2006 Oil Change Required Reset

Bigkondor · 09-14-2006, 07:43 PM

I searched a previous thread about this but it didnt have a real clear answer. The manual doesnt say much but how do you get rid of OIL CHANGE REQURED message. This is my 2nd oil change and I didnt have any problem resetting it the first time its almost like there is something wrong (probably operator). Any detailed help would be helpful(Ive already got the oil life % reset but not the other message.)

rpr · 09-16-2006, 08:12 AM

I would also like to know. I have been getting the reminder since 2000 miles. It drives me nuts...it doesn't need an oil change until 5000 miles...right???

cwescapexlt4x4 · 09-19-2006, 08:17 PM

At the hold to reset, hit it twice.... yeah i know "says" Hold, but the double hit worked on mine...

97emerald · 09-22-2006, 08:40 PM

rpr, it goes by time as well as mileage. At 6 months, It signals an oil change also. Mine was on when we bought it.

bitkahuna · 09-23-2006, 12:35 AM

I think you may have to be in park to get it to 'stick'. I finally cleared it after several attempts.

rpr · 09-25-2006, 06:09 PM

Check the manual...it contains detailed instructions. First time a vehicle manual actually helped me with an issue.

It's not an intuitive process. Followed the instructions and got mine to reset...should not be triggered again for another 5,000 miles (per "100%" setting).

09-14-2006, 07:43 PM	#1
Bigkondor Wannabe Elite Explorer Colorado 06 XLT Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 27 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2006 Oil Change Required Reset I searched a previous thread about this but it didnt have a real clear answer. The manual doesnt say much but how do you get rid of OIL CHANGE REQURED message. This is my 2nd oil change and I didnt have any problem resetting it the first time its almost like there is something wrong (probably operator). Any detailed help would be helpful(Ive already got the oil life % reset but not the other message.)

09-19-2006, 08:17 PM	#3
cwescapexlt4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer Avondale, AZ 06 Explorer EB V8 4x4 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 315 Vehicle Specs	At the hold to reset, hit it twice.... yeah i know "says" Hold, but the double hit worked on mine... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2011 Kia Optima SX (Turbo) 2011 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI (Diesel) Gone -2006 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4x4 V8 / - 2001 Escape XLT 4x4 V6 / 2001 Focus SE Wagon

09-16-2006, 08:12 AM	#2
rpr Wannabe Elite Explorer Smith Mountain Lake, VA 2006 Limited Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 223 Vehicle Specs	I would also like to know. I have been getting the reminder since 2000 miles. It drives me nuts...it doesn't need an oil change until 5000 miles...right???

09-22-2006, 08:40 PM	#4
97emerald Wannabe Elite Explorer Westminster, MD 06 xlt, 97 ranger 4.0 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 58 Vehicle Specs	rpr, it goes by time as well as mileage. At 6 months, It signals an oil change also. Mine was on when we bought it.

09-23-2006, 12:35 AM	#5
bitkahuna Wannabe Elite Explorer FL '06 Limited Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 122 Vehicle Specs	I think you may have to be in park to get it to 'stick'. I finally cleared it after several attempts.

09-25-2006, 06:09 PM	#6
rpr Wannabe Elite Explorer Smith Mountain Lake, VA 2006 Limited Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 223 Vehicle Specs	Check the manual...it contains detailed instructions. First time a vehicle manual actually helped me with an issue. It's not an intuitive process. Followed the instructions and got mine to reset...should not be triggered again for another 5,000 miles (per "100%" setting).