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Nov 14, 2017

Chevrolet Silverado 2001-2017 Engine Oil Life Reset Tutorial

Chevrolet Silverado 2001-2017 Engine Oil Life Reset Tutorial

Chevrolet Silverado 2001-2017 Engine Oil Life Reset Tutorial

Change oil light reset Chevrolet Silverado 2001-2002-2003-2004-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-2010-2011-2012-2013-2014-2015-2016-2017 Engine Oil Life Reset Tutorial


When to Change Engine Oil 
Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed. When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL light will come on. Change your oil as soon as possible within the next two times you stop for fuel. It is possible that, if you are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. It is also important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. 


How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message 


The GM 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 ENGINE OIL message being turned on, reset the system. To reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message do the following: 

1. Turn the ignition key to RUN with the engine off. 

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. 

If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message flashes for five seconds, the system is reset.

I hope this tutorial Chevrolet Silverado 2001-2017 Engine Oil Life Reset Tutorial will help you

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