It is an indicator that it is reset each time you have your oil changed and is based upon mileage driven since the last oil change.Jul 28, 2016
At what percentage of oil life should I change it?
Make sure the monitor is reset every time the oil is changed and I would change it between 40 and 20 percent.Jul 22, 2016
Is 10% oil life okay?
The 15 and 10 percent oil life indicator reminds you that the time is coming soon to take your vehicle in for the required maintenance. If you do not perform the indicated maintenance, negative mileage is displayed and begins to blink after the vehicle has been driven 10 miles (10 km) or more.
What should your oil life be?
It used to be normal to change the oil every 3,000 miles, but with modern lubricants most engines today have recommended oil change intervals of 5,000 to 7,500 miles. Moreover, if your car's engine requires full-synthetic motor oil, it might go as far as 15,000 miles between services!
What oil life percentage is bad?
When oil life reaches 0%, service on your vehicle's engine is now overdue. By driving with degraded oil, your Honda's engine may fail or significant damage may be caused.