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2020-2021 Buick Encore GX Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset

2020-2021 Buick Encore GX Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset – The Buick Encore GX is an SUV made by General Motors and built-in 2019. Like the second generation of the smaller Buick Encore, the vehicle debuted at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2019. Both SUV models have been sold in China since July 2019.

On the North American market, the new Encore GX will be offered in parallel with the old Encore from early 2020. With a sorting into the “subcompact-plus” segment there, it will also be marketed somewhat higher. The Encore GX shares the VSS-F platform with the Chevrolet Trailblazer, also presented in Shanghai in 2019.

2020-2021 Buick Encore GX Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset

Time needed: 7 minutes

When the remaining oil life is low, the Change Engine Oil Soon message will appear on the display. The Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. Follow the instructions below to reset the engine oil life system on your Buick Encore GX:

  1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position without starting the engine

    If your vehicle has an ignition button, press and holds the Engine Start/Stop button for seven seconds without touching the brake pedal

  2. Go to VEHICLE or INFO menu by pressing the ◄ or ► navigation button on the steering wheel

    Vehicle Information menu displayed by i on up level display

  3. Scroll down and find the REMAINING OIL LIFE menu

    Use the ▼ navigation button to scroll down

  4. Press the Thumbwheel button for several seconds. The oil life display will change to 100 percent

    On some models, a confirmation message will appear on the display, select YES to confirm

  5. Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

    Done!

Method 2:

Follow the instructions below if your vehicle has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever:

  • Turn the ignition to the ON position without starting the engine.
  • Go to VEHICLE or INFO tab by pressing the SELECT button repeatedly
  • Scroll down and find the REMAINING OIL LIFE
  • Finally, hold down the ✓ button (located on the end of the turn signal lever) until the “Oil Life” display changes to 100 percent.
  • Turn the ignition off and start the engine to verify the indicator has been reset.

These instructions are based on the Buick owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first generation of Buick Encore GX (2020 2021 model years). Hopefully, the article 2020-2021 Buick Encore GX Oil Change Minder Oil Life Light Reset can solve your problem. Good Luck!

Nick

Hi! Greetings, I'm Nick, an automotive technician and a vehicle enthusiast with over a decade of experience working at a dealer service station. I have extensive knowledge of engine oils and lubricants and have helped countless customers maintain their vehicles. As an editor and author of articles on automobiles, I draw on my personal experience and professional training to provide readers with accurate and reliable information. I am passionate about sharing my expertise with others and helping them make informed decisions about their vehicles.

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