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Oct 25, 2007 | 01:57 PM

Bigcountry7

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Stupid Question

How do I reset the engine oil percentage on the DIC after I change the oil? I have done it before but I have seem to forgotten how to do it. Maybe I am getting old.

Thanks all

Oct 25, 2007 | 02:01 PM

RICorvetteGuy

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Turn the key to the ON position ( not running )and press the gas 3 times to the floor.

Oct 25, 2007 | 02:04 PM

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Or pull it up on your DIC and press reset.

Oct 25, 2007 | 02:34 PM

steve8

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Or pull it up on your DIC and press reset.

With the car not running.

Oct 25, 2007 | 02:40 PM

hotwheels57

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Originally Posted by jrose7004

Or pull it up on your DIC and press reset.

...that could bring a rise out of the people in OT...

Oct 25, 2007 | 02:43 PM

mcgilles

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Originally Posted by jrose7004

Or pull it up on your DIC and press reset.

hold it down for a few seconds to get it to reset.

Oct 25, 2007 | 02:49 PM

R Devil

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Ok, either I saw this yesterday or I've lost a day somewhere.

Oct 25, 2007 | 03:00 PM

moserbe

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Pull it up.....hold it down???????????????????

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Oct 25, 2007 | 03:05 PM

noahdr

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deja vu

Oct 25, 2007 | 08:05 PM

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Yello95

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigcountry7

How do I reset the engine oil percentage on the DIC after I change the oil? I have done it before but I have seem to forgotten how to do it. Maybe I am getting old.

Thanks all

Do you have access to an owner's manual?

If not, you can get one downloaded online

Oct 25, 2007 | 09:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Yello95

Do you have access to an owner's manual?

If not, you can get one downloaded online

The online versions are available from www.gmpartshouse.com.

Oct 25, 2007 | 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by noahdr

deja vu

All over again...

Oct 25, 2007 | 10:20 PM

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old stingray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RICorvetteGuy

Turn the key to the ON position ( not running )and press the gas 3 times to the floor.

Works for me.

Oct 25, 2007 | 10:21 PM

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Yello95

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

The online versions are available from www.gmpartshouse.com.

Better yet>>>

How To Reset The Change Oil Soon Message...

To Reset the CHANGE OIL SOON message after an oil change, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition to on with the engine off.
2. Press the TRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentage is displayed.
3. Press RESET and hold for two seconds. OIL LIFE REMAIN 100% will appear.

There...all better now

Oct 25, 2007 | 10:46 PM

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Zozzie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrose7004

Or pull it up on your DIC and press reset.

I beg your pardon!!

Oct 25, 2007 | 11:34 PM

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WildTurkey

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Originally Posted by mcgiles

hold it down for a few seconds to get it to reset.

Another "I beg your pardon"

Oct 25, 2007 | 11:37 PM

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Zozzie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by WildTurkey

Another "I beg your pardon"

Mine resets without touching it

Oct 26, 2007 | 07:19 AM

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Phanni

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But there are stupid people

Oct 26, 2007 | 09:33 PM

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Yello95

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Zozzie

I beg your pardon!!

Nov 1, 2007 | 01:13 AM

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Bigcountry7

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From: Hopewell Junction NY

Thanks to everyone for your responses. You have come to my aid again although this was somewhat trivial. Sorry about the deja vu for most but I suppose I am also getting lazy in my old age (lack of search). R Devil- you slay me

Rich

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