[jmillet]

Your Service Indicator Display (SIA) does not automatically reset. Do not reset until it goes negative.
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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.

Originally Posted by tom_48

Hey guys,
I just passed 31K on the m coupe and the engine demands an oil change. So far, every service and oil change have been done on schedule by the dealer but now with my factory warranty expired, I was thinking about doing the service at a nearby shop. Therefore, I had a few question to You guys:
-what oil should I order? Will the oil change warning in the computer reset itself?
-should the diff oil be replaced, as well?
-at that point, should any new filters be put in?
-anything else you guys could recommend replacing...?

Like always, any input is greatly appreciated. I can't wait to go road tripping soon so along with a new set of front tires, I'm eager to perform these maintenance changes.
Thanks,

Tom