agm2112 Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 Is there any way to read the oil degradation level before it reaches "oil change due" state ? Some vehicles have a reading from 0 to 100% via OBD or dashboard indicator, but I could´t find it on my 2014 3.6 Journey. redtomatoman and Armando G 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryl Posted November 6, 2019 Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 There isn't one available... 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtomatoman Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 My understanding is that those vehicle's oil-o-mometers are mostly marketing. A memory of overall driving conditions + miles is much better, imo. Don't exceed 6 months or 5,000 miles. If you've set your cruise control for 95 mph a couple of times, go sooner based upon your gut. Very scientific... Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 You can always take a sample and send it in for an oil analysis. 2late4u 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavalLacrosse Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 The Oil-life-meter of FCA is based entirely on empirical information, not on oil sampling. The factors include: Mileage: drive too far, you'll need oil change Manifold Pressure (which relates to engine power output): if you have higher than average oil/manifold pressure, you're either towing or driving in the mountains; change oil more frequently. Engine Hours: idle for extended periods of time? change that oil sooner. By default, the clock is set to 7,000 miles- then the driving habits of the operator extend or reduce the time before the next change. usually the variance is +/- 1000 miles. Chevrolet and Toyota does viscosity and quality testing of the oil in the engine (meaning if you use bad oil, the car should notice). FCA does 'close enough' pretty well. I can't complain. Armando G and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm2112 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 The oil change light appeared after a long hill climb, and I was monitoring the oil temperature, wich was always close to 120 degrees celsius. Was too soon (7000km), so I believe it wasn´t reset on latest oil change. I believe this indicators are for people who dont care about maintenance, and even don´t know what engine oil is, but I would like do monitor this indicator before it reaches 100% anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armando G Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 I believe if it wasn't reset you would be starting at the "Change Oil" notice all along. I just know a lot of time is spent selling these systems for each specific car, so I think they are somewhat trustworthy. jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agm2112 Posted November 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Found It ! Using AlfaOBD, connected to engine, check status log under "more info", found: Engine Oil Life Remaining: 0 % Had to filter, is a 125kb text file ! Armando G and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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