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When you press on your car’s brake pedal, it should feel firm, as though there’s enough strength to stop and hold your vehicle. A spongy pedal can be the result of several possible situations occurring within your brake system. They usually involve the brake fluid not reaching its destination to operate the parts properly.

Air in the lines is one scenario. When that occurs, the air bubble blocks the fluid’s continuous flow. To solve this situation, may only require bleeding the lines. Other problems caused by corroded lines or parts could have created blockage from rust.

When a vehicle's engine overheats, it signals an immediate need to have the car looked at and serviced. Typically, your vehicle will run just fine and then suddenly start to feel like it's breaking down. If you begin to see steam coming from your engine, it's overheated.

Many things can cause your car's engine to overheat. A leak, either in your vehicle's water pump or elsewhere in your cooling system, is a common cause of engine overheating. A blockage in your cooling system will prevent it from adequately circulating air, causing your vehicle's engine…

Now that the sun is shining and the weather is warm, it's time to get your BMW caught up to the changing seasons with spring maintenance! We'd like to offer Portland drivers a few maintenance tips so they can enjoy a fresh drive.

Oil change: It's always good to give your engine a fresh start each season, and the best way to do that is by having a routine oil and filter change. Oil changes clean out the dirt and debris that can build up in your engine, helping it run more efficiently.

Brake service: Over the…

If you’re looking for a vehicle that goes way beyond utility, you need to check out the sporty and capable BMW X1, the handsome Sports Activity Vehicle from Bavaria. With thrills behind every rounded corner, let the X1 blaze a path through the commotion and track down adventure and excitement, wherever they hide.

There's a lot of choices out there for automotive service. What sets the service team at BMW Portland apart from our competitors? It starts with our legacy of quality and professionalism. For years, drivers from Portland, Vancouver, Tigard, Hillsboro and Gresham have trusted BMW Portland with an entire array of automobile service needs, from swapping out tires to installing new wiper blades. And while BMW might be our specialty, we serve proudly serve drivers from across Portland regardless of their vehicle's make and model.

From oil changes, tire rotations and brake testing to an array of complex service…

Taillights are a styling and efficiency nightmare. Bulky and energy-wasting, these crucial exterior pieces are often neglected when plenty possibilities exist to correct them. The question then is not how to fix the problem but where to start.  BMW has the right answer: Adjust it all.

In the latest BMW prototype, BMW has placed an innovative spin on taillights.  The BMW organic lighting technology poses a simple solution to a once highly-neglected issue. Its OLED…

Although the grocery stores may already be putting out cases of Halloween candy and commercials aired regarding back-to-school, summer is still here. The sun is still shinning, popsicles melting, leaves are green and the kids are very well still bumming around the house. And you still have a week's paid vacation to use up while the weather is still nice.

You're ready to hit the road, anxious to squeeze in that one last…