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#4734 of 5349 Re: engine oil change light for bmw 2006 325i [lehrer1] by roadburner

Jul 10, 2010 (10:10 pm)

Replying to: lehrer1 (Jul 10, 2010 7:36 pm)
Step 1
Insert key into slot
Step 2
Press start/stop button without depressing clutch/brake and wait for the service reminder to dissapear.
Step 3
Immediately after service reminder goes out, press and hold the odometer reset. After 3 secs a warning triangle will appear, keep the odo. button pressed and after another 2-3 secs the Oil can will appear. I f you hold it too long (10 secs in total) you will overshoot the runway and some German writing will appear giving the software level/ can bus etc. of the car. Go back to the beginning and start again.
Step 4
You are now in the service menu, use the toggle switch on indicator stalk to scroll up/down through the various service items.
Step 5
When you have the item you want to reset showing, press the BC button on end of indicator stalk. Reset should now appear in the display. Press in and hold the BC button for 2-3 secs and a clock will start whirling around and hey presto, its done
Step 6
You can now either scroll up/down to select another item (as in step 4) or you can press the start/stop button to exit.

#4735 of 5349 Re: Driver side door lock malfuction [Firebird_EOU] by srs_49

Jul 11, 2010 (4:20 am)

Replying to: Firebird_EOU (Jul 09, 2010 9:32 am)
Door lock systems are usually a series of cams and metal levers held together with metal or plastic clips. I'm guessing that, for whatever reason, one of those clips broke or a connecting rod fell out. If you can pull the inside door panel off, there's usually an inspection/access port inside of the door lock that will let you see the workings.
 
When you use the remote, do you hear the actuator working?
 
Will the driver's side lock release of you manually try to open the passenger side door or the trunk?

#4737 of 5349 audio confirmation locking and unlocking... by bimmer4me

Jul 11, 2010 (11:55 am)

According to my manual, I should be able to set audio sound for locking and unlocking my doors on my 08 328i. I have visual confirmation, but unable to set audio.

#4738 of 5349 how often should I change the air filter? by beachbumkg

Jul 11, 2010 (1:41 pm)

I have a 2007 328i with about 25K miles on it and just curious as to what maintenance work I should think about in the upcoming months.

#4739 of 5349 Re: engine oil change light for bmw 2006 325i [roadburner] by lehrer1

Jul 11, 2010 (6:55 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Jul 10, 2010 10:10 pm)
Dear roadburner,
thank you very much!
Best regards, Lehrer1

#4740 of 5349 Re: how often should I change the air filter? [beachbumkg] by roadburner

Jul 11, 2010 (8:54 pm)

Replying to: beachbumkg (Jul 11, 2010 1:41 pm)
I have a 2007 328i with about 25K miles on it and just curious as to what maintenance work I should think about in the upcoming months.
 
I'm assuming that you intend to keep the car for a while, so I'd follow this schedule:
 
Oil and Filter- Every 8,000-9,000 miles, using a BMW filter and either BMW 5W-30 Synthetic, Castrol Syntec 0W-30, or Mobil 1 0W-40
 
MT oil or ATF- every 50,000 miles using BMW proprietary fluids
 
Brake Fluid Change- Every two years using a DOT 4 fluid; ATE Super Blue, BMW DOT 4, and Castrol LMA are good choices
 
Coolant- Every 3-4 years; BMW coolant only
 
You shouldn't need brakes for 90,000-100,000 miles at least
 
Tires should last 40,000-50,000 miles

#4741 of 5349 Re: engine oil change light for bmw 2006 325i [lehrer1] by roadburner

Jul 11, 2010 (8:54 pm)

Replying to: lehrer1 (Jul 11, 2010 6:55 pm)
Glad to help, Lehrer1!

#4742 of 5349 Indie Shop by michele16

Jul 15, 2010 (9:01 am)

Hello,
I had written earlier in regards to a ?llower, front control arm bushings repair on my 2005 BMW 325ci and you had suggested taking it to an indie shop for the repair. I wondered if you could tell me what an indie shop is and how I would be able to locate one?
Thanks!

#4743 of 5349 Re: Indie Shop [michele16] by xeye

Jul 15, 2010 (9:45 am)

Replying to: michele16 (Jul 15, 2010 9:01 am)
Indie shops are places where the owner wears a worn leather jacket, a tattered fedora and usually carries a whip. He speaks in cliches and generally earns far more than his work is worth.
 
Actually, Michele, Indie means "independent" and it is a mechanic repair shop that is not affiliated with BMW directly but specializes in BMWs and possibly other imported brands. At a good indie shop, the work is just as good as at a BMW dealership, and is usually about 30-60% of the price, depending on what needs to be done. An example is Autobahn Automotive (BMW) in Natick, MA, if you happen to be in the area. Try the yellow pages under "Automotive BMW", or the modern version, the internet, under "'your town' BMW service".
 
Hope this helps.

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