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I changed the oil when dash was showing 10% oil life but after the oil change a week later its now saying 5% oil life change oil soon... how do i fix this????

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After an oil change, you need to reset the oil change reminder. Your owners manual should have the instructions on this. If not, search on the web for the how to do this.

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How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where the oil is changed prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system.
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Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC.
Press and hold the SET/RESET button on the DIC for more than five seconds. The oil life will change to 100%.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when the vehicle is started, the Engine Oil Life System has not reset. Repeat the procedure.
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