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ODPA



Member Since: 06 Jul 2023
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When you do your own oil change how do you reset the service mileage? I did the reminder reset which worked fine but the Pivi still shows a few miles until service? I thought the reset would take care of both? Is this a dealer reset or GAP tool reset? Or am I just missing something.
Post #1033772 4th May 2024 2:41am
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DrRob



Member Since: 29 Mar 2017
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My understanding is that service interval should be reset on every oil change as it’s resets the oil dilution calculations etc. If you didn’t reset it then it has no idea new oil in the engine and will ask for next oil change sooner. This is how my old 4.4 tdv8 L322 worked so no reason a Defender will be different.
A GAP IID will reset it and much more. Invaluable it imho Bow down Thumbs Up New 90 on order for delivery in May 2024. D300 X-Dynamic HSE in Eiger
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Post #1033863 5th May 2024 2:44pm
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ODPA



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I think you gave me the answer I was looking for. I have the GAP tool but have not looked to see if it allows me to do what I was asking. I will take a look this morning and see what I can do with it.
Post #1033868 5th May 2024 3:40pm
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Retroanaconda



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You can reset the service interval in the IIDTool yes.
Post #1033881 5th May 2024 5:25pm
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sasdiscos



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My last van. A transit. Just had the standard ford service from new. 20 k or 2 years.

It did 180k with no issues at all. And as far as I’m aware it’s still running.

Oil must be much better nowadays. And engine build quality.

Steve.
Post #1033896 5th May 2024 7:27pm
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ODPA



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Can anyone share how this is done? When I look in the GAP manual it references the reset procedure I already did which does not require the GAP tool. Power on, open driver’s door, open hood/bonnet, press brake then accelerator and hold for 30 seconds. I have done this which the system says it is resetting but the Pivi still shows 1300 miles until next service. Do I have to wait for it to actually reach the service interval? I would really like to have the interval set to near when I changed the oil. I guess I am not understanding how I use the GAP tool to reset this. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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