2011 Honda Pilot Oil Reset
To reset the oil light on a 2011 Honda Pilot, you need to use the steering wheel buttons while the ignition is in the “ON” position. Here’s how to do it.
Written by John Davis
Reviewed by Claire Beaney
To reset the oil service light on a 2011 Honda Pilot, first ensure that your car's ignition key is in the "ON" position without starting the engine. Press the select/reset knob until the oil life percentage is displayed, and then press it again until the indicator begins to blink. Finally, press the knob once more and hold it until the oil life percentage resets to 100%.
The maintenance information indicator on your 2011 Honda Pilot is intended to help you remember when it's time to perform critical forms of routine maintenance on your car—specifically, oil changes. However, once you replace your Pilot's oil, you'll need to reset the indicator so it can continue tracking your maintenance items.
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Your 2011 Honda Pilot comes equipped with a maintenance information indicator to help you keep track of the intervals between oil changes and other forms of maintenance.
A "SERVICE" message will appear when your car's oil life falls below 5%, and the message will start to blink when the oil life reaches 0%. After you change the oil, you'll need to reset the indicator to ensure that it's able to continue tracking the proper
intervals between oil changes
. The good news is that it's relatively quick and simple to reset the light. Simply locate the controls on your steering wheel, and then follow these steps:
- Turn your ignition key to the "ON" position, but do not start your Pilot's engine.
- Press the select/reset knob repeatedly until the oil life indicator appears on your instrument panel.
- Depress the knob for at least 10 seconds until the indicator starts to blink.
- Press and hold the knob again for at least five seconds. The "SERVICE" reminder should disappear, and the oil life indicator will reset to 100%.
These steps should work to reset your 2011 Honda Pilot oil light. The "SERVICE" indicator will reappear when the oil life falls below 5%, reminding you that you need to replace your car's oil.
How often does a 2011 Honda Pilot need an oil change?
Honda encourages you to replace the oil in your 2011 Pilot with SAE 5W-20 motor oil every 7,500 miles. While oil changes are one of the most basic forms of maintenance, that doesn't mean they're insignificant. Rather, replacing the oil in your car is one of the most critical things you can do to extend its life and
prevent extensive engine damage
. Replacing your own oil at home is an excellent way to save some time and cash, and it's a great entry-level DIY project for car enthusiasts. However, if you replace your own oil, you must remember to reset the oil light when you're finished.
If all you're doing is changing the oil, resetting the light should be a simple and seamless process. However, if you can't get the light to turn off or if you need to perform another form of vehicle maintenance, it might be a smart move to take your car to the dealership and let the professionals have a look.
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