Oil light came back on and stays on after oil change?

13,200 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Oil light came back on and stays on after oil change?
Aug 3, 2023 at 4:22 AM
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Is this the oil pressure light or oil change light? If it is the latter here is how to reset it:

ENGINE OIL LIFE MONITOR
After changing engine oil, reset the engine oil life monitor whether the "CHANGE OIL" warning/indicator lamp came on or not.

Reset monitor as follows:

1. Turn the ignition switch to "on" position, but don't start the engine.
2. Fully depress accelerator pedal to Wide Open Throttle (WOT) position and release it three times within five seconds.
The light is controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM is monitoring the TPS signal for 3 consecutive signals above 96%. The PCM will acknowledge, if the reset was successful, by flashing the "Change Oil" light twice, then turning off the light.
3. If "CHANGE OIL" warning/indicator lamp flashes then goes out, the system has been reset.
4. If "CHANGE OIL" warning/indicator lamp doesn't reset, turn ignition switch "OFF" and repeat procedure.
If "CHANGE OIL" light is inoperative or remains "ON," refer to Powertrain Management / Computerized Engine Controls / Testing Procedures section.

Please let us know what happens.
Aug 3, 2023 at 9:35 AM
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