GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Description

The PCM monitors various engine parameters to determine when an oil change should be done. The PCM sends a message to the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when an oil change is needed. The PCM monitors the following to determine when an oil change should occur:

    • Engine Speed
    • Engine coolant temperature
    • Engine load
    • Intake Air Temperature
    • Vehicle mileage

Resetting The Oil Life Monitor

Important: If the Engine Oil Life Monitor is going to be reset due to a PCM replacement, advise the customer. The customer has two options:

   • Change the engine oil and filter.
   • Determine when the last engine oil change occurred. Monitor the vehicle mileage and change the engine oil and filter at the next recommended service interval.

Important: Repair any TP sensor DTCs before proceeding with the reset procedure.

  1. Turn On the ignition leaving the engine OFF.
  2. Cycle the Accelerator Pedal from a closed throttle to a wide open throttle (WOT) 3 times within 5 seconds. The Change Oil message flashes for 5 seconds when reset.
  3. Change the engine oil and the oil filter. Refer to Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change in Engine Mechanical.