Engine Oil Needing Changed Warning

[Yowsah]

I have done 15750 miles in my Mondeo since new. The first service is due (I am told) at either 18500 miles or 24 months which is up next March. I don't think I will have done 18500 miles before next March so it looks like my first service will be then. However, every time I start up a warning comes on my dash that the engine oil needs changing soon. I switch it off immediately but it can reappear during a journey. The dealer says this is normal. However, this is going to do my nut in if for the next six months I have to keep cancelling this warning. Has anyone else had this happening to them?

[pragmatix]

If you have done a lot of short journeys then the change oil warning comes on, on the odd occasion it's happened to me I've changed the oil

[Yowsah]

Is it ok for me to change the oil and still keep my warranty intact?

[Yowsah]

What initiates the warning light to come on? Is it mileage or condition of the oil?

[iantt]

can be time, mileage, or algorythm of driving style, thats what im led to believe, either get the garage to do the oil and filter , or wait until 24 months. it could be a software issue putting light on before it needs it.

you can reset it so it doesnt come back on.

[Bobr]

I'd change the oil and filter now and it won't affect your warranty.

[Yowsah]

Thanks for the replies. They have been very helpful.

[iantt]

you can reset the oil life in the vehicle settings in cluster, i would check to see what life% percentage is showing.