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New To Bmw E39 ..what Do The Green Bars On Dash Mean >?

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#1 ·
Hey Guys Need Some Help ..i Just Purchased A 97 528i With 95k ...no Owners Manual So Im Kinda Just Winging Things On The Car

Whats The Green Bars On The Dash ??..what Does It Mean ..its Goes Up To 5 Bars ,,,,can Someone Tell Me How To Read Them And What It Means If It Goes Up And Down ?

Thanks For Your Help Guys !
 
#2 ·
Service Indicator?

I think you are looking at the service interval indicator, on the top left. The bars progress from green to yellow to red, indicating how soon the next servicing should be performed. Red means you are past due.

Perhaps not, after reading your description again. Green bars going up and down?
 
#5 ·
the bars are the service light.. well, more of the oil change light. it comes on when you start the car but goes away after a few seconds.

depending how anal you are, i change my oil when it's between 2 and 3... how do i know it's in between? when it clicks down to 3, i figure another 3 or 4 weeks and it should be going to the 2nd light so i change it between these times.