Hi everyone, I have a BigHorn with the Hurricane and wanted to do an early oil change, which I did. I asked the service dept on how to make sure the oil monitor got reset and was showing the correct amount of oil as there is nothing in the manual about this. They stated you leave the key on while you are draining the oil so the monitor knows the oil has been drained. Then you fill with oil, start the truck and drive or idle until the oil reaches at least 180 degrees. Then shut off the engine and turn the key back on, wait 5 minutes then read the gauge. I did this procedure, but I always leave 1/2 quart out at first as it seems you never get it all out. Then you can top it off to make sure it isn't over filled.
The monitor was EXACT, it read 1/2 quart low yet, perfect I thought. I added the rest of the oil (1/2 qt) and it has never showed the rest of the oil being added. It still shows 1/2 qt low even though I know I have 7.5 qts in the engine. Anyone find any info on the correct way, or a different way to do this? I will still be able to tell if my oil level is going down but it bugs my that it isn't perfect. By the way, CEL is on due to misfiring one morning and it's going into the dealer Friday. God help me....
Thanks!
The monitor was EXACT, it read 1/2 quart low yet, perfect I thought. I added the rest of the oil (1/2 qt) and it has never showed the rest of the oil being added. It still shows 1/2 qt low even though I know I have 7.5 qts in the engine. Anyone find any info on the correct way, or a different way to do this? I will still be able to tell if my oil level is going down but it bugs my that it isn't perfect. By the way, CEL is on due to misfiring one morning and it's going into the dealer Friday. God help me....
Thanks!
