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Old 9/13/11, 06:57 PM
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9% Oil Life?!?!

I love to push buttons. On the weekend my oil life reading was 50-something percent. Oh well, so much for waiting for Trackey before booking my next service I think. This morning it read 48% so I'm thinking I'll book this week. Tonight after a fun little drive, 9%. Really! Can I even make it to the dealership on that?
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I love to push buttons. On the weekend my oil life reading was 50-something percent. Oh well, so much for waiting for Trackey before booking my next service I think. This morning it read 48% so I'm thinking I'll book this week. Tonight after a fun little drive, 9%. Really! Can I even make it to the dealership on that?
It's not that big a deal, its just your basic reminder that an oil change is coming soon. She's not going to die if you hit the "change oil soon"
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Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2
I love to push buttons. On the weekend my oil life reading was 50-something percent. Oh well, so much for waiting for Trackey before booking my next service I think. This morning it read 48% so I'm thinking I'll book this week. Tonight after a fun little drive, 9%. Really! Can I even make it to the dealership on that?
Well... You could tow it in
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I really not afraid to drive it. But 48 to 9 in one day?
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Originally Posted by Fenderaddict2
I really not afraid to drive it. But 48 to 9 in one day?
If that's the case, you know something is screwy. I would add 40% back on the counter if I were you.
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If that's the case, you know something is screwy. I would add 40% back on the counter if I were you.
I would bring it in.... At least safer than sorry. Change early, change often....motor oil that is.






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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
She's not going to die if you hit the "change oil soon"
But that will void the warranty!
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Originally Posted by 2006stiguy

I would bring it in.... At least safer than sorry. Change early, change often....motor oil that is.

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Of course YOU bring it in, anyone that has zero knowledge....
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
Of course YOU bring it in, anyone that has zero knowledge....
Ok Mr CARB if you are so knowledgeable then how do you have the intake on your car in CA and pass smog?
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I'd hate to speak for anyone, but here in CA you can get a smog cert for $150 sight unseen if you know the right guy.
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Originally Posted by 2006stiguy

Ok Mr CARB if you are so knowledgeable then how do you have the intake on your car in CA and pass smog?
Lol cause his intake is factory!
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I think I saw a TSB for the oil monitoring system acting up. Consult your dealer.
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I think I saw a TSB for the oil monitoring system acting up. Consult your dealer.
Now that you mention it i think your right.
I haven't had to reprogram one but I think anouther guy in our shop did.
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