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Re: Oil sevice indicator
From: "John Carrier" <jxc2(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Oil sevice indicator
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 13:43:24 -0500
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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.
R / John
"SteveB" <stev(at)nn.com> wrote in message
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> Hi folks - the `oil service` indicator is now on my display along with the
> amber light. The car`s new to me so I don`t quite understand the service
> intervals. Does `oil service` mean that only the oil and filter is changed
> and can it be done by a local garage or is it more in-depth than that and
> best looked at by BMW?
>
> Thanks
> Steve
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From: "John Carrier" <jxc2(at)comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Oil sevice indicator
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2004 15:09:38 -0500
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"Sapere Aude" <sapereaude(at)earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> "John Carrier" <jxc2(at)comcast.net> wrote in message
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> > 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!
If you look at the laundry list for Insp I and II, most is of the check
this, check that variety (albeit the check might require you perform a bit
of wrench-bending to inspect/measure/etc). Technically, I`d say yes. Most
of the systems are identical from pre/post long duration oil changes.
The car`s systems are pretty good at reporting impending problems (brake
wear sensor), not so good at others (cooling system failures ... the temp
gauge doesn`t give much hint that`s something amiss until it`s REALLY
amiss). A thorough inspection of critical systems with each oil change
(levels, leaks, cracks, etc ... not Insp 1, but more than a glance) might
catch problems. Fluids should be flushed and filled on a regular calendar
schedule (certainly the service manual`s recommendations). I`d also
recommend the auto trans be drained and filled (BMW advises 100K miles, not
lifetime any more), manual trans and differential every 50K miles (still
lifetime AFAIK from BMW).
R/ John
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