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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Hey guys, i did a search and didn't find any topics on this. I have a 2000 TA ws6 and when i fire it up the "change oil" light comes on, it stays on for about a minute than will go out. The oil level is fine.. i was wondering if anyone else had this happen and more importantly WHY it is happening. thanks!!
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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It's time to change your oil. After a while it will stay on.

It happens to me about every 5000 miles.

It varies based on your driving habits/conditions.

Once you change you oil you can clear it by turning the key to the on position and holding the trip meter reset button for 5-10 seconds. The oil light will blink.
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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thank you sir. i just bought the car last week. will do that. any suggestion on oil?
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Mobil 1
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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by J_mlad
thank you sir. i just bought the car last week. will do that. any suggestion on oil?
Synthetic...brand isn't going to matter that much, I would consider Royal Purple the only "superior" synthetic oil. GM used Pennzoil when they come off the line, I just continued to use that.
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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Just be careful if the car wasnt run on synthetic, dont run synthetic. It can cause oil leaks.
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Old Oct 14, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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You can also turn the key on and stab the gas pedal 3 times. I just did it to mine yesterday.

As for oil, I used to run Royal Purple but switched to Edelbrock Full Synthetic with Zinc.
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