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May 2, 2018

Buick Regal 1997-2004 Oil Reset (Solved)

Buick Regal 1997-2004 Oil Reset (Solved)

 

This Tutorial Will Also Work to Chevrolet Lumina

How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Light

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
OIL SOON light being turned on, reset the system. Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be
unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.
Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean
your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand
cleaner. Wash or properly throw away clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the manufacturer’s
warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.

After changing the engine oil, reset the system by
performing the following steps:

1. With the engine off, turn the ignition key to RUN.

2. Fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly
three times within five seconds.
If the CHANGE OIL SOON light flashes, the system
is resetting.

3. Turn the key to OFF, then start the vehicle. The oil
life will change to 100 percent. 

If the CHANGE OIL SOON light comes back on, the
system has not reset. Repeat the procedure.

If you have a Driver Information Center, the system may
be reset by pressing the DIC RESET button for five
seconds while viewing the oil life display on the DIC.