Corvette V8-7.0L (2007)
Oil Change Reminder Lamp: Service and Repair
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Egnine Oil
Your vehicle has a computer that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter. This is based on engine revolutions and engine
temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably. For the
oil life system to work properly, you must reset the system every time the oil is changed.
Z06 models have a racetrack-ready dry sump engine lubrication system. This high-performance system operates differently than a standard engine
lubrication system and requires a special procedure when changing the engine oil and filter.
When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change is necessary. A "CHANGE ENGINE OIL"
message will come on. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you are driving under the best
conditions, the oil life system might not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year. However, the engine oil and filter must be changed
at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset. It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life
system whenever the oil is changed.
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system
so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change the oil prior to a "CHANGE ENGINE OIL"
message being turned on, reset the system.
To reset the "CHANGE ENGINE OIL" message after an oil change:
1. Press the TRIP button so the OIL LIFE percentage is displayed.
2. Press RESET and hold for two seconds. OIL LIFE REMAINING 100% will appear.
If the "CHANGE ENGINE OIL" message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the
procedure.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain elements that can be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on your skin for
very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used
engine oil. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal. Never dispose of
oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead, recycle it by taking it to a place that
collects used oil. If you have a problem properly disposing of used oil, ask your dealer/retailer, a service station, or a local recycling center for
help.
