How To Reset Pontiac Montana Oil Change Light (2001-2009)

Last Updated on April 12, 2020 by Nick

How To Reset Pontiac Montana Oil Change Light (2001-2009) – Montana is a large minivan so far produced in two generations and since 1997. It is exclusively on the North American market for the sale of General Motors brand Pontiac. The first generation shared the look and platform with other Chevrolet Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette, and Opel Sintra minivans, and was initially sold under the name of Trans Sport, which was also worn by its predecessor, while Montana was just the name of the equipment level. However, in 1999, this name began to be used as a model name.

Second generation Montana was introduced to the market in 2005 and shares the look and platform of the models of Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, and Saturn Relay. It is equipped with a 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine and 200 hp and is manufactured around Atlanta in the state of Georgia.  The Montana name was also changed to Montana SV6. In America, Montana was produced until 2006. But in Canada, this car is produced until 2010 because of GM phasing out the Pontiac brand after the 2010 model year.

How To Reset Pontiac Montana Oil Change Light (2001-2009)

How To Reset Pontiac Montana Oil Change Light (2001-2009)

Time needed: 7 minutes

When the remaining oil life is low, the Change 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 Pontiac Montana:

  1. Turn the ignition key to the “ON” position 

    Don’t start the engine!

  2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal to the floor slowly 3 times within five seconds

    If the CHANGE OIL SOON light blinks, the system is resetting

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

    Done!

These instructions are based on the Pontiac owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the second generation of Pontiac Montana (2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 model years). Hopefully, the article How To Reset Pontiac Montana Oil Change Light (2001-2009) useful for you. Good Luck!