850 miles and service needed?

Kadarin · 06-21-2008, 02:39 AM

I'm in the process of breaking in my new 6MT M3, and while I tend to drive it pretty aggressively, I do stick to the letter of the instructions in that I don't go full throttle, nor do I take it over 5500rpm, and I haven't exceeded 100mph. I've maybe hit full throttle once by accident for just a split second, and I've exceeded 5500rpm maybe once or twice, also by accident, and even in those cases didn't exceed 6000rpm.

So now when I start the car I see the Service Required message in the nav window. Is this out of the ordinary, or expected given my aggressive driving?

Should I cut back a bit? It's hard because the car is so damned much fun to drive...

MDCTFTW · 06-21-2008, 03:29 AM

Early warning. Go in when it says to get your first oil change.

RDM3 · 06-21-2008, 06:47 AM

Its yours have fun with it plus its covered under warranty

rai · 06-21-2008, 09:10 AM

is there any countdown mile display? Or is the first service always at 1200 miles??

I am at 900 and counting

Jdebitjr · 06-22-2008, 12:18 AM

As stated below, just an early warning--when you first crank up the car--it should tell you how many miles until the service--should be at 1,200 miles.

06-21-2008, 02:39 AM	#1
Kadarin Ambassador of Crunk Drives: SG/blk '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 613 iTrader: (0)	850 miles and service needed? I'm in the process of breaking in my new 6MT M3, and while I tend to drive it pretty aggressively, I do stick to the letter of the instructions in that I don't go full throttle, nor do I take it over 5500rpm, and I haven't exceeded 100mph. I've maybe hit full throttle once by accident for just a split second, and I've exceeded 5500rpm maybe once or twice, also by accident, and even in those cases didn't exceed 6000rpm. So now when I start the car I see the Service Required message in the nav window. Is this out of the ordinary, or expected given my aggressive driving? Should I cut back a bit? It's hard because the car is so damned much fun to drive...
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06-21-2008, 03:29 AM	#2
MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 1,890 iTrader: (0)	Early warning. Go in when it says to get your first oil change. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.

06-21-2008, 06:47 AM	#3
RDM3 Private Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: May 2008 Location: East Windsor, NJ Posts: 54 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	Its yours have fun with it plus its covered under warranty __________________ Rahul Silverstone Metallic ll Black Novillo Leather ll Carbon Leather interior trim ll Premium Package ll Cold Weather Package ll Technology Package ll 19" ll Enhanced Premium Sound ll iPod & USB ll Sirius ll Moonroof ll 6 MT ... March 31st 08

06-21-2008, 09:10 AM	#4
rai Captain Drives: M3 coupe with DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: maryland Posts: 634 iTrader: (0)	is there any countdown mile display? Or is the first service always at 1200 miles?? I am at 900 and counting

06-22-2008, 12:18 AM	#5
Jdebitjr Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 285 iTrader: (0)	As stated below, just an early warning--when you first crank up the car--it should tell you how many miles until the service--should be at 1,200 miles.