Anybody use Bimmerlink?

[Opie55]

I just downloaded Bimmerlink to be able to measure my tranny fluid temp when I change it. It's a cool app, but I have questions. For example, you can measure oil level. My oil is full, and the app says my level is 255. 255 what? And even if I knew what unit 255 is, how does that help me if I don't know what it is supposed to be? The app site has no explanation of all the things it can measure. Has anybody found an explanation of what all theses sensor values are?

[JeremyPL]

Originally Posted by Opie55

I just downloaded Bimmerlink to be able to measure my tranny fluid temp when I change it. It's a cool app, but I have questions. For example, you can measure oil level. My oil is full, and the app says my level is 255. 255 what? And even if I knew what unit 255 is, how does that help me if I don't know what it is supposed to be? The app site has no explanation of all the things it can measure. Has anybody found an explanation of what all theses sensor values are?

I use bimmerlink, but I've never used it before to check oil level. :-) However in the computers, 255 is maximum decimal number that can be represented in 1 byte / 8 bits. It can be a number from 0 to 255, so basically 255 is max value. Assuming that max oil level in 650i is about 9.5 liters, you could divide 255 / 9.5 to see how this number will change if you have less oil than you should.

[Opie55]

Originally Posted by JeremyPL

I use bimmerlink, but I've never used it before to check oil level. :-) However in the computers, 255 is maximum decimal number that can be represented in 1 byte / 8 bits. It can be a number from 0 to 255, so basically 255 is max value. Assuming that max oil level in 650i is about 9.5 liters, you could divide 255 / 9.5 to see how this number will change if you have less oil than you should.

Well that's an interesting explanation, and one I would not have guessed if you gave me 100 years.

Before I downloaded the app I assumed the "dashboard" of parameters it could monitor live was a set list of the common things - oil temp, coolant temp, etc. I did not realize it has a list of about 200 things to choose from. Although many of them are self-explanatory, many are not. Like why are there at least three separate battery voltage categories? Nobody explains any of this stuff.

[JeremyPL]

Originally Posted by Opie55

Well that's an interesting explanation, and one I would not have guessed if you gave me 100 years.

Before I downloaded the app I assumed the "dashboard" of parameters it could monitor live was a set list of the common things - oil temp, coolant temp, etc. I did not realize it has a list of about 200 things to choose from. Although many of them are self-explanatory, many are not. Like why are there at least three separate battery voltage categories? Nobody explains any of this stuff.

Honestly, I use bimmerlink mostly to check and clear the errors. I'll check today this dashboard

[Bimmer750i]

Aside from checking levels,what else will the bimmerlink app do?

[Opie55]

Originally Posted by Bimmer750i

Aside from checking levels,what else will the bimmerlink app do?

You can live monitor many things - % state of battery charge, voltage battery is charging at, turbo boost pressure, acceleration rate, temps of all fluids, actual gear you are in, plus about 100 more esoteric things, read and clear errors, register a new battery, open your exhaust flaps - lots of stuff.

[LA640WS]

Originally Posted by Opie55

I just downloaded Bimmerlink to be able to measure my tranny fluid temp when I change it. It's a cool app, but I have questions. For example, you can measure oil level. My oil is full, and the app says my level is 255. 255 what? And even if I knew what unit 255 is, how does that help me if I don't know what it is supposed to be? The app site has no explanation of all the things it can measure. Has anybody found an explanation of what all these sensor values are?

It's not a bad tool for the few bucks. This week alone, I verified the battery life and state, for an error code generated by none other than Bimmercode. Gratification pretending to be a qualified a BMW ASE master tech breaking %^&* to have to fix it once more.

I was tooling around on bimmercode where there is an option to code the alarm sound to British tone. I tried it, but it didn't work, and it sent the electronics into a spin. Used BImmerlink to TQC and reset the trouble codes

[Bimmer750i]

Is it just for apple?

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Bimmer750i

Is it just for apple?

They have a website…click link to go directly to it…then scroll down to see numerous screen shots of the app: www.bimmerlink.app

As mentioned already…they could really add more explanation…but I guess they feel the numerous images is enough to show you what the app can do. It is the sister app to Bimmercode.

[Qsilver7]

BTW...for those that have the Bimmerlink app...don't forget that you can go into settings to select the "unit of measure" you want for multiple scales. The images below shows how to select for distance:

• speed
• temperature
• distance
• pressure
• torque
• volume
• time

[wez130]

Originally Posted by Bimmer750i

Is it just for apple?

No, it's on Android too.

[rorz12]

Originally Posted by Opie55

I just downloaded Bimmerlink to be able to measure my tranny fluid temp when I change it. It's a cool app, but I have questions. For example, you can measure oil level. My oil is full, and the app says my level is 255. 255 what? And even if I knew what unit 255 is, how does that help me if I don't know what it is supposed to be? The app site has no explanation of all the things it can measure. Has anybody found an explanation of what all theses sensor values are?

You need to look for RAW Value Oil Level. That will give you the measurement in mm. If you have a N63TU like mine, it's usually around 97 or 98mm when full, with the engine running. From memory I usually have to top up with 2 litres of oil when it drops to low 70s. Btw - you can use ISTA to give you an exact reading in litres.