Oil Life Monitor

[Lou M]

'07 ST 4X2 Limited

I noticed that after an oil change that the "Almost time to change" warning came up early. So I reset it and zeroed my trip odometer. After 100 miles the Oil Life indicates 80% remaining. So that means in 500 miles I will need a change.

Hmmm.....

Anyone else have this issue? I was thinking of resetting the computer by disconecting the batttery.

Thanks

Lou...

 

[MikeSondra Grossen]

The owners manual has the breakdown of what percentage you reset the oil life, equals how many miles you want in between oil changes. There is also a reset after the oil change. Resetting the warning light and trip odometer does nothing.



Sondra

 

[Vic Sorlie]

Keep in mind that these oil life monitor systems don't look at the condition of the oil at all. Each OEM uses different methodology for calculating oil life.

 

[Robert Caffyn]

Lou, follow the directions in your owners manual. 100% oil life is preprogrammed for 7500 miles. I set mine at 70% for 5250 miles and religiously change it every 5K. I keep forgetting how to do it, so thank God for the manual. Bob

 

[Lou M]

Thanks.

Had the time. So I thought I would change the oil myself rather than have it done. Figured that all I had to do was hit the "RESET" when it tells me to as I scan through the INFO.

I'll take a read of my manual and do it right.

"When in doubt, read the manual." Lesson learned.

Happy Holidays all!!!

Lou...