askvity

How do you change the oil life after an oil change?

Published in Car Maintenance 2 mins read

To reset the oil life indicator after an oil change, you typically need to use the reset button on your vehicle's instrument cluster. Here’s how it generally works:

Resetting Oil Life

Here are the steps to reset your oil life indicator:

  1. Locate the Reset Button: Find the "Reset" or "Info" button on your instrument panel. This could be on the:
    • Steering wheel
    • Light controls
    • Wiper controls
    • Dashboard
  2. Access the Oil Life Display: Scroll through your vehicle's menu screens until you find the oil change reminder display.
  3. Initiate Reset: Press and hold the Reset button. The oil life percentage or light should begin blinking.
  4. Complete the Reset: Continue holding the button until the oil life display resets to 100% or the light goes off.

Detailed Steps

Step Action
1. Locate Find the 'Reset' or 'Info' button on your instrument cluster.
2. Navigate Scroll to the oil life reminder on your instrument cluster.
3. Press & Hold Press and hold the reset button until the oil life percentage or light starts to blink, indicating reset mode.
4. Confirm The oil life display will reset to 100% (or the light will go off), confirming the reset.

Note: Specific procedures can vary depending on your vehicle's make and model. It's always a good idea to consult your vehicle's owner's manual for detailed instructions.

Related Articles