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      06-06-2012, 09:32 AM   #7
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This is exactly why I love this forum so much. Thank you Jim!
By the way, do you get your parts from the dealer or somewhere else?

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Originally Posted by jmillet View Post
Your Service Indicator Display (SIA) does not automatically reset. Do not reset until it goes negative.
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...6&postcount=17
There are several 10W-60 oils available for your S54 engine: Castrol TWS, Red Line, and Greddy to name a few. Most folks stick with the dealer only Castrol TWS. Oil filter is a Mahle OX 187 D.
If your car is a daily driver then a 7000 mile OCI is the way most folks go. Do not reset your SIA at this intermediate oil change.
I use Red Line 80W-140 in my differential and a 50/50 blend of Red Line MTL and MT-90 in my transmission. The diff and tranny drain plugs are not reusable; replace with new plugs.
I change my cabin filter annually (Mann CUK 2339, P/N 64 31 6 915 764); when you see how dirty it gets you'll do the same. I change the engine air filter (Mann C 30139, P/N 13 71 7 521 033) with the stock paper filter every 20,000 miles or sooner if it looks too dirty.
At some point you may want to change the Vanos filter too.
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