Reset oil light on 2008 Chevy silverado?

There's no single "reset" button for the oil life monitor on a 2008 Chevy Silverado. The light comes on based on either mileage or oil life calculations from the onboard computer. You need to *reset the oil life monitor* after an oil change. The method varies slightly depending on your truck's exact trim and features, but here are the most common ways:

Method 1: Using the DIC (Driver Information Center)

This is the most common method:

1. Turn the ignition to the "ON" position (without starting the engine).

2. Locate the DIC buttons on your steering wheel. These are usually small buttons with up/down arrows or other symbols. They control the information displayed in your instrument cluster.

3. Navigate to the "Information" or "Settings" menu on your DIC. The exact wording varies. You'll need to cycle through the options using the DIC buttons.

4. Find the "Oil Life" or "Engine Oil Life" option. Again, the wording may vary.

5. Reset the oil life percentage. This usually involves holding down a specific button (often the "Reset" or "Select" button) for several seconds until the percentage resets to 100% or a similar indication. Some systems might require you to cycle through menus to confirm the reset.

Method 2: Using the OnStar System (if equipped)

If your truck has OnStar, it *might* allow you to reset the oil life monitor through its system. Check your OnStar manual for details.

Method 3: If all else fails

Disconnect the negative (-) terminal of your vehicle's battery for about 15-30 minutes. Reconnect the terminal. This often resets various computer systems, including the oil life monitor, but it's a last resort as it will also reset other settings like radio presets.

Important Considerations:

* Always change your oil according to the manufacturer's recommended interval, regardless of what the oil life monitor says. The monitor is a guide, not a definitive replacement for scheduled maintenance.

* Consult your owner's manual. This is the definitive guide for your specific vehicle model and will provide the most accurate instructions for resetting the oil life monitor. It might even have diagrams.

If you're having trouble finding the instructions in your manual or using the DIC method, a quick YouTube search for "2008 Chevy Silverado oil life reset" might show a video demonstrating the process. Remember to specify the engine size (e.g., 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L) as that might influence the exact steps.