F80 2018 M3 oil change reminder light

rjf0708 · 02-05-2020, 10:45 AM

Hello...new owner of a 2018 M3 6MT, Sunroof, LED Lights (pics coming, I know)...the car exceeds my expectations coming from my previous car (2009 335ix) and is a blast to drive. I admit the manual shifting aspect was tricky to master without the herky jerky starting in 1st and then 2nd gear, but I am supremely better after having it for a couple months.

On to the reason I have posted: My service reminder is saying I need an oil change in 02/2020 or 4000 miles, meaning I am well under the miles for the oil change. My question is, would it be detrimental for the car and mechanical aspects if I waited a couple months (April) to bring the car in for the OC since I am not even close with the miles driven (4K less)?

Thanks

RF

ProfM3 · 02-05-2020, 11:59 AM

The service indicator reading 02/2020 is probably due it being 1 year since the last oil change. You should still be under free maintenance from BMW (and under warranty) so why not have it done. It should be a free oil change at any BMW dealer.

Bleser · 02-05-2020, 06:55 PM

I agree - this likely means it has been the time duration the computer has calculated and I would get it changed.

jdgamble · 02-06-2020, 06:23 AM

You should. It’s been a year. But the free service doesn’t transfer to a second owner, so it will cost money.

rjf0708 · 02-06-2020, 09:36 AM

Thank you all...I get that it is free. My thing is that my normal dealership I take it to is pretty far from where I am, so I was contemplating waiting until April and bring it there for winter tire swap and the OC; however, I have set up an appt at another dealership closer to me for this OC service so it will be done in Feb. Thanks again!

JoeFromPA · 02-06-2020, 09:41 AM

Will there be any harm? No.

Oil didn't magically become bad at 1 year.

SpaceCowboy · 02-06-2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jdgamble

You should. It’s been a year. But the free service doesn’t transfer to a second owner, so it will cost money.

The free maintenance transferred with mine and it wasn't even a CPO. I've gotten 2-1/2 years of free maintenance so far after buying a one year old car with 5K miles on it.

wdskukm3 · 02-06-2020, 09:52 AM

Or you can just reset the reminder on your own. But you should an oil change every year or 10k miles. Or even every 5k miles.

doug_999 · 02-07-2020, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdskukm3

Or you can just reset the reminder on your own. But you should an oil change every year or 10k miles. Or even every 5k miles.

5K seems really early for synthetic- any chance you have done an oil analysis to confirm?

mjposner · 02-08-2020, 06:45 AM

If you plan on keeping car a past 100k miles, then don't wait, if not then who cares

SD ///M4 · 02-08-2020, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceCowboy

The free maintenance transferred with mine and it wasn't even a CPO. I've gotten 2-1/2 years of free maintenance so far after buying a one year old car with 5K miles on it.

The free maintenance coverage has gone through some changes since your 2016 M3. Starting with MY 2017 the free maintenance period was reduced from 4 years/50,000 miles to 3 years/36,000 miles. Also, brake pads, brake rotors, windshield wiper blade inserts, engine drive belts, and manual transmission clutches are no longer covered under the free maintenance coverage.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/01/07/s...d-maintenance/

Also, the free maintenance coverage was not transferable for MY 2015 cars built after July 1, 2014. Not sure why your car is still covered, unless you bought it from a family member:

"The BMW Maintenance Program
For model year 2015 or later vehicles sold or leased by an authorized BMW center on or after July 1, 2014, BMW Maintenance Program coverage is provided for the exclusive benefit of the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a new vehicle, sales demonstrator vehicle, Aftersales Mobility Program (AMP) vehicle, or BMW Group company vehicle from an authorized BMW center in the United States (including Puerto Rico). Accordingly, BMW Maintenance Program coverage, with one exception, is not transferable to subsequent purchasers, owners, or lessees. The sole exception to the non-transferability of BMW Maintenance Program coverage is that household transfers - transfers within the United States (including Puerto Rico) to members of the household of the initial purchaser, owner, or lessee of a BMW vehicle from an authorized BMW center - will not terminate BMW Maintenance Program coverage."

