How To Reset Oil Life/Oil Change Light On Buick LeSabre (1999-2005)

How is it going, fellas? Today’s helpful how-to video is on resetting the oil life light on a Buick LeSabre after you did your oil change.

Now we just did an oil change on this car. You might see it in a previous post on the site or know the vehicle personally. So come on, let’s take a walk down there, and I’ll show you how to reset the oil light.

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Here’s How You Reset Oil Life/Oil Change Light On Buick LeSabre
1999 Buick LeSabre
2000-2005 Buick LeSabre

Here’s How You Reset Oil Life/Oil Change Light On Buick LeSabre

It’s worth noting that the method you use will be determined by the year and type of your car (1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005).

1999 Buick LeSabre

First, you’ll need to put the key in the RUN position
Then open up your glove box and right there you’ll find the OIL RESET button. So press it down for at least five seconds

Five seconds later, the CHANGE OIL SOON LED will go off after flashing four times in quick succession. This shows that the Engine Oil Life Monitor System has been reset

2000-2005 Buick LeSabre

Time needed: 3 minutes

In this section, I will show you how to reset the oil service light or change your oil soon, minder. It’s something that you do; this is for a 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre with a 3.8 engine. So let’s see how it’s done.

Turn on the ignition
The first thing you want to do is turn your key to the on position
Get to the OIL LIFE INDEX screen
Then we’re going to go over here to the instrument cluster. Starting at the mileage trip screen use the GAGE INFO button to display the OIL LIFE INDEX
Press the RESET button for several seconds
Once it is displayed press and hold the RESET button until the oil life returns to 100%

So that has completed your oil life reset on your Buick LeSabre. If you found this post helpful, be sure to drop a like or leave a comment. I enjoy hearing from everyone; check my site out. I appreciate it if you do and I’ll see you at the next one. Cheers folks!

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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