oil life remaining question
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Burning Brakes
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oil life remaining question
I just had the oil changed but the "Oil life remaining" on the DIC still shows 5%.
First, how do I reset the oil life remaining.
And second, would the check engine light come on because of this?
First, how do I reset the oil life remaining.
And second, would the check engine light come on because of this?
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Look in your owners manual for this. If memory serves me correct, which it doesn't most of the time, Hold the reset button in for a few seconds.
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How to Reset the "Oil Life" indicator
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.
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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Originally Posted by DrValidus
I just had the oil changed but the "Oil life remaining" on the DIC still shows 5%.
First, how do I reset the oil life remaining.
And second, would the check engine light come on because of this?
First, how do I reset the oil life remaining.
And second, would the check engine light come on because of this?
Here is another way.
Turn on the ignition but don't start the car. Depress the gas pedal 4 times.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
How to Reset the "Oil Life" indicator
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.
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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Originally Posted by Richin Chicago
Here is another way.
Turn on the ignition but don't start the car. Depress the gas pedal 4 times.
Turn on the ignition but don't start the car. Depress the gas pedal 4 times.
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Follow the steps mentioned by GrayC5.
I would not think that your check engine light would be related to this.
I would not think that your check engine light would be related to this.
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Originally Posted by GrayC5
How to Reset the "Oil Life" indicator
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.
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.
And all of that is contained in your fine manual! 
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Follow the steps mentioned by GrayC5.
I would not think that your check engine light would be related to this.
I would not think that your check engine light would be related to this.
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I just reset my oil life for the first time and it didn't exactly work the way the manual said. When I held the reset button I got a xxxx oil life message rather than it saying " reset" like the manual said. After a few tries with the same response I turned off the ignition and when I restarted the oil lfe displayed 100%. Does it matter if you do this with the engine running or off?
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Burning Brakes
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Thanks guys. It worked with the engine shut off. Doesn't work when engine is on. But the check light is on. Guess I gotta take her in. 
I have no warranty. Any suggestions to where to go?
I have no warranty. Any suggestions to where to go?
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No warrany? Read your codes through the DIC, and post them here to find out what they are. Sometimes, you can reset the computer, and the code will not come back. Example is a misfire code due to poor fuel, or the fuel cap not on all the way.
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Originally Posted by DrValidus
Thanks guys. It worked with the engine shut off. Doesn't work when engine is on. But the check light is on. Guess I gotta take her in.
I have no warranty. Any suggestions to where to go?
I have no warranty. Any suggestions to where to go?
http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm
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Originally Posted by SebringSilverVert
I just reset my oil life for the first time and it didn't exactly work the way the manual said. When I held the reset button I got a xxxx oil life message rather than it saying " reset" like the manual said. After a few tries with the same response I turned off the ignition and when I restarted the oil lfe displayed 100%. Does it matter if you do this with the engine running or off?
