How to reset the change engine oil message, What to do with used oil – Oldsmobile 2001 Silhouette User Manual

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How to Reset the Change Engine Oil Message

1. With the ignition key in RUN but the engine off,

repeatedly push the trip/reset button until OIL
is displayed.

2. Once OIL is displayed, push and hold the trip/reset

button for five seconds. The number will disappear
and be replaced by 100 (indicating 100% oil
life remaining).

3. Turn the key to OFF.

If the change engine oil message comes back on,
the engine oil life monitor has not reset.
Repeat the procedure.

What to Do with Used Oil

Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine oil.
See the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and
disposal of oil products.

Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure to drain all free

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oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of
oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil.
If you have a problem properly disposing of your used
oil, ask your dealer, a service station or a local recycling
center for help.

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