Oil life indicator mechanism

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11-20-2022, 06:57 PM

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Oil life indicator mechanism

Hey All... Anyone know if the oil life indicator base on mileage or actually viscosity of the oil itself ?

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11-20-2022, 09:23 PM

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It's based on the engine operation. https://www.curryacura.com/service/a...e-minder-faqs/

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11-21-2022, 06:26 PM

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Thanks!

here is a copy and paste for those that may be interested in knowing. It is basically timer / usage based rather than measuring actual oil quality (which might be an expensive solution).

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The system counts down oil life based on engine operating conditions (both normal and severe). The on-board computer continuously monitors engine operating conditions such as speed, engine temperature, ambient temperature, time, and vehicle use to determine when an oil change and regular maintenance is necessary.

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