Can You Still Drive When the Oil Life is 0?
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Engine oil has a certain service life. It is not recommended to drive when the oil life reaches 0. The vehicle's computer only indicates oil life based on preset mileage, which can be used as a reference. When the display shows an oil life of 0, it's best to check whether the data error is caused by not resetting after an oil change or the oil not being used for a long time. More details are as follows: 1. Engine oil has an expiration date and cannot be used indefinitely. The shelf life of engine oil varies depending on its condition. Unopened engine oil can have a shelf life of up to five years. 2. For leftover engine oil after car maintenance, since it has been opened, its shelf life is shorter, approximately one year; for engine oil already poured into the engine for use, the shelf life is the shortest, about six months. 3. While checking the car's engine oil, you can also use an oil test filter paper to check if the oil has deteriorated. By dripping the oil onto the filter paper, three important ring-shaped areas can be observed: the deposit ring, the diffusion ring, and the outer oil ring, which can indicate the degree of oil contamination, the dispersing ability of additives in the oil against contaminants, and the oxidation level of the oil, respectively.
