Service Counter not Counting

RJV3 · 05-14-2020, 12:00 AM

Since picking up my car, the service meter was reset. I have already driven 2000 miles on the car but it still shows next service date in 8000 miles or 2/2021. Same for the oil, brake pads, etc. Is there something that is supposed to be activated? I remember before the initial service the car showed it was pending oil change etc, so I know it used to work. what needs to be done to get this up and running again?

Unspec · 05-14-2020, 10:22 AM

2000+8000 = 10000 miles, which is BMW's suggest oil change mileage interval. 2/2021 is a little under a year, so that's correct too. Nothing seems to be off, why do you think it's not working?

Next service shows the earliest service date for whatever item in CBS system. Brake pads tend to change quite frequently as it's dependent on how much you drive and how you drive, so it's more of a guesstimate than anything else.

ezaircon4jc · 05-14-2020, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unspec

...
Next service shows the earliest service date for whatever item in CBS system. Brake pads tend to change quite frequently as it's dependent on how much you drive and how you drive, so it's more of a guesstimate than anything else.

You got that right! Mine has been saying 3100 miles for 2 years and about 20K miles!

Unspec · 05-14-2020, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

You got that right! Mine has been saying 3100 miles for 2 years and about 20K miles!

Damn, you are very conservative with your brakes

Or the brake wear sensors broke LOL

ezaircon4jc · 05-14-2020, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unspec

Damn, you are very conservative with your brakes

Or the brake wear sensors broke LOL

I am pretty easy on the brakes. We drove Pike's Peak years ago (before they paved the whole thing). About 2/3 of the way down they do a brake temperature check as most people ride their brakes down the mountain. The ranger checked my front rotor a couple times as he couldn't believe the reading. He asked me if I used my brakes at all and I said, yeah to stop here!

Unspec · 05-14-2020, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

I am pretty easy on the brakes. We drove Pike's Peak years ago (before they paved the whole thing). About 2/3 of the way down they do a brake temperature check as most people ride their brakes down the mountain. The ranger checked my front rotor a couple times as he couldn't believe the reading. He asked me if I used my brakes at all and I said, yeah to stop here!

Engine braking is a marvelous thing. Bet your MPG was sky high as well!

ezaircon4jc · 05-14-2020, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unspec

Engine braking is a marvelous thing. Bet your MPG was sky high as well!

Naw... It didn't offset the MPG I "lost" on the way up!

RJV3 · 05-18-2020, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unspec

2000+8000 = 10000 miles, which is BMW's suggest oil change mileage interval. 2/2021 is a little under a year, so that's correct too. Nothing seems to be off, why do you think it's not working?

Next service shows the earliest service date for whatever item in CBS system. Brake pads tend to change quite frequently as it's dependent on how much you drive and how you drive, so it's more of a guesstimate than anything else.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unspec

2000+8000 = 10000 miles, which is BMW's suggest oil change mileage interval. 2/2021 is a little under a year, so that's correct too. Nothing seems to be off, why do you think it's not working?

Next service shows the earliest service date for whatever item in CBS system. Brake pads tend to change quite frequently as it's dependent on how much you drive and how you drive, so it's more of a guesstimate than anything else.

It has been saying next service in 8000 miles for the past 2000 + miles. Wouldn't it at least refresh every 50 or 100 miles? Am I expecting too much or is this just a regular thing with bmw?

ezaircon4jc · 05-18-2020, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJV3

It has been saying next service in 8000 miles for the past 2000 + miles. Wouldn't it at least refresh every 50 or 100 miles? Am I expecting too much or is this just a regular thing with bmw?

From my post above...

Quote:

Mine has been saying 3100 miles for 2 years and about 20K miles!

RJV3 · 05-18-2020, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJV3

It has been saying next service in 8000 miles for the past 2000 + miles. Wouldn't it at least refresh every 50 or 100 miles? Am I expecting too much or is this just a regular thing with bmw?

From my post above...

Quote:

Mine has been saying 3100 miles for 2 years and about 20K miles!

That's just crazy. But glad to know I'm not the only one with these wonky counters

Unspec · 05-19-2020, 01:09 PM

CBS stands for Condition Based Service. So the counters change based on how you drive. I track my own maintenance because I follow the Lifetime Maintenance schedule, so YMMY

ezaircon4jc · 05-19-2020, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJV3

That's just crazy. But glad to know I'm not the only one with these wonky counters

Today it says 10/21 or 3600 miles!

Unspec · 05-19-2020, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Today it says 10/21 or 3600 miles!

BMW's proprietary regenerative brake technology. Gain more pad as you drive!

ezaircon4jc · 05-19-2020, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unspec

BMW's proprietary regenerative brake technology. Gain more pad as you drive!

It's working!!!!!!!

05-14-2020, 12:00 AM	#1
RJV3 Customize Everything! 44 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 17 F06 Gran Coupe/ 16 F10 535 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	Service Counter not Counting Since picking up my car, the service meter was reset. I have already driven 2000 miles on the car but it still shows next service date in 8000 miles or 2/2021. Same for the oil, brake pads, etc. Is there something that is supposed to be activated? I remember before the initial service the car showed it was pending oil change etc, so I know it used to work. what needs to be done to get this up and running again?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

05-14-2020, 10:22 AM	#2
Unspec Colonel 1295 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	2000+8000 = 10000 miles, which is BMW's suggest oil change mileage interval. 2/2021 is a little under a year, so that's correct too. Nothing seems to be off, why do you think it's not working? Next service shows the earliest service date for whatever item in CBS system. Brake pads tend to change quite frequently as it's dependent on how much you drive and how you drive, so it's more of a guesstimate than anything else. __________________ 2015 BMW 535xi Bootmod3 Stage 2 \| ER charge pipe \| ER Catted DP \| Remus Exhaust \| Gplus FMIC \| KW V3 \| Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings \| Wallet regrets ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
	Appreciate 0 Quote

05-19-2020, 01:09 PM	#11
Unspec Colonel 1295 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 535xi Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: DMV iTrader: (1)	CBS stands for Condition Based Service. So the counters change based on how you drive. I track my own maintenance because I follow the Lifetime Maintenance schedule, so YMMY __________________ 2015 BMW 535xi Bootmod3 Stage 2 \| ER charge pipe \| ER Catted DP \| Remus Exhaust \| Gplus FMIC \| KW V3 \| Turner Monoball thrust arm bushings \| Wallet regrets ISTA VM Setup/Tutorial
	Appreciate 0 Quote