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Subject:
Re: Oil sevice indicator
From: "Dave Plowman (News)" <dave(at)davenoise.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Oil sevice indicator
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2004 13:22:49 +0100
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In article <Xns953A748F6BD73stevenochancecom(at)140.99.99.130>,
SteveB <stev(at)nn.com> wrote:
> My local garage has a reset tool - should I ask them to use it to reset
> the service indicator or will this screw the service intervals up?
If they have one they should know how and when to use it.
However, your driver`s handbook explains the meanings of the service
indicator.
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From: sapereaude(at)earthlink.net (Sapere Aude)
Subject: Re: Oil sevice indicator
Date: 4 Aug 2004 07:28:21 -0700
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"John Carrier" <jxc2(at)comcast.net> wrote in message news:<MtGdnf33oJNKQZLcRVn-sQ(at)comcast.com>...
> On recent BMW`s it indicates a given amount of fuel has been consumed and
> it`s time to change the oil, filter, micro-filters (for HVAC) and do a
> limited inspection. Resetting the indicator properly will reset the oil
> service while allowing the countdown to continue to Inspection I and II.
> The interval is 1. Oil Service, 2. Inspection I (Incl Oil), 3. Oil
> Service, 4. Inspection II (Incl Oil).
>
> These occur at intervals of roughly from 15,000 to 17,000 miles depending on
> how you drive your car. Your owners manual (that book in the glove box)
> describes the service indicator. Your service manual describes in detail
> the service and inspections performed in each Service and Inspection. The
> service manual facilitates the documentation of proper service.
>
> RTFM. If your car`s manual is missing, you can order another or download
> from the BMW owners circle (or some kind soul might even email a copy). The
> various services are also described on the owners circle.
>
Here`s a follow up question not covered by my manual:
I have a 1998 528i (E39, M52). Its service indicator system indicates
oil changes every 7,000 to 8,000 miles. When the M52 engine went to
synthetic oil as factory fill in 1999, the oil service intervals were
lengthened to roughly, 15k to 17k as John Carrier noted. I assume
that this means that Inspection I and II come less frequently on newer
BMWs. Is this correct? I`ve not owned my 528i long enough to know
this for certain. My Bentley manuals say that I can use the 1999+
synthetic oil and long life spark plugs in this car with no problem.
If so, can I extend the Inspection I and II intervals to match those
of a 1999 car? I have the reset tool. Thanks to all in advance!
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