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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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First oil change

Dont kill me but Imma ask this quesetion. I got the the oil change alert and it says it needs oil change soon and its reading less then 15% of oil left. Do i change the oil now or does the mid actually say change oil now? I would really appreciate if you guys help me out. I have around 4100 mileage on it.
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Old Jun 23, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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A lot of the people who follow the MID seem to wait until ~10% Oil Life remaining then change.

It will go to 0% and tell you something like "Service Due Now". I'd have to check the Owners Manual, but I think after 0% it may also give a "Service Past Due" message.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by phatboyblu80
Do i change the oil now or does the mid actually say change oil now?
The MID will also read "10%" and then "5%" before "0" as oil life diminishes. You can change the oil whenever you want or when convenient, and reset the MID display at that point.

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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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Anyone know how much the Service A3 should cost me? Mine stated that it is due for service a few days ago... got an appointment for the 7th, wonder if my oil life will last till then.
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