2016 Hyundai Elantra Oil Reset
You can reset the service reminder light on a 2016 Hyundai Elantra from the service menu.
Written by Amber Reed
Reviewed by Julian de Sevilla
To reset the oil light on a 2016 Hyundai Elantra, navigate to the service menu using the buttons on the steering wheel. Scroll through until you find the reminder, and then reset it from there.
The service reminder light on your 2016 Hyundai Elantra lets you know when you’re due for an oil change. However, it doesn’t know when you’ve changed the oil and needs to be manually reset afterward. Here’s how to do it.
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The service reminder light on your 2016 Hyundai Elantra acts as a kind of countdown to when your next oil change or service is due. Resetting it promptly after you’ve gotten it done ensures that it correctly keeps track of the intervals between your oil changes, and it’s important to remember to do it.
The good news is, it’s incredibly quick and easy to do—you just need to access the correct menu option in your car’s dashboard info center. Here’s how to do it:
- Turn your Elantra’s power on, but don’t start the engine.
- Using the buttons on your steering wheel, scroll through the options until you find the service reminder screen—it typically has a wrench icon. You should see a countdown display of the number of miles until your next service is due.
- Hold down either the “OK” or the “Reset” button, and the counter should reset back up to the number of miles until your next oil change is due.
- Turn the power off, and you’re done!
If you like, it’s smart to restart your Elantra afterward just to make sure that the reset worked. If it doesn’t and you can’t seem to get it to comply, you may need to contact your Hyundai dealer.
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How often does a 2016 Hyundai Elantra need an oil change?
Under normal operating conditions, Hyundai recommends that you change your Elantra’s oil every 7,500 miles. But if you operate your Elantra in severe driving conditions, then it’s advised that you change your oil every 3,750 miles. What does Hyundai consider severe conditions? Things like frequent driving in a lot of sand or mud, heavy idling, or repeated trips of short distances.
No matter what kind of driving you do, don’t
neglect to get your oil changed
, as doing so can result in some nasty damage to your engine. If you like, you can change your oil yourself at home. Not only does it save you the cost of an oil change, but it’s also a great skill set to have. YouTube is full of tutorial videos (
like this one
) that can show you exactly what you’ll need and how to do it Check your Hyundai Elantra owner’s manual
for details on what kind of oil to use, and don’t forget to change your oil filter as well. "Jerryhandles everything from finding quotes to signing on new policies right in the app. No more filling out hundreds of forms! Thank you, Jerry.” —Dolores T.
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