"tech27" > wrote in message . to.verio.net>...
> Generally an oil change is indicated when you don't get any more green bars.
> There is also a maximum time between changes for very low mileage drivers.
>
> Considering the nice car you have, I would just get the oil changed even if
> they don't pay for it. Always a good idea to be on the cautious side. Then
> you can follow the indicated service intervals.
>

These cars don't have green/yellow/red bars!

Read the manual? I was told by BMW in the UK that "there is a 250
mile window" around the mileage countdown. Trouble is mine said 750
miles to go but in only 100 it's already -150. Apparently the mileage
will start flashing if the service is way overdue. Also the manual
says to change the oil annually if you do less than about 6000 miles a
year.