How to Reset the Remaining Oil Life After an Oil Change

Rest the oil life light after having an oil change.

When you change the oil in your car the on-board diagnostic computer may not register that it is full, and the oil light will remain lit. This tells you that the oil has to be changed in the car even though it does not. You need to reset the on-board diagnostic computer with an OBD scan tool that can be purchased at an automotive supply store. This will reset the computer codes and the remaining oil life light.

Things You'll Need

• OBD scan tool

Instructions

1. Locate the OBD port underneath the dash below the steering wheel column.

2. Plug the OBD scan tool into the OBD port and turn it on. Turn the ignition to the "On" position. Do not start the vehicle.

3. Press the "down" arrow on the OBD scan tool until "Delete Codes" or "Erase Codes" is displayed. Select it.

4. Wait for the "Command Sent" message to be displayed on the OBD scan tool. Turn it off and unplug it from the OBD port. Start the vehicle to make sure the oil light is off.

References

• "Chevrolet Equinox (2005 thru 2009) and Pontiac Torrent (2006 thru 2009) Haynes Repair Manual;" Haynes; 2009