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The dash is showing "Change Engine Oil" although the oil was changed about 1000 miles ago. I take it to the dealer every 3000-4000 miles to have the oil changed. Why would it be saying Change Engine Oil? Dealership not doing their job?

squeakysounds Enthusiast

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I had 6 2x4's in the back yesterday so no, not any heavy loads lately. Also, not driving hard on dirty roads.

 

Thats what I was thinking is maybe they forgot to reset something.

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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I don't know about the 2005's, but my '02, all you had to do was turn the key on (don't start it) and press the gas pedal to the floor 5 times in a row.

 

If you have the steering wheel controls, it's reset through the DIC.

RobDarden Enthusiast

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My guess is the dealer didn't reset the oil monitor last time your oil was changed.

TA462 Enthusiast

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My guess is the dealer didn't reset the oil monitor last time your oil was changed.

 

 

 

I agree, that happened with my Oldsmobile awhile ago and all they did was reset it. It must be the same on all GM vehicles, I to turned the key on and pumped the gas pedal 5 times quickly to reset it.

fossil Enthusiast

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Funny, a lot of things don't get done which are supposed to when you take your truck in for service. Ever check the grease fitting on the right side steering linkage under the a/c compressor? ...bet most don't ever see grease. It's a toughy as to get at it with a grease gun the a/c compressor is in th e way due not enough clearance and most places just won't bother...wonder why they dont replace it with a 90degree fitting to make easier access to it. Same with the spare tire under the truck...most never get checked for proper tire pressure when in for a full service.

ken1mod Senior Enthusiast

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Funny, a lot of things don't get done which are supposed to when you take your truck in for service. Ever check the grease fitting on the right side steering linkage under the a/c compressor? ...bet most don't ever see grease. It's a toughy as to get at it with a grease gun the a/c compressor is in th e way due not enough clearance and most places just won't bother...wonder why  they dont replace it with a 90degree fitting to make easier access to it. Same with the spare tire under the truck...most never get checked for proper tire pressure when in for a full service.

 

 

 

 

 

Which grease fitting is that you are talking about? is that on 4wd models and mine is 2wd. I agree on the greasing thing in general.

 

Enthusiasts always like changing oil but many rarely if ever grease the chassis. seen it many times.

 

Ken

neoh77 Enthusiast

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Funny, a lot of things don't get done which are supposed to when you take your truck in for service. Ever check the grease fitting on the right side steering linkage under the a/c compressor? ...bet most don't ever see grease. It's a toughy as to get at it with a grease gun the a/c compressor is in th e way due not enough clearance and most places just won't bother...wonder why  they dont replace it with a 90degree fitting to make easier access to it. Same with the spare tire under the truck...most never get checked for proper tire pressure when in for a full service.

 

 

 

 

Amen....that thing is a real B**** to get at. I have a 90 degree end on a grease gun just for that fitting. Didn't even find it for the first 10k miles.

TEE Enthusiast

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My 04' Sierra is three times with the key on and wirhin 5 seconds and it will display a re-set :)

frupp Enthusiast

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I have 11 fittings on my 2000 Suburban, 2wd. You have to really feel around for some of the fittings as you can't see them easily.

 

One time I asked the Chevy dealer mechanic who had just greased my Suburban to show me all the grease fittings. He said there were ten and showed me where they were. He did not know about the one under the AC compressor and it had never been greased that I could tell, until I did it. My next change is to put 90 degree fittings there and a couple of other places.

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