Thread: Service indicator mileage?
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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Default Re: Service indicator mileage?
Originally Posted by chrisificti0n
I bought my car about 2 months ago with 22,501 miles. Changed the oil, reset the meter, and I now have 29,000 miles. It still shows another 2300 miles until service on the wrench menu... am I wrong in thinking that is inaccurate?
It is not inaccurate.
The FSS does not compute the actual miles you have driven.
It more measures driving habits and measures engine temps and RPM levels... city / highway driving and determines the oil viscosity breakdown to inform you of when it is time to change the oil.

I personally keep track of my miles and change it between 6000 and 7000 miles regardless of what the FSS says.
 
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