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Aug 15, 2018

BMW 3 Series (E90) Oil Reset

BMW 3 Series (E90) Oil Reset

BMW 3 Series (E90) Oil Reset

The BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93) is the fifth generation compact executive car of the BMW 3 Series, which was produced from 2004 to 2013. The body styles of the range are:
  1. 4-door Sedan/Saloon (E90 Model Code)
  2. Estate/Wagon (E91 Model Code, marketed as "Touring")
  3. Coupé (E92 Model Code)
  4. Cabriolet (E93 Model Code)
Due to the separate model codes for each body style, the term "E9X" is sometimes used to describe this generation of the 3 Series.

The E90/E91 sedans and wagons began to be phased out following the introduction of their F30/F31 successors in 2012. However, the E92/E93 coupes and cabriolets remained in production until 2013,[6] when they were replaced by the F32/F33 models.

The E92 335i coupe, introduced in 2006, was the first 3 Series model to be sold with a turbocharged petrol engine.The E9X family also saw the introduction of run-flat tyres to the 3 Series range. Consequently, cars with run-flats are not equipped with a spare tyre.

The E90/E92/E93 M3 is the only generation of M3 to be powered by a V8 engine. Released in 2007,it uses BMW's S65 engine and was produced in sedan, coupe and cabriolet body styles.

BMW 3 Series (E90) 2004-2005 OIL RESET

  1. Turn ignition to the "ON" position.
  2. Press and hold the "RESET" button for 10 seconds to display menu in speedometer.
  3. Press the "RESET" or "LOWER AXIAL (FAS)" button on the turn signal to scroll through the menu.
  4. Select "ENGINE OIL" and press and hold "RESET" button until menu is displayed in tachometer.
  5. Press "RESET" button to select "SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE".
  6. Press and hold "RESET" button for a few seconds.Turn off ignition.

BMW 3 Series (E90) 2006-2013 OIL RESET

  1. Turn ignition to Terminal 15, which is one turn of the key or one press of the START/STOP button. 
  2. Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the instrument cluster for 10 seconds. 
  3. The upper display will be illuminated with a service item. 
  4. The lower display will indicate the remaining time or mileage left for the service item. 
  5. Pressing the button repeatedly will allow the display to scroll through all of the condition based service items. 
  6. Press and hold the SET/RESET  button again and the lower display will indicate "OK" or "DUE". 
  7. Pressing the SET/RESET button again will allow the "RESET" to appear in the lower display for  that service. 
  8. Releasing and reapplying the button one more time will reset the service displayed in the upper window only.