Introduction
Modern vehicles are full of warning lights and indicators, and the average driver doesn't necessarily know what they all mean. Luckily, not all warning lights are cause for concern. One you definitely shouldn't ignore, though, is the oil change light. Also called the "maintenance required" light, it lets the driver know when their vehicle is due for an oil and filter change.
"Oil change light" is a misnomer, since this doesn't usually look like other warning signals. More often, you'll see words on the console screen like "change engine oil soon" or "maintenance required." Oil change lights vary in appearance from one car to the next, and some vehicles don't have one at all.
The procedures for resetting these lights also vary, which is why my mechanic friend Al has an entire binder of reset procedures for different makes and models. In this story, I'll demonstrate how to reset the oil change light on a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander. Chances are yours may require something slightly different; consult your owner's manual or Google the details. But first, read this guide for the basics.
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