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#29 of 32 oil service inspection by galama Apr 02, 2009 (11:52 am)
I just got my 2002 530i and have no clue about the car. when i try to start my car i see oil service inspection yellow and red light for about 5-10 seconds and goes away. i can tell that oil has been changed becouse its not dark in color on my dip stick. how can i monitor my oil life and how do i reset my oil monitoring after cahnge. what oil should i use and how often i should change my oil. tx joe Replies to this message: roadburner (Apr 02, 2009 7:14 pm) galama (Apr 03, 2009 5:20 am) roadburner (Apr 03, 2009 8:52 pm)
#30 of 32 Re: oil service inspection [galama] by roadburner Apr 02, 2009 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: galama (Apr 02, 2009 11:52 am) Assuming that the oil has been changed, whoever did it didn't know how to reset the system. Here's how to reset the Service Interval System:   Ignition key in OFF position Press and hold the trip odometer reset button and turn the key to the accessory position Keep the reset button pressed for 5 more seconds until 'Oil Service', 'Inspection', or 'Reset' appears. Release and press the button again for 5 more seconds until the message flashes, then release. While the message is flashing, press the button again briefly to reset the SI. Successful reset of the SI will display 'End SIA' for about 2 seconds.   The SI system doesnt monitor the oil directly, it actually measures how much fuel is used over a given distance. It's actually pretty accurate. If you change the oil when the SI system signals a change you will probably be changing it at 15,000 mile intervals. I'm not quite comfortable with that interval so I change it every 7,500-8,000 miles. It's a really easy DIY job; it takes me less than 30 minutes. I don't reset the SI system until it signals an Oil Service- otherwise it screws up the intervals for the other SI based services. You must sue an oil that meets BMW's LL-01 standard. The easiest oils to find that meet the standard are: BMW 5W-30 synthetic- available at any BMW dealer Mobil 1 0W-40- available at Advance Auto and Autozone Castrol Syntec 0W-30-also available at Advance Auto and Autozone Two other notes, you MUST change the brake fluid every two years using a DOT4 fluid, and you should also change the coolant every four years using BMW Coolant ONLY. Replies to this message: galama (Apr 03, 2009 5:20 am) roadburner (Apr 03, 2009 8:52 pm)
#31 of 32 Re: oil service inspection [roadburner] by galama Apr 03, 2009 (5:20 am)
Replying to: roadburner (Apr 02, 2009 7:14 pm) Thank you so much you have been a big help. Looks like i have a Hands Free link button and i cant get it to work. Is that bluetooth feature or in car TEL hook up? does anyone know i would love to set it up. I don't have book on it. And by the way i love my BMW. tx Joe Replies to this message: roadburner (Apr 03, 2009 8:52 pm)
#32 of 32 Re: oil service inspection [galama] by roadburner Apr 03, 2009 (8:52 pm)
Replying to: galama (Apr 03, 2009 5:20 am) I've never tried to hook or pair up a phone. Sorry I can't be of more help. You can get an owners manual at the dealer or off eBay. I'm happy to help, so let me know if you have any more questions.

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