How to reset oil light when it's not on?

Tacoma General Discussions
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3rd Gen purchased a month ago. It had just had an oil change, according to the records they showed me. Ignored it and noticed the oil change light turning on a few weeks later. Reset the light, assuming that it was previously done and that they simply neglected to do so. But now that I am looking at the service records, I see that the oil change was actually necessary—5,000 miles had passed since then.

Thus, I reset the maintenance lamp for an oil change 1000 miles ago too soon. Even though it’s off, how can I reset it so that it will turn on precisely 5,000 miles later for its oil change today?

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if you want to reset the oil change reminder light in your vehicle when it’s not currently illuminated, you can typically follow these steps

  1. Turn on the ignition without starting the engine.
  2. Find the reset button near the odometer or on the dashboard.
  3. Hold the reset button for 5-10 seconds until you see the oil change light flash.
  4. Turn off the ignition once the light changes.
  5. Start the car to check if the light has reset. If it doesn’t work, refer to your car’s manual or consult a mechanic.
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To reset the oil light when it’s not on:

Turn your key to the “On” position (two clicks without starting the engine).
Fully press the gas pedal three times within ten seconds.
Turn off your vehicle.
Start your vehicle again to confirm the oil light has reset.

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When I bought my 3rd Gen car a month ago, I was told it had just had an oil change. I reset the oil change light, thinking it was just an oversight, but now I realize it was actually due for an oil change. Since I reset the light 1,000 miles ago, I need to reset it again to ensure it will notify me properly in another 5,000 miles. To do this, consult your car’s manual for the specific reset procedure, usually involving turning the ignition on and pressing a combination of buttons on the dashboard until the light resets. This way, you’ll get a timely reminder for your next oil change at the correct interval.