maintainence required light

[19prixgt98]

Originally Posted by AccordCodger

Whoa! Nothing is "programmed" to that indicator. It's driven on mileage alone.

So what does it do? It shows you you've gone another (say) 7500 miles since the last time it was reset!!

yeah i guess i did use the wrong word/description, i didnt actually mean programmed like someone spent time with it to tell it to do some stuff, but i fucked up, my bad guys...

Originally Posted by blacknight

Correct. It just shows you've gone another 7500 miles since the last time you reset it. Which is a reminder to change your oil. Also if anything else falls within that service interval to maintainence that also. For example, belts, hoses, brake pads, wiper blades, etc. You'll have to inspect those items and if necessary, replace them. But many people (such as myself) don't go by that indicator. I have my oil changed every 2 months and change my brake pads every year.

to sum it all up, it is a reminder!!!!

[blacknight]

Originally Posted by 19prixgt98

to sum it all up, it is a reminder!!!!

LOL, basically. Yeah

[YukiHime]

But an oil change every 7500 miles?!
Won't you get the engine mess up for not having an oil change every 3000-3500 miles??

[19prixgt98]

they make oil now that requires an oil change 5000, 7500, or 15000 miles

[blacknight]

Well, I change my oil every 3 months, sometimes every 2.5 months. but the maintainence light is only a service reminder, nothing more.