Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
This message displays when the engine oil needs to be changed.
When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the Oil Life System.
See Engine Oil Life System and Driver Information Center (DIC) for information on how to reset the system. See Engine Oil and Scheduled Maintenance for more information.
ENGINE OIL HOT, IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the engine oil temperature is too hot.
Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL
This message displays when the engine oil level is too low. Check the oil level. See Engine Oil .
OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP ENGINE
This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
See also:
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking
the coolant level.
The coolant level should be at or above the FULL
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Highway Hypnosis
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hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the
wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of
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Check Engine Light
A computer system called OBD II (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation
of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems.
It ensures that emissions are at acceptable levels ...