Oil Monitor

[neuro_optic]

I just read that post about it. BUT how accurate is it? I reset mine at my last oil change, and the oil is now up to like 800 miles over its old school change point of 3000 miles. I use my car everyday, alot of into start and stop driving. Wouldn't that be considered severe driving, not to mention I live in Florida where at is average 70 deg temp year round. Just makes me nervous, I was always told to change oil and filter every 3000. Its just alot cheaper than an engine, please someone make me feel better:???:

[tenspeed]

I've been changing oil and filter in my 96 Achieva evey 5000 miles. It presently has 172,000 miles on it. I guess things have changed since the old school.

If you chicken out and change your oil sooner, remember to reset the monitor even thou it hasn't flashed yet.

[sunrunner_pei]

Stop and go driving has little effect on the oil life monitor.... Cold startups affect it more. Personally, I still change my oil (Even with Synthetic) at 3 months/3000 miles. Do whatever you feel comfortable with, as both methods are widely accepted.