on my 2006 Explorer, I just got an oil change 1200 miles ago--what is up?? Is there something wrong or do I simply need to reset the indicator?
TIA
2007-06-12 07:13:11 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Most vehicles Ford and other manufacturers are putting it on there to warn people to change the oil...
Most oil change places don't know, don't want to know, or just forget to turn off the reminder or reset it... Ford sets the oil change light for 6 months or 5,000 miles and apparently it came on too soon... (reset it as per owners manual as their are two different ways depending upon the gauges) and keep up with the maintainace by the book.
2007-06-12 15:32:45 · answer #1 · answered by gearbox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change Engine Oil Soon
2016-10-01 23:43:18 · answer #2 · answered by ellwein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Historically an oil change has been recommended after 3000 miles. Last year I read at Consumer Reports 7000 miles would do the trick. You figure it out.
I personally grab the oil between my fingers and feel it's lubrication. It does tend to thin when it's hotter. I run older cars which do keep running.
If you have a 2006 model it is probably still under warranty and your best bet is to contact the dealer for his records. You do not want to void your warranty. Good luck.
2007-06-12 07:28:10 · answer #3 · answered by enord 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check your oil level first, but yes, your indicator needs to be reset. The reason it came on so early is because of calibrations, or lack thereof, at the place where you got your oil change. They're supposed to reset the system to 0 miles, but many places skip over that step.
2007-06-12 07:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by Zach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your owners manual. It will tell you how to reset the indicator. They don't reset themselves yet. It usually involves holding down the gas or clutch for a certain time. You may also want to check your oil, just to make sure the company you used filled it correctly.
2007-06-12 07:18:15 · answer #5 · answered by Brown Eyed Devil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably didn't reset the light when they changed your oil, most oil change place don't. It should tell you how to do it yourself in the owner's manual.
2007-06-12 07:16:24 · answer #6 · answered by User103443 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you didnt' reset it when you changed the oil, then yes you need to reset it now....
2007-06-12 07:17:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
reset the truck by turning the key froward but don't turn it on and pump the brake 6 times and then turn it on or , just dissconet the battery for about 10 min.
2007-06-12 07:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to reset it, it could be the indicator was not reset when you had the oil change or the indicator is faulty.
2007-06-12 07:16:59 · answer #9 · answered by sirmrmagic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reset the indicator. Its a Ford go figure.
2007-06-12 11:46:23 · answer #10 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