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Sep 27, 2006 | 11:29 AM

luv4vettes

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Question: Reset Oil Life

I changed the oil on my car for the first time. How can i get the Oil life to reset to 100% life remaining? Thanks in advance.

Sep 27, 2006 | 11:36 AM

MarkPDX

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turn the key to the on position but don't start the car

go to the oil life remaining display

push the throttle to the floor three times and it will reset

Sep 27, 2006 | 11:38 AM

Groucho

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Yup..

My 98 was different...
key on then to oil life...then hit reset.

Sep 27, 2006 | 11:39 AM

HummelS

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I think both techniques will work.

Sep 27, 2006 | 05:12 PM

rcingram

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Question: Reset Oil Life

I think the manual said it will go to 99

Sep 27, 2006 | 05:18 PM

Lowtow

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkPDX

turn the key to the on position but don't start the car

go to the oil life remaining display

push the throttle to the floor three times and it will reset

Sep 27, 2006 | 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HummelS

I think both techniques will work.

Sep 27, 2006 | 06:17 PM

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The procedure I use is explained in the owners manual. Works every time for me.

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Sep 27, 2006 | 07:54 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rcingram

I think the manual said it will go to 99

It should reset to 100%.

BTW you have to press the reset button for 3 - 4 seconds to get it to reset.

Sep 27, 2006 | 08:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkPDX

turn the key to the on position but don't start the car

go to the oil life remaining display

push the throttle to the floor three times and it will reset

You don't even have to have the oil life showing on the display.

Turn ignition on, stomp the pedal to the floor 3 times, done.