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Old 06-01-2010, 04:54 PM
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Nothing like DIY! Unless your a baller who spends money like it don't mean nothing.
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Old 06-17-2010, 09:02 PM
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So how many miles is everyone changing there oil? I just hit 4,000 miles with 60% oil life. I think its time for an oil change...
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Do you drive mostly highways?
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Old 06-18-2010, 05:25 AM
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Yes, 95% of those miles are all highway mileage.
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thanks man that helped me out.
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Old 09-03-2010, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Linh.
So how many miles is everyone changing there oil? I just hit 4,000 miles with 60% oil life. I think its time for an oil change...

I just hit 380 and i'm down to 80%..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot!
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Nice this really help
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Old 11-25-2010, 04:33 AM
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Thanks for the write up.

Forwarding this to my uncle.
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Thank you for the info.

I just dropped my oil at 800 miles for the break-in period and changed to synthetic.
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What is DIY ?
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Old 03-24-2011, 05:30 AM
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What is DIY ?
Do It Yourself

Example: You could have googled 'DYI' and found an answer to your question on your own.



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Old 03-24-2011, 05:40 AM
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Do It Yourself

Example: You could have googled 'DYI' and found an answer to your question on your own.


lol Thank you smart *** haha j/k
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Old 04-28-2011, 02:15 PM
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awesome diy, : )
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Old 05-13-2011, 02:06 PM
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Anyone know if the oil meter works by mileage reference or it actually calculates the oil life based on a sensor? For example if you've reset the meter at 50% will it reset and reconfigure it or it starts over at 100% even though your oil is used up like a dirty pair of panties?
It is not by mileage like old GM. ECM/PCM calculate mileage and engine temperature when you start/driving.However ECM/PCM can not calculate time).
Some people said, it's been 1.5years since oil change and maintenance said 30% left. As per Honda manual, oil change required least once/year even though life still ok.(cause moisture issue).
It is ok to drive till hit 5%.(it showing from 15% left though).
Any question? let me know tonyincanada@yahoo.com.
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Old 05-14-2011, 12:43 PM
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hmmm interesting
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Old 06-16-2011, 10:01 AM
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Good stuff, going to save this for later today when I change my oil. Cabin Filter and wiper blades. Im a happy boy.
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Old 07-15-2011, 03:17 AM
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Good info
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Old 07-16-2011, 02:58 PM
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wow didnt know you could check like that i should check right now just made 4000 miles
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Old 07-17-2011, 03:46 AM
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Sweet good to know.
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So let me get this straight, if when I bought mine it said there was 40% left on the oil life, its most likely a wise decision to change it before it gets to ~10% remaining? So everyone is saying don't trust the oil life meter, and just change every 3-4000?
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Helpful post, especially to us whom are to lazy to look at our owners manuals!
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Originally Posted by 91SI_09SI
Helpful post, especially to us whom are to lazy to look at our owners manuals!
it's not always about the manual here people. i needed to adjust my headlights WAY down, (i guess whoever owned my car prior like to look up into the trees while driving) so i looked in the manual. what did it say?...btw im paraphrasing... Your headlights were aimed properly when your car was new. Thanks, now **** off. Useless.



I figured it out btw, before anyone jumps up my ***. i did need a 8 foot long screwdriver *rolls eyes* lol
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Old 11-11-2011, 04:38 AM
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I turned the ignition to ON with the engine OFF, I dont have RUN option. there are 'ACC' 'ON' and 'START'. I have a 06 colorado. And, i also change the oil on my honda fit myself. most other cars do not have oil life monitor so this tip is a big help.
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Old 11-12-2011, 01:01 AM
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Nice DIY
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