual before the vehicle accelerates. Perhaps there is a slight hesitation when you pull away from a traffic light. You might notice the transmission […]

Timing chains are often thought of as “lifetime” components, but in many BMW engines they’ve earned a reputation for wearing out prematurely. At Steinway Auto Repair Astoria NY, we are an established BMW Service and Repair Center since 1997. We’ve seen a steady stream of BMWs with timing-related issues, and most owners don’t realize how […]

Regular oil changes are crucial for maintaining the health and longevity of your vehicle’s engine. At Steinway Auto Repair, we use engine oil recommended by the manufacturer for every oil change in our Astoria repair shop. Using the manufacturer recommended engine oil for your vehicle is crucial for several reasons listed below. First, for optimal […]

We recently encountered a situation with a 2006 BMW 650i here at Steinway Auto Repair, a central mechanic shop for BMW Repair in Astoria. The owner of the BMW experienced a blown engine, complete with damaged valves, pistons etc when the car overheated. Overheating is one of the most common issues BMW owners encounter, and […]

  Rack and pinion steering is a type of steering mechanism commonly used in automobiles to convert the rotational motion of the steering wheel into linear motion that turns the wheels. It consists of a rack, which is a toothed metal bar, and a pinion, which is a small gear connected to the steering shaft. […]