For a 2008 Toyota Corolla, you have to push the ODO/Trip button to the ODO Meter reading for it to work and not Trip A. It worked for me on the ODO Meter.
Your awesome. Just did it right now and it worked. Had a oil change today because the maintenance signal came on and I was due for it but the mechanic forgot to reset it after he was done.
My mainte. reqd light came on right after dealership did the first scheduled oil change at 1 year or 10,000 miles with synthetic oil. Appreciate your video and hope I remember what to do when I get back to the car.
Well thanks for the info my friend since my dad bought a 2009 Toyota Corolla LE for me as my first car yesterday afternoon and the Maintenance Required light was on and because of this video I was able to reset it so again thanks my friend.
nice, wife was bugging me about it so checked out the vid and walla....presto. Thanks chief, now I can scratch off one thing on wife's to do list for me. lol
Thanks for the tip man! I have an 09 Toyota Camry and it's not quite there, but it's due for an oil change and it's very annoying seeing that reminder pop up and stay there. I clear the display while driving, and that didn't work. I've learned something new today LOL!
Just an FYI. Starting with the 2012 model year and all newer model Corollas, Toyota switched to a synthetic oil blend which extends the oil change interval to 10,000 miles as recommended by Toyota. Having said that it's a good idea to follow the maintenance schedule in your owners manual for other maintenance items which is why the light comes on after 5,000 miles from when the "Maintenance Required" light was last reset. Check your owners manual to confirm the maintenance schedule. Given the quality of oils and oil filters these days there is no viable reason to change it any earlier than every 10,000 miles (as recommended by Toyota) unless you are running your car under extreme driving conditions, such as performing heaving towing with your car (in which case you would probably be driving a pickup truck or SUV). People have been brainwashed into believing they need to change their oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. That's a self serving myth perpetuated by the oil service industry so that service shops can continue having you come back more often thus putting more money in their pockets. It may have been true 30 plus years ago when engine tolerances along with oil and filter qualities were inferior to current day standards thus necessitating more frequent oil changes. Of course, if you want to blow your money on needless oil changes that's up to you.
@warezvz "Organic" oil is the cheap oil that only lasts 3k miles. I call it organic because it comes from the ground, and because it's shorter than saying "non-synthetic". It came from decomposed organic material pumped out of the ground beneath the ocean or from some other country. So technically it's organic. I don't know if anyone else calls it that. I just do because it's quicker to say.
@warezvz call it what you want. To each his own. It doesn't really matter. If people know what type of oil to put in they'll most likely do it on their own, if not then they'll ask what oil to put in and maybe have someone else do it. Regular oil is still technically organic, so is castor oil. Semi-synthetic/synthetic/and ester are all synthetic based...most people don't know this. If they don't know enough about cars to know which oil to buy then they will ask if their car takes synth or reg.
This is a newer toyota, there might be a slightly different technique. That corolla is a different body style. Most of the time it is mentioned in the manual that came with the car. It should be the same as this technique. If it doesn't reset it could be on for another reason.
Can I reset the maintenance light if it's already OFF. I'm trying to simulate what you done and it doesn't work. Will it work only when the light is ON? When Toyota technicians change the oil themselves and the light is OFF, do they do this procedure to make sure the light won't go on for 5000 miles. I tried what you said often and nothing happens. I have a 2013 Corolla CE Canadian model. Even with the light off, I was expecting to see the 000000 reset for another 5000 miles. what I'm getting to is, once you do what you did, if you repeat the procedure, will you see the 00000 once again each time you do it, or does the maintenance light have to be ON to work like it did in your video?
Toyota dealers should reset the light when they change the oil, if they don't then they forgot to. If you reset the counter before 5000 miles it should reset fine.
+John H They forgot to reset the light when I went in for some service at a Toyota dealership about 4000 miles after the previous oil change. So 1000 miles later my light came on. I heard there should be some sequence of buttons, key turns et al, so I checked youtube and found this.
+Kent Cohea Same on a 2007 Corolla, you have to hold on ODO rather than trip A or Trip B. Thanks for the head start on things to try though Hournine. Only took me 60 seconds to try it on ODO. :)
+Frankie Juarez This should work on most toyotas 2000 and up. The process might be slightly different from the video though. Like you might have to have it on ODO instead of Trip 1.
Very seldom is it prudent to change your oil at 3k for conventional or 5k for synthetic. The 3k is a number from 50 years ago when oil was less refined and filters did a lot worse job. We go 7,500 on our 98 sentra and the oil still looks and feels new and is not broken down. Now if your car is under warranty always change oil when the manufacture recommends or you will void the warranty.
