FSS question...
FSS question...
So, I looked for an answer using the search feature without success. Basically, a while ago, I had a dealership change my oil, but they forgot to reset the FSS indicator. I have yet to reset it, and now it says I am about 4,800 miles late. At this point, the oil certainly has some miles on it, so soon it will need to be changed. But, if I reset the FSS indicator now, will it sense that my oil is old, or will it assume the oil is new, meaning the FSS will not show an accurate measure of when the oil needs to be changed. This is a difficult question to explain, but I can explain further if my question is confusing. Thanks in advance for anyone's help.
Re: FSS question...
The FSS basically counts down from 7,000 (I think).
It will not sense your oil's age.
It is purely a countdown, dictated by your driving habits, towards the next oil change - 7,000 intervals.
Wait until your FSS says 7,000 miles overdue, and it's time for another oil change.
Then reset the FSS using the method described somewhere on this forum (use search - obviously!!!)
It will not sense your oil's age.
It is purely a countdown, dictated by your driving habits, towards the next oil change - 7,000 intervals.
Wait until your FSS says 7,000 miles overdue, and it's time for another oil change.
Then reset the FSS using the method described somewhere on this forum (use search - obviously!!!)
Re: FSS question...
Originally Posted by spensley
The FSS basically counts down from 7,000 (I think).
It will not sense your oil's age.
It is purely a countdown, dictated by your driving habits, towards the next oil change - 7,000 intervals.
Wait until your FSS says 7,000 miles overdue, and it's time for another oil change.
Then reset the FSS using the method described somewhere on this forum (use search - obviously!!!)
It will not sense your oil's age.
It is purely a countdown, dictated by your driving habits, towards the next oil change - 7,000 intervals.
Wait until your FSS says 7,000 miles overdue, and it's time for another oil change.
Then reset the FSS using the method described somewhere on this forum (use search - obviously!!!)
BMW claims 15K between oil changes. I remember my indicator showed my interval closer to 13K because of my driving habits and traffic conditions in the SoCal area. I think the MB indicators work much the same way.
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I didn't notice mine until after I drove it home from where I bought it (1,020 mile trip). The car now has 1,400 miles on it and the FSS shows a minus 281. As the mileage goes up so does the FSS, but not at the same rate (although still with the minus sign). Does that mean I'm overdue by 281 miles?
My car is one of those "inventory reduction" vehicles; build date 3/05, in service date 2/07. Based on that and according to the service manual I'm overdue for the below.
My car is one of those "inventory reduction" vehicles; build date 3/05, in service date 2/07. Based on that and according to the service manual I'm overdue for the below.
- Inspect body for paint damage (every two years)
- Check chassis and supporting body parts for damage and corrosion (every two years)
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The FSS system counts down to the next servicing in two ways. It is either in days or miles. When the system is in the "miles" mode, the number is always rounded out to hundreds of miles, such as 6,500 or 400. Being that your display says -281, I'm sure yours is currently measuring in "days", meaning you are 281 days past due for maintenance. Mine was -59 when I first got it. You should notice the number increasing by 1 each day.
Re: FSS question...
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
But seriously guys do you really need this to know when your car needs maintenance ?? It is a nice feature but what did you do before you had this to tell you when to service your car ??
Re: FSS question...
Originally Posted by midnightman
The FSS system counts down to the next servicing in two ways. It is either in days or miles. When the system is in the "miles" mode, the number is always rounded out to hundreds of miles, such as 6,500 or 400. Being that your display says -281, I'm sure yours is currently measuring in "days", meaning you are 281 days past due for maintenance. Mine was -59 when I first got it. You should notice the number increasing by 1 each day.
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