Q: Just changed oil,how do you make change oil light go away?

asked by on October 17, 2016

Light still reads change oil

My car has 82000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

To reset the oil change reminder light on your vehicle: Turn the ignition key to the run position, do not start the vehicle. Press the gas pedal fully 3 times within 10 seconds. Turn the ignition to the off position. Wait 10 seconds and start the vehicle. If the oil change reminder comes back, repeat the steps.

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