How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message
The Aztek uses the GM Oil Life System to calculate when to change your engine oil and
filter based on vehicle use. It is widely thought to determine oil life by counting engine
revolutions. While there is much debate about the merits of such a system as a basis for
determining when to change engine oil, the system should be reset after each oil change
to ensure that the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message does not appear inappropriately.
There are two procedures for resetting the system, one for Aztek's with a DIC (Driver
Information Center) and one for Aztek's without a DIC.
PROCEDURE 1: Aztek's with a DIC
1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.
2. Press the MODE button until the DIC reads "OIL LIFE LEFT/HOLD SET TO
RESET"
3. Press and hold the SET button until 100% is displayed.
You will hear three chimes and the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message (if illuminated)
will go off. Repeat this procedure if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes back
on.
PROCEDURE 2: Aztek's without a DIC
1. Turn the ignition to ON with the engine off.
2. Fully push and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds.
3. Turn the key to OFF.
If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message continues to be illuminated, repeat the
procedure.
After the Explorer is scanned for trouble codes to diagnose and then repair the malfunction , then the check engine light can be reset
start explorer press setup when it comes to engine check push RESET it says new oil push and hold reset it busses and it is reset until next oil change
If an Explorer engine oil change soon light stays on, the sensor needs replaced. The sensor may also need reset by holding the button down for five seconds.
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The check engine light has nothing to do with an oil change. The check engine light is reset with a scan tool after repairing the failure that caused it.
The check engine light has nothing to due with an oil change.
The check engine light does not come on for an oil change.
The check engine light does not come on when an oil change is due. The check engine light is for an emissions related failure. It is reset with a scan tool after the fault is repaired.
The service engine soon is the same as a check engine light. It has nothing to do with an oil change.
Sorry , there isn't a reset button - you have to have the Explorer scanned to find the trouble code(s) that caused the check engine light to come on . The problem has to be repaired before the check engine light can be turned off by using the OBD II scan tool
you might have to take to the ford dealer or READ THE Manual