If you are like many other people, chances are you leave vehicle maintenance details to professionals and then take your car in when there’s a problem.
But you don’t have to: if you know mechanics and how the car works, you can fix it yourself.
The problem is that when you try to search for information, it can be difficult to find the right information. To reset the oil life on your Honda, you need to know certain things about the entire system.
Most importantly, it has a similar operating mechanism to GM’s OLS in that it monitors the type of vehicle use and then uses the data to predict engine oil quality.
You might be aware of this, so the next question is: how do you change the oil setting?
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How to reset the oil life percentage on your Honda
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Resetting the oil setting is important because if you replace the engine oil without resetting the system sensor, the system will constantly display incorrect information. The good news is that resetting the monitor is easier than you think.
Honda CR-V 2018 Model:
Press and hold the button indicated on TRIP (located on the dashboard) until the engine oil life option appears.
Continue holding the button until you notice a flashing in the display area. This will likely take ten seconds or more.
Continue holding the button and the display should switch to 100%.
If the Honda model has the DII (Driver Information Interface):
Use the DII, scroll and stop when you see the Maintenance Minder option, then select it.
There is an Enter key on the user interface; hold this key down for ten seconds.
This opens a menu where you can select the maintenance option you want to change.
If the car model has a display audio interface
On the home screen, go to Settings.
Select Maintenance Information.
Choose the Select Reset Items option
In the list that appears, select all the items you want to reset.
Resetting oil life in a Honda Civic
The advantage of a Honda Civic is that it will be easier for you to navigate the Oil Life Reset Systems section, as the oil life percentage is constantly displayed.
Here are the steps to reset the system:
Turn the key in your ignition. It should light up, but without starting the engine. You can also press the push-button twice without pressing the brake pedal. The result should be that in some cars, the ignition is on, but the engine must still be off.
Briefly press the “TRIP” button a few times until the oil maintenance indicator lights up.
When the oil level indicator appears, press the TRIP button for ten seconds to allow the system to reset the data.
Press the TRIP button again until it is at 100%.
Resetting the oil life display via the multi-information display
The multi-information display is another favorite of many drivers who own the new version of the Honda Civic. It centralizes the control center, making it easier to monitor your car’s condition and reset the oil change. Here’s how to do it:
Turn the key in the ignition until it lights up without starting the engine, or you can press the button twice while leaving the brake pedal alone. In both cases, the engine must remain off, even if some functions light up.
Locate the “INFO” button on the Honda Civic’s steering wheel. Press it several times and watch the display until a key image appears. Then press “Enter” on the screen until the section on oil life appears.
To activate reset mode, press and hold the “Enter” button. A menu will appear on the screen, then select the “All Items Due” option.
Press “Enter” again to set the percentage to 100%.
What is the purpose of the oil change reset system?
As part of the maintenance reminder system, the oil maintenance light is an important element of your car. The Honda oil life reset was introduced by the company in 2006, so drivers would know when their car needed regular maintenance.
The system monitors how your Honda is used daily and then determines when the system needs to be serviced.
What are some of the factors that determine engine oil life?
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There are many factors, but they are divided into primary and secondary factors. Primary factors include trip duration, total mileage, engine load, engine temperature, engine speed, and vehicle speed.
Scheduled maintenance is typically 5,000 miles. If the engine maintenance light comes on before reaching this mileage, the maintenance minder will predict the breakdown time of additives in the engine oil, based on engine condition and vehicle usage.
The specific steps that allow you to change oil maintenance settings vary slightly depending on the model, so you should refer to the manual for detailed instructions.
Final Thoughts
Changing the readings of your Honda’s oil system may seem like a difficult process, but when you think about it, it’s not that hard; it also helps your car run as efficiently as possible in the long term.