Low Mileage Annual Engine Oil Service

Low Mileage Annual Engine Oil Service


A limited number of BMW owners accumulate very low mileage on their BMWs annually, in some situations insufficient for the Service Interval Indicator System to call for an Oil Service or Inspection. However, all BMWs should have an engine oil change at a minimum of once a year, regardless of whether synthetic or petroleum-based oil is used. Additionally, some owners prefer to change their oil more frequently than as called for by the Service Interval Indicator System.

Action to be Taken - Perform oil service (check and adjust tire pressures while the oil is draining), BUT DO NOT RE-SET THE SERVICE INDICATOR SYSTEM.

Note: If it is anticipated that the Annual Oil Service is occurring within 60 days of the time when the Service Indicator System would call for an Oil Service or Inspection, then the upcoming service should be performed and the Service Indicator System reset.