How do you reset the oil life meter?

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Oct 11, 2003 | 03:19 PM

philthy

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How do you reset the oil life meter?

I just had an emergecy oil change at Good Year. I usually go to the dealer ship but this time I didnt have the time. I noticed the the oil life meter was still showing 43%. How can I reset it?

Oct 11, 2003 | 03:30 PM

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Re: How do you reset the oil life meter? (philthy)

Here is a quick way.Turn the key to the run position(engine off) and hit the gas pedal 3 times to the floor.

Oct 11, 2003 | 03:36 PM

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Re: How do you reset the oil life meter? (philthy)

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I just had an emergecy oil change at Good Year. I usually go to the dealer ship but this time I didnt have the time. I noticed the the oil life meter was still showing 43%. How can I reset it?

"emergency oil change"? :skep:

please expound. :) :cheers:

Oct 11, 2003 | 03:47 PM

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Re: How do you reset the oil life meter? (tattooed)

I was 600 mile over! Time was not on my side this time.

Oct 11, 2003 | 03:53 PM

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Re: How do you reset the oil life meter? (GaryZ06)

Thanks Gary! Should I have the "oil life remaining" on the display when I do this?

Oct 11, 2003 | 03:56 PM

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Re: How do you reset the oil life meter? (philthy)

I would just so you can make sure it reads 100%

Oct 11, 2003 | 03:59 PM

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Re: How do you reset the oil life meter? (GaryZ06)

True, thanks brother!

Oct 11, 2003 | 04:49 PM

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Re: How do you reset the oil life meter? (philthy)

Or you can do it the long way :D

Insert the key and turn to the first detent but do not turn the car on. Bring up the "oil life left" reading on the TRIP. Push and hold the reset button for a few seconds and you'll see it go to 100%.

Personally, I prefer stepping on the pedal three times.