How do you change the oil on a Chevy Colorado?
When the remaining oil life is low, the Change Engine Oil Soon message will appear on the display. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. Follow the instructions below to reset the engine oil life system on your Chevrolet Colorado: Turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine.
How to reset oil Life Light Chevrolet Colorado?
Press and release the TRIP/RESET stem button in the DIC until the OIL LIFE message is displayed (located in the lower centre of instrument cluster). Once the alternating OIL LIFE and RESET messages appear on the DIC display. Press and hold the reset stem until several beeps sound.
Why does my Chevy Colorado have an oil light at idle?
The engine runs very smoothly with no unusual sounds, and while the oil level seems to be down slightly at each oil change (typically about each 4500 miles), but there is no obvious leakage and no obvious oil burning (no smoke, plugs are dry). I normally assume that an oil pump either works, or not; nothing in between.
When to replace oil pump in Chevy Colorado?
I am in the midst of oil pump replacement right now on a 2005 4 wheel drive Colorado. I bought the truck used and it had almost 300K miles on it. I was having the oil problem described so I replaced the engine with a motor out of wreck.
How to reset oil service Light Chevrolet Colorado?
Reset oil service light Chevrolet Colorado 1 Turn the ignition to run (one position before starting engine). 2 Immediately after Step 1 press and release the gas pedal 3 times within 5 seconds. 3 Turn the ignition off and then start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.
How do you remove the dashboard from a Chevy Colorado?
Pull off the air conditioning vent controls with your hand. Have a friend help you to remove the dash by lifting on both sides. Once the dash pops off, you will have a few electrical connectors to disconnect before it can be fully removed. Lift the driver’s side dash first, to lift the dash over the gear shift lever.
The engine runs very smoothly with no unusual sounds, and while the oil level seems to be down slightly at each oil change (typically about each 4500 miles), but there is no obvious leakage and no obvious oil burning (no smoke, plugs are dry). I normally assume that an oil pump either works, or not; nothing in between.
I am in the midst of oil pump replacement right now on a 2005 4 wheel drive Colorado. I bought the truck used and it had almost 300K miles on it. I was having the oil problem described so I replaced the engine with a motor out of wreck.