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How do you reset the change oil light on a 2004 Chevy Colorado?

How do you reset the change oil light on a 2004 Chevy Colorado?

2004-2012

  1. Turn ignition switch to ON position with engine off.
  2. Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal 3 times within 5 seconds of turning key.
  3. Change Oil lamp will flash for 2-10 seconds while it resets.
  4. Once it stops flashing, the maintenance light reset is complete.

Why does my Chevy Colorado have an oil light at idle?

The engine runs very smoothly with no unusual sounds, and while the oil level seems to be down slightly at each oil change (typically about each 4500 miles), but there is no obvious leakage and no obvious oil burning (no smoke, plugs are dry). I normally assume that an oil pump either works, or not; nothing in between.

Do you have to reset the oil change light?

It is not a sensor to check if your oil is clean or dirty, if you just changed your engine oil 2 weeks ago, you have to reset the timer (The change oil light) All you have to do is to reset the oil change light by following the step by step procedures in your car’s owner manual. Save up to 80% on your next printer ink cartridges!

What does the oil change light on a GMC Chevy mean?

The oil change light on your Chevy or GMC is meant to keep you on track with your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance. The oil change light is triggered when the vehicle has counted down the expected life of your oil to zero. If you’ve had your oil changed at an authorized dealer, the technician will reset the light as part of the service.

When to replace oil pump in Chevy Colorado?

I am in the midst of oil pump replacement right now on a 2005 4 wheel drive Colorado. I bought the truck used and it had almost 300K miles on it. I was having the oil problem described so I replaced the engine with a motor out of wreck.

How to turn off the oil life light on a Chevy Colorado?

For 2015 Chevrolet Colorado models: To turning off the Oil Life Light on 2015 Chevy Colorado, conform to the following instructions: Turn the ignition to position On without starting the engine. Press the DIC MENU button on the turn signal lever. Scroll up and select “REMAINING OIL LIFE” by use the thumbwheel.

How do you change the oil on a Chevy Colorado?

When the remaining oil life is low, the Change Engine Oil Soon message will appear on the display. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. Follow the instructions below to reset the engine oil life system on your Chevrolet Colorado: Turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine.

The engine runs very smoothly with no unusual sounds, and while the oil level seems to be down slightly at each oil change (typically about each 4500 miles), but there is no obvious leakage and no obvious oil burning (no smoke, plugs are dry). I normally assume that an oil pump either works, or not; nothing in between.

I am in the midst of oil pump replacement right now on a 2005 4 wheel drive Colorado. I bought the truck used and it had almost 300K miles on it. I was having the oil problem described so I replaced the engine with a motor out of wreck.

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