I just bought a 2000 540IL with 90,000 miles on it. The car runs fine but the check engine came on. The car dose need an oil change. Dose anyone know a website or info that knows all the reasons why the light would come on? I would like to fix this my self. Cause I would have more fun that way then taking it to a bmw dealer. Or should i buy a obd reader and just reset it. thanks
new bmw owner needs help
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If you like to work on cars, buy the reader, but don't just reset the light. Read the code and fix the problem. There are literally 100's of reasons for a check engine light. Some are as minor as evap problems which could have been caused by leaving the gas cap off or filling up with the engine running. In that case, reset it and go on. The reader is definitely a great investment because you'll need it to reset the oil change indicator after changing your oil. The 540 is an awesome car. Enjoy it.
I use the one from bavauto.com for $149. there may be better ones out there, but it's pretty good for the money. If you order from them, find some other stuff you need, because they give free shipping on orders over $200. The lifetime air filters are probably a good investment also. You sure don't need the extra power, but what the heck? [driving2]
