"in the i-drive we trust"
10-13-2007, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by my2007' post='480098' date='Oct 11 2007, 04:43 AM
Not too long ago we still had to dirty our hands once in a while to look under the hood to check on the engine oil level, power steering fluid level, engine coolant level, auto trans fluid level, condition of the battery, windshield wiper washer fluid, etc, etc. Not anymore, especially with BMWs as we tend to almost totally rely on the electronic sensors built into the car communicated to us thru the i-drive. Initially, I felt kind of strange that there isn't a engine temp gauge or even an oil pressure warning lamp in the instrument cluster. But, now I am happy that I can just drive and trust that the i-drive will do all the checking for me.
Can anymore confirm whether the i-drive can flag low engine coolant level, low trans fluid level, and when there is a malfunction with one of the light bulbs like when it is blown.
Thanks!
Can anymore confirm whether the i-drive can flag low engine coolant level, low trans fluid level, and when there is a malfunction with one of the light bulbs like when it is blown.
Thanks!
10-13-2007, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Blunt' post='481048' date='Oct 13 2007, 03:18 PM
Dont trust it ! Just checked my oil on 535d and it was off the dipstick! No warnings at all. Just put 2 litres in it hope it's OK.
.... So true, we have to open the hood some time or another....Just to mention, I've never had to add oil to my engine till first service 2 weeks ago !
10-13-2007, 06:03 AM
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My Ride: May 2008 530D "M" package Exclusive line.
Hello,
Normally it has nothing to do with the car being LCI or not.
The moving temperature gage is simply not available on the 520D models.
At least it is like that in Belgium (answer from BMW Belgium).
Sorry
Normally it has nothing to do with the car being LCI or not.
The moving temperature gage is simply not available on the 520D models.
At least it is like that in Belgium (answer from BMW Belgium).
Sorry
10-13-2007, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Etienne' post='481058' date='Oct 13 2007, 04:03 PM
Hello,
Normally it has nothing to do with the car being LCI or not.
The moving temperature gage is simply not available on the 520D models.
Normally it has nothing to do with the car being LCI or not.
The moving temperature gage is simply not available on the 520D models.
10-13-2007, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by copello' post='481098' date='Oct 13 2007, 05:55 PM
Well, my pre LCI 520d 2006 model definitely has a moving temp gauge...
Maybe the guy who answered me will be fired
In this case, sorry for this bad info...
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10-14-2007, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Blunt' post='481048' date='Oct 13 2007, 09:18 PM
Dont trust it ! Just checked my oil on 535d and it was off the dipstick! No warnings at all. Just put 2 litres in it hope it's OK.
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Originally Posted by igord' post='480376' date='Oct 11 2007, 06:24 PM
I don't think it is a matter of progman update, this seems to be a "feature" on 2008 models.
See attached manual caps for 2005 vs 2008 (the shorter version):
See attached manual caps for 2005 vs 2008 (the shorter version):
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