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03-02-2005, 05:07 AM
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My Ride: Alpine White/Auburn '04 530i
Got a service notification in the iDrive to have the engine oil changed. Says' I have 300 miles to go, however my dealear doesnt have an available appointment for another week. Should i try to not to drive the car much or should it not matter? Sorry for the dumb question. <_<
03-02-2005, 05:24 AM
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My Ride: Black 520i, Black leather interior, Active Steering, DSC, PDC, Ornamental grille, Audio Aux Input
the BMW service interval alert is usually quite reliable. it takes into consideration multiple parameters before recommending when u need your car serviced: eg even your driving style.
what's more important is to make sure the ENGINE OIL LEVEL is ok - this can be checked either through the service screen in the iDRIVE's main menu - or the old fashioned way : check the dipstick in the engine compartment.
BMW straight six engines are also notorious for their high engine oil consumption - between service visits of about 18,000km for me - half way i find myself topping up 1.5-2L. the recommended engine oil is also of a lower viscosity which contributes to the higher consumption.
what's more important is to make sure the ENGINE OIL LEVEL is ok - this can be checked either through the service screen in the iDRIVE's main menu - or the old fashioned way : check the dipstick in the engine compartment.
BMW straight six engines are also notorious for their high engine oil consumption - between service visits of about 18,000km for me - half way i find myself topping up 1.5-2L. the recommended engine oil is also of a lower viscosity which contributes to the higher consumption.
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Originally Posted by def' date='Mar 2 2005, 04:07 AM
Got a service notification in the iDrive to have the engine oil? changed.? Says' I have 300 miles to go, however my dealear doesnt have an available appointment for another week.? Should i try to not to drive the car much or should it not matter?? Sorry for the dumb question.? <_<
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