Oil Change Minder

The message center provides an oil change minder to inform the driver that an oil change is required. The duration of the interval between oil changes is calculated in the PCM  and varies due to driving conditions. The PCM  assumes a base mileage of 16, 090 km (10, 000 mi) or 1 year for normal driving. However, this number is adjusted down for conditions such as high engine temperature, high engine Revolutions Per Minute (RPM), use of flex fuel and possibly low oil level. The PCM  calculates and provides an engine oil life percent message to the IPC  .

When the remaining oil life is between 1%-5%, the message center displays the change oil soon message. When the remaining oil life is at 0%, the message center displays the oil change required message.