Engine Oil Life Reset

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Engine Oil Life Reset
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2002 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. With the ignition key in RUN but the engine off, repeatedly push the trip/reset button until OIL is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
  2. Once OIL is displayed, push and hold the trip/reset button for five seconds. The number will disappear and be replace by 100 indicating 100 percent oil life remaining.
  3. Turn the key to OFF.
  4. If the change engine oil message comes back on, the engine oil life monitor has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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