Eli5 what does 10% oil life mean?

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Does it mean I should use up the last 10% and then get my oil changed otherwise I would just be throwing money out the window (the last 10% of use)? Or does it mean get the oil changed right now because my oil is gross.

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Having only driven used cars for decades. I used to just change with the seasons, now I’m more of a well there’s oil in it, once or twice a year guy. That being said I don’t drive that much, but have never blown up an engine.

Tldr. Manufacturers want you to pay out of pocket because they don’t want bad pr when your new car seizes up. Well it’s right there in the manual.

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