Oil Life PerCentage

Husker67 · 08-14-2016, 06:35 PM

Do you use this to determine when to change your oil? Under 20% change oil???

Glen e · 08-14-2016, 06:35 PM

Many people do, it's a valid system.

LesBaer · 08-16-2016, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Glen e

Many people do, it's a valid system.

Are you saying that it's more than just a mileage counter (reminder)? I thought all these systems do is count your miles and remind you to change your oil assuming you're using the same standard oil from the factory. I'm using Mobile 1 Extended Performance and it hasn't changed.

Glen e · 08-16-2016, 06:47 AM

Yes, it's more than just a counter....search here or the Internet.

It's monitors the way you drive, so a person who does interstates a lot has longer intervals vs a car that does urban driving. It is usually dissed by enthusiasts, but it works fine for the masses.

http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/oil-...g-systems.html

LesBaer · 08-16-2016, 07:23 AM

Thanks Glenn...you learn something new every day.

R3DLT1 · 08-16-2016, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LesBaer

Are you saying that it's more than just a mileage counter (reminder)? I thought all these systems do is count your miles and remind you to change your oil assuming you're using the same standard oil from the factory. I'm using Mobile 1 Extended Performance and it hasn't changed.

Yup. bought my new Camaro with 158 miles but I'm sure its been sitting for some time now since the oil life read 69%

BadBowtieProductions · 08-16-2016, 12:11 PM

Just got my first oil change done Friday. It was right around 40% and 4,500 miles. Oil looked good, so I might wait a tad longer on the next one.

Indydriver · 08-21-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LesBaer

Are you saying that it's more than just a mileage counter (reminder)? I thought all these systems do is count your miles and remind you to change your oil assuming you're using the same standard oil from the factory. I'm using Mobile 1 Extended Performance and it hasn't changed.

It depends. My 2012 Toyota just has a 5,000 mile counter on it. Any OLM worth it's weight is a computerized algorithm as described, but check it out to make sure. If you want real peace of mind, run it down to 0% then send a sample for analysis with a TBN test. Then you'll see if it is too much mileage or not.

Deejay2021 · 12-19-2017, 04:58 PM

So my oil monitor is at 7% should I continue to drive it or drive my other truck until my scheduled appointment it (next Friday)

Glen e · 12-19-2017, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Deejay2021

So my oil monitor is at 7% should I continue to drive it or drive my other truck until my scheduled appointment it (next Friday)

Just drive your car, it’s not gonna blowup if it hits zero. It is a reminder system not a cut off system .

MP3BOOSTED · 12-19-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BadBowtieProductions

Just got my first oil change done Friday. It was right around 40% and 4,500 miles. Oil looked good, so I might wait a tad longer on the next one.

Been hopin to see some more YouTube videos on your channel! Been a while!!

Indydriver · 12-19-2017, 06:12 PM

I’ve tested both GM and Honda as described in post 8. They were both spot on. 6500-8000.

Glen e · 12-19-2017, 06:42 PM

And keep in mind, it will go to 0% in a year, no matter if you drive the car or not.

Klucas3000 · 01-10-2018, 10:29 AM

I drive a 2017 1le Camaro and my oil life according to the odometer is 2% but have only drove it twice since October. October it was at 35%, I am getting it changed this weekend. I checked the oil but as indicated in the threads below its hard to see it on the stick...I have had it for a year now with 4800 miles on it. Should I be concerned about the 2% or is this based on time and not necessary on mileage?

thank you for comments

08-14-2016, 06:35 PM	#1
Husker67 Drives: '22 Camaro 2SS 1LE Wild Cherry Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 210 View My Garage	Oil Life PerCentage Do you use this to determine when to change your oil? Under 20% change oil???

08-14-2016, 06:35 PM	#2
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Many people do, it's a valid system. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-16-2016, 06:47 AM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Yes, it's more than just a counter....search here or the Internet. It's monitors the way you drive, so a person who does interstates a lot has longer intervals vs a car that does urban driving. It is usually dissed by enthusiasts, but it works fine for the masses. http://www.edmunds.com/car-care/oil-...g-systems.html __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

08-16-2016, 07:23 AM	#5
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	Thanks Glenn...you learn something new every day. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

08-16-2016, 12:11 PM	#7
BadBowtieProductions Check me out on YouTube! Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: STL Posts: 160	Just got my first oil change done Friday. It was right around 40% and 4,500 miles. Oil looked good, so I might wait a tad longer on the next one. __________________ 2016 Camaro SS - A8, NPP, 2SS, Nightfall Gray Metallic 11.68 @ 118 - CAI Intake - TSP 2" Longtubes - DSX Tuning Flex Fuel - DSX Tuned 11.91 @ 117 - CAI intake only 11.99 @ 117 - STOCK 1/4 mile 410 RWHP / 424 RWTQ - STOCK Dyno --- YouTube Channel: BadBowtieProductions

12-19-2017, 04:58 PM	#9
Deejay2021 Drives: 2016 camaro rs Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ny Posts: 1	So my oil monitor is at 7% should I continue to drive it or drive my other truck until my scheduled appointment it (next Friday)

12-19-2017, 06:12 PM	#12
Indydriver Drives: '14 2SS/RS Vert 6M/KTU/NPP/DTA/ARH Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,826	I’ve tested both GM and Honda as described in post 8. They were both spot on. 6500-8000. __________________ Consensus is, by definition, a lack of leadership.

12-19-2017, 06:42 PM	#13
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	And keep in mind, it will go to 0% in a year, no matter if you drive the car or not. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-10-2018, 10:29 AM	#14
Klucas3000 Drives: 2017 SS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Roanoke Va Posts: 2	Oil Change I drive a 2017 1le Camaro and my oil life according to the odometer is 2% but have only drove it twice since October. October it was at 35%, I am getting it changed this weekend. I checked the oil but as indicated in the threads below its hard to see it on the stick...I have had it for a year now with 4800 miles on it. Should I be concerned about the 2% or is this based on time and not necessary on mileage? thank you for comments

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