RedfoxGTO

So I just had my oil changed a couple weeks ago, all was well and fine until tonight, I was driving home (up hill) when my service oil/oil problem Icon popped up on my HUD, I quickly pull into the next gas station and check the oil level... all seems well and topped off, look under the car nothing... oil is clean looking smells fine, I didn't drive it too much further, I looked at my manual and it shows how to reset the oil light, I went thought that process and it shut the message off and it has not come back on since.... so anyone have this happen? what could it be? honestly I just don't know enough about these things so I have to ask you guys... thanks much app.

impulsegoat

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Mine did the same thing tho other day. Just push the pedal to the floor like 2 or 3 times i believe and then start the car. That should clear it (like you've probably already done). Should just be a false alarm. I would check your oil levels a couple times a day for the next few days just to have peace of mind tho. Goodluck

mikey67

The oil service light is triggered by a monitoring system performed by the ecm. It calculates the approximate time for an oil change based on a variety of things, mileage, speed, driving habits etc. If you changed the oil recently it wouldn't "know" you have and will still give you a reminder... It's just performing it's typical cycle. They're more of an annoyance than anything IMO, reset it and forget it.

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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they didnt reset your light like most shops dont. every time i ask if they reset it a tech gets annoyed.


you should know this your airhead!

RedfoxGTO

Hey now! im a girl how am i supposed to know these things?

GreenBlood

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the shop I went to today actually reset the light, and I have a hookup there, so a complete full synthetic oil/filter change only cost me 20 bucks and a half hour of time.

RedfoxGTO

damn thats a good deal... mine was like 56 bucks haha.

ONESLOWGTO

ya mine does that too just reset it and forget it

pocketmaster

Hell I paid $95 for my first oil change. Mobile 1. After that I said screw this and started doing it myself for around $35. And yes that reminder alert is annoying.

Death{AW}

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Redfox did you get owners manual with your car? There are quite useful info in there :-P

Death{AW}

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If you did not I think I have somewhere pdf version somewhere. I can send it to you if I will find it.

Death{AW}

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Hey I found owners manual in PDF file. Do you want it?

RedfoxGTO

I actually do have the manual yes, I used it to shut the light off but wasn't sure if that was just masking the problem.

gconnoyer

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Its just a reminder for stupid people that dont get their oil changed lol.

Mine went off right after an oil change about 15k ago.....just recently came back on. probably 20k later...Niiiiiiiiiice GM, nice.

RedfoxGTO

Psh... GM why do I love and hate you so?

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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GM reminds you of guys?


i feel the same way sometimes but i stick with them. for now.

1_fast_gto

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Owners manual: also known as gm's little book of magical secrets. Lol at least that's what we call it at the dealership.

gconnoyer

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FIXED LOL

1_fast_gto

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Only if I don't know you hahaha not one of my friends have complained about my parts prices at the dealership.

RedfoxGTO

Yeah.... ^^ why did I end up paying 18 bucks for a bolt on my intake box? did I not wear enough makeup that day?