These instructions apply to the Chevrolet Equinox Mk3 2018-2024.
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The 2018–2024 Chevrolet Equinox (1.5L/2.0L turbo or 1.6L diesel) shows CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON at service time via the GM Oil Life System. After an oil and filter change you reset it from the Driver Information Center. This is the US-market procedure.
DIC button method
- Display REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC menu.
- Press and hold the ✓ (checkmark/select) button in the center of the DIC controls for several seconds until it reads 100%.
Accelerator-pedal method
- Put the ignition in Service Mode and display REMAINING OIL LIFE.
- Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds — 100% confirms the reset.
FAQ
What oil does each engine take?
0W-20 on the 1.5L turbo, 5W-30 on the 2.0L turbo, and 5W-30 dexos2 on the 1.6L diesel.
What is Service Mode?
On push-button-start Equinoxes, press start without the brake to reach the ignition’s on-but-not-running state — that’s Service Mode for the pedal method.
The message came back.
Repeat the reset with REMAINING OIL LIFE on screen; if reset by accident, change the oil within 3,000 miles.
If your Equinox stores a fault code with the warning light, look it up on autodtcs.com.
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