2004-2021 BMW 1-Series Oil Service Light Reset Guide
Last Updated on August 30, 2022 by Nick
Howdy, mister! How are ya? In this post, I will perform an oil service light reset on the BMW 1-Series E81/F20/F40. If you see my previous content where I carried out service, this is a continuation.
So obviously, I’ve just carried out a service on this car, and we’ve done all the other good stuff. And now I need to reset my indicator. As you will see, if I turn on the ignition, we’ll see it says service, and I’m 480 miles over now. So anyway, it’s irrelevant, and obviously, the mileage indicator is condition-based, so it depends upon how you drive the car. Let’s do it.
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2004-2013 BMW 116i (E81/E82/E87/E88) Oil Light Reset
Time needed: 3 minutes
This section will show you reset a BMW E81 service indicator and the oil warning lights with other bits and pieces on it. We’ll do the service indicator today; it involves the cluster button and the BC button. So let me do that right now.
- Turn on your car without starting the engine
I didn’t start the engine, so I kept my feet off the pedals, and I just pressed the START button to turn the ignition on
- Hold down the TRIP button
Now what we need to do to get to the correct menu is we need to press and hold the TRIP button down in the bottom corner of the dash. So I’ll press and hold it till we’re in the Service Reset menu
- Go to the Engine Oil
So now we’re in the service reset menu, and as you can see, there are loads of different things in here that we can reset. Press the UP or DOWN button on the stalk briefly to scroll over the menu until you get to the Engine Oil icon
- Press the BC button
Once you get there, you can select the right one by pressing the BC button on the end of the stalk and it should come up in the middle screen say in RESET
- Release and then hold the button again to perform the reset
After that, you’ll release and then hold the BC button in and let it do its little thing, and you’re done
2011-2019 BMW 118i 120i (F20/F21) Service Light Reset
This is just a quick step to reset the oil service lights on your BMW 1-Series F20/F21. So let’s go ahead and get started.
- First of all, after doing your service, get behind the wheel and then press the ignition switch with your foot off the brake
- Next, hold the TRIP button on the left for about 10 seconds this will bring you onto the service reset screen
- Now press the TRIP button on the left again to go through the service screen and find the Engine Oil
- When you are on your desired screen, hold down that button again; it will say Perform Reset?
- To confirm it, you must press the TRIP button again until it says reset in progress. And when it’s all done, the oil can will turn green
Resetting in 2019-2021 BMW 128ti M135i (F40)
In this section, I want to show you how to reset the oil service light or the different service options on a BMW 1-Series F40 from 2019 onward. So let’s get into it now.
- So first you want your ignition to be on or recognition to be in diagnostic mode. And to do this, you want to press the START button three times quickly.
- Once you’ve done that, your ignition should be on, you want to wait another five seconds and you’ll see a Diagnostic Mode Active message pop up.
- After that, you press and hold the BC button on the end of the left lever for just about 15 to 20 seconds.
- Once you do that, you’ll enter the Service Reset menu. You can scroll through the different service points using the BC button, but in this case, we want to reset the ENGINE OIL first.
- Now once you reach the Engine Oil, hold down the BC button and it’s gonna ask you Reset?
- Confirm that by pressing the BC button again for another 10 to 15 seconds
- Once that’s complete, it should turn green and say reset successfully. Now you can repeat this procedure on the different service points which you would like to reset
For your info, this operation work for the BMW 116i 118i 120i 128ti M135i E81/F20/F40 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 model years).
What’s included in BMW’s regular maintenance?
Regular maintenance on your BMW is essential to keep it in top shape and driving condition. The oil, coolant, cabin filter, and transmission fluid should all be serviced. Then, get an inspection done on your automobile every 30,000 miles to make sure it is still running well.
Checking engine oil and changing the oil filter is essential to BMW’s routine maintenance. According to BMW, you should perform these services at least once a year, or every 5,000 miles. This service also includes checking tire pressure and rotating the tires. It is best to have a professional check these components for you.
Oil monitoring systems are available for newer BMW models. This system allows the mechanic to check many conditions and functions of the engine and even calculate how much oil needs to be replaced. In older models, you can use dipsticks to check the oil level. The oil viscosity is essential, as the thinner the oil, the less lubrication it provides. Also, darker oil indicates more dirt and debris in the engine.
FAQ – BMW Engine Oil
Make sure you put the proper kind of oil in your automobile! BMW 5W-30 synthetic oil is the manufacturer-recommended engine oil for most BMW engines (except for BMW Diesel engines). However, the exact requirements vary depending on the model.
Oil capacities of 6.5 liters (6.9 quarts) are available for the 3.0 L 6-cylinder engine used in the 2008 BMW 128i. BMW recommends using either 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic oil.
Coolant leaks, noisy suspensions, and broken external mirrors are complaints about the 2012 BMW 128i.
So that’s how you reset the oil service light on the all-generation of BMW 1-Series (E81/F20/F40). Hopefully, you will find this content interesting and useful. More content will be related to cars and bikes, and I hope to see you again soon. So thank you very much for reading.
About The Author
Nick
Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.
