What Is Oil Life, Time, and Distance Estimator? (OLTDE)?

To use the Oil Life, Time, and Distance Estimator (OLTDE) in the Lincoln Way® app*, you must:

  • Have a modem-equipped vehicle.
  • Add the vehicle to the app.
  • Activate the modem.
  • Have a strong and consistent mobile data connection.

OLTDE is a connected vehicle feature designed to help you better understand and plan
for your vehicle's required oil changes. When your vehicle generates an oil life
alert, you will be able to see it in the following places:

  • Push phone notification on your device's lock screen
  • Vehicle page
  • SmartCard on the Home page.

*Lincoln Way® app, compatible with select smartphone platforms, is available via a download. Message and data rates may apply.