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 Maintenance Schedule 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.
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:
Front Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle
fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear
an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a
problem. Have it insp ...
Tire Pressure
Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively.
Notice: Neither tire underinflation nor overinflation is good.
Underinflated tires, or tires that do not have enough air, can re ...
General Information
For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts
and GM-trained and supported service people.
Genuine GM parts have one of these marks:
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