Expert: Josh Fields - 5/13/2006

Question
Hi,

I recently bought a BMW 5 Series (1998) and was wanting to find out what I should do to look after my car e.g prevent engine flooding, engine maintenance, etc

Thanks

Answer
Michellea,
 I dont think you will have any issues with engine flooding.. this only happens with old carburetted engines.  

 The most important thing to do is to keep engine oil changed.  I would HIGHLY suggest using synthetic engine oil.  It costs a little more, but WILL NOT break down like conventional (out of the ground) motor oil.  If you take your car to have the oil changed, you are likely putting conventional oil in.  The oil change place probably pays $0.50 for a quart of this, and they dont care how long your engine runs for.  So if you can find a place that will put synthetic oil in... you will be much better.

Hope this helps,
 Josh