Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2009 Engine Oil Life Reset

Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2009 Engine Oil Life Reset 

The Malibu is competitive in its class. Two engines are offered: a 169-hp four-cylinder and a 252-hp V6. A mild-hybrid version is only sold to fleets now. It got only 27 mpg in our tests. The car is quiet, rides well, and has responsive and secure handling. The LTZ is tauter, but that doesn't result in compromised ride comfort. The V6 is quick and refined. With the optional six-speed automatic, the four-cylinder gets 25 mpg. ESC is now standard across the line. The interior is roomy and mostly well put together. IIHS crash-test results are good.

-Base on Malibu 2009.

How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System 

The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a Change Oil Soon message being turned on, reset the system. After changing the engine oil, reset the system by performing the following steps: 

1. Display OIL LIFE RESET on the DIC. 

2. Press and hold the ENTER button for at least one second. An ACKNOWLEDGED display message will appear for three seconds or until the next button is pressed. This will tell you the system has been reset. 

3. Turn the key to OFF. 

If the Change Oil Soon message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.