How to Reset Oil Light on A Honda Civic

If you’re driving around Kings Mountain and notice your Honda Civic engine oil indicator percent is registering low but you’re sure you have healthy oil, then it must be reset. While this can be done alongside your oil change, you can also do it at home. Learn more about how to reset your oil light on a Honda Civic with Renaldo Honda in the following guide. 

How to Reset a Honda Civic Oil Light in Six Steps

Whether you’re resetting your Honda Civic oil light after changing your oil at home in Shelby, or prefer a service center to undertake it, here are six straightforward steps on how to do it:

1. Turn on the ignition (one position before starting the engine). 
2. Using the left-hand-side controls on the steering wheel, press Menu and look at the menu screen. 
3. Use (+) to choose Vehicle Information, then hit the SOURCE button. 
4. Press SOURCE once more to visit the Maintenance screen. You’ll see the engine oil life on the i-MID (intelligent Multi-Information Display). 
5. Use the (-) to choose Yes, then press SOURCE. 
6. Turn off the ignition, then start the engine to determine if the reset has worked. 

What Factors Impact My Honda Civic Oil Life? 

Now that you know how to reset the oil light on a Honda Civic, what factors impact the life of your vehicle’s oil? While the Honda Maintenance Minder System manages your engine oil indicator, as well as other dashboard indicators and lights, things like engine load, temperatures, mileage, and car and engine speed can affect your oil life. If your Honda Civic oil light flashes before your next oil change, it means the oil’s additives are breaking down and need maintenance.

Save On Your Next Oil Change at Renaldo Honda

Now that you know how to reset your oil light on a Honda Civic, you can read more helpful service tips and tricks from the maintenance experts at Renaldo Honda. When coming to our Shelby service center, you can benefit from everything the Honda service pass provides.

Check out our service specials to save on your next visit to make sure your vehicle is up-to-date. Call us at 704-284-9999 or reach out online to schedule an appointment at our service center near Gastonia.