How do I reset the OIL change reminder?

[Darthie]

I only have 1200 miles since the change and the damn light went on. How to turn it off before I smash it with a hammer.

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[SafetyGuy]

I only have 1200 miles since the change and the damn light went on. How to turn it off before I smash it with a hammer.

Here you go, and put down the dang hammer!

Have a good one, Darthie!

Andy

 

[ScottyC]

I only have 1200 miles since the change and the damn light went on. How to turn it off before I smash it with a hammer.

Just smash it with a hammer and take a video of you doing it.

 

[Darthie]

Here you go, and put down the dang hammer!

Have a good one, Darthie!

Andy

Thank you and Happy New Years.

 

[Suzukiridr14]

I only have 1200 miles since the change and the damn light went on. How to turn it off before I smash it with a hammer.

I just got the same message a few days ago. Again, like you, I drove less then 1500 miles since my last full synthetic oil change, in a hybrid (about 40% with the engine off) and I need an oil change! Why are we not going 10K, to 15K, between full syn oil changes? thats what using synthetic oil is all about. Having to change oil every year is bullshit. I've been driving since 1957, and never heard of this being necessary, even with plain oil. Dealers use this to get out of warrantys saying you didn't follow the mainteance procedures.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

If the oil monitor wasn't reset by the last person who did your oil change.
You're directing your anger to the wrong thing, and inanimate object your truck.
Patience and actually looking through your manual may help.
If you're posting on this form you access to a manual.

 

[SafetyGuy]

If the oil monitor wasn't reset by the last person who did your oil change.
You're directing your anger to the wrong thing, the truck
Patience and actually looking through your manual may help.
If you're posting on this form you access to a manual.

I think we don't know all the facts...like was their OLM reset properly at the last oil change? Or maybe it has been a year since the last oil change?

We get a warning when a year has passed, to get an oil change. Or when mileage dictates an oil change...

If it has been a year since the last oil change then the complaints could be much-ado about nothing (to me). And yes, I would get an oil change if a year was up, both to refresh the oil AND for warranty purposes.

Those are the 2 scenarios that come to my mind anyways.

Have a good one,

Andy

 

[Suzukiridr14]

I think we don't know all the facts...like was their OLM reset properly at the last oil change? Or maybe it has been a year since the last oil change?

We get a warning when a year has passed, to get an oil change. Or when mileage dictates an oil change...

If it has been a year since the last oil change then the complaints could be much-ado about nothing (to me). And yes, I would get an oil change if a year was up, both to refresh the oil AND for warranty purposes.

Those are the 2 scenarios that come to my mind anyways.

Have a good one,

Andy

I agree with you, I'll get the oil change, not that I need it, but to protect my warranty. (you can read my reply in an above message) Suzukiridr

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I think we don't know all the facts...like was their OLM reset properly at the last oil change? Or maybe it has been a year since the last oil change?

We get a warning when a year has passed, to get an oil change. Or when mileage dictates an oil change...

If it has been a year since the last oil change then the complaints could be much-ado about nothing (to me). And yes, I would get an oil change if a year was up, both to refresh the oil AND for warranty purposes.

Those are the 2 scenarios that come to my mind anyways.

Have a good one,

Andy

We can only respond to the facts that are given in the post.
No mention of who changed the oil??
When it was changed??
What the mileage was.....??

Then do what you have to do to protect the warranty till it expires.
If someone drives 1500 miles in a year. That's 125 Mi a month. You have a better chance of your gas going bad than the oil.
To keep your warranty in effect as to how it relates to the engine, you change it when the truck tells you to.
I've always gone on mileage, especially since living in the bone dry Southwest. Then again I've always put 10 to 12,000 miles on in a year.

 

[Jah.]

Last oil change which was done by dealer which forgot to reset oil change monitor . It was over a year ago so don't remember , but I ended up resetting my self . manuel or utube used to figure out and accomplished . I think it was face east and click heels together 3 times ( no that was to get Dorothy home in the Wizard of oz ) . Something to do with turning ignition on but not starting and a couple of other steps . Can't remember rest off it .

 

[r0tax]

I've Checked my oil monitor after each oil change.
Ford failed to reset it on my first one.
Valvoline got it on my 2nd.

From previous experience, the minder also comes on based on Time/months since last change.

Time since last can be important, especially if you experience large temp swings through out the year, and humidity. Moisture in the engine is bad.
Esp if you don't bring it up to Temp to evap that moisture regularly.. Like in a Hybrid.

 

[CNJFF]

Last oil change which was done by dealer which forgot to reset oil change monitor . It was over a year ago so don't remember , but I ended up resetting my self . manuel or utube used to figure out and accomplished . I think it was face east and click heels together 3 times ( no that was to get Dorothy home in the Wizard of oz ) . Something to do with turning ignition on but not starting and a couple of other steps . Can't remember rest off it .

It's in the instrument cluster menu.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Last oil change which was done by dealer which forgot to reset oil change monitor . It was over a year ago so don't remember , but I ended up resetting my self . manuel or utube used to figure out and accomplished . I think it was face east and click heels together 3 times ( no that was to get Dorothy home in the Wizard of oz ) . Something to do with turning ignition on but not starting and a couple of other steps . Can't remember rest off it .

Jah.
See post #2 above

 

[Chops]

Last oil change which was done by dealer which forgot to reset oil change monitor . It was over a year ago so don't remember

You should change your oil now if your last change was over a year ago - per Ford recommendation.

 

[HeyBales]

I've Checked my oil monitor after each oil change.
Ford failed to reset it on my first one.
Valvoline got it on my 2nd.

From previous experience, the minder also comes on based on Time/months since last change.

Time since last can be important, especially if you experience large temp swings through out the year, and humidity. Moisture in the engine is bad.
Esp if you don't bring it up to Temp to evap that moisture regularly.. Like in a Hybrid.

Heh - plenty of oil reports from hybrid owners have been posted to prove there is no water.
I've watched the steam come off 120 F hot water - it'll evap, may take longer - but the ICE also doesn't remain at 120 F, that's just minimum.

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