How to reset the oil change indicator system?

After your oil change and servicing is complete, you might need to reset the Oil Change Indicator system in your Jeep. Learn how to do this by following the directions below: Step 1: Insert key into the ignition and turn key to “ON” without starting the engine. Step 2: Slowly depress…

What happens if you reset the oil light without changing the oil?

The light is there to tell you when it’s time to change the oil. Resetting the light without changing the oil may cause you to miss an oil change, which can damage your engine. Turn the car’s systems on, but leave the engine off. Typically, this requires turning the key part-way in the ignition, without turning it enough to start the engine.

Why does the Check Engine light come on when the oil level is low?

If the oil level sensor is working correctly, it will trigger the oil light to come on your car, truck or SUV when the oil level is low. It’s also common for it to trigger the check engine light if the sensor is damaged or faulty in any way.

How can you tell if your oil level sensor is bad?

Another indicator of a potential issue with your oil level sensor is when the light comes on sporadically. The oil level sensor is supposed to come on as soon as you start your motor, as the data is collected while the motor is turned off.

Do you need to reset the oil change indicator?

Whichever indicator your vehicle has, always have the repair shop reset the oil change indicator after completing the oil change. You should also request that an oil change reminder sticker be placed somewhere on the vehicle that states when the next oil change is due in terms of mileage and time as well as what type of oil and viscosity to use.

What to do when the service indicator light turns off?

When this light triggers: stop the vehicle, check the engine oil level after the engine cools down, add engine oil if it is low, and turn the car back on to see if the service indicator light turns off.

How does the oil life indicator work on a car?

Typically, the information will display as a digital readout on the vehicle’s instrument cluster. The display can feature a green, yellow or red-style status bar, with red indicating the “change oil now” zone; it could be a percentage, displaying a text message, something like “40 Percent Oil Life Remaining,”…

When do you know it’s time for an oil change?

If you primarily do highway driving, you have a little more breathing room than city driving. If your planning a road trip, have the oil and filter changed before leaving. Vehicles with an “oil change due” messaging system will display a message when there is less than 10% oil life remaining.

How often does the oil change indicator light illuminate?

In other words, “lead footed” city drivers will see their oil change indicator light illuminate more frequently than conservative highway drivers. For many years, the standard oil change interval was three months or 3,000 miles, whichever came first.

What is oil life indicator?

The oil life indicator lets a driver know when it’s time for a change, based not only on mileage, but on actual conditions that affect the quality of the oil. Depending on the vehicle manufacturer and the specific equipment used, oil indicators come in two basic varieties: algorithm-based and direct measurement.

When to change the life of the oil?

At 15%, your oil still has 15% lifetime remaining, and so on. At 5%, consider having your oil changed in the next 500 miles. Oil pressure Indicator is different than Oil Life Percentage. The oil pressure indicator is a red icon (that looks like a red leaky oil can ), and it should never come on when the engine is running.