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Subject:
Re: Oil sevice indicator
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
news:5593cf5e.0408040628.68561376(at)posting.google.com...
> "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!
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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From: "Helen Smith" <helen.smith220(at)ntlworld.com>
Subject: Oil splash
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Date: Sun, 15 May 2005 22:47:02 GMT
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A friend of mine went to see a 1999 735i. While the engine was running he
removed the oil filler cap and the oil splashed out much further than he
thought it should. As much as 5 or 6 feet (that`s nearly 2 meters in new
money) My question is, "should it do this?
I did the same thing on my 1998 728i and no oil splashed out
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