What light comes on when you need a oil change?
The orange check oil light is the general reminder for your vehicle which is most commonly referred to as an oil change indicator light because it’s a basic reminder for you to change the oil on your vehicle.
What happens when you change your oil filter?
A swift drop in the oil pressure is a cause for concern. A pressure change can cause serious problems within the vehicle. If the oil filter is clogged, the exhaust coming out of your car can be black or dirty.
What does low oil pressure on dash mean?
GM has identified the following vehicles (see Affected Vehicles below) equipped with AFM as potential candidates for the mentioned low oil pressure message. GM states that some customers may complain of a low oil pressure message on the dash accompanied with a diagnostic code PO521.
How can I tell what oil filter I need for my car?
Oil filters will look similar, but there are small differences in the threads and/or gasket sizes which will determine if a particular filter will work for your vehicle. Consult your owner’s manual to determine which oil filter you need for your vehicle. Making sure you use the right filter for your vehicle is important.
How does an oil filter work on a car?
The dirty oil is pushed through the filter and back through the central hole- where it re-enters the engine. Oil filters will look similar, but there are small differences in the threads and/or gasket sizes which will determine if a particular filter will work for your vehicle.
What does the oil change indicator light mean?
If the oil life is at or near 0%, the messaging system will display an “oil change due” message. Until the oil and filter change is performed and the oil life messaging system reset, the light will continue to display. How do I fix the oil change indicator light?
When does the oil and filter light come on?
When you first start the engine, this light should come on for one or two seconds and then go out. If the light stays on, the vehicle is due for an oil and filter change.
When to schedule an oil and filter change?
Vehicles with an “oil change due” messaging system will display a message when there is less than 10% oil life remaining. When this message displays, the next oil and filter change should be scheduled within one to two weeks or before any substantial driving trip.
How do you turn off the oil change light?
Press and hold the stem for 10 seconds, or until the icon begins flashing. Release the stem and hold “select” again for five more seconds. The oil change light should disappear until the next time a change is due. If it doesn’t, then repeat these steps.