JiffyLube told me this about my MAINT REQUIRED light...

[Sparky9292]

Took my Prius 2005 into JiffyLube for an oil change. After declining the $64 dollar price to fill it with synthetic oil, the mechanic said that the Maint Required idiot light only turns on when the sophisticated sensior measures varnish levels and turns on.

He said it would automatically turn off after an hour after the oil change.

It's been 24 hours and the light is still on?

Did they actually change my oil? Why is the light still on?

[Sandy]

and thats why i dont go to jiffy lube,..... look for the reset info here....

[Sparky9292]

Originally Posted by Sandy

and thats why i dont go to jiffy lube,..... look for the reset info here....

He fibbed? Hmmmm

[Sandy]

Try doing this:
Press start button until car turns the ignition on
Make sure the odometer displays "ODO" NOT TRIP
Press and hold the ODO trip reset button in
press start button until car turns off
press start button until car turns back to ON
Hold the ODO button in until all the flashing lines on the odometer go away and the mileage returns and the maint reset light stops flashing
Your'e done.

[brick]

They didn't know how to reset it so they made up a story. Or they were too lazy to reset it so they made up a story. Or the guy was delusional, hence the story. Take your pick.

[efusco]

Some cars (?GM only?) have oil life sensors, so that part isn't a complete fabrication. But the Prius does not. The Maint light starts flashing 4500 miles after it was last reset and starts beeping and stays lit 5000 miles after it's last reset and it will stay on until you reset it again...whether you've actually changed the oil or not.

[morpheusx]

yes, its posted elsewhere but I will list the procedure here.
step 1 set the ODO display where it shows the cars ODO Miles (not trip A or B before turning off car)
step 2 hold the ODO button while turning the car on to READY mode continue to hold for about 5 seconds while the ------ (dashes) on the ODO disappear.

For further instructions this is also listed inside the owners manual. The Maintenance required reminder resets and will come back on at 5000 miles regardless the current quality of the oil.

[richard schumacher]

My GF's Civic has an oil life sensor. Maybe all Japanese cars look alike to the Jiffy Loob guy.

ObOilChangeAdvice: Always check the oil level yourself before driving away from every oil change, no matter who does it. This can prevent some dumb mistakes from becoming expensive mistakes.

[jayman]

Originally Posted by Sparky9292

the mechanic said that the Maint Required idiot light only turns on when the sophisticated sensior measures varnish levels and turns on.

No such thing. This person has no idea what he is talking about. Every vehicle with an oil life monitor must be reset at oil change time, sometimes (Expensive German cars, some VW's, etc) needing a dealership scantool

The expensive German cars use a software routine that examines total fuel used, engine run time, start cycles, etc, to determine when to turn on the Change Oil indicator. The GM oil life monitor works the same way

The Prius turns on the Maint Reqd reminder at 5,000 miles, period. Actually warns around 4,500 miles

Originally Posted by Sparky9292

He said it would automatically turn off after an hour after the oil change.

How? By magic?

Originally Posted by Sparky9292

It's been 24 hours and the light is still on?

Yep, it sure is. And will remain on until you go through the documented reset procedure

Originally Posted by Sparky9292

Did they actually change my oil?

Good question. Wonder what they refilled it with? Wouldn't be a bad idea to verify the oil fill cap and dipstick are still present and accounted for. Also wouldn't be a bad idea to check if the oil filter is barely hand tight, or if the drain plug is dripping

Most likely, next time you change the oil yourself, the oil filter will be on super tight, and so will the drain plug. Perhaps the drain plug will be cross-threaded too

[Old Bald Guy]

Originally Posted by Sparky9292

Took my Prius 2005 into JiffyLube for an oil change. After declining the $64 dollar price to fill it with synthetic oil, the mechanic said that the Maint Required idiot light only turns on when the sophisticated sensior measures varnish levels and turns on.

He said it would automatically turn off after an hour after the oil change.

It's been 24 hours and the light is still on?

Did they actually change my oil? Why is the light still on?

Here's a thought. I used to take my SUV to WalMart and paid about $50 for a synthetic oil change. I take my Prius to my dealer and pay about $50 and get the oil change, the tires rotated, the brakes checked AND a car wash. Last time I priced an oil change at one of those 10 minute oil change places, they wanted more than $60 for a synthetic change.

Oh yeah, I get my service in 29 minutes ... or less.

Your oil is the life blood of your car and you change it 2 or 3 times a year ... with average miles driven. Do you want to trust your car to someone who knows what they are doing and uses the right parts ... or do you want to go somewhere where they don't have a clue, use who knows what kind of oil, and probably stick a JUNK Fram filter on your motor?

There is no such thing as a "sophisticated sensior measures varnish " device on a Prius ... or any other car that I know about.