Maintenance light, oil change light, reminders

The Maintenance Light (Secret Revealed) The ever popular maintenance light, this little nuisance has become an industry standard since about 2002. Designed to remind the owner that you're due for an oil change. It is often confused with a check engine light, and accounts for about one-third of the phone calls received at dealerships. The secret of the maintenance light is simple; it is tied to your manufacturer recommended interval, it simply watches your odometer and is tied to nothing else. No major syustem, no secret light watching your oil level, just simple math. For example, if your interval is set at 3,000 miles at 2,700 miles the light will start to flash, at 3,000 the light will come on and stay on steady. Now if you change the oil and filter yourself, light will still be on. It must be reset and only in rare cases does a dealer need to be involved. However the reset procedures are complicated so the manufacturer is relying on you to make a phone call. Thus advising you to bring in your vehicle and they will reset the light, now they may do this free, but you will definitely hear all about maintenance due. In other words, this is the manufacturer's answer to the little sticker in the left corner of the windshield. I stress to you that when your maintenance light comes on, don't panic. No harm will come to your car, no mechanical system is tied to this light. The reset procedures vary, and can typically be looked up on youtube or reviewed in all owners manuals. Send me your make and model and I will send you the reset procedure. Now the other advice would be, if you're due for an oil change, get your oil changed. Then ask the repair facility to reset your light. Or change the oil yourself see the manual below. **Helpful Hint** Be sure to ask your dealer (or repair facility) to reset your light, even if it hasn't come on. This insures that the light will not come on unless you're actually due for an oil change. Don't forget, this is the maintenance light we're talking about. If you're not sure which light is on, snap a pic and send it to me. How to Change the Oil on Your (Google Affiliate Ad)