I brought my car in for an oil change because the change engine oil light was on. After getting it "fixed" by the mechanic the light remained on. When I asked them why this was they said they simply forgot to turn the light back off. Are they lying to my face? Wouldn't the light go off once the oil got changed? Anybody else have this problem.
2007-08-09 04:21:14 · 11 answers · asked by defenserocks28 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If it's not a oil pressure light, then yes, they would have to reset it manually with a computer. The light is not actually linked to anything that would tell it the oil was changed.
2007-08-09 04:27:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kyle G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When any Maintenance is done by others check it out; Look for leaks, and when You park , check the pavement for fresh oil ;Pull the oil dipstick,You should have heard some Racket and Smell;The oil change only shops do not have Mechanics,They hire Min.Wage people and Usually less than 40 Hours:A helpful tool for You would be an Auto-Class at Vo-Tech;I said all that to say this,That shop Owes You a new or Rebuilt engine; I do my own Mechanic work--and in the Military You as a Driver check Fluids every day and do a walk around;same with Air-Craft, because when you sign on a checkout sheet,that You have done this; Some people didn't and the result :Repremand first time then Extra duty and third time ,You will not be driving;
2016-05-17 22:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A couple of things you can do...
One - take it to a place like autozone - they'll hook up a computer to your car's system to see what the check engine light means. It's free to do that there.
Two - check your gas cap. Sounds silly, but a lot of cars are set up to display the check engine light when the gas cap isn't on tight and/or crooked.
Three - take it back to the shop and insist they reset the light. If it's because of the oil change, there's ususally a reset button that will go off if that was the problem.
Four - get some black tape and gently place it over the light so you won't see it! Just kidding about that one.
I had a car that did something similar. After the oil change, there was a button to reset the gauge. Sometimes the mechanics would forget, so I would press it myself.
2007-08-09 04:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by david g 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no the light won't just turn off, it has to be reset by the mechanic, unless you know how to do it yourself. Chack your owners manual to find out how to do it, or ask your mechanic to turn it off.
The dirty mechanics arent going to rip you off on an oil change, it is usually more complicated repairs that a lot of people don't understand. Check your oil, or have someone who has a bit of mechanical inclination, and see if it looks new.
2007-08-09 04:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by Jake S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What has been your experience with this light before?
Has it gone off after an oil change previously.
Usually, they can reset the light. Take it back to them.
But before you go, check the oil to see if it is clean or dirty. Also, look to see if the filter has been replaced.
Good luck.
2007-08-09 04:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by ken erestu 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, the light must be reset. Have it done. If you tell us the vehicle make and model, someone will know how to reset it. On my GMC, turn the ignition switch to on 2 times and fully depress the accelerator peddle 3 time and it resets.
2007-08-09 04:27:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jody D 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, the light does not go off automatically. There is a special "sequence" of using the key that will do it. It should even be listed in your owner's manual. This sequence is easily forgotten for places that are in a hurry, since this is not a function that ALL cars have.
2007-08-09 04:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Maybe the oil sending unit is bad after you check the oil and take a look at the filter for new check the oil sending unit if it looks wet its bad , hope this helps.
2007-08-09 04:28:21 · answer #8 · answered by JT B ford man 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
most places that do many oil changes are savy enough to know how to reset the oil life monitors....still unless you tell them to reset the oil change lite it isnt done
2007-08-09 04:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by john b 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah,buddy they sound crooked.The reason your light is on is the sensor my friend and you can buy one at any local parts store and very simple to replace.You can do it honest.The oil change was great but the sensor is your problem not the oil change.
2007-08-09 04:27:50 · answer #10 · answered by duanehullihan 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