Drewfus2101 · #5 · Aug 2, 2011. tweek said: -the car should be off. -hold down the left instrument button (the trip odometer reset) -while holding the key, turn the ignition to position 1. -hold until 'reset' shows (~5 sec) -release button, and re-press it. -after another 5 seconds, 'reset' will begin to flash. continue to hold the button, the word test shows up followed by the word reset on the display, then it will start to flash, while it is flashing release the button and then press it againfor approx 1/4 second. this resets the service interval reminder, turn off the ignition key next time you switch it on it will show the milage to the next servi Assuming you would like a step-by-step guide on resetting the oil life on a BMW e46: 1. Start the engine and let it run for about a minute to warm up the oil. 2. Turn off the engine and open the hood. 3. Find the oil dipstick and remove it from the engine bay. 4. Although many manufacturers recommend replacing the fluid every 2 years, there is no straight answer to when you should change your brake fluid because car usage varies amongst drivers. A good rule of thumb is to have your technician inspect your brakes and the brake fluid at each oil change. They will be able to provide you with the most I took my car to BMW to get some routine maintenance and oil chance, etc. My service guy reset the service interval on the cluster by doing a combination of turning the ignition on and pressing the right button on the cluster. Im just curious if anyone knows how to do it? TIA Product Details. The E46 M3's engine is based on several race-developed engines - the S70/2 used in the McLaren F1 and the original S50 Euro engine released in 1995 and it traces its lineage all the way back to BMW's M1 inline-6. It blends racetrack technology with street car concessions. To keep your car running at its peak, you will want to Coolant Change Interval. Maybe someone can clarify this. The service record booklet for my recently acquired car shows that the hydraulic fluid should be changed every two years - which has been done. However, there is no set period for coolant changes listed in the booklet. It shows that diesel engined cars must have the coolant changed every I***8217;ve owned my 2008 since 2012, 58k Miles. When I changed to transfer case fluid at 60k, I noticed 2-3 degrees of front prop shaft play and a slight *tink* when getting on the go pedal in reverse. Since then, I***8217;ve changed the transfer case fluid every 25k, currently at 141k, and the front shaft still shows it***8217;s 2-3 degrees 28950 posts · Joined 2009. #7 · Jul 3, 2018. BMW Inspection II calls for spark plugs to be replaced at 60k mile intervals. O2 sensors are to be replaced at 100k mile intervals with the exception of Wideband 5/6 wire O2 sensors which are 125k miles and SULEV cars at 150k miles. While spark plugs can last to 100k+ miles, due to the aluminum Reset will update the car, but it won’t update BMW’s systems (as expected). That being said, if you have prepaid maintenance in the US, at least, if you reset that light BMW won’t pay for the included service. If you’re paying out of pocket I doubt they will care and will happily do it for the extra revenue. mpdZ.