What I mean is that I checked to make sure it was reset after the change.
Is it possible that the oil could be uused up after 2000 miles? I haven't
changed my driving habits. Or is the monitor off calibration? Thanks.


"Jim Warman" > wrote in message
news:m5Ahi.16888$xk5.5876@edtnps82...
> Being 98% sure is pretty close to "assuming".... The instructions for
> resetting the oil life monitor are in your owners manual under "message
> center".... The instructions need to be followed exactly.
>
> We must remember that lube monkeys aren't the sharpest pencils in the box
> and we must allow them the odd transgression.....
>
>
> "Andy G." > wrote in message
> news:j1zhi.1925$Nw5.166@trndny04...
>>I have a 2004 Limited w/ V-8, approx. 23,000 miles. It's only been about
>>2000 mi. since my last oil change, yet I'm getting a 'change oil soon'
>>message. I'm 98-99% certain that it was reset at that time. Does the oil
>>life monitor really monitor the oil or is it just an estimate based on
>>mileage, elapsed time, etc.? Since it's still under warranty, is this
>>something that the dealer can easily check? Thanks.
>>
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