Buick oil life light reset
To reset the oil life light on a Buick (Older/non-touch models): Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off (do not start it). Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within about five seconds. Watch the Driver Information Center for a message confirming the oil life reset to 100%.
Key takeaways
- Change the oil first - the light is only a reminder.
- 2 procedures listed for Buick, by model year or family.
- No special tool needed for the procedures below.
- If it does not work, confirm your exact year in the owner's manual.
Older/non-touch models
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off (do not start it).
- Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within about five seconds.
- Watch the Driver Information Center for a message confirming the oil life reset to 100%.
Source: Steve Austin's - How to reset the oil change light on your Chevy/GMC - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Models with steering-wheel/DIC menu controls
- Turn the ignition to ON/RUN.
- Use the steering-wheel arrows to open the vehicle information menu and scroll to Oil Life Remaining.
- Press and hold the SET/CLR or checkmark button until the display resets to 100%.
Source: Carl Black Roswell - How to check the engine oil life in your Buick - independent references, not the manufacturer.
Tools that help
These fit any car. A scanner with service-reset functions handles the makes that have no button procedure.
OBD-II scannerResets service lights on cars with no manual procedureShop Reminder stickersWrite the next due mileage so the light is a backup, not the planShop stickers
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