I once watched a friend panic because his Chevy Traverse flashed that bold “Change Engine Oil Soon” message right before a family trip. He thought the car was about to quit on him. But really, all he needed was a…
I still remember the first time that glowing oil light popped up on my Equinox right after an oil change. I sighed, thinking something was wrong—turns out, it just needed a quick reset. But the steps weren’t obvious, and that…
The first time that oil light popped up on my Silverado, it caught me off guard. I had just finished a smooth weekend drive, and then the dash lit up like it needed urgent attention. It felt annoying at first,…
I first learned about the oil life reminder on a Honda HR-V while helping a friend who thought his dashboard was “glitching.” Moments later, we realized it simply needed a reset. That tiny light can feel annoying, yet it is…
Last weekend my sister called me panicking because her 2009 Cobalt kept screaming “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” even after she paid the shop $60 for fresh oil. Turns out the mechanic forgot to reset the system — classic move. Five…
Last week I hopped into my buddy’s 2022 Silverado after an oil change and the “Change Engine Oil Soon” message was still glowing on the dash like it was mad at us. Five seconds later it was gone and he…
Last week my buddy rolled up with his 2014 Cruze blinking that annoying “Change Oil Soon” message even though we’d just swapped the oil that morning. He was ready to drive to the dealer and pay $50 for nothing. I…
Picture this: you just changed the oil in your 2010 Chevy Malibu, fired it up, and that annoying “Change Oil Soon” light is still staring at you like it didn’t get the memo. Been there, done that. Luckily, resetting the…
I was once staring at my Jeep Cherokee’s dashboard, wondering why the oil life light wouldn’t go off even after a fresh oil change. It felt confusing, and I knew I wasn’t alone. Many Jeep owners struggle with this tiny,…
You just finished an oil change on your 2015 Jeep Cherokee and noticed the oil life light is still on. It can be a little confusing at first, but resetting it is simpler than it seems. Many drivers miss a…