How to reset the oil life on a Honda CR-V in Tulsa

Reset the oil life from the CR-V’s Maintenance Info screen after the oil has been changed, using the button sequence for your model year, and check that the display returns to 100%. If you would rather not do it yourself, South Pointe Honda’s express service lanes in Tulsa take oil and filter changes with no appointment needed.

Honda’s owner’s manuals give the reset steps, and the sequence changes between older and newer CR-Vs. Knowing when to reset and what the screen codes mean makes the reset easier to get right.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Tulsa. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

What are the steps to reset the oil life on a Honda CR-V?

According to Honda’s 2024 CR-V owner’s manual, the reset takes eight steps, starting with setting the power mode to ON. You reset from the Maintenance Minder screen, and you enter reset mode by pressing and holding the left selector wheel for about 10 seconds.

1. Set the power mode to ON.

2. Press the (home) button.

3. Roll the left selector wheel until the Maintenance Minder icon is displayed.

4. Press the left selector wheel to go to the Maintenance Minder screen.

5. Press and hold the left selector wheel for about 10 seconds to enter the reset mode.

6. Roll the left selector wheel to select a maintenance item to reset, or to select All due items. You can also select Cancel to end the process.

7. Press the left selector wheel to reset the selected item.

8. Repeat from step 5 for other items you wish to reset.

Follow the steps in the manual’s order. Step 8 loops back to step 5, so you can clear more than one item in the same session.

Do the oil life reset steps change by Honda CR-V model year?

Yes, the button sequence changes between generations. Honda’s 2017 CR-V owner’s manual (2016) uses the TRIP knob, where the 2024 manual uses the left selector wheel.

On the older CR-V, you turn the ignition switch to ON with the vehicle at a complete stop. Then you press the TRIP knob repeatedly until the Maintenance Minder appears. Press and hold the knob for 10 seconds or more, and the display blinks to show it is in reset mode. Rotate the knob to choose the item, then push the knob for five seconds or more to reset it.

If your manual is the 2024 or 2025 edition, the steps in the first section apply.

When should you reset the oil life on a Honda CR-V?

Reset the display after the maintenance service is finished, not before. Honda’s 2025 CR-V owner’s manual says the dealer resets the Maintenance Minder after the required service. If someone other than a dealer performs the service, the owner resets the display (Honda CR-V owner’s manual, 2025).

The reset matters because the display depends on it. Honda’s manual warns that failing to reset the display after a maintenance service makes the system show incorrect maintenance intervals, which can lead to serious mechanical problems (Honda CR-V owner’s manual, 2025).

If you have the oil changed at a shop that is not a dealer, the reset is your job. Run the steps from the first section once the car is back with you, and do not wait for a message on the screen to remind you.

What do the Maintenance Minder codes on a Honda CR-V mean?

The oil life percentage and the service codes tell you what the car is asking for. The engine oil life shows on the driver information interface along with the maintenance items due soon, so you can read both on one screen.

Honda’s manual lists two main codes and seven sub codes.

• Code A: Replace the engine oil.
• Code B: Replace the engine oil and oil filter. Also inspect the front and rear brakes, steering parts, suspension, driveshaft boots, brake hoses and lines, fluid levels and condition, the exhaust system, and the fuel lines.
• Code 1: Rotate the tires.
• Code 2: Replace the air cleaner element and the dust and pollen filter, and inspect the drive belt.
• Code 3: Replace the transmission fluid.
• Code 4: Replace the spark plugs, and inspect valve clearance.
• Code 5: Replace the engine coolant.
• Code 6: Replace the rear differential fluid.
• Code 7: Replace the brake fluid.

The message Maintenance Due Soon appears at 15 to 6% engine oil life remaining. At that point, the engine oil is nearing the end of its service life, and the listed items should be inspected and serviced soon.

Where can you get a Honda CR-V oil change in Tulsa without an appointment?

South Pointe Honda, at 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa, runs express service lanes with no appointment needed, and oil and filter changes are part of that service.

Our express lanes also cover fluid checks, multi-point inspections, tire rotations and repairs, wiper blades, battery testing and replacement, bulbs, and engine and cabin filters. The express lanes are open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and we are closed on Sunday.

South Pointe Honda’s own Tulsa service page says: “Our Honda mechanics are trained to check and double-check- meaning that they get it right the first time, every time.”

In a July 2026 Google review, Jewell S. wrote: “Gabe took care of our needs from check in to exit. Lots of people there for services yet all taken care of in the same manner and respect. Wait time appropriate with frequent updates via text and calls. Always have had great service and communication from South Point Honda. Thank you.” One customer’s visit describes the wait time and the text and call updates during service.

FAQ

Does resetting the oil life change the oil in a Honda CR-V?

No. The reset only clears the display, so the oil change has to happen first. Honda’s manual puts the reset after the maintenance service is finished.

Can you reset the oil life from another screen on a Honda CR-V?

Yes. Honda’s manual says you can also reset the display from the driver information interface or the audio/information screen. The steps in the first section use the Maintenance Minder screen and the left selector wheel.

What oil does a Honda CR-V use?

The 2026 CR-V owner’s manual calls for Honda Genuine Motor Oil 0W-20. Use that grade when you have the oil changed, so the car gets the viscosity its manual specifies.

How often does a Honda CR-V need an oil change?

Follow the Maintenance Minder first. If no Maintenance Minder message appears more than 12 months after the display is reset, Honda’s manual says to change the engine oil every year.

Does resetting the oil life affect the Honda CR-V warranty?

Honda’s published 2026 CR-V basic warranty runs 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. What matters is the maintenance behind the reset. Honda’s Certified Pre-Owned warranty booklet (2026) says failing to perform maintenance, or using oils other than those required, is not covered.

Why get your CR-V oil change at South Pointe Honda in Tulsa?

South Pointe Honda is at 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa. Our service center’s technicians are factory-trained, and our express lanes take oil and filter changes with no appointment needed.

We hold 4.6 stars across 6,344 Google reviews, and 82 in 100 of them are five-star. In a July 2026 Google review, Jordan E. wrote: “Friendly staff that listened and was communicative. Their work was thorough and they finished sooner than they said they would. Deena was a fantastic service rep!” That review describes one visit, and it names the service rep who handled it.

The Honda dealers in and around Tulsa rate like this on Google:

To start, drive to South Pointe Honda at 9124 S Memorial Dr in Tulsa during express hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, and ask for an oil and filter change in the express lanes.

South Pointe Honda answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Tulsa showroom, or call (918) 496-7833.

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