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GM Oil Life System Resetting

When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE message will come on. Change the engine oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1000 km). It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset.

If the system is ever reset accidentally, change the engine oil at 3000 miles (5000 km) since last oil change.

Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the system can calculate the next oil change. To reset the Engine Oil Life System, do the following:

1. Turn the ignition key to ON / RUN with the engine OFF.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds of turning the ignition key.

If the Change Engine Oil light does not appear, the system is reset.

If the Change Engine Oil light comes back on when the vehicle is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.