Went for Oil change. Service indicator not reset?

bamboobuild · 04-26-2011, 10:00 AM

Hi Folks, I took my car for first oil change (After I got it). It was due in October 2011 but I aleady drove it 7500 miles. They replaced the microfilter and did an oil change but when I looking at the "Service Info" on iDrive its still showing me Oil Service due in 9000 miles (There isnt any change in this number before and after the oild change). Am I missing something?

CoconutPete · 04-26-2011, 10:03 AM

Where did you get your oil changed?

JuppiOne · 04-26-2011, 10:38 AM

whoever did your oil change probably didn't reset the service, which in a way is good for you, that way you can get a free oil change from BMW sooner. I assume you did not take the car to the dealer to get your oil change?

Tom K. · 04-26-2011, 11:03 AM

Your dealer (or whoever did the change) was correct in not resetting the countdown for the reason patrickch gave.

My dealer never resets for either time based (one year) or interim (on my dime) changes.

Tom

JCtx · 04-26-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patrickch

which in a way is good for you

Not necessarily

. If you reset it, you can get air filter, transmission fluid and differential fluid replaced sooner. But yes, dealers are not supposed to reset the system unless the computer calls for service.

Tom K. · 04-26-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elp_jc

Not necessarily

. If you reset it, you can get air filter, transmission fluid and differential fluid replaced sooner. But yes, dealers are not supposed to reset the system unless the computer calls for service.

Huh? How is the air filter replaced sooner if you extend the mileage countdown?

And since when are tranny & diff. fluid included in covered maintenance for a 335i? They are considered "lifetime" by BMW.

Tom

Bobble · 04-26-2011, 12:07 PM

Dealer willnot reset if it's not CBS based service. I've had the dealer do a couple interim oil services because the car was in for some other issue and it was simpler and they do not reset. When yu go in for your yearly or mileage based service they will reset. Non issue enjoy your car.

bamboobuild · 04-26-2011, 01:04 PM

Hi CoconutPete, I got it done at BMW of Westmont here in Chicago.

bamboobuild · 04-26-2011, 01:05 PM

Last time they called me for HPFP recall but they only reprogrammed it. My car was driving fine before and after, this time they also change the pump.

bamboobuild · 04-26-2011, 01:06 PM

"that way you can get a free oil change from BMW sooner"
Free?

I dont have maintenance plan on my car. Its a 2007 CPO

bamboobuild · 04-26-2011, 01:08 PM

Thanks Bobble

And total cost of 251$ is normal? Sorry this was my first visit to BMW Service center. They replaced Microfilter, Oil Change...

Nedim · 04-26-2011, 01:57 PM

You have to pay $13 for them to reset it...

Tom K. · 04-27-2011, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bamboobuild

Thanks Bobble

And total cost of 251$ is normal? Sorry this was my first visit to BMW Service center. They replaced Microfilter, Oil Change...

That sounds oike the charge for an "Oil Service" rather than a simple oil & filter change which should be about $100 at most dealers. Next time, specify only the oil/filter change unless you want the other stuff done as well.

Tom

bamboobuild · 04-28-2011, 08:50 AM

Thanks Tom. So I got ripped off the first time

Do you guys always go to the dealership for Oil changes n all?

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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Went for Oil change. Service indicator not reset? Hi Folks, I took my car for first oil change (After I got it). It was due in October 2011 but I aleady drove it 7500 miles. They replaced the microfilter and did an oil change but when I looking at the "Service Info" on iDrive its still showing me Oil Service due in 9000 miles (There isnt any change in this number before and after the oild change). Am I missing something?
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JuppiOne Captain 25 Rep 691 Posts Drives: everyone crazy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MO iTrader: (4)	whoever did your oil change probably didn't reset the service, which in a way is good for you, that way you can get a free oil change from BMW sooner. I assume you did not take the car to the dealer to get your oil change?
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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Your dealer (or whoever did the change) was correct in not resetting the countdown for the reason patrickch gave. My dealer never resets for either time based (one year) or interim (on my dime) changes. Tom
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Dealer willnot reset if it's not CBS based service. I've had the dealer do a couple interim oil services because the car was in for some other issue and it was simpler and they do not reset. When yu go in for your yearly or mileage based service they will reset. Non issue enjoy your car.
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Hi CoconutPete, I got it done at BMW of Westmont here in Chicago.
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Last time they called me for HPFP recall but they only reprogrammed it. My car was driving fine before and after, this time they also change the pump.
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	"that way you can get a free oil change from BMW sooner" Free? I dont have maintenance plan on my car. Its a 2007 CPO
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Thanks Bobble And total cost of 251$ is normal? Sorry this was my first visit to BMW Service center. They replaced Microfilter, Oil Change...
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bamboobuild Private First Class 16 Rep 195 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0)	Thanks Tom. So I got ripped off the first time Do you guys always go to the dealership for Oil changes n all?
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