My 2013 Ford Escape SUV computer indicates "oil change required" and oil level is ok. Can I still drive within a two(2)mile radius without damaging the engine?
Asked by tacticalmadness1 Apr 27, 2015 at 11:30 AM about the 2013 Ford Escape S FWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I am disabled and on a fixed income and will not be able to have the oil change until 05/20. Can I hold off until then without damaging the engine? I do not go far.
3 Answers
tacticalmadness1 answered 9 years ago
Thank you for the response: a. Oil @ full mark b. " is slick with 0 grit Reading manuals is SOP for me, I have attended and graduated multiple technical schools including diesels + plus employed on ship/engineering and rail road operating equipment + twenty two (22) yrs in the military which included missiles.. I am highly cautious when it comes to aluminum alloy engines
samuelrocky answered 9 years ago
Your 2013 Escape is equipped with an oil management system that monitors the oil life based on your driving habits. If the car is used mainly for short drives the oil should be changed more often. This system monitors that. Your car should be safe to drive until you can afford an oil change however the sooner the better. Have the technician reset your oil monitor at the time of the change.
