Normal Conditions
Up to five green lights illuminate depending on vehicle use since new or last maintenance. Reduction of ill uminated green lights is a countdown for the next service due.
Oil Service Alert
All green lights are off and only the yellow light is illuminated along wi th the "Oil Service" sign, alerting you that oil service is necessary.
Inspection Service Alert
All green lights are off and only the yellow light is illum inated along with the "Inspection" sign, alerting you that this service is necessary.
Overdue Inspection Service Alert
The red light will illuminate along with the yellow one to serve as a warning that service is overdue; and in the interest of read safety and reliability, avoid driving your BMW. Schedule an appointment immediately.
Re-set to Normal Condition
Once the required service is performed, the technician resets the service interval indicator to "normal" conditions to compute the next service / maintenance interval. In 1996, BMW lowered maintenance guidelines due to their introduction of the scheduled maintenance service. This upgrade in service extends your BMW's longevity and performance.
The BMW service intervals consist of three main service groups.
- Oil Service: Engine oil and filter change and additional preventative maintenance services.
- Inspection I: Major vehicle maintenance as specified in your Service Booklet.
- Inspection II: Additional major vehicle maintenance as specified in your Service Booklet.
Also, there are additional services that are required annually, which consist of: (These are excluded from the main service groups.)
- Brake fluid flush
- Coolant fluid flush
- If your BMW is equipped with a timing belt (M20 engine), the timing belt should be replaced every 4 years or 50,000 miles which ever occurs first.
- Oxygen sensor replacement
Here is a table you can use to determine when maintenance is required: You should follow BMW's factory guidelines step by step to meet all BMW factory warranty requirements . Always refer to your owner's manual for a detailed description of the services for your model year.
