The EVIC will give you more an accurate oilchange time line
yes it is all covered in the owners manual. one thing that I did not realize is that using E85 is a factor. I guess that is one reason not to use E85.. one thing I have noticed is my evic oil live percentage is not as accurate as one would think based on taking long road trips. I took a 4000 mile road trip and the first 2000 miles my percentage dropped fast and the second 2000 miles it hardly dropped at all and this was all the same conditions and speeds. ie first 2000 miles it dropped like to like 60% of oil life left so I figured I would have 20% when I got home but I had about 40%. no idling on this trip at all.
SCHEDULED SERVICING — GAS ENGINE
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic oil change indicator system. The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Based on engine operation conditions, the oil change indicator message will illuminate. This means that service is required for your vehicle. Operating conditions such as frequent short-trips, trailer tow, extremely hot or cold ambient temperatures, and E85 fuel usage will influence when the “Oil Change Required” message is displayed. Severe Operating Conditions can cause the change oil message to illuminate as early as 3,500 miles (5,600 km) since last reset. Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible, within the next 500 miles (805 km).
An authorized dealer will reset the oil change indicator message after completing the scheduled oil change.
If a scheduled oil change is performed by someone other than an authorized dealer, the message can be reset by referring to the steps described under “Instrument Cluster Display” in “Getting To Know Your Instrument Panel”.
NOTE:
Under no circumstances should oil change intervals exceed 8,000 miles (13,000 km),
12 months or 350 hours of engine run time, whichever comes first. The 350 hours of engine run or idle time is generally only a concern for fleet customers.
Severe Duty All Models
NOTE:
Change Engine Oil at 4,000 miles (6,500 km) or 350 hours of engine run time if the vehicle is operated in a dusty and off road environment or is operated predominantly at idle, or only very low engine RPM. This type of vehicle use is considered Severe Duty.
Once A Month Or Before A Long Trip:
Check engine oil level
Check windshield washer fluid level
Check tire pressure and look for unusual wear or damage. Rotate tires at the first sign of irreg- ular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indi- cator system turns on.
Check the fluid levels of the coolant reservoir, brake master cylinder, power steering and auto- matic transmission (six-speed only) and fill as needed
Check function of all interior and exterior lights
