How does this work

[magic1872]

Our Change Oil Light?

[nivit0]

Owner's manual should tell you. I haven't read up on the f-body, but on the 2002 Venture, the computer tracks engine speed, duration of rpm range, and several other factors all integrated to tell you when it thinks it needs oil. It does NOT work just by mileage, but on the actual usage of the engine. It makes a lot more sense this way.

[speedy-v6-camaro]

http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/ima...me.html#story1

[mjparme]

What is weird I took my care to the dealership I bought it at to have the oil changed when the light came on. I saw the guy type in my information into the computer and in the comments secion he typed "Waiter..." I guess they were commenting on the fact I waited till the light came on.

Also, when I left they put a sticker on my window showing the mileage at the next 3000 mile interval. Wouldn't you think a GM dealer would follow GM's recommendation and use the Oil Change light?

Also, when I put my CAI in I unhooked the battery. Would this have reset the oil change monitor?

[Dominic]

Waiter means you waited on the car, they didnt drive you home and call you later.

I dont go by this system, and I don't extend my drain intervals past 5,000 miles. I tend to change mine every 3,000.

[mjparme]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr> Waiter means you waited on the car, they didnt drive you home and call you later.<hr></blockquote>

Ok, that makes sense [img]smile.gif[/img]

I have only had the car since last October so it has only needed one change according to the light. It came on at 5,000 miles (just a tad over actually). According to the info I read about it at the dealer it will come on between 3,000-7,500 miles.

[magic1872]

Thanks guys

[96_V6_Fbody]

How does the speed limiter work?? Is there a way to shut it off w/out an expensive chip??

[BATMAN]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 96_V6_Fbody:
How does the speed limiter work?? Is there a way to shut it off w/out an expensive chip??<hr></blockquote>

What does this have anything to do with change oil light? LOL



anyways, not that i know of. THe only way to get rid of it is by PCM tuning