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      06-09-2019, 06:36 PM   #1
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2018 M2 engine oil red light

Haven't driven my car in about a week or two...have had no issues with oil / engine or anything since I got the car, but randomly when I started it up this morning, I got a "engine oil service overdue" red color light pop up.

Roadside assistance wasn't sure what this meant and said it could be oil pressure issues, in which case I shouldn't drive it at all. I'm use to the standard yellow low oil light from previous BMW cars, but what does the red light mean? (see pic...)
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      06-09-2019, 07:41 PM   #2
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It's pretty self-explanatory. Your car is telling you it's overdue for an oil change. Did you just buy this car? Either it hasn't had an oil change for a while or whomever did the last change didn't reset the reminder. Either way your best bet is to schedule an oil change with your nearest dealer asap.
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I bought it new back in December, has less than 5000 miles and have done the break-in service.

I wasn't quite worried at first, but then I tried BMW roadside assistance b/c I was curious how helpful they are. That's when the lady said the red light usually means engine oil pressure issues / don't drive it and instead have it towed. Was hoping to just drive it myself to the dealer but wanted to check if the red light means anything extra...
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      06-09-2019, 08:49 PM   #4
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has it been 1 year since the 1200 mile service? most likely that. If you had low oil it would say oil is low. It clearly says you're just overdue for service
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it's been about 5 months since the 1200 mile service and the car itself is about 7 months old.
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It literally says it on the screen. You were schedule for oil on 5/19. Since it’s june now you’re overdue.
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it's been about 5 months since the 1200 mile service and the car itself is about 7 months old.
First oil service is one year from the car build date and the 1200 mile service does not count towards that as it is reset separately.
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First oil service is one year from the car build date and the 1200 mile service does not count towards that as it is reset separately.
This is the correct answer. Your build date must have been in May.
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