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Jun 26, 2006 | 07:48 PM

LS1Lust

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Oil Change Light

My oil change light has started coming on, and I can't figure out why. It only comes on for a few mins after I start my car, and then goes away. I changed my oil about 600 miles ago. Is there anything that could be tripping the light? Maybe a bad sensor.

Jun 26, 2006 | 07:51 PM

Dimitri-

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Mine recently started doing that but it has been awhile since the last, cant really remember so im just gonna do it soon. hopefully theres not a prob

Jun 26, 2006 | 08:50 PM

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You still have to reset it.

Jun 26, 2006 | 09:34 PM

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pushhh the button

Jun 28, 2006 | 05:28 AM

LS1Lust

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Where is the button? I didn't know there was a button! Also, was that light something added to the latter model cars? My friend's 98 Z28 does not have that light at all.

Jun 28, 2006 | 04:23 PM

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if u want to reset it just turn it to the acc and push the petal 3-5 times and start the car. . .or hold the trip reset witch ever one works

Jun 28, 2006 | 04:32 PM

2001NBMZ28

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Turn the ignition key to RUN, don't start car. Press and hold the TRIP/OIL RESET button on the instrument panel for 12 seconds.

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Jun 28, 2006 | 05:50 PM

2001NBMZ28

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It's the GM oil life system - when it thinks you need to change the oil it comes on for a few seconds when you start the car, then goes off. Don't pay any attention to it myself, comes on too late for me - I go by the mileage.