Lets get it simple.

I'm driving 3,400 miles and oil is 40% already. Is this OK?

I'm just asking.

Thanks.

 

Yes, it is okay.

The system counts down oil life based on engine operating conditions (both normal and severe). If the engine runs at higher temperatures and rpm, or at low temperatures during short trips, the oil life will deplete faster than an engine running under more normal conditions.

 

I understand what you say, but I think it is too fat the drop of life of the oil in my car. I live in the DC area and is Winter, but driving 4400 miles and having barely 20% data for oil is something that doesn't sound too well when comparing to 4600 and 60% in another vehicle.

https://www.hondaaccordforum.com/for...e5/#post311014

The driving in my car is "normal", mostly in the city and long trips of about 50 miles sometimes.

While I have read that many drivers calculated their oil change every 10000 miles, based in their oil data percent, mine appears to be half of such an estimate.

 

Again, it will all depend on the driving - engine load - temps - and a few other things. Over time track and date the changes (date and miles) also think remember how the car was used.

The Pilot of mine will vary over time....long road trip in the winter, short drives by the wife....and I can notice changes.

As always, it only calc's the "life of the oil". Not how much. Yes you have a new one but keep this in mind, in other words it is always best to check the oil level at some regular schedule.

 

Hmm...I have driven 5,600 miles and my oil just turned to 30%. That includes a Canadian winter. Not sure if that helps.