how long have i got left?!

[mic1]

untill recently i had 3 green lights when i turned the key in ignition, now i only have 2. is there a way of working out when it goes down to the last? dont wanna service it just yet but dont want it hitting the yellow/red light either!

mic

[buster]

the harder you drive it the faster the lights will go out.
its all determined by time and i think the rev speed or amount of time at certain revs etc etc



cheers
andy

[orangecurry]

Andy is correct, but a rule of thumb is a green light goes out about every 2k miles.... unless you drive with absolutely no 'mechanical respect'

[fuzzy]

what would be an average mileage between red lights then? is there 5 lights so about 10000? mine has just came on today about 7000 miles from the last oil change ,although my sensors might be all fcuked up since the engine conversion.

[320Touring]

sevice interval on most BMW lumps in e30s is 6k

my 5 green lights go out every 1k, then yellow one on.

as said before, the e30 actually works out how often the lights come on by looking at revs used, whether its cained from cold etc

service it every 6k though, regardless of service lights-the engine will outlast you then

[orangecurry]

??

this site suggests 7.5k to 10k between services

http://www.bmwworld.com/repairs/maintenance.htm

this one says 7.5k but they are a dealer

http://www.savagebmw.com/Service/conten ... ervals.htm

most other sites suggest 7.5k... I must be a careful driver then......

[paddyvw]

if u service the car say at every 5 k does the lights reset or will the car keep going wit the factory set up? just wondering as will be doing the m3 every 5 and is there a way to turn off the lights( i dont have any on yet)

[orangecurry]

lights will not reset by themselves.

you can use a special tool or a piece of wire

do a zone search on 'service' and 'reset'

[orangecurry]

is there a way to turn off the lights( i dont have any on yet)

you should have either green lights on (at ignition start-up.. they go out after a few seconds) or yellow / red on all the time; What do you mean you don't have any on yet?

[fuzzy]

reset tools can be bought from ECP for around £15 and are easy to use.

[mic1]

never serviced a car before so chances are unless anyone around my area is up for it i be takin it to a garage. thought about using the injector cleaner stuff too, is there anything else worth puttin in apart from the usual service stuff?

[fuzzy]

well its an ideal time to start learning its always handy to know the basics when your driving a 'classic' car

[paddyvw]

@orange curry none of my lights are out yet sorry if iit sounded differently. .

[StuBeeDoo]

my 5 green lights go out every 1k, then yellow one on.

Mine's about the same. I don't hang about, but I never rev it above 4k (only then in 1st when pulling away) until it's right up to operating temprature.
I usually do the oil change as soon as the yellow comes on.

[cros]

Have a look at the end of this: http://www.totalbmwmag.com/HandsOn/TechOct01.PDF

[320Touring]

my 5 green lights go out every 1k, then yellow one on.

Mine's about the same. I don't hang about, but I never rev it above 4k (only then in 1st when pulling away) until it's right up to operating temprature.
I usually do the oil change as soon as the yellow comes on.

m20b20-drive it like you stole it (once its warmed up )

[Bob_S]

mine last about 5-7k depends how wealthy I have been lol! not serviced the IS yet, not done enough miles but I'm down to 2 lights now lol!

it also goes out quicker if you have short journeys and also goes on how many times the car is stopped and started