Stupid "Techy" Question
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2004
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From: Gig Harbor WA
Stupid "Techy" Question
Hey guys,
Having just purchased my vette a few weeks ago, I am watching and attempting to learn and understand all of the information provided by the computer information center. Does anyone know how the system monitors and determines the remaining life in your oil? Is it simply an amount of time or miles that elapse in between oil changes based on the assumption that you actually reset it or does it monitor average oil pressure and temperatures and utilize some sort of computerized program to determine remaining life? :withstupid:
I have read the manual and basically it tells me "what" the display is telling me but doesnt explain how it it is determined.
Thanx
Having just purchased my vette a few weeks ago, I am watching and attempting to learn and understand all of the information provided by the computer information center. Does anyone know how the system monitors and determines the remaining life in your oil? Is it simply an amount of time or miles that elapse in between oil changes based on the assumption that you actually reset it or does it monitor average oil pressure and temperatures and utilize some sort of computerized program to determine remaining life? :withstupid:
I have read the manual and basically it tells me "what" the display is telling me but doesnt explain how it it is determined.
Thanx
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Joined: May 2003
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From: North Augusta, SC
Re: Stupid "Techy" Question (Vector64)
The way I understand it.....
You start out at 15,000 miles when you reset the monitor to 100%. The % remaining will go down with every mile you travel, every time you start the car, every time the engine goes through a heat/cool cycle, any time there is an 'overheating' condition, and who knows how many other 'bad' things that the computer can detect.
I just changed my oil this morning after 6 months and 7750 miles (on my daily driver coupe) with the oil life monitor showing 4% remaining.
Hope this helps, and welcome to the forum :seeya
You start out at 15,000 miles when you reset the monitor to 100%. The % remaining will go down with every mile you travel, every time you start the car, every time the engine goes through a heat/cool cycle, any time there is an 'overheating' condition, and who knows how many other 'bad' things that the computer can detect.
I just changed my oil this morning after 6 months and 7750 miles (on my daily driver coupe) with the oil life monitor showing 4% remaining.
Hope this helps, and welcome to the forum :seeya
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Melbourne FL
Re: Stupid "Techy" Question (Vector64)
The % life remaining will drop as mentioned above. The computer will also take into consideration how HARD you are driving as well. If you spend more time at WOT and high rpms the % remaining will fall faster. My dealer changes mine for free every 3000 miles and the DIC typically says ~60% remaining. HTH
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Columbia MD
Re: Stupid "Techy" Question (Z06ufgrad2002)
This article may help you out
http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/arcv_pdf/3_00_e.pdf
http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/arcv_pdf/3_00_e.pdf
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Intermediate
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 26
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From: Gig Harbor WA
Re: Stupid "Techy" Question (bowtiebandit)
Hey guys,
Thanx for all the info! Makes a great deal more sense now. Some great reading and info passed along.
As usual, you guys are a GREAT resource!!
:party:
Thanx for all the info! Makes a great deal more sense now. Some great reading and info passed along.
As usual, you guys are a GREAT resource!!
:party:
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Wilmington NC
Re: Stupid "Techy" Question (markcz)
The way I understand it.....
You start out at 15,000 miles when you reset the monitor to 100%. The % remaining will go down with every mile you travel, every time you start the car, every time the engine goes through a heat/cool cycle, any time there is an 'overheating' condition, and who knows how many other 'bad' things that the computer can detect.
I just changed my oil this morning after 6 months and 7750 miles (on my daily driver coupe) with the oil life monitor showing 4% remaining.
Hope this helps, and welcome to the forum :seeya
You start out at 15,000 miles when you reset the monitor to 100%. The % remaining will go down with every mile you travel, every time you start the car, every time the engine goes through a heat/cool cycle, any time there is an 'overheating' condition, and who knows how many other 'bad' things that the computer can detect.
I just changed my oil this morning after 6 months and 7750 miles (on my daily driver coupe) with the oil life monitor showing 4% remaining.
Hope this helps, and welcome to the forum :seeya
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