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Question posted by jerryskinner31 on October 23rd, 2012

Oil Life System

how do i reset the engine oil life system

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Answer #1: Posted by Citykitty99 on January 13th, 2013 10:15 AM
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Put your driver information center to oil life with car in park ignition running press brake petal to floor 3 times.

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