How Do I Reset A Honda Fit Oil Change Light?

You should keep track of engine lubrication, as with low motor oil levels, your car could experience performance hitches, engine overheating, and breakages. Luckily for you, there’s a maintenance system in your Honda Fit that keeps track of oil changes. 

But even though it works and correctly indicates the timing, the oil change light that’s part of it can become too annoying if it’s been lit for too long. So, to deal with the issue properly, let’s dive into the topic and discuss resolving it. 

Why Should I Reset The Oil Light?

The oil light within your Fit turns on automatically but doesn’t indicate there’s any kind of problem with the car itself. It serves as a maintenance reminder, and you should only check the oil level yourself or ask the mechanic to take a peek under the hood when it's on. 

After that, everything depends on the results of the visual inspection. However, no matter the outcome and things done, the light won’t come off by itself. The reason for that is the underlying maintenance system that works based on timers only and isn’t that advanced to keep track of absolutely everything. 

The only real solution is to manually reset the light by following the steps below. 

1. Turn the key to the run position

Turn the key to the run position when the engine is off, as you will need some power to reset your oil light. You need to give it enough juice to get everything done, so you must turn the key to the point just before your engine turns on. 

2. Press the selector button

You'll need to press the selector button to reset the oil change light. The selector button is located on the dash, on the right side of your steering wheel, near the speedometer. Keep pushing until you reach 'oil life' on the display screen.

3. Push and hold the odometer button

When pressed, it will light up and temporarily disable whatever function you used before pressing it. You can also use this button to select options on your infotainment system or scroll through menus and lists by moving your finger left or right over it.

You'll need to push and hold the odometer button to reset the oil change light. Hold the button down for about 10 seconds until it starts to blink. 

4. Release, press, and hold the button down again

After you see the blinks, release the button and hold it down one more time for about five seconds until oil life becomes “100%”. If you were successful, all three lights should go out after hearing an audible confirmation sound inside your car.

Oil Checks And Oil Change Light Importance

As mentioned in the beginning, proper lubrication is critical for engine functioning. If left too low, the oil levels could cause excessive friction, overheating, and increased wear and tear. Such problems could result in poor performance and may just void your warranty. So, you should always pay attention to the light and top up as needed.

But before proceeding with the oil change, you must first do a visual inspection that involves a dipstick check. To do that properly, you must park on a leveled service and ensure the engine is cool. Then, open the hood and pull out the stick, which is usually close to the engine. Then wipe it clean, reinsert, pull it out, and check it out. If the level is below the full mark, it’s time to get a top-up. Also, if the oil is too thick and dark in color, you need to get your oil changed.

After all, the system works on timers and only reminds you to look under the hood and ensure everything is in order.

Summary 

Resetting the light is a simple task and will just take you 5 minutes to do. However, before going through with the procedure, ensure that your engine is well-lubricated and has enough oil with a dipstick check. Such a check could prove that an oil change is truly needed, as the oil light is tied to the odometer and can’t “sense” the oil level. If you follow through on the recommendations provided in the article, you won’t have to deal with the pesky light anymore and may just learn how to change the oil properly yourself. 

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