T The_Eric Joined Mar 31, 2010 Messages 6,266 Location Iowa Dec 18, 2013 #1 Hi, I have to do an oil change on a 2006 Avalon 3.5 and was wondering how accurate it's olm is? Am debating on whether or not to make up a oil change tag, or instruct the owner to follow the olm... What say ye???
Hi, I have to do an oil change on a 2006 Avalon 3.5 and was wondering how accurate it's olm is? Am debating on whether or not to make up a oil change tag, or instruct the owner to follow the olm... What say ye???
B beast3300 Joined Dec 24, 2009 Messages 3,181 Location Ohio Dec 18, 2013 #2 You may want to check the owners manual but I think that car uses the maintenance light as a mileage countdown.
You may want to check the owners manual but I think that car uses the maintenance light as a mileage countdown.
S Sawdusted Joined Dec 26, 2012 Messages 426 Location The Tropical Fine City Dec 18, 2013 #3 IIRC, that OLM for that car goes by mileage, not actual condition of oil. After a certain mileage after the last reset, it triggers the reminder.
IIRC, that OLM for that car goes by mileage, not actual condition of oil. After a certain mileage after the last reset, it triggers the reminder.
The Critic Joined Aug 30, 2004 Messages 31,971 Location CA Dec 18, 2013 #4 Dummy light. Slap a tag on the windshield for 5k and 6 mo from now for the next service.
T The_Eric Thread starter Joined Mar 31, 2010 Messages 6,266 Location Iowa Dec 18, 2013 #5 Awesome! Thanks for the input guys. Critic- will do...
R raytseng Joined Dec 11, 2008 Messages 2,408 Location CA Dec 19, 2013 #6 the avalon is just a 5000mile countdown
B bigt61 Joined Feb 12, 2013 Messages 3,117 Location Virginia Dec 19, 2013 #7 Originally Posted By: raytseng the avalon is just a 5000mile countdown Sounds correct - I service a 2007 Lexus ES350 and that's all it has. Every 5000 miles the light comes on - no regard for actual time on oil.
Originally Posted By: raytseng the avalon is just a 5000mile countdown Sounds correct - I service a 2007 Lexus ES350 and that's all it has. Every 5000 miles the light comes on - no regard for actual time on oil.