just had my oil changed, now the check oil comes on every time i start car - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

mikeSS · 06-12-2010, 04:09 AM

what do i do.... restart something?

Matrix · 06-12-2010, 04:10 AM

I would take it back asap!

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-12-2010, 04:18 AM

did you reset the OLM?

hot_rod · 06-12-2010, 05:37 AM

ah...."had my oil changed"

....did they put any back in would be my first question?

Sterling · 06-12-2010, 06:06 AM

If your oil life monitoring system drops below 5% you'll get that message every time you start your car. If you pull it up on the display you have the option to reset it. Make sure it is reset every time the oil is changed.

import_killa · 06-12-2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

what do i do.... restart something?

the ppl that changed ur oil prolly doesnt know it holds 8qts and its just low on oil would be my guess

Apex Motorsports · 06-12-2010, 06:21 AM

They just forgot to reset the oil life system.

To reset turn your ignition to "power" (don't start the car just turn on the electrical) and then slowly push the gas pedal all the way to the floor three times within 5 seconds. After that, turn the power off and it should be reset. Give it a few seconds and then start the car and let it run its start up cycle and see if the light goes away. If not, try again.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 06-12-2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by import_killa

the ppl that changed ur oil prolly doesnt know it holds 8qts and its just low on oil would be my guess

Sorry it is 8.5 quarts and believe me you need that .5 if you do any road coarsing. Had a friend that started having oil pressure problems only having 8 in doing so serious road coarse turns.

Alabama · 06-12-2010, 06:54 AM

I've read anywhere between 8 and 8.9 qts. I put 8 in mine and checked the dipstick. Just below the "full" mark.

Alabama · 06-12-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

They just forgot to reset the oil life system.

To reset turn your ignition to "power" (don't start the car just turn on the electrical) and then slowly push the gas pedal all the way to the floor three times within 5 seconds. After that, turn the power off and it should be reset. Give it a few seconds and then start the car and let it run its start up cycle and see if the light goes away. If not, try again.

I read the same thing in my owner's manual. Did'nt work on my car. But it was simple to reset it by just calling up "oil life", pushing the "clear/reset" button, then "yes".

clg_98ta · 06-12-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by import_killa

the ppl that changed ur oil prolly doesnt know it holds 8qts and its just low on oil would be my guess

That has happened before. If you haven't already, check your level with your dipstick (before driving the car any more). 3 quarts low WILL cause you problems...

mikeSS · 06-12-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

They just forgot to reset the oil life system.

To reset turn your ignition to "power" (don't start the car just turn on the electrical) and then slowly push the gas pedal all the way to the floor three times within 5 seconds. After that, turn the power off and it should be reset. Give it a few seconds and then start the car and let it run its start up cycle and see if the light goes away. If not, try again.

thank you this worked

jehartley · 06-12-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Sorry it is 8.5 quarts and believe me you need that .5 if you do any road coarsing. Had a friend that started having oil pressure problems only having 8 in doing so serious road coarse turns.

It is only 8 Quarts.

Apex Motorsports · 06-12-2010, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeSS

thank you this worked

Great, glad I could help.

06-12-2010, 04:09 AM	#1
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hot_rod Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	ah...."had my oil changed" ....did they put any back in would be my first question?

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Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	They just forgot to reset the oil life system. To reset turn your ignition to "power" (don't start the car just turn on the electrical) and then slowly push the gas pedal all the way to the floor three times within 5 seconds. After that, turn the power off and it should be reset. Give it a few seconds and then start the car and let it run its start up cycle and see if the light goes away. If not, try again.

06-12-2010, 06:54 AM	#9
Alabama Drives: 2ss RS 8cyl Manual Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Birmingham, Al Posts: 59	I've read anywhere between 8 and 8.9 qts. I put 8 in mine and checked the dipstick. Just below the "full" mark.