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How do you reset a Honda Odyssey oil light?

How do I reset the oil light in my 1996 Honda Odyssey? The light came on the other day, but I don’t think I need an oil change yet.

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The oil life indicator in your
Honda Odyssey
is meant to tell you when your oil needs a change. If it was reset after your last oil change, then it’s likely you need another one. That said, you can follow these steps to reset your Honda Odyssey oil light:
  1. Turn on your car, but don’t start the engine.
  2. Push the select/reset knob until you see the Remaining Oil Life option appear on your display.
  3. Press and hold the select/reset knob until the oil life light starts to blink. In total, this step should take about 10 seconds.
  4. Press and hold the knob again for five seconds. Your oil life light should reset itself.
  5. Turn your car off, then on again to make sure the reset worked.
Remember, even if you don’t think you need an oil change, it’s still a good idea to have your
car checked by a professional
. Your car could be leaking oil, or the sensor could be broken. Either way, resetting the oil light might not be the best way to resolve your issue.
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