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Nick M3
11-01-2003, 06:46 PM
Just did the oil in my car, and I swear i feels better now.

(Speaking of which, anyone know how to reset the service interval? I vaguely recall someone saying that one need not use a tool for it.)
SteveM
11-01-2003, 06:58 PM
Yes, I changed my oil Wednesday and the car feels smoother and quieter; maybe slightly peppier. This was its first oil change at 7500 miles (2003 330i)
Roadstergal
11-01-2003, 07:35 PM
My car feels peppier after I detail it.
nate
11-01-2003, 07:38 PM
my car feels peppier when it is cold
Nick M3
11-01-2003, 09:31 PM
Cold definitely helps.

BTW, it occurred to me to look in my Bentley's (thanks LilE!), and I found the reset procedure.

I can copy it here if anyone cares.
glaws
11-01-2003, 11:42 PM
Purely psychological, I would think. Havn't noticied it after an oil change but washing and waxing seems to add about 25 HP.
SteveM
11-02-2003, 12:14 AM
Purely psychological, I would think. Havn't noticied it after an oil change but washing and waxing seems to add about 25 HP.

Zaino = +30HP
SCA
11-02-2003, 05:11 PM
My car feels peppier after I detail it.


Same here. :?
SCA
11-02-2003, 05:12 PM
Cold definitely helps.

BTW, it occurred to me to look in my Bentley's (thanks LilE!), and I found the reset procedure.

I can copy it here if anyone cares.


Please do.
Rob
11-03-2003, 11:54 AM
Always feels smoother. Especially after the first one. I don't know about peppier. Changed the oil in the Volvo wagon for the first time yesterday and I happen to have to drive it today. Looking forward to seeing if there is any difference there.
Nick M3
11-03-2003, 03:27 PM
As requested:

http://www.bimmerevolution.com/phpbb/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=5358#5358