Prossx · 02-11-2020, 12:21 AM

15 CPO, March ‘15 build; purchased November ‘17; received remainder of 4yrs/50k free maintenance. Maybe part of CPO program?

fun2drv · 02-11-2020, 04:15 AM

Nobody has said anything about the warranty coverage. Some dealers can be pretty strict about the maintenance requirements of the car as defined by BMW and use that as an excuse to deny warranty work if they find that you did not performed the oil change in time. I know that it is beyond ridiculous, but I have seen it happen to a friend that was doing all the maintenance himself but did not have a way to record it on the BMW computers...

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rjf0708 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2018 bmw m3, 2010 Acura TSX V6 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: detroit, mi iTrader: (0)	F80 2018 M3 oil change reminder light Hello...new owner of a 2018 M3 6MT, Sunroof, LED Lights (pics coming, I know)...the car exceeds my expectations coming from my previous car (2009 335ix) and is a blast to drive. I admit the manual shifting aspect was tricky to master without the herky jerky starting in 1st and then 2nd gear, but I am supremely better after having it for a couple months. On to the reason I have posted: My service reminder is saying I need an oil change in 02/2020 or 4000 miles, meaning I am well under the miles for the oil change. My question is, would it be detrimental for the car and mechanical aspects if I waited a couple months (April) to bring the car in for the OC since I am not even close with the miles driven (4K less)? Thanks RF
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ProfM3 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 39 Posts Drives: '18 M3 & '05 M3 (to be sold) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MD/DC iTrader: (0)	The service indicator reading 02/2020 is probably due it being 1 year since the last oil change. You should still be under free maintenance from BMW (and under warranty) so why not have it done. It should be a free oil change at any BMW dealer. __________________ ============ 2018 F80 M3 YMB 6MT ZCP 2005 E46 M3 Silver Gray 6MT ZCP (sold)
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Bleser Lieutenant 332 Rep 521 Posts Drives: 2022 ///M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M3 [10.00] 2017 BMW M3 [0.00]	I agree - this likely means it has been the time duration the computer has calculated and I would get it changed.
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jdgamble Captain 298 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 18 CQM M3 - My family car Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (0)	You should. It’s been a year. But the free service doesn’t transfer to a second owner, so it will cost money.
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rjf0708 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2018 bmw m3, 2010 Acura TSX V6 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: detroit, mi iTrader: (0)	Thank you all...I get that it is free. My thing is that my normal dealership I take it to is pretty far from where I am, so I was contemplating waiting until April and bring it there for winter tire swap and the OC; however, I have set up an appt at another dealership closer to me for this OC service so it will be done in Feb. Thanks again!
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JoeFromPA Colonel 1796 Rep 2,997 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Will there be any harm? No. Oil didn't magically become bad at 1 year.
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wdskukm3 Captain 364 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 and Model P3D Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Orland Park,IL iTrader: (0)	Or you can just reset the reminder on your own. But you should an oil change every year or 10k miles. Or even every 5k miles. __________________ M Forever!!!!
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Prossx First Lieutenant 293 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 21 G82 6MT SPY/YMB Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	15 CPO, March ‘15 build; purchased November ‘17; received remainder of 4yrs/50k free maintenance. Maybe part of CPO program?
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fun2drv Lieutenant 262 Rep 561 Posts Drives: '23 M5 Comp Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Columbia, TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M5 [10.00] 2023 BMW M5 [0.00]	Nobody has said anything about the warranty coverage. Some dealers can be pretty strict about the maintenance requirements of the car as defined by BMW and use that as an excuse to deny warranty work if they find that you did not performed the oil change in time. I know that it is beyond ridiculous, but I have seen it happen to a friend that was doing all the maintenance himself but did not have a way to record it on the BMW computers...
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