Yes, that's very true. The modern machining techniques of car engines has gotten so precise that the oil changes can be farther apart due to less engine wear, and the technology and additives that go into the oil also make the oil last longer. With that said though, this video is primarily about clearing that oil change light that comes on every 5,000 miles, which Toyota has programmed the car for. If I had mentioned what you said I would have to spend another 5 minutes explaining why and listing references to sources that back me up, that way I won't get negative feedback from people that still believe the contrary. Thanks for your comment though :)
I wasn't trying to say you should have mentioned it. It was more in reply to the ones talking about going over the 3k or 5k miles. I liked the video. my mother inlaw just got a toyota there was no manual with it so i looked for a video.
For a 2008 Toyota Corolla, you have to push the ODO/Trip button to the ODO Meter reading for it to work and not Trip A. It worked for me on the ODO Meter.
Thanks man!.... I've spent all morning trying to figure this out. If it wasn't for you I'll probably still be scratching my head.
Thank you so much for this information. It is people like you that share valuable information to the layman like me.
Awesome!! This was easier than trying to disconnect battery terminals like I initially thought. No more maintenance light!!
Your awesome. Just did it right now and it worked. Had a oil change today because the maintenance signal came on and I was due for it but the mechanic forgot to reset it after he was done.
My 2010 Toyota Corolla did this, but I resolved it by doing what you showed on the video. :)
My mainte. reqd light came on right after dealership did the first scheduled oil change at 1 year or 10,000 miles with synthetic oil. Appreciate your video and hope I remember what to do when I get back to the car.
Well thanks for the info my friend since my dad bought a 2009 Toyota Corolla LE for me as my first car yesterday afternoon and the Maintenance Required light was on and because of this video I was able to reset it so again thanks my friend.
my '04 was similar: it needed to be on the odometer reading and I found that around page 115 of the owner's manual, but thanks for the vid!
nice, wife was bugging me about it so checked out the vid and walla....presto. Thanks chief, now I can scratch off one thing on wife's to do list for me. lol
Victor Carrillo lol, nice
Thanks for the tip man! I have an 09 Toyota Camry and it's not quite there, but it's due for an oil change and it's very annoying seeing that reminder pop up and stay there. I clear the display while driving, and that didn't work. I've learned something new today LOL!
just did this a few minutes ago,big help.Thanks!
Just an FYI. Starting with the 2012 model year and all newer model Corollas, Toyota switched to a synthetic oil blend which extends the oil change interval to 10,000 miles as recommended by Toyota. Having said that it's a good idea to follow the maintenance schedule in your owners manual for other maintenance items which is why the light comes on after 5,000 miles from when the "Maintenance Required" light was last reset. Check your owners manual to confirm the maintenance schedule.
Given the quality of oils and oil filters these days there is no viable reason to change it any earlier than every 10,000 miles (as recommended by Toyota) unless you are running your car under extreme driving conditions, such as performing heaving towing with your car (in which case you would probably be driving a pickup truck or SUV). People have been brainwashed into believing they need to change their oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. That's a self serving myth perpetuated by the oil service industry so that service shops can continue having you come back more often thus putting more money in their pockets. It may have been true 30 plus years ago when engine tolerances along with oil and filter qualities were inferior to current day standards thus necessitating more frequent oil changes. Of course, if you want to blow your money on needless oil changes that's up to you.
Oh, friend in need, thank you indeed.
Thanks to Ken Mullins, too.
Great video on maintenance light, this worked on my sons Tundra also, thanks!
@warezvz
"Organic" oil is the cheap oil that only lasts 3k miles. I call it organic because it comes from the ground, and because it's shorter than saying "non-synthetic". It came from decomposed organic material pumped out of the ground beneath the ocean or from some other country. So technically it's organic. I don't know if anyone else calls it that. I just do because it's quicker to say.
Ohhhh I wasnt holding the button in. Works ! thanks man
Jay thanks for making and posting this video. This helped me tremendously.
Thanks for the step by step.Easy.Done.
it worked for my toyota RAV4 2007 ..Thanks Jay.
@warezvz
call it what you want. To each his own. It doesn't really matter. If people know what type of oil to put in they'll most likely do it on their own, if not then they'll ask what oil to put in and maybe have someone else do it. Regular oil is still technically organic, so is castor oil. Semi-synthetic/synthetic/and ester are all synthetic based...most people don't know this. If they don't know enough about cars to know which oil to buy then they will ask if their car takes synth or reg.
Thanks dude. These vids help a lot at work
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thank you much!!!
This is awesome now I can reset the damn thing and pay half for the oil change by doing it myself NICE
Very Helpful ! . . . I have an '09 Scion and it worked perfectly ! . . . Thanks
Worked on my ride. Thanks for posting
It work in 2005 corolla on odometer! Thanks dude!!
Thank you so very much for this video! You made my day!
