Oil life reset
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Originally Posted by One Blue Vette
How do reset the oil life gauge and is that based strictly on milage?
I tried to hit the reset, but it wont reset to 100%
I tried to hit the reset, but it wont reset to 100%
An easy way to reset the oil monitor is turn the ign key "on" but don't start the car, and fully depress the gas pedal 3 times in a row, one right after the other.
I believe the monitor will never display more than 99%.
Safety Car
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From: Wilmington NC
Originally Posted by Dan_the_C5_Man
To answer your first question, it's not calculated on miles driven, but rather number of engine revolutions (RPM), oil temp., etc.
An easy way to reset the oil monitor is turn the ign key "on" but don't start the car, and fully depress the gas pedal 3 times in a row, one right after the other.
I believe the monitor will never display more than 99%.
An easy way to reset the oil monitor is turn the ign key "on" but don't start the car, and fully depress the gas pedal 3 times in a row, one right after the other.
I believe the monitor will never display more than 99%.
It will display 100% right at the point of reset.
Le Mans Master
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From: Atlanta metro Ga.
Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
It will display 100% right at the point of reset.
Race Director
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From: Mustang OK
Originally Posted by One Blue Vette
What is the book procedure? is it just to hit the reset?
After an oil change, you need to reset the oil life indicator so that you know when the next change is due. Here is how to do that:
1) Turn the ignition on, but make sure the engine is off.
2) Press the "Trip" button on the DIC so that it displays "OIL LIFE" percentage.
3) Press and hold the "Reset" button for two seconds. "OIL LIFE REMAIN 100%" should appear on the display.
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From: Cicero IN
I had the same problem - the reset button didn't allow it to go back to 100%. I used the "pump the pedal three times" and it worked like a champ. Not sure why, but the reset feature only blanked my out, but didn't put it to 100%.
HTH,
DaveR
HTH,
DaveR
