Fully push and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times with in five seconds. My personal belief is that most conventional oils are pretty close to the same, they all have additives that make them better the others, some of these additives are gimmicks some are not. I have used fram and purolator. Check the gasket and threads for damage.
I started using the synthetic blend Max-Life formula a few years ago. It has been awhile since I worked at Jiffy Lube, but this is how I learned to reset the change oil light on Chevy's. Ed Posted on Mar 29, 2010. Oh, and if you have the skidplate, oil drips on that too. If you like to reset any maintenance oil light after an oil change.
I use Amsoil to, really like there 2 cycle oil! You should now be reset. Use a typical banded oil filter wrench for the filter. Or reset check engine light, airbag light, inspection key or insp errors when maint reqd, for Chevrolet cars. Thanks for all the quick resposes! Also be sure to grease your front end when you do oil changes I always do. Do this by turning the key all the way forward without starting the engine push the gas pedal to the floor 3 times in 5 seconds wait a second then turn key off then start the truck light should flash then go away. I didn't have any luck with Amsoil, so trying Napa this time.
Because of new tech the answer to this question is ever-changing, so we will likely have to keep it in consideration for a while longer. I usually do mine cold and let it run out over a half hour or so while I am puttering around. Did you hold the reset button long enough? With some if you do not it won't reset. In a Silverado, the dipstick is to the left of the engine and has a yellow handle. Depends on laziness lol As for oil, Mobil Clean 5000 5w-30. I generally agree with Buckwheat's advice except for the running of the engine first. If you found this How-to writeup was beneficial to you, please consider documenting another procedure that you may be able to help others with.
Pushing this button should cycle through mileage, tire pressure. What to do if you accidentally reset the Oil Life System in the Chevy Silverado Did you accidentally before you were supposed to? Or any error which appears on the display. All posts in here are put up for all to read and gain information on how to do something to their silverado or sierra. Been using a good bit of oil now. Slowed a good bit with the 10w30.
I've seen on several sites of 'trusted' and 'experienced' mechanics suggesting to press the gas pedal like you mentioned for 3-5 seconds. What else should I have done during an oil change? The original engine oil drain plug wrench size should be a metric size. Hi, This is most likely because although you changed the oil you didn't reset it. Thanks for all the help guys! Never drive your vehicle more than 7,500 miles 12 500 km or 12 months whichever occurs first without an oil change. Usually after that it blinks 5 times at me, and goes out. Dont double gasket the filter either or you will bathe your driveway. Not sure if yours has it, but be sure to re-set the oil life monitor.
Turn on the engine and check the oil pressure gauge to make sure it rises. When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change your engine oil. Not driving a brand we sell? I usually just stomp on the gas peddle as fast as I can for 10 to 15 sec, the 3 times in 10 sec does not work, +1 Mine has to be stomped several times. Looking into a new cabin air filter and lubricating the outer tie rod ends on the are also good to do every two or three changes. Go ahead and start your vehicle and voila.
I just press mine a bunch and it works. When the computer has calculated that the oil needs changing, the Oil Life Monitor will indicate that a change is necessary. Agreed on the Oil filter wrench the only time I ever have to use one is on the first oil change of a brand new vehicle and the 1 time I let a quick lube do it. If it doesn't, turn the car off quickly and add more oil. I tried clicking to run than running to the trottle body and pulling the cable nope.
Also thanks Matt your Info was helpful. Repeat the procedure if the system does not reset. Oh, and if you have the skidplate, oil drips on that too. Once you change your Chevy's oil, the message will not disappear; the system must be reset. I just reset it with my scanner now. My personal belief is that most conventional oils are pretty close to the same, they all have additives that make them better the others, some of these additives are gimmicks some are not. I usually do mine cold and let it run out over a half hour or so while I am puttering around.
I held it down for the correct time my manual says 3 times in 5 seconds then the change engine oil light is supposed to flash for 5 seconds then its reset. Wipe it up unless you want to scare yourself thinking that you are burning oil. Today the change engine oil light came on in my 01 3500 6. Take an oil reading on the dipstick. But I have always used my hand with no issue. Write in the search box the car name for which you want to find information, and find how to reset other service reminders when by yourself.