Worked like magic.... Many thanks man
Worked on my 2012 Scion IQ ...thanks for the vid!
worked perfectly for '09. Thanks.
This worked! Thank you.
For the Corolla 2006 put it in ODO (total mileage), then hold it in and turn key to on (no need to start).
Thanks so much bro, you just saved me $15
Thank you! Thank you! just reset it on my 2011 Corolla.
Thank you much! This is very helpful.
Thanks..I have a 2011 Scion TC and it worked for mine. I tried it on ODO and that didn't work. Trip A worked.
Thank you for the video, found it very helpful!
did you call that a trip-ometer button? good one
worked like a charm!
Thank you!!
Thanks this worked on my 2013 Toyota Corolla s . I got pissed thinking that FD up on changing my oil. haha #ToyotaGang
This is a newer toyota, there might be a slightly different technique. That corolla is a different body style. Most of the time it is mentioned in the manual that came with the car. It should be the same as this technique. If it doesn't reset it could be on for another reason.
Thank you
thanks for the video. it worked like a charm.
Perfect, thanks for the video....
thank you!! that was bothering me
thank you so much!!!!brother this is very helpful....yeah...
many thanks! perfect!
for some reason it does not work for my 06 Toyota corolla. plz reply back if you know whats wrong.
Thank you very much
awesome... I just did it!
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fantastic!... Thanks man.
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for a '15 it's the same but with the "disp" button instead
you just saved me $30
Can I reset the maintenance light if it's already OFF. I'm trying to simulate what you done and it doesn't work. Will it work only when the light is ON? When Toyota technicians change the oil themselves and the light is OFF, do they do this procedure to make sure the light won't go on for 5000 miles. I tried what you said often and nothing happens. I have a 2013 Corolla CE Canadian model. Even with the light off, I was expecting to see the 000000 reset for another 5000 miles. what I'm getting to is, once you do what you did, if you repeat the procedure, will you see the 00000 once again each time you do it, or does the maintenance light have to be ON to work like it did in your video?
Toyota dealers should reset the light when they change the oil, if they don't then they forgot to. If you reset the counter before 5000 miles it should reset fine.
+John H They forgot to reset the light when I went in for some service at a Toyota dealership about 4000 miles after the previous oil change. So 1000 miles later my light came on. I heard there should be some sequence of buttons, key turns et al, so I checked youtube and found this.
Thanks man.
Thank u so much dude
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Very nice
Thanks tons...
On a 2006 Camry you set it on the ODO not trip 1
Thanks!
+Hournine Racecraft
Also on the 06 Corolla. Thanks, I just reset mine. Doofus at the toyota service place neglected to do it.
+Kent Cohea Same on a 2007 Corolla, you have to hold on ODO rather than trip A or Trip B. Thanks for the head start on things to try though Hournine. Only took me 60 seconds to try it on ODO. :)
Kent Cohea same applies for a. 05?
Try testing it on each (Trip A, Trip B and ODO) assuming the 2005 has the digital odometer as well (when was the first year they did that?)
would this work on a 2004 Toyota Highlander
+Frankie Juarez This should work on most toyotas 2000 and up. The process might be slightly different from the video though. Like you might have to have it on ODO instead of Trip 1.
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rshippteacher Hi Hayden :)
I went 75,000 before my first oil change on my sequoia. That puppy runs like a badass with 350,000 soooo yeah fuck that 3-5,000k oil change bullshit
Very seldom is it prudent to change your oil at 3k for conventional or 5k for synthetic. The 3k is a number from 50 years ago when oil was less refined and filters did a lot worse job. We go 7,500 on our 98 sentra and the oil still looks and feels new and is not broken down. Now if your car is under warranty always change oil when the manufacture recommends or you will void the warranty.
Yes, that's very true. The modern machining techniques of car engines has gotten so precise that the oil changes can be farther apart due to less engine wear, and the technology and additives that go into the oil also make the oil last longer. With that said though, this video is primarily about clearing that oil change light that comes on every 5,000 miles, which Toyota has programmed the car for. If I had mentioned what you said I would have to spend another 5 minutes explaining why and listing references to sources that back me up, that way I won't get negative feedback from people that still believe the contrary. Thanks for your comment though :)
I wasn't trying to say you should have mentioned it. It was more in reply to the ones talking about going over the 3k or 5k miles. I liked the video. my mother inlaw just got a toyota there was no manual
with it so i looked for a video.
Jason Warner Awesome, glad you liked it and I'm glad it was useful
I would be more concerned about the brake light then the maintenance required light
jaredontv Lol its just letting you know that the parking brake is engaged not that there is a flaw in the braking system.
does anyone know why it turns on tho ?
It is supposed to so it reminds us to change our oil
doesn't work for a 13
and synthetic leaks more! beware! LOL
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