![]() ![]() My personal experience with General Motors system proves it works. It is more accurate than the strictly mileage method. It uses the data to determine when the oil needs to be changed. Some also measure the electrical conductivity of the oil. It tracks if you do lots of long distance high speed driving or lots of short cycles where the engine doesn't reach operating temperature or a combination of types. Most "Oil Minder" or oil condition monitoring programs are similar in function. Conversely, you can pull the dipstick and see the level as well if there's not a dash light (probably the preferred method). A dash light will usually come on telling you the oil is low. Most engines today have an oil level sensor which indicates if your oil is too low. You can bet the manufacturer/engineers err on the side of caution with this, because if the engine fails due to poor oil health while under warranty, they'd be replacing the engine at no cost to the owner. ![]() It will continue to degrade and become the oil you're talking about. It will continue to lubricate, cool, reduce friction, etc., it just won't do it as well as fresh oil does. The oil will continue to function as it should, even after it reaches 0%. At 3% your oil is getting close to needing it changed. It will continue to perform as it is supposed to. The life expectancy is just that, how long you should be able to continue to use the oil which is in there. ![]()
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