Kech Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I don't understand why I'm already receiving the "Oil Change", message after only 4000km...It states in the owner's manual that oil change intervals are at 10000km... What gives???? Can I ignore the message for now?? Any help would be greatly appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleshWound Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I don't understand why I'm already receiving the "Oil Change", message after only 4000km...It states in the owner's manual that oil change intervals are at 10000km... What gives???? Can I ignore the message for now?? Any help would be greatly appreciated... the message is an algorithm based program that measures duty cycles, ( cold climates, short trips, stop and go traffic) will all shorten the time between oil changes. I think the 10000 km is merely a failsafe number that the industry uses. Change you oil or risk voiding your warranty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 the message is an algorithm based program that measures duty cycles, ( cold climates, short trips, stop and go traffic) will all shorten the time between oil changes. I think the 10000 km is merely a failsafe number that the industry uses. Very good to know, I have the same message on my car and it only has 5000 kms. on it. It has been cold. with only short trips to work in stop and go traffic. good thing I'm booked in for an oil change tomorrow. Regards Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antares Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 the message come up at almost 5000 i was so mad because the manual say 10,000 km anyways the dealer change and they charge me like 60 bucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggit Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 My first 15,000 kms or so, my "change oil" message would appear after about 4500kms. I was told to expect the first few oil changes early due to the engine still breaking in. I'm at 21,000 km and haven't heard a peep since the last change about 7,000kms ago. Antares: $60 for a regular oil change? Thats in the higher end. You sure its not synthetic? Next time you need one ask for a deal or you'll be taking it to the nearest walmart. Its still under warranty as long as you keep all reciepts and do it within the proper intervals. You can even do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windancer Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 My first 15,000 kms or so, my "change oil" message would appear after about 4500kms. I was told to expect the first few oil changes early due to the engine still breaking in. I'm at 21,000 km and haven't heard a peep since the last change about 7,000kms ago. To quote Fleshwound "the message is an algorithm based program that measures duty cycles, ( cold climates, short trips, stop and go traffic) will all shorten the time between oil changes. I think the 10000 km is merely a failsafe number that the industry uses. Change you oil or risk voiding your warranty " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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