Engine Oil Life Monitor

ENGINE OIL LIFE MONITOR

DESCRIPTION
The PCM monitors various engine parameters to determine when an oil change should be done. The PCM sends a message to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when an oil change is needed. The PCM monitors the following to determine when an oil change should occur:
^ Engine Speed
^ Engine coolant temperature
^ Engine load
^ Intake Air Temperature
^ Vehicle mileage

The engine oil life monitor will indicate when to change the engine oil - usually between 5,000 km (3,000 miles) and 12,500 km (7,500 miles) since the last oil change. Under severe conditions, the CHANGE OIL message may be displayed before 5,000 km (3,000 miles). The vehicle must not be driven more than 12,500 km (7,500 miles) or 12 months without an oil change.

The engine oil life monitor will not detect dust in the oil. If the vehicle is driven in a dusty area, be sure to change the oil every 5,000 km (3,000 miles) or sooner if the CHANGE OIL message is displayed.

Reset the oil life monitor when the oil has been changed.