Oil Change Light - is it for idiots only?
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Oil Change Light, for idiots only?
The last time I changed my oil, I reset the idiot light labeled "oil change" and it hasn't come back on since. It has been at least 3000 miles since then and I'm starting to get worried since I didn't make a note of when I changed it. Who knows when these lights come on approximately?
I know it doesn't necessarily have to do with mileage.
I know it doesn't necessarily have to do with mileage.
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The PCM monitors all sorts of things to determine the interval. It looks at how long and at what RPM, it looks at engine load, it looks at vehicle speed, it looks at WOT accelerations, it looks at engine temp, etc.,etc,. It is a very accurate system, of corse you can't change your oil too often right?
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Originally Posted by staringback05
whats pissing me off is mine wont go off....ive already done the reset on the tach....but it just turns it off that one time, when i turn the car back on again that bitch is there....its just annoying
Turn key to ACC; don't start. Push in and hold trip reset button for 10-12 seconds. Release button.
turn off car, remove key from ignition.
wait 30 seconds, restart car. Change oil indicator should blink three times, then go off.
If this doesn't work, I've got other tricks.
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Originally Posted by staringback05
whats pissing me off is mine wont go off....ive already done the reset on the tach....but it just turns it off that one time, when i turn the car back on again that bitch is there....its just annoying