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Most of the Chevy Silverados on the road today are equipped with an engine oil life monitoring system. After changing the engine oil and filter you will need to know how to reset the oil life on a Chevy Silverado to complete the service. How To Reset Oil Life On A Chevy Silverado Table of Contents
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What Is An Oil Change LightThe oil life monitor is an algorithm built into the vehicles computer. This algorithm monitors many different data points in order to determine when the engine oil will require service. When the system determines that service is required, a message or oil change light is displayed to notify the driver. After completing an oil and filter change the vehicles computer has no way of knowing the service has been done. Preforming the oil life reset procedure is the only way to let the vehicle know that the oil has been changed. If the oil is changed before the warning message is displayed the system will still need to be reset. If the oil life is not reset the warning message will be displayed prematurely. Not Working?If the oil life reset procedure is not working to reset your oil life monitor, make sure you are following each of the steps exactly and in the order displayed in the appropriate How To Reset Oil Life On A Chevy Silverado procedure above. If this is not the oil life monitor reset procedure for your vehicle, restart your oil light reset procedure search HERE Oil Life Monitor Reset Procedure Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you are still having trouble with visit the Oil Life Monitor Reset Procedure Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for more information. Notice:Due to the wide range of vehicles makes and models, this is general information and should not be taken as specific to any vehicle. Please consult the vehicle manufacturer for the correct specifications and repair procedures for your vehicle. This information is meant to be used as a guideline only. How do you reset the oil change light on a Chevy Silverado?Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the accessory power position. This is when all the instrument lights on your panel turn on, without the engine running. Wait a few seconds, then press the gas pedal to the floor slowly. Do this three times within about five seconds.
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