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Can you reset oil life?

You know, after I got my last oil change, I ran into the same problem. Usually, here's what I do: I turn the key to the 'On' position (while keeping the engine off), then I hit the gas pedal all the way down three times in quick succession, and finally, I turn everything off again. When I crank up the car afterward, the light should be all cleared up. If it's still being stubborn, your ride might need a different reset trick or even some help from a scanner. By the way, what make and year is your car?
 
Or if you have uconnect you can do it through there. Turn on the ignition, and when screen turns on tap on vehicle and go to maintenance or performance, there is a difference between trim models, so not sure which one you might have. Locate oil, tap the menu and hit reset and you'll be good to go.
 
You know, after I got my last oil change, I ran into the same problem. Usually, here's what I do: I turn the key to the 'On' position (while keeping the engine off), then I hit the gas pedal all the way down three times in quick succession, and finally, I turn everything off again. When I crank up the car afterward, the light should be all cleared up. If it's still being stubborn, your ride might need a different reset trick or even some help from a scanner. By the way, what make and year is your car?
What @hornettorquetribe22 and @MigraineAttack suggested are the ways I know how to reset it.
It happened to a buddy once where he had to do the pedal method multiple times t o get the timing right!
But if the pedal method and the Uconnect menu option both fail, it's possible there's a different issue at play.
You'd probably need to take it to your dealership so they can use a professional scan tool to reset it.
It's not common, but it can happen, especially if there's a glitch in the system.
 
What @hornettorquetribe22 and @MigraineAttack suggested are the ways I know how to reset it.
It happened to a buddy once where he had to do the pedal method multiple times t o get the timing right!
But if the pedal method and the Uconnect menu option both fail, it's possible there's a different issue at play.
You'd probably need to take it to your dealership so they can use a professional scan tool to reset it.
It's not common, but it can happen, especially if there's a glitch in the system.
I'm not his buddy LOL but this is also how I reset my oil life. One time it took me three tries to fix it. I'd still say that's better than taking a trip to the dealer!
 
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