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      07-30-2011, 12:22 PM   #2
Tom K.
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Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster
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1. For some reason, the Oil change interval is set for 2 years - but you are entitled to a yearly change under covered maintenance if below CBS mileage. If your dealer balks at this because of the OBC date, point out that your service/warranty manual specifies yearly oil changes. BMW attempted to change the U.S. low mileage change to 2 years in 2010 but switched back to one year after a month or so.

Incidentally, I've seen the Oil interval initially read 14,000 miles immediately after a reset and then change to 17,000 a week or so later!

2. Brake fluid change is always a 2 year service and is not mileage based.

3. State safety (and/or emissions) inspection dates are easily reset through iDrive on my '07 E91, but (curiously) not on my '08 128i. Perhaps this has been updated in later models - check "Service Requirements" in your owner's manual.

DIY reset methods have been posted online, but I prefer to have my dealer handle them.

Tom
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